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Ukraine war briefing: Power cuts after ‘massive’ Russian missile strike
Australia summons Russian ambassador over PoW’s reported death; Lavrov says open for discussions with Trump. What we know on day 1,057. See all our Ukraine coverage Continue reading...The Guardian - 8h -
Supreme Court allows Hawaii climate change lawsuits against energy companies
The court fight brought in Hawaii state court is similar to others filed against the nation's largest energy companies by state and local governments in their courts.CBS News - 1d -
Supreme Court allows Hawaii climate change lawsuit to move forward
The Supreme Court turned away appeals filed by various oil companies seeking to shut down a lawsuit brought in Hawaii aiming to hold them accountable for climate change.NBC News - 1d -
Cutting aeroplane contrails is an easy climate win
Tackling these emissions should be simple, fast and cost-effectiveFinancial Times - 1d -
California congressman: 'Climate change has wreaked havoc on us'
Rep. Dave Min (D-Calif.) pointed to climate change as a significant contributor to the rapid spread of wildfires in California in an interview on NewsNation's "The Hill Sunday." Min, a new member ...The Hill - 2d -
A French Cathedral Turned to Hams to Restore Its Organ
A dispute over a project to cure hams in a bell tower underscored the difficulties that churches in France face trying to pay for restorations.The New York Times - 3d -
Powerful winter storm across Southern U.S. maintains its icy grip
Temperatures plunged in some areas turning melting snow into ice and turning roadways treacherous.CBS News - 3d -
Barcelona mayor turns tourist numbers into weapon against climate change
In the Spanish city of Barcelona, thousands of protestors took to the streets last year angry at the impact of millions of tourists on the lives of people who live there. But as the city also ...CBS News - 3d -
Barcelona uses its tourist tax to tackle the effects of climate change
Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in Europe. A small fee charged to visitors is helping the city address climate change.CBS News - 3d -
Climate change is putting the focus on Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal
President-elect Trump has talked about taking control of Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal to capitalize on climate change and secure freshwater and shipping lanes.The Hill - 3d -
The California Wildfires Are the Latest Disaster Supercharged by Climate Change
Extreme weather events — deadly heat waves, floods, fires and hurricanes — are the consequences of a warming planet, scientists say.The New York Times - 3d -
‘Companies always cozy up to whoever is in power’: Why Meta is numb to outrage over its fact-checking changes
One human-rights group called Meta’s fact-checking change “exceedingly dangerous.” That didn’t seem to stop the company.MarketWatch - 3d -
Climate change parches Western US, providing fuel for fires
Climate change is making the Western United States drier, which can fuel wildfires like those affecting Los Angeles. With higher temperatures come parched landscapes full of vegetation that can ...The Hill - 3d -
The utterly plausible case that climate change makes London much colder
For some climate scientists, global warming threatens Britain with a more unexpected scenarioFinancial Times - 4d -
'Nothing changes; there is only money': Cut from LIV, former winner shares frustration
Eugenio Chacarra, 24, intends to chase a PGA Tour card once his suspension ends in September.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
China turns to humanoid robots to support its expanding elderly population
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Tilray’s stock slumps as cannabis and beer company plans to cut its drinks lineup
Tilray Brands’ stock fell Friday after the beer and cannabis company said it expects a $20 million impact on its full-year revenue as it embarks on a cost-cutting plan that will reduce the number ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Gilts take the global strain
As yields rise around the globe, UK government bonds have been put in a difficult placeFinancial Times - 4d -
Earth records its hottest year ever in 2024 and passes major climate threshold
Earth records its hottest year ever in 2024 and passes major climate thresholdABC News - 5d -
BlackRock quits climate change group in latest green climbdown
World’s largest money manager had staked out position as sustainable investment leaderFinancial Times - 5d -
Scientists prize neutrality – that doesn’t cut it any more. In 2025, they must fully back the climate movement | Bill McGuire and Roger Hallam
With 2024 set to go down as the hottest year on record, we know that what is coming is truly horrifying. The past 12 months have seen our world enter new territory. Last year will go down as the ...The Guardian - 5d -
U.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged
After staying flat for nearly two decades, electricity use is starting to rise again, and the boom in wind and solar power hasn’t kept pace.The New York Times - 6d -
What did Jimmy Carter do to fight climate change?
The wildfires in California are the latest in a string of natural disasters made worse by climate change. Former President Jimmy Carter was one of the first U.S. officials to draw attention to ...CBS News - 6d -
What is Biden's legacy on climate change?
Officials on Wednesday afternoon briefed President Biden about the massive wildfires in Southern California fueled by climate change. Slashing Mr. Biden's climate regulations is at the top of ...CBS News - 6d -
The solicitor general climate change briefs that didn’t bark
This failure exposes the weakness of the Biden administration’s position supporting the climate change plaintiffs.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Climate change is hampering US apple quality and output: Study
Many of the nation's biggest apple-generating regions are confronting challenges in crop growth and development, due to the impacts of a changing climate, a new study has found. While apple ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
We cannot afford to delay modernizing the US power grid
During his first presidency, Donald Trump repeatedly promised to modernize America's outdated infrastructure. As it turned out, it was President Biden who worked with Congress to appropriate $1.2 ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Aaron Rodgers: 'I'll do everything in my power to' turn Jets around in 2025 if QB returns
Will Aaron Rodgers return as the New York Jets' starting quarterback for the 2025 NFL season?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Departing Senate Environment Chair Carper pledges to 'never retire,' keep fighting climate change
Newly former Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Tom Carper (D-Del.) may be departing Congress, but he told The Hill he’ll “never retire” and plans to continue working on ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
UK weather: power cuts, traffic chaos and cancelled flights due to heavy snow
Closed roads, multi-vehicle collisions and train problems reported as Met Office warnings remain in place. Live UK weather updates Homes were left without power, roads were closed, cars ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Meta is killing off its own AI-powered Instagram and Facebook profiles
Instagram profile of ‘proud Black queer momma’, created by Meta, said her development team included no Black people. Meta is deleting Facebook and Instagram profiles of AI characters the company ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
NBA Power Rankings: Knicks surging ahead of showdown vs. Thunder, Lakers climbing as LeBron turns 40
Elsewhere, the Cavs might be the best No. 2 team in the history of Power RankingsCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
Indian village that changed its name to honor Jimmy Carter pays tribute
A village in India named after the late former President Jimmy Carter fondly remembers his visit almost 50 years ago.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Transcript: Climate change is coming for your Bordeaux
Sonja Hutson talks to Will Schmitt and Susannah SavageFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Kenya's celebrated coffee under threat as farmers hit by climate change
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Winkleman: 'New twists have turned The Traitors on its head'
The show has returned to our screens for a third series, but with a few key changes to the format.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
As a child, I couldn’t wait to change my Iranian nose. Now I’ve learned to see its beauty | Bea Dero
I photograph people with non-western features, and pay homage to our profiles and the history in our faces. “So when are you getting your nose job?” was a question 11-year-old me would often hear ...The Guardian - Jan. 1