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Trump has pledged to wage war on planet Earth – and it will take a progressive revolution to stop him | George Monbiot
Voters have never been swayed by ‘rational debate’. Only a genuine change in the way we do politics can prevent the march of the right. We were losing slowly. Now we are losing quickly. Democracy, ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Rivian’s losses widen, but investors like hearing of ‘progress’ in next-gen EV
Rivian posted a wider loss and lower sales than Wall Street expected, but says it is making progress with its next-generation EV platform.Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
OpenAI Scored a Legal Win Over Progressive Publishers—but the Fight’s Not Finished
A judge tossed out a case against OpenAI brought by Alternet and Raw Story, in what could be a significant ruling in the larger battle between AI companies and publishers.Tech - Wired - November 8 -
Calmer winds help firefighters make progress against California's Mountain Fire
Calmer winds helped California firefighters battle the once out-of-control Mountain Fire on Friday as they continued to defend homes from the destructive blaze, officials said.Top stories - NBC News - November 9 -
Israel says ‘certain progress’ made in Lebanon ceasefire talks
Foreign minister says talks continuing over Israel’s stated objectives of pushing Hezbollah away from Israeli border. Israel’s foreign minister, Gideon Saar, said on Monday that “certain progress” ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Plug Power disappoints with its forecast but says it’s still making progress
The clean-energy company pointed to improvement in operating cash flow and a narrowing loss, though it also cut its revenue outlook for the full year.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
Progressives seek to push Democrats to the left after Trump's resounding win
Progressives are urging Democrats to pursue a path forward that prioritizes America’s working-class population, the coalition that overwhelmingly rejected their party and supported President-elect ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Harris ditched Joe Rogan interview over progressive backlash fears
Decision seen as major blunder for campaign that lost male votes to Donald TrumpWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
‘Minimal progress’ made this year on curbing global heating, report finds
Analysis by Climate Action Tracker puts median temperature rise by 2100 at 2.7C if current policies continue. World leaders have promised to try to stop the planet heating by more than 1.5C (2.7F). ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
England and Spain draw as respect shines through on path to progress
Stars of tomorrow, including under-21 debutant Jobe Bellingham, swap shirts and stories in goalless friendly. Dean Huijsen revived an old tradition here. When was the last time you saw a footballer ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Pentagon fails 7th audit in a row but says progress made
The Pentagon on Friday failed its seventh audit in a row, with the nation's largest government agency still unable to fully account for its more than $824 billion budget, though officials stress ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action as progress on a deal slows
Hundreds of activists formed a human chain outside one of the main plenary halls at the United Nations climate summit on what is traditionally their biggest protest day during the two-week talksTech - ABC News - Yesterday -
UFC 309 results: Jones retains with spinning back kick TKO victory over Miocic
Here are insights on everything that happened at New York's famed Madison Square Garden.Sports - ESPN - 21 hours ago -
Tensions Spike in Mozambique After Killing of 2 Political Activists
Leading supporters of the top opposition presidential candidate, Venâncio Mondlane, were fatally shot in their car following an election marred by allegations of fraud.World - The New York Times - October 19 -
Residents and activists in central Bosnia clean up a lake after massive floods
Residents and activists in central Bosnia are pulling out debris and trash from a lake in a region that was devastated by deadly floods and landslidesWorld - ABC News - October 20 -
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Catholic priest and Indigenous activist Pérez killed by 2 gunmen in southern Mexico
Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez has been killed in MexicoWorld - ABC News - October 20 -
Kenvue shares surge after activist Starboard takes stake
Starboard Value has amassed a significant stake in Kenvue, which spun out of Johnson & Johnson in mid-2023.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
"Election protection" activist plans to flag voters with "Hispanic-sounding" names
Exclusive video shows leader of a North Carolina "election integrity" activist group describe a strategy for identifying "suspicious" voters for post-election challenges.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
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Hundreds mourn Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico
Hundreds of people have turned out to mourn Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez, an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm laborers who was killed in the southern Mexico state of ChiapasWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
Japanese property group Tokyo Tatemono targeted by UK activist fund
Stakebuilding by Palliser Capital follows Elliott Management's move on sector peer Mitsui FudosanWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
Burial held for Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico
Hundreds of people have turned out for the burial of Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez, an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm laborers who was killed in the southern Mexico state of ChiapasWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
Armed activists launch new protests in Martinique over high living costs
Government officials in Martinique say protesters with automatic weapons targeted police and firefighters during a fresh round of violent demonstrations in the French Caribbean islandWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Activists challenge colonial-era abortion laws in Antigua and Barbuda
Doctors, nurses and activists in Antigua and Barbuda are fighting a colonial-era law that largely bans abortions, igniting a debate about women’s reproductive rights on the tiny twin-island nationWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Biden administration threatens safety of key military base to appease UN activists
The Biden-Harris administration has agreed to give The Chagos Archipelago, which includes the military base on Diego Garcia, to Mauritius. The nation is becoming increasingly close to the Chinese ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Jeff Smith, the activist picking a fight with Covid hero Pfizer
Widely feared boss of Starboard Value often befriends the corporate leaders he is targetingBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Venezuelan opposition says detained activist has been murdered
VP party holds Maduro regime responsible for death of Edwin Santos who had been picked up by security officials. A major Venezuelan opposition party has said that one of its activists was murdered ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Who Is Tommy Robinson, the Far-Right Activist Behind a London Rally?
The founder of the English Defence League, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is at the forefront of a growing movement that was behind anti-immigrant riots this summer.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
How are investors preparing for the Budget?
Executives are seeking to minimise their exposure ahead of what could be the biggest tax-raising statement for a generationBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Vivendi activist urges shareholders to oppose break-up plan
Investors in French media group to vote on proposal in DecemberBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Pfizer CEO defends performance after Starboard activist criticism
Drugmaker boosts full-year sales and profit forecasts after reporting better than expected earningsBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Women raped in war-hit Sudan die by suicide, activists say
Several women raped by paramilitary fighters in Gezira state have taken their own lives, activists say.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
How Robert Smith of the Cure Became Rock’s Most Dogged Activist
With his band’s first new album in 16 years out Friday, post-punk’s dark prince discusses enduring on his own terms and clashing with the most powerful company in live music.Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
Abortion activists target Latino voters in final push for Florida’s abortion amendment
With an amendment aiming to enshrine abortion rights in Florida on the Nov. 5 ballot, advocacy groups on both side of the measure are seeking to cut through the noise in trying to persuade Latino ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Haitian activists demand halt to deportations as gang violence and poverty soar
Haitian activists are demanding that other countries temporarily stop deportations to their country given a surge in gang violence and deepening povertyWorld - ABC News - November 7
