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Global business takes its chance to size up new Labour pitch

Starmer’s investment summit guests express both praise and doubt — but many want to wait to pass judgment

World - Financial Times - October 14

New Global Research Suggests It May Be Time to Retire ‘Hard’ and ‘Soft’ Skills

To boost chances for long term growth, companies need to reconsider their skills development system.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Global public debt to pass $100tn this year, says IMF

Fund calls for tougher action by big economies, with debt set to approach 100% of world GDP by end of decade

Business - Financial Times - October 15

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.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Lower oil prices are good for consumers — but a bad sign for the global economy

A significant drop in oil prices may offer consumers reason to celebrate, but it also hints at an economic slowdown in China, the world’s second largest economy.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Nuclear-War Risks Rise Again, Stoked by Global Conflicts

The Cold War’s end promised relief from nuclear nightmares, but now atomic arsenals are growing.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

Global Electricity Demand Is Rising Faster Than Expected, I.E.A. Says

A surge in power use worldwide could make it harder for nations to slash emissions and keep global warming in check.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

‘It’s boom time’: Renewable growth is faster in the global south than in rich countries

Energy consultancy RMI says emerging economies could overtake rich nations

World - Financial Times - October 16

Global electricity demand to double by 2050, IEA’s World Energy Outlook says

Electricity demand is set to increase at levels equivalent to adding a new Japan to the world each year, the International Energy Agency said

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

The School for First Ladies Is Now in Session

It’s a highly visible role that usually comes with no job description or salary. This group aims to assist. (And yes, first gentlemen are welcome.)

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 12

Half of all global food threatened by growing water crisis, report says

The world has a worsening water crisis, and half of all food production will be at risk of failure by the middle of this century.

Stellantis Issues Global Recall for 44,500 SUVs With Brake Pedal Defect

Affected vehicles include some 2024 through 2025 model-year Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid SUVs and some 2024 model-year Dodge Hornet plug-in SUVs.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Global water cycle off balance for 'first time in human history': Report

The world’s water cycle is out of balance ”for the first time in human history,” according to a new report. The Global Commission on the Economics of Water, which is made up of global experts, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Global biodiversity report shows "catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations

A shocking new report on global biodiversity is detailing what it calls "a catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations ahead of a major international conference on biodiversity.

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