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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 - October 29

The Papers: 'Putin's nuke threat' and 'Farmageddon!'

Wednesday's headlines are led by growing fears over Russia's nuclear threat and the farmers' protests.

How serious are Putin's nuclear threats?

Three Ukrainians on how their lives have changed and their hopes for peace

How to deal with Trump’s tariff threats

Canada, Mexico and China have options to avoid a trade war

Business - Financial Times - 23 hours ago

A Couple Are Captivated by Nature. They Think You Should Be, Too.

They have cataloged natural life online and have developed board games and walking tours to help people deepen their knowledge of the world around them.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30

Why the Right Thinks Trump Is Running Away With the Race

Skewed polls and anonymous betting markets are building up Republicans’ expectations. Donald Trump could use that to challenge the result.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Harris camp thinks she’s regained edge on Trump

Vice President Harris and her supporters believe they have the edge in the final hours of the presidential campaign, after several weeks when the campaign felt it was on shaky ground as former ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Time to close America’s bureau of wishful thinking

Trump will not be stopped by legal niceties or moral outrage

World - Financial Times - November 8

Trump’s European allies think history is turning in their direction

Populist nationalists on both sides of the Atlantic share common ideas. But there are tensions just beneath the surface

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Jon Batiste Can’t Stop Thinking About Beethoven

Batiste’s latest album is a return to his classical music roots — on his terms. Hear him improvise on some of Beethoven’s classics.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 19

Here's why Trump thinks tariffs are good for the U.S.

President-elect Donald Trump is proposing sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office. Here's why.

‘Insider Threats’ to the Election, and Starbucks’ 4-Minute Goal

Plus, the Harris campaign sidelines Biden

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Harris Warns That Trump Is a Threat to Economic Growth

With the election drawing to a close, candidates are trying to sway on the economy.

Business - Inc. - November 2

With Trump returning to the presidency, everything from abortion to immigration is under threat

With Trump back in the White House. The impact will be felt in many aspects of American life and across the world. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

We must stop smuggling gangs before they act - Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer announces an extra £75m to police the UK's borders as he vows to "smash" criminal gangs.

The most significant threat to fair elections in America

Election officials in the U.S. are becoming increasingly partisan, raising concerns about the fairness of our elections and the potential for voter fraud, while reforms are needed to ensure ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

States tighten security at polls amid threats

Officials in just about every state have been working to ensure that this year's election is the most secure ever. But it's not just the ballots that they're concerned about, it's the polling ...

Georgia dealing with bomb threats at polling locations

Several polling locations in Georgia have received bomb threats throughout Election Day. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said some appear to have originated from Russia. Nikole Killion has more

Could Trump’s Tariffs Lead to Higher Prices? Here’s What to Know.

The president-elect says that tariff is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” You may be hearing it a lot.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Next tropical weather threat forming in the Caribbean

The last day of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is Nov. 30, but as we near that finishing line, the Caribbean has other thoughts in mind.

East Coast drought prompts wildfire threats

More than 43 million people from Philadelphia to New England are under red flag warnings as the threat from drought-driven wildfires expands. Rob Marciano has more.

Trump's military threats alarm Democrats; GOP shrugs

President-elect Trump has talked about using the military on the “enemy from within,” at the border and potentially even in Mexico against cartels. The rhetoric has sparked increasing worry among ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Donald Trump’s Threat to the Global World Order

Donald Trump’s re-election to the American presidency is a threat to global peace and security.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 18

Biden finally shows backbone in the face of Putin’s threats

After nearly two months of internal soul-searching that resulted in what can only be termed unnecessary delay, President Joe Biden finally agreed to permit Ukraine to employ long-range ATACMS ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Man dies after tree falls on car as Storm Bert sweeps UK

Weather warnings for rain, wind, and floods remain in place for much of England, Scotland, and Wales.

Raya warns Arsenal of 'in-form' Gyökeres' threat

David Raya has warned his Arsenal teammates that Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyökeres is a "top player in form" as Mikel Arteta urged his strikers to find their ruthless streak to keep their ...

Sports - ESPN - 17 hours ago

Federal authorities on alert for threats ahead of Thanksgiving

Federal and local authorities are reportedly warning the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City could be a target for would-be terrorists. Law enforcement officials will also need to be on ...

Trump’s Tariff Threat Roils Global Markets

The dollar gained and investors sold off stocks after the president-elect promised to levy new restrictions on the United States’ biggest trade partners.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

12:30 Report — Trump’s tariff threat

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday of Thanksgiving week. Things are starting to quiet down in Washington. Here’s what’s happening: Trump says he will impose new tariffs on the goods from China, ...

Politics - The Hill - 20 hours ago

Mexico caught cold by threat of Trump trade war

President Claudia Sheinbaum talks tough in response to tariff threat but slide in peso highlights country’s vulnerability

World - Financial Times - 19 hours ago

Trump’s Tariff Threat Pits Canada Against Mexico

The president-elect’s opening salvo in trade and border talks with the United States’ neighbors is casting a harsh light on the North American alliance.

Business - The New York Times - 13 hours ago

Mexico floats retaliatory tariffs in response to Trump threat

President-elect Donald Trump says he will take executive action on day one to impose major tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. So how will that impact costs for consumers? Mario Parker, Bloomberg ...

SoftBank to boost OpenAI stake with up to $1.5bn investment

Masayoshi Son says his mission is to bring about artificial superintelligence

World - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

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