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The Death of Main Streets Across America---and the People Trying to Save Them

It takes a lot of optimism—and the help of the community. But here are some people who have tried.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

Aaron Rodgers teases cayenne pepper water as 'fountain of youth' while trying to save Jets' season

Welcome to New York

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Three trades Cowboys could do to try to save 2024 season; Jerry Jones says team 'has some things in the mix'

Deals Dallas (3-5) could make before the trade deadline

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

This Startup Wants to Turn Planet-Warming Methane Into Fertilizer

Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas. Windfall Bio sees that as fertile ground for innovation.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Can Francis Ngannou still be the baddest man on the planet?

Returning to MMA for the first time since 2022 is nothing compared to Ngannou's latest personal challenge.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

One of the Best Marketers on the Planet Could Be Ryan Reynolds. Or Maybe Red Bull?

And not just because Red Bull spends approximately one-third of its revenue on advertising.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Planet-heating pollutants in atmosphere hit record levels in 2023

Carbon dioxide concentration has increased by more than 10% in just two decades, reports World Meteorological Organization. The concentration of planet-heating pollutants clogging the atmosphere ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

A Connecticut Museum Shows How Ducks Have Helped the Planet

At the Bruce Museum, an exhibition of duck stamp art tells a 90-year-old story about how paintings can contribute to land preservation.

Science - The New York Times - October 28

Planet Fitness enters 11th hour bid for bankrupt Blink Fitness

Equinox Group-owned gym chain Blink Fitness filed for bankruptcy protection in August after a failed attempt by the fitness group to enter the budget market.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Planet Fitness’s stock rallies as it beats profit and revenue estimates

Gym chain boosts its outlook for 2024 revenue growth.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Ben Jennings on Trump’s victory and a bleak outlook for the planet – cartoon

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World - The Guardian - Yesterday

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 - Yesterday

The Guardian view on Trump’s planet-wrecking plans: the UK government’s resolve will be tested | Editorial

The new president’s disruptive policies will challenge Sir Keir Starmer’s green goals. But with strong leadership he could enhance Britain’s global influence. Donald Trump ’s electoral earthquake ...

World - The Guardian - 1 hour ago

Councillor guilty of trying to murder wife

Darren Brown stabbed his wife three times in their home as she tried to comfort her baby.

Can Axions Save the Universe?

The hunt for dark matter is shifting from particles to waves named after a laundry detergent.

World - The New York Times - November 1

When Is Daylight Saving Time?

The twice-yearly ritual has roots in cost-cutting strategies of the late 19th century. A recent effort to end it has stalled in Congress.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

How the U.S. Is Trying to Challenge China's Cobalt Chokehold

Talks over mining company Chemaf in Congo are part of a push by the Biden administration to secure global supplies of a metal used in everything from jet fighters and drones to electric-vehicle ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Harris Is Trying to Retain Black Voters’ Support

Also, the U.S. gave Israel an ultimatum on Gaza aid. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

200 Years Later, Still Trying to Define the Midwest

From the geographic boundaries to the values and friendliness, people have debated what defines the region essentially since it was labeled the Midwest. It has taken on a renewed urgency this ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Hospital to try and recoup £95K from fraud nurse

A hearing will determine if Tanya Nasir will have to pay back any of the nursing wages paid to her.

'Kids will be trying that in the playground' - Haaland goal hailed

Erling Haaland's "amazing" acrobatic backheel volley for Manchester City against Sparta Prague on Wednesday left many of those who saw it live "speechless".

Foden: Still trying to recover from 'burnout'

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has admitted feeling burnt out at the end of last season has contributed to his slow start to the new campaign.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Man dies while trying to cross Channel to UK

Forty-year-old has cardiac arrest after boat carrying 50 people deflates shortly after leaving France. A 40-year-old man died on Sunday trying to cross the Channel from northern France to the UK.. ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Harris Is Trying to Win Voters by Laying Out the Alternative

Also, Teri Garr found the soul in memorable ditsy blondes. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Looking for a Last-Minute Loan? Try Shopify

Shopify Capital might come in handy over the holidays for the 2 million businesses that use the e-commerce platform.

Business - Inc. - October 30

How Trump Is Trying to Win Gen Z Men

Young men in recent years have become more politically conservative. But will they vote? Kellen Browning, a New York Times reporter covering the 2024 election with a focus on Nevada and Arizona, ...

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

The former PwC partner trying to reinvent the West Midlands

Richard Parker narrowly beat Andy Street in the mayoral contest, but is setting himself apart from his predecessor

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Trump is not expected to try to fire Fed Chair Powell

Federal Reserve watchers don’t think that President-elect Donald Trump will seek to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell from his post before the central bank chief’s term ends in mid-2026.