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Cement Is a Big Polluter. A Plant in Norway Hopes to Clean It Up.
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At a Tennessee Plastics Plant, Sorrow and Uncertainty in Helene’s Wake
More than a week after workers fled flooding outside their factory, much remains unclear, including how many died.5 hours ago -
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Wanted: expedition botanist to follow in Darwin’s footsteps and look for plants
If you have a sense of adventure and know your squills from your spurges, Cambridge University Botanic Garden may have the job for you. With the promise of travel, adventure and the chance to ...9 hours ago -
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Mike Elko suggests Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz planted Texas A&M blanket in Theo Wease Jr.'s hotel room
Elko suggested it was an inside job by the Missouri coach15 hours ago -
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‘Ruthless’ Ben Ainslie key to Britain’s America’s Cup hopes
Regatta director praises ‘unpredictable’ Ainslie Captain’s experience may give him edge over Kiwis New Zealand will face a formidable challenge from Britain’s battle-hardened skipper, Ben ...22 hours ago -
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A pause for peace is the best the world can hope for in the Middle East’s war without end | Simon Tisdall
Western leaders look feeble and helpless as religious fanatics and rightwing zealots dig the region deeper into conflict. So it’s finally happening. The wider Middle East conflict that so many ...22 hours ago -
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How a Nuclear Plant Is Dividing a Community in Poland
A plan to place American-made reactors on a picturesque coastline has broad support in Poland — and in Washington — but the geopolitical calculations have run into local opposition.Yesterday -
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The far right can’t take away our hopes and memories. Culture is our weapon
In Austria, the FPÖ would suffocate cultural diversity with illiberal values, brass bands and schlager music. But it’s not too late to resist. Henry Kissinger is reputed to have asked China’s prime ...Yesterday -
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Ukraine war briefing: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant employee killed in Ukrainian car bomb attack
Ukrainian military intelligence says it eliminated ‘war criminal’ and collaborator; blaze after strike on Voronezh oil depot, Russia. What we know on day 955. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
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Anthony Rizzo won't be on Yankees 2024 ALDS roster; hopes to be back for ALCS
Anthony Rizzo confirmed with the media that he will not be on the Yankees' ALDS roster due to his fractured fingers.Yesterday - MLB -
Politics - The Hill
Harris to bash Vance over Michigan EV plant jobs at rally
Vice President Harris on Friday is set to bash former President Trump and Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) over autoworker jobs at her campaign rally in Flint, Mich., according to a senior campaign official. ...Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Ehud Olmert and Nasser al-Kidwa: Israelis and Palestinians alike need hope — and a plan
Our peace proposal may be outside of consensus thinking but it could help end this conflict for both our peoplesYesterday - Israel -
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GM halts production at two major U.S. plants due to Hurricane Helene
DETROIT — General Motors has temporarily halted vehicle production at two U.S. factories that assemble highly profitable large pickups and SUVs due to impacts to suppliers as a result of Hurricane ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Supreme Court declines to block Biden limits on methane, toxic pollution
The Supreme Court on Friday declined to block Biden administration limits on planet-warming methane from oil and gas production and toxic pollution from coal plants. The high court denied requests ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Supreme Court won't pause EPA rule on toxic metal emissions from power plants
The case involves emissions requirements for coal-fired power plants first issued by the EPA in 2012.Yesterday -
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GM halts production at two major U.S. plants due to Hurricane Helene
In a message to workers, GM said the company was working with impacted suppliers "to resume operations as quickly and safely as possible."Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
AI's Big Gift to Society Is … Pithy Summaries?
Companies keep rolling out AI features that boil down various kinds of text. They're making us dumber.2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
The Big Question: does age matter in politics?
