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Mexico proudly controls its energy but could find it hard to reach its climate goals
Mexico's taking control of its oil from U.S. and British companies is taught in schools and celebrated every yearABC News - World - Climate -
Walmart launched its bettergoodspremium foods private label,aiming to attract new shoppers andprompt customers to spend more.
Walmart launched its bettergoods premium foods private label, aiming to attract new shoppers and prompt customers to spend more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chinese manufacturer builds world's most efficient diesel engine
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Founder of Binance, World's Largest Crypto Firm, Sentenced to Four Months
Changpeng Zhao’s sentence was lighter than prosecutors had requested and the culmination of a multiyear U.S. investigation into crypto exchange Binance.The Wall Street Journal - World - Crypto -
Founder of Binance, World's Largest Crypto Firm, Sentenced to Four Months
Changpeng Zhao’s sentence was lighter than prosecutors had requested and the culmination of a multiyear U.S. investigation into crypto exchange Binance.The Wall Street Journal - World - Crypto -
Deepest Blue Hole in the World Discovered. Scientists Still Haven’t Found the Bottom
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England and Key expect World T20 ‘slugfest’ as muscle ripples from top
Amid rising tides of Twenty20 run rates, the champions have opted for more aggression in their batting lineup. England will travel to the Caribbean for their T20 World Cup defence in June without an anchor aboard ship, their team director, Rob ...The Guardian - World -
The world's happiest countries are targeting net-negative emissions — despite a growing 'greenlash'
Finland and Denmark are both targeting "net-negative emissions" in the years to come — despite an intensifying green political backlash.CNBC - Business -
Lobbying World: Global Business Alliance taps next president and CEO
The Global Business Alliance (GBA) announced that Nancy McLernon will retire as president and CEO at the end of the year. McLernon, who founded GBA in 1990, grew the organization from less than a dozen members into an influential voice for more ...The Hill - Politics -
Honeybees Don’t Need Saving, I Learned When They Invaded My House
Responding to fears of a “honeybee collapse,” 30 states have passed laws to protect the pollinators. But when they invaded my house, I learned that the honeybees didn’t need saving.The New York Times - Top stories -
Rotel RAS-5000 Review: A Killer Network Amp That Needs a Better App
Rotel’s versatile network amplifier offers audiophile sound, but the software that pairs with it needs an upgrade.Wired - Tech -
Analysis: McIlroy had a blast in New Orleans. It was just what he needed
Rory McIlroy says it was during a drunken lunch after the Ryder Cup that he asked Shane Lowry to be his teammate in the Zurich Classic of New OrleansABC News - Sports -
LeBron, Lakers need to be honest — they're not a great fit anymore
A second-straight exit at the hands of the Nuggets brings the harsh realization that Los Angeles — as currently constituted — isn't a true title contender for James.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Met Gala
What’s the dress code, who’s hosting, who’s going and how to watch.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
What photo ID do you need to vote in elections?
People need to show photo ID at polling stations when voting in the local elections on 2 May.BBC News - Top stories -
Honeybees Don’t Need Saving, I Learned When They Invaded My House
Responding to fears of a “honeybee collapse,” 30 states have passed laws to protect the pollinators. But when they invaded my house, I learned that the honeybees didn’t need saving.The New York Times - Business -
Norfolk Southern CEO Gets ISS's Backing in Proxy Fight
Norfolk Southern’s CEO has been endorsed by top proxy firm Institutional Shareholder Services as the railroad’s leadership works to fend off a proxy fight from investors led by Ancora Holdings.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Norfolk Southern CEO Gets ISS's Backing in Proxy Fight
Norfolk Southern’s CEO has been endorsed by top proxy firm Institutional Shareholder Services as the railroad’s leadership works to fend off a proxy fight from investors led by Ancora Holdings.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Fight over Johnson’s fate heats to a boil as Democrats vow unprecedented rescue
The simmering debate over the fate of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) reached a rolling boil on Tuesday when top Democrats vowed to shield the embattled GOP leader from a conservative coup — and immediately prompted the coup’s ringleader to pledge a ...The Hill - Politics -
How AI is being used in fight against seasonal allergies
Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.CBS News - Top stories -
Follow live: Bucks showing fight in Game 5 without Giannis and Dame
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He Won by a Landslide. Why Is He Fighting for His Political Life?
