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Fossil fuel pollution hits record high: Research
Presented by American Chemistry Council — Planet-warming carbon emissions reached a new high this year, according to research published Wednesday by the Global Carbon Project. {beacon} Energy & ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Planet-heating pollutants in atmosphere hit record levels in 2023
Carbon dioxide concentration has increased by more than 10% in just two decades, reports World Meteorological Organization. The concentration of planet-heating pollutants clogging the atmosphere ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Record-high pollution sickens thousands in Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore
Record-high air pollution in Pakistan’s Punjab province prompted authorities to keep government employees at home and close additional schools, as doctors reported an increase in people seeking ...World - ABC News - November 6 -
Trump and Harris make final push to break US election deadlock
Presidential candidates descend on Pennsylvania as polls in most crucial swing state show a dead heatBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
How violence became a theme of America’s election
Voters are on edge after a campaign season characterised by ‘unprecedented’ levels of extreme rhetoricBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high
Also in today’s newsletter, Kremlin denies Putin spoke to Trump last week and America Inc’s new chief executiveWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
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Migration to rich countries hits record high in 2023
Surge has helped economies recover from inflationary crisis, but has also prompted voter backlashWorld - Financial Times - 14 hours ago -
Yahya Sinwar: the ruthless architect of Hamas’s October 7 attack
Fugitive militant who spent decades in jail has been killed in GazaBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Trump hawks merchandise as White House race enters final stretch
Republican candidate cashes in on fame to sell pieces of his suits, branded jewellery and footwear and his imageBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Nuclear energy stocks hit record highs on surging demand from AI
Amazon and Google deals to deploy small modular reactors are latest step in sector’s revitalisationBusiness - Financial Times - October 20 -
UK music exports hit record £775mn but growth slows
Competition intensifies from US, South Korea and Latin AmericaWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
Chinese share buybacks hit record high as Beijing steps up support
Policymakers push companies to return cash to shareholders as they try to revive flagging stock marketBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
MLS attendance and sponsorship revenue hit regular season records
Major League Soccer saw growth in regular season attendance and sponsorship revenue after implementing a new performance team. Lionel Messi helped, too.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
Celtics tie 3-point record, hit 'lid' pursuing mark
The Celtics spent the end of Tuesday's win over the Knicks attempting to break the NBA's single-game 3-point record after tying it with 29 early in the fourth quarter.Sports - ESPN - October 23 -
U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking traffic hits a record ahead of election
Trucking data shows that cross-border trade between Mexico and the U.S. has reached a record this year, with heavy cargo volumes headed to U.S. retailers.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels
Also in today’s newsletter, US backs huge lithium mine and Canada cuts immigration programmeWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
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Franklin Templeton hit by record outflows as clients ditch troubled Western unit
SEC probe and poor returns prompt withdrawals just as group’s rivals are benefiting from a rush into bondsWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Apple Sales Hit Quarterly Record as iPhone Business Rebounds
Apple reported revenue reached an all-time high for the September quarter, propelled by a modest rebound in iPhone sales that came ahead of its release of new artificial-intelligence tools.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Bitcoin Hits a Record as Crypto Investors Root for a Trump Win
Bitcoin’s price went above $75,000, breaking the record that the digital currency set in March.Business - The New York Times - November 6 -
US shares and Bitcoin hit record highs on Trump win
The result could have a far-reaching implications for tax and trade policy, as well as economies around the world.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Bitcoin hits record above $75,000 as crypto industry celebrates Trump win
Republican presidential victor has vowed to end regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrency industryWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
US stocks hit record and investors dump bonds after Trump victory
Dollar rallies in its best day in 2 years as ‘Trump trades’ sweep through global marketsWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
UK house prices hit record high in October, says Halifax
Typical property now costs £293,999, surpassing previous peak set in June 2022World - Financial Times - November 7 -
Overnight stock trading hit a record high on the night of the U.S. election
Brokerages that offer overnight and 24-hour trading saw a surge in volume on the night of the U.S. election.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
Bitcoin hits record high as Republicans edge closer to full control of Congress
Cryptocurrency surges past $80,000 for first time after Donald Trump’s decisive winBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
FirstFT: Meet Trump’s hawkish foreign policy team
Also in today’s newsletter, Wall Street bonuses set to jump after two fallow years and China unveils new stealth jetWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Spirit Airlines extends debt refinancing deadline hours before expiration
Spirit Airlines on Friday again extended a deadline with its credit card processor to renegotiate more than $1 billion in debt.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
These 6 charts suggest investors should proceed with caution as S&P 500 hits 47th record high of 2024
Some say investors are growing too complacent as the bull market shows no signs of slowing down.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
Gold’s record-breaking run comes as stocks hit fresh highs. Is it too late for investors?
Gold is on a tear, rising repeatedly to never-before-seen price levels this year — and its rally shows few signs of a slowdown anytime soon thanks to demand from central banks and falling real ...Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
Volkswagen fined £5.4m for mistreating customers; UK interest rates ‘to fall to 2.75%’ next year – business live
Volkswagen Finance has agreed to pay over £21.5m in redress to around 110,000 customers who may have suffered harm because of its failings.. Volkswagen Financial Services has apologised for the ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Gold hits record high as rate cuts and Middle East tensions fuel demand
Gains of 40% in past year spark predictions of rally to $3,000 a troy ounceBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
'New bullish phase'? As gold hits another high, analysts say more records are in sight
Gold is now in a new bullish phase after prices hit a record high, said Sprott Asset Management, echoing other bullish calls for the bullion to scale new highs.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
Sports Direct owner Frasers walks away from Mulberry bid; oil tumbles, dollar rallies – business live
Gold hits record high as conflict in the Middle East prompts investors to seek safe-haven assets. Azerbaijan, the host of the Cop29 global climate summit , will see a large expansion of fossil ...World - The Guardian - October 23