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Card payments remain a ‘challenge’ for legal cannabis as major banks avoid the sector. Changing classification won’t help.
Standard credit card transactions remain elusive but more financial services firms are moving into the space.MarketWatch - Business -
Rooney: 'Massive clearout' needed at Man Utd
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has said a "massive clearout" is needed at OldTrafford in the summer and added that he believes the team should be built around captain Bruno Fernandes.ESPN - Sports -
The Kind of Climate Models That Insurers Need
Economics can help with a joined-up understanding of climate risks as the insurance industry reinvents itself.The Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
Radical change looms for Japanese legal sector
Advisers are braced for more domestic businesses to become targets for unsolicited takeoversFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Young women in Rio favela hope to overcome poverty and violence to play in Women's World Cup in 2027
Young Brazilian female footballers are hopeful that their country playing host to the 2027 Women's World Cup will boost the sport in the South American nationABC News - Sports - World Cup -
Thunderstorms, Wind and Climate Change: Here’s What to Know
Scientists say storms like those that battered Houston could become more intense as the planet warms, though pinning down trends is still challenging.The New York Times - World - Climate -
Pope Francis: "Climate change at this moment is a road to death"
Pope Francis has often spoken up about the alarming impact of climate change and urges countries that can "make the most difference" to help create awareness and take action.CBS News - Top stories -
Pope Francis calls climate change "a road to death"
In a historic interview that aired in part on "60 Minutes," Pope Francis sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss a range of issues, including his views on the war in Gaza, migrants and same-sex ...CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
Pope Francis calls climate change 'a road to death'
Pope Francis remarked that climate change is "a road to death" and has gotten to a "point of no return" during an interview aired Monday evening. “Unfortunately, we have gotten to a point of no return. It's sad, but that's what it is. Global ...The Hill - Politics - Climate -
Indispensable nation: the world needs the US
Three imperatives are in order if the U.S. is to eliminate our friends' fear and dash the our rivals' hopes about a voluntary U.S. departure from global leadership, and if we are to build the strong alliances needed for freedom to prevail in the ...The Hill - Politics -
Why the N.H.L.’s Replay System Needs a Massive Overhaul
Replay doesn’t need to be ditched entirely, but the league needs to change its approach, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Sports -
Why an uncertain world needs to take on more risk
Scarring from a series of shocks generates a defensive mindset that is holding back growthFinancial Times - World -
DeSantis signs bill removing climate change considerations from Florida law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation Wednesday removing the requirement for the state to consider climate change in crafting energy policy and excises nearly all references to climate change in Florida law. The law, which passed the ...The Hill - Politics - Florida -
Why climate change means more jellyfish stings for ocean swimmers
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Martin Rowson on climate change, and the price of olive oil – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Migraines are getting worse — and climate change could be partly to blame
New research suggests that climate change, which causes more erratic and severe weather conditions, may be a trigger for more intense migraines.NBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Senate hearing gets testy over shipbuilding woes, climate change
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Florida meteorologist goes after DeSantis over climate change rollback
A television meteorologist in Florida slammed Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for signing a bill that will remove the requirement for the state to consider climate change when creating energy policy and roll back nearly all references to climate change in ...The Hill - Politics - Florida -
Pension funds need ‘compelling’ returns from UK nuclear projects to invest
Potential investors tell Jeremy Hunt regulatory clarity also essential before backing new power plantsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
China's sweeping measures to prop up the property sector will need time to show results
China's sweeping moves on Friday to increase support for real estate will take time to show results, analysts said.CNBC - Business - China -
'We changed the club', but Arsenal need to reach 'next level'
So close, but yet so far – and the mood was defiant at Arsenal after their final-day win over Everton was not enough to earn a first Premier League title in two decades.BBC News - Top stories -
Will Chinese auto investment jump Joe Biden’s tariff walls?
China’s EV manufacturers looking to produce in Europe and the US will be next stage of trade war gameFinancial Times - World - Joe Biden -
Why Biden's China tariffs could hurt his climate agenda
As President Biden strives to prove his pro-manufacturing and anti-China credentials ahead of his likely election rematch with former President Trump, his far-reaching climate agenda could pay a price. Biden this past week hiked tariffs on ...The Hill - Politics -
Why the world should learn to love Biden’s tariffs
The benefits will go far beyond American shoresFinancial Times - World - Joe Biden -
Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds
Sizzling heat across Asia and the Middle East in late April that echoed last year’s destructive swelter was made 45 times more likely in some parts of the continent because of human-caused climate change, a study Tuesday foundABC News - Health - Climate -
Ron DeSantis signs bill scrubbing ‘climate change’ from Florida state laws
State, which just had its hottest year since 1895, will ban offshore wind power, boost natural gas and reduce gas pipeline rules. Climate change will be a lesser priority in Florida and largely disappear from state statutes under legislation ...The Guardian - World - Florida -
Economic damage from climate change six times worse than thought – report
A 1C increase in global temperature leads to a 12% decline in world gross domestic product, researchers have found. The economic damage wrought by climate change is six times worse than previously thought, with global heating set to shrink wealth ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Climate change impacts millions in India. But as the country votes, some politicians skirt the issue
Voters in India, from the rain-drenched Himalayas in the north to the sweltering, dry south, are looking for politicians who promise relief, stability and resilience to the wide-ranging and damaging effects of a warming climateABC News - World - Climate -
They Supported Biden in 2020. What Made Them Change Their Minds in 2024?
In polls of swing state voters, 14 percent of those who said they voted for President Biden in 2020 said they weren’t backing him now.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Future Forward super PAC raises eyebrows in Biden World
Allies to President Biden are concerned that Future Forward — the preferred super PAC backing the president's reelection bid — isn’t doing enough in the late spring and summer months to help build a narrative boosting the president and his ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Senate Banking chief calls on Biden to replace FDIC chair after sexual harassment probe
Senate Banking Committee Chair Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) called on President Biden on Monday to replace the chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in the wake of reports of a toxic workplace environment at the agency. Brown is the ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Amazon Is Hosting a Massive Book Sale
Ebooks, paperbacks, and hardcover editions are deeply discounted through May 20.Wired - Tech - Amazon -
Productivity Surging in AI-Intensive Sectors
A report from PwC says information technology, professional and financial services and in information technology are more than four times more productive than other sectors because of their AI use.Inc. - Business -
A Massive Media Decision Could Be in M.L.B.’s Future
Teams have always controlled their local broadcast rights. Some owners want to change that.The New York Times - Sports -
A crushing blow for Israel and a massive gamble by the ICC
The question of how the US responds to this now becomes criticalFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
China unveils package to boost property sector
Central bank eases lending requirements and lowers downpayments to ease years-long slowdownFinancial Times - World - China -
China moves to revive stricken property sector
Also in this newsletter: main UK political parties ramp up campaigning, US-built pier in Gaza opens for aid, science round-upFinancial Times - World - China -
Trump's allies are drawing up detailed proposals to implement the presumptive Republican presidential nominee's plans for an unprecedented immigration crackdown, according to people involved in the effort.
Trump’s allies are drawing up detailed proposals to implement the presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s plans for an unprecedented immigration crackdown, according to people involved in the effort.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Now everyone hates private equity I’ll buy some
And I’ve found a way to do it that avoids the insane feesFinancial Times - World -
Private Equity Warms Up to Clean-Energy Tax Credits
Private-equity firms are beginning to tap a nascent market for clean-energy tax credits, betting on a boost to returns from helping project developers get better terms for the tradable credits.The Wall Street Journal - World