Sees Weakening Commitment

Huge election year worldwide sees weakening commitment to act on climate crisis

Among sweeping rightwing electoral victories across the globe, the ‘big loser of the elections has been climate’. An unprecedented year of elections around the world has underscored a sobering ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago

Dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victory

Markets move after poll shows unexpected groundswell of support for Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s election

Business - Financial Times - November 4

EV targets 'will not be weakened' despite pressure

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh says the rules will remain, but car firms warn they are too strict.

UK consumer and business confidence weaken ahead of Budget

Indices hit lowest levels this year as Britons ‘hold their breath’ for tax rises on October 30

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Has Hezbollah Been Weakened by Israel’s Recent Attacks?

Despite losing leaders and weapons stockpiles, the militant group remains resilient, experts say.

World - The New York Times - October 25

The dark last days of Donald Trump’s campaign

If the Republican loses, it will reflect his reluctance to appeal to the centre. But if he wins, he will feel emboldened to implement a radical agenda

Business - Financial Times - November 4

With Trump in power, the dollar is likely to rally but then weaken

Over the incoming president’s second term, the risks of crises may unwind the greenback’s strength

World - Financial Times - November 8

Benched Russell 'committed' to Lakers, Redick

Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell, who scored 18 points in his new role off the bench in Friday's win over the Sixers, said he is "committed to whatever it takes" under new coach JJ Redick.

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Could a Trump presidency damage both democracy and the economy? Experts weigh in

Trump could damage the economy, experts say, if he makes good on threats to prosecute political rivals, including Kamala Harris.

Moody's downgrades Mexican government's outlook to 'negative' over weakening of judiciary and debt

Mexico's president has lashed out at Moody’s ratings service after it downgraded the Mexican government’s debt outlook to “negative.”

World - ABC News - November 15

Ace is up: Flagg's twin brother commits to Maine

Three-star 2025 prospect Ace Flagg -- the twin brother of Duke phenom and projected 2025 No. 1 NBA draft pick Cooper Flagg -- committed to the Maine Black Bears on Wednesday evening.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Pep committed to City despite Prem charges risk

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he is committed to the club whatever the outcome of their outstanding legal case with the Premier League over alleged financial breaches.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Brookfield commits £900mn to backstop Canary Wharf refinancing

Canadian asset manager agrees to provide equity commitment if landlord cannot pay off bonds

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Where Some See Taboos, They See Opportunity

The founders of Starface took the shame out of blemishes. Now, they’re hoping to make it less risky to use recreational drugs and alcohol.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30

Billionaires see the stakes of election

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Billionaires with business interests riding on election For billionaires who have ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Euro zone inflation rises to higher-than-expected 2%, weakening case for jumbo rate cut

The fresh inflation print is seen as crucial in judging whether the European Central Bank could consider a half-percentage-point interest rate cut.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Bitcoin surges 10% to a record above $76,000 as Trump victory heralds wider crypto adoption and weaker regulation

Crypto assets rose as investors bet that a second Trump administration will widen fiscal deficits and boost bitcoin as a hedge against higher inflation.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Rafael weakens into a tropical storm as it swirls over the Gulf of Mexico after lashing Cuba

Hurricane Rafael has weakened into a tropical storm as it swirls through the Gulf of Mexico where it is expected to break apart after plowing through Cuba, knocking out the country’s power grid and ...

World - ABC News - November 8

Rafael weakens to tropical storm over Gulf of Mexico after barreling through Cuba as a hurricane

World - Yahoo News - November 9

Rafael weakens to tropical storm over Gulf of Mexico after barreling through Cuba as a hurricane

Rafael has weakened to a tropical storm and was expected to dissolve over the Gulf of Mexico in the coming days after barreling across Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane

World - ABC News - November 9

North Carolina GOP bill would weaken next Democratic governor and attorney general

North Carolina Republicans have advanced legislation that would weaken the powers of the incoming governor, attorney general and schools superintendent

Health - ABC News - 3 days ago

Biggest need for each NFL team for Week 12: Texans weakened on D-line, Dak Prescott officially added to IR

The Cowboys face a decision to play either Cooper Rush or Trey Lance at quarterback

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

What made a celebrated Victorian Shakespeare scholar commit professional suicide?

John Payne Collier was at the height of his academic career. Then he was unmasked as a prolific and audacious forger

Business - Financial Times - October 26

Aggies land commitment from two 4-star recruits

Texas A&M followed its win over LSU on Saturday by landing a pair of key 2026 commitments Sunday, securing pledges from four-star prospects Jordan Carter and Aaron Gregory one day after the Georgia ...

Sports - ESPN - October 27

1-7 Florida State loses commitment from 4-star WR

A day after Florida State lost to rival Miami in ACC play, four-star wide receiver C.J. Wiley decommitted from coach Mike Norvell's program on Sunday afternoon, marking the latest blow to the ...

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Just like dad did, Portis' son commits to Miami

Three-star 2026 cornerback prospect Camdin Portis -- the son of former Miami national champion and two-time NFL Pro Bowler Clinton Portis -- committed to the Hurricanes on Sunday evening, landing ...

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Democrats’ commitment to the democracy message could cost them the election

Voters aren’t buying it; they see democracy — a term so vague its projected disappearance is hard to imagine — as immaterial, and Trump’s threats to it implausible.

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Finland charges a combatant with war crimes allegedly committed in 2014 in Ukraine

Prosecutors in Finland have filed charges over alleged war crimes in 2014 by a combatant who fought against Ukrainian forces in a Russian-backed separatist region of Ukraine

World - ABC News - October 31

Apple commits $1.5 billion to Globalstar for expanded iPhone satellite services

Apple committed about $1.5 billion to satellite communications company Globalstar to fund the expansion of iPhone services.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Cyprus is committed to expanding defense ties with the US, says its president

The president of Cyprus says his administration is committed to expanding defense and security cooperation with the U_S_ as his meeting with the American President Joe Biden last week charted a ...

World - ABC News - November 3

German foreign minister commits more aid on visit to Kiev

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Berlin commits more aid as Kiev braces for third winter of war

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Zelensky congratulates Trump, noting commitment to 'peace through strength' approach

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered former President Trump his congratulations Wednesday, after Trump was projected to win the 2024 presidential election. “Congratulations to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Nintendo Executives Emphasize Commitment To "New Ideas," Not "Bigger Budgets"

In a new interview, Nintendo executives stated that they are skeptical of big budgets and want to rely instead on "new ideas." Nintendo itself conducted the interview as part of its earnings ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 8

Polish president urges sustained US commitment to Europe's security

Poland's president has marked his country's Independence Day with a call for sustained U.S. commitment to Europe’s security in view of Russian aggression in the region

World - ABC News - November 11