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Scientists discover oldest ever giant tadpole fossil in Argentina
Tadpole that wriggled around 160m years ago surpasses previous record holder by about 20m years. Scientists have discovered the oldest-known fossil of a giant tadpole that wriggled around over 160m ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Fossil Reveals Oldest Known Tadpole That Grew to the Size of a Hot Dog
A 161 million-year-old fossil, linked to a line of extinct frog-like amphibians, is the oldest tadpole ever found.Science - The New York Times - October 30 -
How election could affect fossil fuel, climate regulations
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story High stakes election is underway Today is Election Day. Voters are taking the future of the country — including its energy policy ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
COP29 chief exec caught on film promoting fossil fuel deals
Undercover filming shows COP29 chief exec discussing new oil and gas projects ahead of climate summit.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Cop29 CEO filmed agreeing to facilitate fossil fuel deals at climate summit
Elnur Soltanov recorded speaking with fake oil and gas group that asked for deals in exchange for sponsoring talks. The chief executive of Cop29 has been filmed apparently agreeing to facilitate ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
With Ready Orders and an Energy Czar, Trump Plots Pivot to Fossil Fuels
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s transition team for climate and the environment is considering relocating the E.P.A. out of Washington and other drastic changes.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
India’s hunger for fossil fuels drags on its push towards net zero
Growing economy sucks up more electricity than its green sources can provide despite billions invested in solar and wind farmsWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
‘No sign’ of promised fossil fuel transition as emissions hit new high
Despite nations’ pledges at Cop28 a year ago, the burning of coal, oil and gas continued to rise in 2024. There is “no sign” of the transition away from burning fossil fuels that was pledged by the ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Climate action in fossil fuel sector has ‘stalled’, says report
Also in today’s newsletter, why private capital will not suffice for Africa’s climate needsWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
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Cop29 week one diary: from fossil fuel colouring books to Ronaldinho
Keir Starmer gets a warm welcome, a vegan burger costs the earth, and cop29.com makes a point. Many countries are offering treats at their Cop29 pavilions: the UK’s has a coffee bar; Georgia’s has ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
L.A. Times Editorial Chief Quits After Owner Blocks Harris Endorsement
Mariel Garza said the editorial board was prepared to endorse Kamala Harris, but the paper’s owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, decided not to make an endorsement in the presidential race.Business - The New York Times - October 24 -
Elon Musk worked in US illegally in 1995 after quitting school – report
Washington Post contrasts the episode with the South African multibillionaire’s anti-immigration views. Elon Musk briefly worked illegally in the US after abandoning a graduate studies program in ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Olympus chief executive forced to quit over alleged illegal drug purchase
Medical equipment maker says Stefan Kaufmann, one of Japan’s few foreign CEOs, likely to have breached code of conductWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Not just the rank-and-file: In-office mandates cause executives to quit
One-third of executives faced with in-office work mandates plan to leave their employers, highlighting a stark reality of potential crises in leadership and organizational stability as ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Harvey Schwartz and Peter Mandelson quit Bank of London board
Departures including that of former chief executive Anthony Watson are the latest setback for troubled fintechBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Hugh Hewitt quits Washington Post after storming off live event
Hugh Hewitt has quit as a contributing columnist to The Washington Post, after storming out of a Post live event Friday morning over an argument regarding former President Trump's criticism of ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Indiana Has Never Had a Football Team Quite Like This One
The Hoosiers are 9-0 and can become the first team in program history to win at least 10 games, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - November 3 -
Mikel Arteta handed shock blow as Edu quits Arsenal sporting director role
Brazilian key to club’s on-field improvement under Arteta He is likely to work for Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis Edu has sensationally resigned from his position as Arsenal’s sporting ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Raygun quits competitive breakdancing over backlash to her viral Olympics performance
Rachael "Raygun" Gunn has announced that her professional breakdancing career is over, citing the online reaction to her Paris Olympics performance.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Top Moulton aide quits after transgender athlete remarks
A top aide to Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton (Mass.) resigned after comments Moulton made about transgender athletes were panned by state Democrats and LGBTQ groups. Matt Chilliak, Moulton’s ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Qatar halts Israel-Gaza ceasefire mediation over lack of ‘good faith’
Gulf state’s government is stopping mediation efforts until warring parties show a ‘sincere willingness’ to reach a deal. The Qatari government has informed the US and Israel it will stop mediation ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Bill Burr hosts a post-election 'SNL' that he couldn't quite lift
This week's cold open mocked president-elect Donald Trump by having the cast pretend to support him, and guest host Bill Burr's monologue could be viewed from different lenses.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 10 -
If I were Captain America, I’d quit | Stewart Lee
Progressive postwar culture in the US – rock’n’roll, cinema and comic-book characters – no longer makes sense in a Trumpian world. The presidency of Donald Trump contaminates everything that ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Bishop Calls on Anglican Leader to Quit Over Handling of Abuse Scandal
An independent report last week said that Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, took insufficient action after learning of alleged abuse decades ago at Christian summer camps.World - The New York Times - November 11 -
How will the Fed handle Trump?
Federal Reserve chair cannot easily prepare for president-elect’s second term but might benefit from being less aggressiveBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Former aide Sue Gray rejects Starmer’s job offer
Ex-chief of staff had been lined up for part-time role as link with devolved nations and regionsBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Justin Welby to quit as archbishop of Canterbury over handling of abuse scandal
Leader of Church of England had faced pressure since damning report on cover-up of John Smyth’s abuse. The archbishop of Canterbury is to step down amid intense pressure over his handling of one of ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
The Papers: Welby quits and hospital chiefs get waiting times warning
The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury and new performance measures for the NHS lead the papers.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
There has never been a 9-0 team quite like these Chiefs
The 9-0 Chiefs don't look like juggernauts, but they're not frauds, either. Kansas City is imperfectly perfect by finding a gameplan that allows K.C. to stack wins.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago -
Don Lemon quitting X: 'I once believed it was a place for honest debate'
Former cable news host Don Lemon says he is getting off of X, the social platform on which he launched a video show and content creation channel after being fired by CNN in 2021. "I once believed ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Argentina stokes concerns it could quit Paris climate accord
Milei government to ‘re-evaluate’ its position after walking out of COP29 summitWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago
