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Kenya’s ‘blood desert’: can walking donor banks and drones help more patients survive?
The national blood deficit is most pressing in places like Turkana, where malaria, anaemia and violence make heavy demands on transfusion services – and doctors are pinning their hopes on innovation. In his small cubicle in Lodwar County referral ...The Guardian - World -
Worsening allergies tied to climate change and severe weather
As doctors report more severe allergy symptoms in patients, scientists are blaming climate change and severe weather. NBC News' Anne Thompson reports.NBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Too hot for a lizard? Climate change quickens extinction
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
The next bank bailout’s true costs may not be such a mystery
Future debates about whether to assist distressed corporations, including New York Community Bank, could be better informed by more educated guesses about costs.The Hill - Politics -
Trump leads Biden in North Carolina: Poll
Former President Trump is six points ahead of President Biden in North Carolina, new polling shows. A Mason-Dixon North Carolina poll found Trump with 49 percent support among voters in the Tar Heel State, while Biden brought in 43 percent. ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Woodside Energy chief defends climate plan ahead of shareholder vote
Australian oil and gas developer pushed to set more binding net zero commitmentsFinancial Times - Business - Climate -
Scotland Retreats on ‘Out of Reach’ 2030 Climate Change Target
Yahoo News - World - Climate -
Building society and Co-op Bank agree takeover terms
The two lenders agree terms on a takeover deal that could be worth up to £780m.BBC News - Top stories -
This unusual combination signals either booms, bubbles or inflections, says Bank of America
There’s an unusual combination in markets this year that has happened just five times in the last 60 years.MarketWatch - Business -
Banks Believe They Are Well-Prepared for Commercial Real Estate Fallout
Banks have built up substantial reserves against office loans going bad.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden’s LNG pause a sensible step for climate stability, health of communities
President Biden has spoken eloquently of the existential threat posed by the climate crisis. He must begin to govern like a leader, take even stronger action, and stand up to those who would seek to undo the temporary LNG pause he just recently ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
US sanctions two groups over fundraising for Israeli extremists in West Bank
The Biden administration announced Friday that it is imposing sanctions on two groups accused of fundraising for Israeli extremists in the West Bank and the leader of an organization that has assaulted Palestinians. According to the Treasury ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Bezos Earth Fund Commits to Continue Financing Climate Targets Group
Philanthropic body denies accusations of exerting influence over Science Based Targets initiativeThe Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
Big banks have been a bright spot in tough week for markets
Major banks sailed through commercial real-estate updates in earnings and tapped the corporate bond market — with regional banks now on deck.MarketWatch - Business -
U.S. sanctions 2 entities over fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers
The Treasury Department announced sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers connected to violence against Palestinians.CBS News - Politics -
Scotland Made Big Climate Pledges. Now They’re ‘Out of Reach.’
Despite significant progress, Scotland was falling short on cutting vehicle emissions, switching to heat pumps and even restoring peatland, the government said.The New York Times - World - Climate -
Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet | How sustainable fashion reduces greenhouse gasses
In this episode of “Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet,” CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explores the innovative ways both people and companies are making fashion more sustainable ahead of Earth Day.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
Children Need Neighborhoods Where They Can Walk and Bike
We’ve lost the art of creating local infrastructure that allows young people to explore, play and lead healthier lives.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Basque election: leftwing coalition partly descended from Eta leads in polls
Surveys suggest EH Bildu’s focus on health, housing and employment is attracting younger voters. A leftwing coalition of Basque separatists, partly descended from the political wing of the defunct terrorist group Eta, could become the largest ...The Guardian - World -
J.T. Poston leads RBC Heritage with exhausted Scottie Scheffler six back
Poston shot a 63 on Thursday at Harbour Town, while Scheffler had a 69.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Eye Opener: Israel's missile strike on Iran could lead to a larger war
Israel launches a strike on Iran, risking a wider war. Also, two jets nearly collide on a busy U.S. airport runway. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
Let California lead the way out of our global plastic pollution crisis
California has recognized this urgency and in 2022 passed SB54, mandating a 25 percent reduction in single-use plastics — the strongest plastics policy in the world.The Hill - Politics - California -
David Zaslav Receives $50 Million for Leading Struggling Warner Bros. Discovery
The chief executive’s 2023 pay package rose 26 percent from the year before, while the company’s losses totaled $3 billion.The New York Times - Business -
World’s biggest election kicks off as India votes
Millions of Indians cast ballots in the first round of a general election that ends in June.BBC News - Top stories - India -
Juliette Pavy: Sony World Photographer of the Year 2024
The prestigious photographer of the year title has been awarded to Juliette Pavy for her series Spiralkampagnen: Forced Contraception and Unintended Sterilisation of Greenlandic Women. Pavy was selected from the 10 winners in the professional ...The Guardian - World -
Despite the Watch World’s Secrecy, Data Services Expand
Swiss brands and retailers now have a few options to determine what’s happening with the industry. Just a couple of years ago, they had almost none.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Sudan is in need — why is the world silent yet again?
Why are Sudanese lives seemingly unworthy of attention?The Hill - Politics -
Federations critical of World Athletics prize money
World Athletics' decision to award prize money at the Paris Olympics "undermines the values of Olympism", a group of sport federations say.BBC News - Top stories -
Where to Hang Out in the Swiss Watch World
After hours, employees of some of the best-known brands in the Vallée de Joux gather at local bars and restaurants, where everyone feels like family.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The comprehensive plastic policies the world needs for a clean future
Fortunately, there’s a clear path to solving plastic pollution in the U.S. and around the world, although it won’t be easy.The Hill - Politics -
World reacts to Israel's reprisal attack on Iran
Countries around the world are working to ensure tensions between Israel and Iran do not escalate further after the two nations exchanged targeted attacks. Sam Vinograd, a CBS News homeland security contributor and former counterterrorism ...CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
Children of reality TV's Chrisleys hope court hearing is step toward bringing convicted parents home
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have appealed aspects of their convictions on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasionABC News - Entertainment -
A Century-Old Lending Lifeline for Troubled Banks Has a Major Flaw. The Fed Wants to Fix It.
Borrowing from the discount window carries a stigma officials hope to reduce.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Here's what 12 European Central Bank members said about interest rates this week
The ECB has become "the central bank to be followed," one central bank governor said.CNBC - Business -
Next UN climate talks are critical to plot aid for poorer nations, says incoming president
The man who will run this year’s United Nations climate talks in November views the upcoming negotiations as a key link in international efforts to curb worsening global warming — if they can be successfulABC News - Tech - Climate -
Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?
Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.BBC News - Top stories -
Can you afford to take your children on days out?
Parents and a play centre owner say they are feeling the squeeze when it comes to costs.BBC News - Top stories -
Undergarments for the Ultrawealthy
Cadolle, a maker of corsets favored by designers like John Galliano and labels like Dior, is known for custom underpinnings that can cost thousands of dollars.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Online Dating After 50 Can Be Miserable. But It’s Also Liberating.
You know so much more about yourself and your desires when you’re older that dating apps — even with all their frustrations — can bring unanticipated pleasure.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Can a Brewery Make Good Wine? These Beer Makers Say Yes.
In an effort to reach an increasingly diverse customer base, brewers are turning over some of their equipment to producing wine.The New York Times - Business