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Startup Make Sunsets Wants to Fight Global Warming by Making Aerosol Clouds
Scientific critics are skeptical, but venture funders steered $1.5 million to a California company creating high-altitude particle clouds to slow global warming. Call it a moonshot for the Earth.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Trump bizarrely claims Democrats want to ban cows and windows in buildings
Former president makes remark during Las Vegas campaign event and says: ‘Honestly, they’re crazy’. US politics – live updates Donald Trump over the weekend told supporters of his campaign ...October 15 - Donald Trump -
Tech - GameSpot
Disney World's Iconic Big Thunder Mountain Ride Will Close For An Entire Year
Disney World's popular Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride will temporarily close this coming January, and the attraction won't open again until 2026. The extended closure for the Magic Kingdom ride ...October 15 -
Tech - Wired
The Doctor Behind the ‘Suicide Pod’ Wants AI to Assist at the End of Life
The death of an American woman inside Philip Nitschke’s latest invention reveals the next frontier in the right-to-die debate.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Want to understand Donald Trump? Then watch macho 80s action movies
From Sly Stallone at the White House to Hulk Hogan at the RNC, Donald Trump has made no secret of his affinity for hyper-masculine men. But will the US fall for his action movie-inspired strongman ...October 14 - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
The return of family separation: Trump wants to deport the parents of American-born kids
It’s assumed that American-born children are immune to immigration enforcement — but this assumption is dangerously false.October 14 - Donald Trump -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
War is but one path to the Iron Throne: Iconic 'Game of Thrones' chair sells for $1.4 million
An Iron Throne from 'Game of Thrones' sells at auction, along with hundreds of other items from the epic HBO series. The entire haul fetches $21 million.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.October 14 -
Sports - The New York Times
The Player Every N.B.A. Team Wants
Donte DiVincenzo is a two-time high school champion, a two-time national champion in college and, at 27, an N.B.A. champion.October 14 - NBA -
Top stories - BBC News
WWE’s Cody Rhodes wants WrestleMania to be hosted in UK within next five years
The "American Nightmare" thinks Manchester or London have venues perfect for hosting the event.October 14 - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
American equal pay icon Lilly Ledbetter dies aged 86 - and Obama leads tributes
Alabama woman's case led to law, signed by Barack Obama, that gave Americans more rights to sue for pay discrimination.October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
UK bookmakers don’t want to (and probably won’t have to) pay more tax
Won’t somebody please think of Queen Camilla?October 14 - United Kingdom -
Business - CNBC
Stripe, Wise founders want a 'tech renaissance' in Europe to help region rival Silicon Valley
Founders of some of Europe's largest technology unicorns are calling for the creation of a single pan-European entity to promote startups and innovation.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
To men who still want ‘proof’ of women’s pain: be careful what you wish for | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
A UK school’s botched plan to require a doctor’s note for period pain shows we’re still not trusted over our own suffering. How’s your pain threshold? For a few months now, I’ve been obsessively ...October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay icon, dead at 86
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.October 14 -
Business - CNBC
Macao's next leader wants to wean its economy off gambling
Slated to become Macao's leader, Sam Hou Fai says he will continue to steer its economy away from gaming and gambling.October 14 -
Business - Inc.
Barbara Corcoran Says If You Want Success, Follow 4 Simple Rules
Her tips for pitching on ‘Shark Tank’ will work in every area of your life.October 14 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Kyrgios wants Grand Slam title to 'shut up' doubters
Australian Nick Kyrgios says he wants to "shut up" those who doubt him and win a Grand Slam title on his return to the sport.October 14 -
Top stories - The New York Times
An Artist Signed Over His Career to Investors. Now He Wants It Back.
Bjarne Melgaard’s rise in the art world came with strings attached and an unusual contract with investors. Now he’s suing to regain control of his artwork.October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Barry Diller: ‘I want Donald Trump pushed into the dustheap of history’
IAC chair warns of power shift to Big Tech in film and TVOctober 14 - Donald Trump -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Vince Carter honored to join 'the icons of the game,' headlines 2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class
Vince Carter headlines the 2024 class for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, which was inducted on Sunday.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Harris or Trump? What Chinese people want from US election
People in Beijing tell the BBC's Laura Bicker their hopes and fears about who will win the White House race.October 14 - Donald Trump