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Partial Victory for Prince Harry as Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Admit Unlawful Activities
Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers gave Harry an “unequivocal apology,” admitting for the first time to unlawful activities at The Sun and agreeing to pay what it called substantial damages.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Republicans hold the key to depolarizing the climate issue
Our research shows that Republican leadership can reduce partisan divisions on climate solutions more effectively than Democratic leadership.The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Adapting to climate change amid rising natural disasters
As powerful weather events become more frequent, CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti examines how we can adapt. He reflects on the recent Los Angeles wildfires, the planet's hottest year on record, and ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Baseball Hall of Fame: Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, Clayton Kershaw, more active players on track for Cooperstown
Plus, which players need a little more work and even a few youngsters on the right pathCBS Sports - Jan. 22 -
Murdoch’s UK newspaper business apologises to Prince Harry for unlawful activities
Publisher agrees to pay prince ‘substantial damages’ to drop long-running legal claimsFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Organised crime unit expanded in prisons in England and Wales to fight escalating gang activity
Amid increasing drone use and drug-related violence, the prisons minister, James Timpson, is ‘beefing up’ measures. The Prison Service is “beefing up” a cadre of officers dedicated to smashing ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
The significance of Trump withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement
President Trump again withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, a worldwide pact that aims to fight global warming. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Trump Targets Climate Tech on Day One
President Trump unleashed a flurry of actions that could have major impacts on climate technology and the future of the U.S. energy industry.Inc. - Jan. 21 -
Blockchain gaming grows to 7.4M active wallets in 2024, up 421% | DappRadar
Blockchain gaming reached 7.4 million daily Unique Active Wallets (dUAW) in 2024, marking 421% growth from a year ago, DappRadar said.VentureBeat - Jan. 21 -
3 of the Most Important Trump Executive Orders on Climate
President Trump’s wave of executive orders yesterday sent an undeniable signal to the world about the United States’ role in fighting climate change.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump will pull U.S. out of Paris climate agreement
President Donald Trump will pull the United States out of the Paris climate agreement, according to an executive order he signed Monday as one of his first acts after he took office.NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Biden endures painful but active last day of presidency
When President Biden walked through the Capitol on Monday with mere minutes left in his presidency, a reporter asked how he was feeling. “Well,” he replied as he made his way throughthe corridors ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires ...CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Has business activity picked up in Europe?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
Eastern Michigan basketball games flagged for unusual gambling activity
An Eastern Michigan spokesperson has confirmed that two Eagles men’s college basketball games were flagged for unusual betting this seasonABC News - Jan. 18 -
USMNT's Tolkin 'regrets' social media activity
United States national team defender John Tolkin said he has regrets over his past activity on social media after joining Holstein Kiel in Germany.ESPN - Jan. 18 -
More activism, less credibility: What CNN's defamation loss says about journalism today
CNN has been ordered to pay $5 million to Navy veteran Zachary Young and additional punitive damages for defamation, marking a shift in media standards and a decline in ratings.The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Eastern Michigan men's basketball games being investigated for suspicious betting activity: Report
Two EMU games this season have drawn scrutiny for unusual wagers placed on first-half lines.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18 -
Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Getting Several New Open-World Activities
Assassin's Creed games usually include a large open world, and Assassin's Creed Shadows is no exception. While there are familiar elements to the travel and exploration abilities in this game, ...GameSpot - Jan. 17 -
Why the climate and sustainability economy will thrive in a Trump presidency
To maintain his electoral mandate, incoming President Trump will have to deliver the economic goods — but he will not be able to achieve any of these political objectives without continued ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
How climate-friendly waterwheels are coming around again
From the Himalayas and Nepal to Northern Ireland, sustainable source of energy seems to be back in vogue. In the foothills of the Himalayas, a group of villagers hauled a sturdy metal waterwheel ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Three Navalny lawyers sentenced to years in Russian penal colony for ‘extremist activity’
Three lawyers for the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny were found guilty by a Russian court on Friday of belonging to an extremist group and sentenced to years in a penal colony.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Climate change, not mismanagement, is the primary driver of the California wildfires
Wildfires in Los Angeles are being driven by climate change, not political mismanagement, and California's leaders have taken meaningful steps to address the issue, but the sheer scale of the ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Zeldin: 'I believe that climate change is real'
Lee Zeldin told Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., that he believes in climate change and that it is an urgent issue that must be addressed during his Senate confirmation hearing to lead the Environmental ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Climate ‘whiplash’ events increasing exponentially around world
Global heating means atmosphere can drive both extreme droughts and floods with rapid switches. Climate “whiplash” between extremely wet and dry conditions, which spurred catastrophic fires in Los ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
Farage and Truss attend UK launch of US climate denial group
British arm of Heartland, which has taken oil and Republican funding, to be led by ex-Ukip head Lois Perry. Climate science deniers are lining up a political offensive in Britain after a US lobby ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
Cutting aeroplane contrails is an easy climate win
Tackling these emissions should be simple, fast and cost-effectiveFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
The California Wildfires Are the Latest Disaster Supercharged by Climate Change
Extreme weather events — deadly heat waves, floods, fires and hurricanes — are the consequences of a warming planet, scientists say.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Columbia Professor Katherine Franke Says She Was Forced to Retire Because of Activism
Katherine Franke, a law professor and vocal advocate of pro-Palestinian students, had been under investigation over remarks she made about Israeli students.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
BlackRock departs climate investment group
Asset management firm BlackRock is leaving a climate-focused investing group, the group confirmed. “We are disappointed to see any investor withdraw, but as a voluntary initiative, we respect any ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Where to give: Top-rated charities active in the Los Angeles wildfire relief effort
For those who wish to help victims of the wildfires, here is a list of highly rated nonprofits already engaged in relief and recovery efforts on the ground.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Climate 'whiplash' linked to raging LA fires
Experts say that rising global temperatures are making wild fires more likely in California.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
The Los Angeles wildfires are climate disasters compounded
Conditions for a January LA firestorm have not existed before now, writes a meteorologist and climate journalist. California wildfires – live Californians: have you been affected by the ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
What did Jimmy Carter do to fight climate change?
The wildfires in California are the latest in a string of natural disasters made worse by climate change. Former President Jimmy Carter was one of the first U.S. officials to draw attention to ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
What is Biden's legacy on climate change?
Officials on Wednesday afternoon briefed President Biden about the massive wildfires in Southern California fueled by climate change. Slashing Mr. Biden's climate regulations is at the top of ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Buildings gutted in Altadena as Eaton Fire remains active
Cars, businesses and homes are gutted in Altadena, California, as the Eaton Fire continues to spread. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict reports.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Active mutual funds struggle to beat large-cap stock benchmarks — again
Professional stock pickers in the mutual-fund industry had a tough time in 2024 beating indexes that passively track U.S. large-cap equities, according to BofA Global Research.MarketWatch - Jan. 8