Ben Houchen, a regional mayor in the north of England, faces a close re-election race, partly thanks to the broader troubles of Britain’s Conservative Party.The New York Times - World -
'Like a job interview in front of 10,000 - I hate fighting'
Britain's Stuart Austin "hates fighting" but says he's the "best he's ever been" before facing Hatef Moeil for the heavyweight title at Oktagon 57.BBC News - Top stories -
Lebanese Christian leader says Hezbollah's fighting with Israel has harmed Lebanon
The leader of a main Christian political party in Lebanon has blasted the militant Hezbollah group for opening a front with Israel to back up Hamas saying it did not stop Israel’s crushing offensive on the Gaza Strip and brought huge harm to LebanonABC News - World - Israel -
Lebanese Christian leader says Hezbollah's fighting with Israel has harmed Lebanon
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He Won by a Landslide. Why Is He Fighting for His Political Life?
Ben Houchen, a regional mayor in the north of England, faces a close re-election race, partly thanks to the broader troubles of Britain’s Conservative Party.The New York Times - Top stories -
BlackRock to launch Saudi investment firm after $5bn deal with Riyadh
Latest move by world’s biggest money manager to build ties and win mandates in Middle EastFinancial Times - Business -
Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia
Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion over the next four years in new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Indonesia — the single largest investment in Microsoft’s 29-year history in the countryABC News - Tech - Microsoft -
Investment arm of UK international development plans to boost Africa spending
Nick O’Donohoe says British International Investment ‘needs to be stepping forward’ as it eyes renewable energy sectorFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Investment arm of UK international development plans to boost Africa spending
Nick O’Donohoe says British International Investment ‘needs to be stepping forward’ as it eyes renewable energy sectorFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Lottery bids for skilled-worker visas plunge in the US after changes aimed at fraud and abuse
Authorities say lottery bids for highly educated worker visas plunged nearly 40% this yearABC News - Tech -
College basketball coaching changes: The most immediately successful hires of the 2023-24 season
After just one year on the job, we identify the 16 job changes from a year ago that paid off right awayCBS Sports - Sports - College Basketball -
TD Bank Sets Aside $450 Million for Possible U.S. Anti-Money Laundering Penalties
Canada’s second-largest bank by market capitalization said the provision is related to talks with one U.S. regulator.The Wall Street Journal - World -
HSBC Chief Executive Noel Quinnunexpectedly said he would retire, leaving the bank without a clear successor.
HSBC Chief Executive Noel Quinn unexpectedly said he would retire, leaving the bank without a clear successor.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Congress is advancing changes aimed at improving air travel as federal lawmakers prepare to reauthorize the rules that govern the FAA's operations.
Congress is advancing changes aimed at improving air travel as federal lawmakers prepare to reauthorize the rules that govern the FAA’s operations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A moment that changed me: I made my own wedding dress – and learned to embrace imperfection
A bloodstain here, a wonky seam there: it had its flaws, but so do I. And I’m absolutely fine with that. They say it’s unlucky to make your own wedding dress. They say the same about receiving knives as gifts, brides wearing pearls or getting ...The Guardian - World -
Zimbabwe's ZiG is the world's newest currency and its latest attempt to resolve a money crisis
Zimbabwe has started circulating a new currency to replace one that has been battered by depreciation and often outright rejection by the peopleABC News - World -
Book Review: Novelist Amy Tan shares love of the natural world in 'The Backyard Bird Chronicles'
Best-selling novelist Amy Tan of “The Joy Luck Club” fame combines entries from her nature journal with astonishing illustrations thanks to lessons in bird illustration in “The Backyard Bird Chronicles,” to share a birdwatching obsession that ...ABC News - Entertainment -
This fiery economist became Argentina's president railing against politicians. Now he's wooing them
Argentina’s lower house has voted to approve a dramatically downsized version of President Javier Milei’s economic overhaul package, known as the omnibus billABC News - World -
Former MVP Mike Trout needs surgery on torn meniscus. The Angels hope he can return this season
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout will have surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, sidelining the three-time AL MVP indefinitelyABC News - Sports