This week, the FT asks readers whether they care about how old leaders are2 days ago -
World - ABC News
Russian ‘spy whale’ in Norway wasn’t shot dead, likely died of bacterial infection
Authorities say a beluga whale that lived off Norway’s coast and whose harness ignited speculation that it was a Russian spy, was not shot to death as claimed by animal rights groups but died of a ...2 days ago - Russia -
World - The Guardian
Antarctica is ‘greening’ at dramatic rate as climate heats
Analysis of satellite data finds plant cover has increased more than tenfold over the last few decades. Plant cover across the Antarctic peninsula has soared more than tenfold over the last few ...2 days ago - Climate -
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Rachel Reeves signals plan to spend more on big projects
The UK will prioritise and increase investment in major projects in the Budget, Rachel Reeves says.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Monsteras, Inc: artist Jonas Wood’s pot plant obsession
The artist has done his bit to advance the cultural kudos of the houseplant — and vice versa2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves raises hopes of investment surge as she attacks Tory plans
UK chancellor vows to avoid Jeremy Hunt’s ‘mistakes’ and stokes optimism that spending could surpass manifesto2 days ago -
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Big Sur AI drives future of e-commerce with AI
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: From startups to industry giants like TikTok, companies are increasingly turning to AI to improve online sales. Digital advertising is moving five times faster than inflation ...2 days ago - Artificial Intelligence -
Business - The New York Times
Harold Daggett, Port Strike Leader, Seeks Big Raises for Dockworkers
Harold J. Daggett is seeking big raises for longshoremen on the East and Gulf Coasts who have fallen behind workers on the West Coast.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Biden hopeful hurricane cleanup could end 'rabid partisanship'
President Biden on Thursday said he’s hopeful that cleanup from Hurricane Helene could end the "rabid" partisanship in the United States, after he visited Republican-controlled states Georgia and ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
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McDonald's set to debut its long-awaited chicken Big Mac
McDonald's is introducing a poultry version of its iconic burger at U.S. locations for a limited time starting next week.2 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Prince William Watched as His Soccer Team Claimed a Big Victory
Aston Villa upset the German giant Bayern Munich with the future king of England cheering from the stands.2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Some AI Assistants Have This Big Flaw. They Talk Too Much
Don’t share your company’s dirty laundry with an AI assistant. Despite privacy and safety controls, the tech sometimes “leaks” confidential information.2 days ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Ron Hale, soap actor from 'Ryan's Hope' and 'General Hospital,' dies at 78
Ron Hale, the soap opera actor who famously played Mike Corbin on 'General Hospital' and Dr. Rodger Coleridge on 'Ryan's Hope,' has died. He was 78.2 days ago -
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How to properly clean hardwood floors
To find the right way to clean hardwood floors without damaging them, I spoke with multiple cleaning experts for their input and product recommendations.2 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
New Paddington In Peru Trailer Sends A Little Bear On A Big Adventure
It's been seven years since Paddington 2 charmed audiences and briefly held a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. But now it's time for Paddington to come home in the latest trailer for ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Google CEO eyeing electricity from nuclear plants for its data centers
Google CEO Sundar Pichai is considering using electricity from nuclear plants to power his company’s data centers, as the tech giant contends with the expansive energy demands of artificial ...2 days ago - Google -
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Various reasons why Wednesday night was so big for the Phillies
It's rare for a wild-card series to extend to a decisive Game 3 but the Phillies' potential NLDS opponents will battle it out for one more night Thursday to determine the matchup.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
How the ‘Frida Kahlo of environmental geopolitics’ is lighting a fire under big oil
Colombian environment minister Susana Muhamad once worked for Shell. Now, as the country gears up to host the biodiversity Cop16, she is calling for a just transition away from fossil fuels. She is ...3 days ago -
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CAC 40 Slips On French Government Proposal to Raise Taxes on Big Companies
France’s CAC 40 index was down 1.1% in early morning trading on the news of a government plan to raise taxes on large companies, share buybacks and individuals on high incomes.3 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Here’s how Mets could set up pitching for big elimination game on Thursday
With Thursday being a win-or-go-home Game 3 against the Brewers, here's how the Mets can deploy their pitching staff...3 days ago -
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As Plant Sales Move Online, the Sill Closes Its Last Retail Store
A trendy company that embraced the plant craze of a decade ago has evolved to fill the needs of a changing demographic.4 days ago
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Can Hudson Square Reinvent Itself as New York City’s Next Hot Neighborhood?
Once known as a gritty, industrial area on Manhattan’s West Side, Hudson Square is now trying to lure new tenants and businesses, and create its own identity.Yesterday - New York -
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Should You Trust Experian’s Smart Money Debit Card?
There’s not a lot of love for the credit bureaus, so why would you want one of them in your wallet? Experian’s pitch: A slightly better credit score. Maybe.Yesterday -
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How Walmart’s Donna Morris Manages the Largest Work Force in America
With 1.6 million U.S. employees under her watch, the company’s chief people officer faced a unique challenge just weeks into her new job: a pandemic.Yesterday -
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What an Escalating Middle East Conflict Could Mean for the Global Economy
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