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Governments subsidizing 'unprecedented' health threats from fossil fuels, leading medical journal finds
World governments are “fueling the fire” of a global health crisis with the trillions of dollars per year they direct toward subsidizing fossil fuels, according to findings published Tuesday. ...Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago -
Brazilian Fossil Hints at Older Origin for All Dinosaurs
The discovery may push back the emergence of the reptiles that once ruled the Earth, and clarify how dinosaurs like the Triceratops and Stegosaurus emerged.Science - The New York Times - October 21 -
Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time
Officials in Hong Kong say they have discovered dinosaur fossils in the city for the first time on a remote, uninhabited island that’s part of a geoparkWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time
Officials in Hong Kong say they have discovered dinosaur fossils in the city for the first time on a remote, uninhabited island that’s part of a geoparkTech - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time
Scientists have discovered dinosaur fossils for the first time in Hong Kong.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Fossil fuels could become cheaper and more abundant, says IEA
International Energy Agency says transition to clean energy means there will be a surplus of oil, gas and coal. Fossil fuels could soon become significantly cheaper and more abundant as governments ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Anti-fossil fuel comic that went viral in France arrives in UK
World Without End topped bestseller lists but was criticised for embracing nuclear power. In 2019, France’s best known climate expert sat down to work with its most feted graphic novelist. The ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
University of Toronto’s environment school cuts financial ties to fossil fuels
Princeton University, the only other North American school to do so, rolled back its commitment recently. The University of Toronto ’s environment school has announced it will financially ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Cop29 host Azerbaijan set for major fossil gas expansion, report says
Exclusive: Those with ‘interest in keeping world hooked on fossil fuels’ should not oversee climate talks, say report authors. Azerbaijan, the host of the Cop29 global climate summit, will see a ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Hong Kong unearths its first ever dinosaur fossils
Official hails discovery ‘of great significance’ on Port Island, with remains of as yet unknown species to go on display in shopping district on Friday. Hong Kong officials say they have discovered ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
US oil companies risk an unexpectedly large bill
Investor group alleges that US oil and gas groups are breaking the rules on corporate financial disclosureWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Jim Cramer explains why fossil fuels remain vital as the Big Tech boom continues
CNBC's Jim Cramer noted Big Tech's growing energy demands, with companies like Meta, Nvidia, Google and Microsoft building more and more data centers.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
Trump Ratchets Up Threats on the Media
Presidents are not all-powerful, but, if elected, Donald Trump would have some influence with the federal regulators who oversee major television networks.Business - The New York Times - October 21 -
Trump II: the military threat to Europe
Nato without the US is a hypothetical, but it could happen as early as next yearWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
The New Threat to Brazil’s Forests: Chemicals
Authorities use satellites to track deforestation caused by chain saws or fire. Now criminals are using chemicals to degrade trees — and evade detection.World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Man arrested for allegedly making threats against FEMA employees
William Jacob Parsons, a 44-year-old man who was allegedly spotted armed with an assault rifle, was arrested and charged for making comments about possibly harming Federal Emergency Management ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Hezbollah's drones are a fierce and evasive threat to Israel
A single drone, which evaded Israel’s vaunted aerial defense system, slammed into a mess hall at a military training camp deep inside Israel, killing four soldiers and wounding dozens of othersWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
Arrest made in connection with FEMA threats in North Carolina
An armed man was arrested for allegedly threatening to harm FEMA workers in North Carolina, officials say.Top stories - ABC News - October 14 -
Drones, threats and explosions: Why Korean tensions are rising
The North has warned the South of "horrible consequences" if another drone crosses the border.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
The Memo: Harris heads to Fox, facing threats and opportunities
Vice President Harris faces another critical moment in her campaign Wednesday, when she will sit for an interview with Fox News. The interview will be conducted by Bret Baier, one of the network’s ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
FEMA visits resume in North Carolina after threats
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) resumed visits in North Carolina following alleged threats targeting the agency’s personnel, according to agency administrator Deanne Criswell. “We ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
‘You stole the election’: Nervous volunteers on frontline of conspiracies
Suspicion about the vote count is pervasive even in small rural communities, where volunteers are preparing for potential violence.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
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Jets intercept plane after 'bomb threat' made
Residents say they heard a loud sonic boom as Typhoon jets scrambled.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Weaponised autism and the extremist threat facing children
The UK’s ‘Prevent’ initiative was set up to identify young people prone to radicalisation. Are we now in danger of criminalising vulnerability?World - Financial Times - October 18 -
Sununu on Trump's threats: 'It should give everyone pause'
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) said former President Trump's recent remark about using the National Guard or the military on Election Day “should give everyone pause.” Trump, in an interview ...Politics - The Hill - October 20 -
Triple threat Lamar has Ravens lobbying for 'MVP'
In addition to throwing 5 TD passes and rushing for 52 yards Monday night, Lamar Jackson showed off his latest skill -- lead blocking for Derrick Henry. Following their 41-31 win, his Ravens ...Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
A mysterious spate of bomb threats is crippling India's airlines
India vowed to punish those responsible for hoax bomb threats that have disrupted dozens of flights and caused airlines huge financial losses.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Democrats warn of threat to democracy in closing pitch to voters
Democrats are zeroing in on the future of democracy and former President Trump’s response to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as part of their closing pitch to voters two weeks out from Election ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Harris says ‘unhinged’ Trump is a threat to US democracy
Vice-president revives campaign message used by Joe Biden that claims her opponent is a danger to the countryBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Trump’s threats remind us that freedom of the press is on the ballot
Trump’s threat to turn his Justice Department loose on CBS is only his latest signal of disdain for a free press.Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Vance: Current U.S. leadership is 'a way bigger threat than any foreign threat'
Donald Trump called his domestic political opponents “the enemy from within.” During an interview with Meet the Press, JD Vance explains why he agrees with his Republican running mate.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Vance: Current U.S. leadership is 'a way bigger threat than any foreign threat'
Ohio GOP Sen. JD Vance defended former president Donald Trump's comments calling Democratic leaders "the enemy from within," saying that inflation, slowing military recruitment and the migrant ...Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Johnson: Congress coming back early for hurricane relief would be ‘premature’
Congress is not scheduled to be back in session until after the election.Politics - Politico - October 13 -
Meteorologists Face Harassment and Death Threats Amid Hurricane Disinformation
Weather experts say the spiraling falsehoods, especially claims that the government is creating or controlling storms, have gotten out of hand.Top stories - The New York Times - October 14 -
Deadly Hezbollah Strike Shows Growing Threat Posed by Drones
The attack by Hezbollah highlights a weak spot in Israel’s vaunted air defense system that military officials say is hard to counter.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
FEMA temporarily pauses aid in parts of NC over reported threats
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) temporarily paused aid in parts of North Carolina this weekend after alleged threats targeted the agency’s personnel aiding in recovery efforts ...Politics - The Hill - October 14
