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‘A human face on an abstract problem’: ICJ forced to listen to climate victims
Marginalised communities have been elevated during hearings in The Hague on impact of climate crisis. The village of Veraibari in Papua New Guinea sits at the mouth of the Kikori River, just before ...The Guardian - 19h -
The College Football Playoff has a seeding problem. Just look at Oregon
The Ducks earned the No. 1 overall seed in the 12-team bracket. And they were rewarded with potentially the toughest path to the title game.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
UnitedHealthcare exec’s murder exposes a deeper problem no one wants to face
Why is health insurance in the hands of private, profit-seeking, profit-maximizing organizations in the first place?MarketWatch - 11h -
Four Verts: Different QB, same old problems for the Falcons
The week's Four Verts looks at the Falcons blowing the division, the Bears' pitiful offense, the Chiefs' eerie ability to always win close games, and more.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
'Technical issue' sparks widespread Facebook, Meta problems
Meta said Wednesday afternoon that the problems were sparked by "a technical issue."The Hill - 16h -
New eras, same bubbles: the forgotten lessons of history
With US equities at record valuation peaks, investors should re-examine their risk appetiteFinancial Times - 1d -
Reframe Your Toughest Problems With This 9-Minute Exercise
Teams at Nike, Facebook, and Capital One have found new ways to tackle challenges using Mona Patel’s Reframe method. Now you can too.Inc. - 1d -
Fetch’s Rachel Ehrlich on the Problem With Old-School Ads
The rewards app’s general manager wants to find news ways to engage consumers.Inc. - 1d -
Same Lineup for Red Wings as Detroit Prepares for "Desperate" Affair in Buffalo
The Red Wings stick to their process as they look to snap a five-game losing streak; here's what you need to know ahead of tonight's game in BuffaloYahoo Sports - 2d -
How Old Is Too Old to Be President? Democrats Still Don’t Want to Say.
At a gathering of Democratic governors, many were reluctant to discuss the issue that sank President Biden’s campaign: age. Others are ready for a Gen X president.The New York Times - 2d -
Biggest problems facing College Football Playoff remain — and the SEC is partly to blame
After all the hand-wringing and consternation, the first 12-team playoff is set. If three simple changes were made, there would be a lot less fretting — and it would put the sport (and the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Returns are an $890 billion problem for retailers
Holiday shopping is expected to reach record levels this year.NBC News - 3d -
Purdue hires Barry Odom: UNLV coach takes same role with Boilermakers after guiding Rebels to MWC title game
Odom led the Runnin' Rebels to a program record 19 wins in two seasonsCBS Sports - 3d -
Influencers enlisted to help fight fly tipping as problem worsens
Litter pickers say the situation is depressing as the cost of removing dumped rubbish nears £2m.BBC News - 4d -
Magic's Franz Wagner out indefinitely with torn oblique, the same injury that sidelined Paolo Banchero
Wagner will be reevaluated in four weeks, according to the teamCBS Sports - 4d -
How cork — the same material used to seal wine bottles — could save the planet
There's no end to the uses for cork, a spongy material that can be used for everything from sealing wine bottles to replacing plastics and building materials. The world's main cork forests ring the ...CBS News - 4d -
Retail returns: An $890 billion problem
As shopping reaches a peak in the weeks ahead, retailers expect their return rate for the holidays to be 17% higher, on average, than the annual rate.CNBC - 4d -
2 Women Accused the Same Tennis Coach of Assault. Then They Found Each Other.
A former Wake Forest tennis player alleged that a coach sexually assaulted her in 1999. Decades later, another player reached out with a similar past.The New York Times - 5d -
Doctor, Doctor, there’s a problem with my planet | Fiona Katauskas
It’s in a world of hurt. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...The Guardian - 5d -
Starmer and Dominic Cummings now agree on one thing - the civil service is a problem
The government’s aims are bold, but they want to galvanise the civil servants who implement the government’s agenda.BBC News - 5d -
From the Beginning, Speaking the Same Language
Laura Guerrero and Temoc Gonzalez, both from Guadalajara, Mexico, met through Instagram and felt an instant connection. “We spoke in Spanglish and just clicked,” Mr. Gonzalez said.The New York Times - 6d -
George Will: 'My column' has the same power as Musk, Ramaswamy's DOGE
Conservative commentator George Will expressed doubt about the potential impact of the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), arguing his column has the same power as the advisory board led ...The Hill - 6d -
Lululemon has a problem in the U.S., but here’s one thing that’s going its way
Overseas sales jump 33% and boost Lululemon’s bottom line.MarketWatch - 6d -
Houston, the league has a problem if the Rockets' surprise rise continues
Houston doesn't have a lot of firepower, so how does it have a top-10 offense?Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Dollar General tests same-day delivery as discounter chases Walmart
Dollar General is testing same-day delivery to customers’ homes as the deep discounter tries to fend off fiercer competition with Walmart.NBC News - 6d -
Dollar General tests same-day delivery as discounter chases Walmart
Dollar General has felt pressure as Walmart, Amazon and others offer more digital ways to shop along with low prices.CNBC - 6d -
Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth Have the Same Enemies
He, too, wants to fight the “enemy within.”The New York Times - 6d -
Baseball has much larger problems than the farcical ‘golden at-bat’
The proposed rule change has been met with widespread derision. But MLB has two teams in temporary homes and an avalanche of pitcher injuries. The first time I saw a mention of a baseball “golden ...The Guardian - 6d -
Hegseth denies allegations he has a drinking problem as Senate support wavers
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for defense secretary, met with Republican senators amid wavering support. In an interview, Hegseth denied allegations that he had a drinking problem and ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
The House GOP's math problem: From the Politics Desk
The final race of the 2024 election has been called, meaning Republicans will control 220 House seats to Democrats’ 215 next year, a slim majority.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Clinton says Hunter Biden pardon is not the same as his half-brother's
Former President Bill Clinton suggested Wednesday that his decision to pardon his half-brother Roger Clinton was not comparable to President Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. The New York ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Lloyds boss warns of UK ‘investability problem’ after motor finance ruling
Sector left reeling after court backs consumer complaints about ‘secret commissions’ on car loansFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Why Making the Same Decisions Over and Over Led Stellantis’ CEO to Resign
The departure of Carlos Tavares from the automotive giant he helped create follows his inability to move on from previously successful strategies when faced with new, shifting challenges.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Ivy League-trained psychologist: How I say 'no' to my kids—and why more parents need to do the same
Parents who struggle to say "no" to their children could be doing them disservice in the long run, according to child psychologist Becky Kennedy.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Why Turnout Wasn’t the Democrats’ Problem
We explore the data behind that assumption.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Milton Jones: ‘I was heckled by Paul Weller and Robbie Williams at the same gig!’
The standup on the power of strange shirts, the importance of never Googling yourself and how he came to specialise in one-liners. How did you get into comedy? I tried to be an actor, but nobody ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Namibia's female VP leads in presidential election marred by problems and opposition complaints
Namibia’s ruling party presidential candidate leads in early results of an election characterized by technical problems which caused voting to be extended for three daysABC News - Dec. 2
