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Here are the big hurdles to the global push to build up renewable energy
The world’s governments have agreed they want to triple renewable energy by 2030, a goal laid out at the U.N. climate summit in DecemberABC News - Top stories -
Valentino’s Creative Director Is Departing
Pierpaolo Piccioli, known for his bold use of color and studded leather shoes, had been at the fashion house for 25 years.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The NSA Warns That US Adversaries Free to Mine Private Data May Have an AI Edge
Gilbert Herrera, who leads research at the National Security Agency, says large language models are incredibly useful—and a bit of a headache—for America’s intelligence machine.Wired - Tech -
Threats, fear and surveillance: how China targets students in the UK who criticise regime
Chinese students tell the Guardian they are scared to return home and worry for their families after being followed and harassed. The first time Liying* realised she was being watched, she was on her way home from an anti-Beijing protest outside ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Storing Renewable Energy, One Balloon at a Time
To decarbonize the electrical grid, companies are finding creative ways to store energy during periods of low demand.The New York Times - Tech -
Record growth in renewables, with a long way to go
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Record growth in renewables, with a long way to go World nations achieved record renewable energy deployment in 2023, with the sector ...The Hill - Politics -
West Virginia governor vetoes bill expanding renewable energy to protect coal
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) on Tuesday vetoed a measure that would raise the allowable size for a solar plant operated by state utilities, citing concerns about its effects on the coal industry. The measure, HB5528, would have expanded the ...The Hill - Politics -
Following Measles Outbreaks, Officials Grow Wary of Renewed Threat
Cases this year have already topped the total in 2023. Unvaccinated travelers account for most infections.The New York Times - Health -
Europe’s longest hyperloop test track revives futuristic tube transport hype
Operators hope newly opened Dutch track will help prove feasibility of high-speed shuttle system. The longest hyperloop test track in Europe has opened, raising faint hopes once more that the maglev meets vacuum tube transport technology could be ...The Guardian - World -
Last coal plants in New England to close; renewables take their place
The last coal producers in New England will shutter their doors permanently under an agreement reached with environmental groups and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday. Two plants in New Hampshire, Schiller and Merrimack, will ...The Hill - Politics -
Russia criticised for using veto to end UN monitoring of North Korea sanctions
Ukraine’s foreign minister calls veto ‘guilty plea’ amid claims Pyongyang is aiding Moscow’s war against Kyiv. Russia has blocked the renewal of a UN panel monitoring sanctions against North Korea, weeks after the body said it was investigating ...The Guardian - World - North Korea -
LIVE Transfer Talk: Davies won't renew at Bayern amid Madrid interest
Reportedly unhappy with Bayern's approach to contract negotiations, Alphonso Davies looks likely to move to Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest.ESPN - Sports -
Boeing is paralyzed, and this failing of its executives and directors is to blame
The problem isn’t a lack of controls, visibility or knowledge. It’s the lack of innovative thinking.MarketWatch - Business -
Valentino Names Alessandro Michele as Creative Director
Alessandro Michele, the designer who brought profits and plenty of buzz to Gucci, was just named creative director of Valentino.The New York Times - Business -
Former Norwich sporting director denounced for ‘callous’ remarks about black footballers
Webber: for some players it is ‘potentially jail or something else’Raheem Sterling among the players Webber listedStuart Webber, the former Norwich sporting director, has been accused of “racial profiling” and “lazy stereotyping” after suggesting ...The Guardian - World -
Match adds two directors in deal with activist investor Elliott Management
Match announced an information-sharing agreement with Elliott Management and added an Instacart executive and a Zillow co-founder to its board.CNBC - Business -
The Legend Of Zelda Movie Director: "It's Got To Feel Like Something Real"
For Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director Wes Ball, The Legend of Zelda movie is a literal dream project. The filmmaker has been ruminating on bringing Link and Hyrule to the silver screen for years, and he knows "it's got to feel like ...GameSpot - Tech -
Former CIA deputy director examines Moscow concert hall attack
Russia has charged four men with terrorism in connection to the deadly concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people in Moscow last week. CBS News' Debora Patta has the details. Then, former CIA acting and deputy director Michael Morell ...CBS News - Top stories -
Valentino appoints ex-Gucci designer Michele as creative director
Announcement comes a week after his predecessor said he would leave Italian couture houseFinancial Times - Business -
Scream 6 Directors Say Leaving Franchise Wasn’t Their Choice
It’s been a season of turmoil for the Scream franchise. Earlier this month, Neve Campbell confirmed that she will star in Scream 7, which will be directed by Kevin Williamson, the screenwriter who created the franchise and produced the six ...GameSpot - Tech -
BlackRock's Murry Gerber Seeks to Remain as Independent Board Director for Another Year
Gerber would remain in the position for an additional year during the close and initial integration of BlackRock’s acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners, Blackrock said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
BlackRock's Murry Gerber Seeks to Remain as Independent Board Director for Another Year
Gerber would remain in the position for an additional year during the close and initial integration of BlackRock’s acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners, Blackrock said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
WSJ Letter Writers for Congress?
In appreciation of the everyday people from across the country who can succinctly summarize, defend or refute recent articles.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How do I renew my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule?
UK travellers have been turned away at airports because their passports are not valid for EU travel.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Russia-Ukraine war live: White House says US passed written warning of Moscow attack to Russia
US describe Russian’s allegation that Ukraine was involved in attack as ‘nonsense’ and says it passed warning to Russian security services. The Russian communications watchdog Roskomnadzor has restricted access to 11 channels in the Telegram ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Force Congress to Decide on Presidential Immunity
It shouldn’t be up to a rogue state or local prosecutor running for office.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘I wanted to humanise those lost in the statistics’: four directors on their new movies depicting refugee journeys
How does it feel to risk trafficking and torture to seek a better life in a strange land? Ahead of four films telling migrant stories, we hear from directors including Matteo Garrone and Milad Alami about tackling one of the most pressing issues ...The Guardian - World -
DC's New Superman Movie - Release Date, Cast, Director, And Everything Else To Know
Superman is backJames Gunn and Peter Safran are the new co-heads of DC Studios, and one of the most exciting projects kicking off the new era of DC is the next Superman movie. Formerly known as Superman Legacy, the film is now simply titled ...GameSpot - Tech -
The British Museum names Nicholas Cullinan its new director as it tries to get over a rocky patch
The British Museum has appointed Nicholas Cullinan as its new directorABC News - Entertainment -
'Oppenheimer' director Christopher Nolan and wife Emma Thomas to get British knighthood and damehood
The U.K. government says that the Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer” director Christopher Nolan and his producer wife Emma Thomas will receive a knighthood and damehood for their services to filmABC News - Entertainment -
Valentino announced the appointment of Italian designer Alessandro Michele as the fashion house's new creative director.
Valentino announced the appointment of Italian designer Alessandro Michele as the fashion house’s new creative director.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Russia understands power, not peace
History has shown that the Russian Federation violates every ceasefire it enters, and submits only to brute force.The Hill - Politics - Russia -
Despite appearances, Congress is quietly improving functionality
Behind the scenes the House has made tremendous progress in making Congress more transparent to the American people and bolstering its capacity to hold a runaway executive branch accountable.The Hill - Politics -
The Supreme Court is broken — we need Congress to fix it
Reforming the Supreme Court should be top of the list for the next Congress's Contract with America.The Hill - Politics -
Online lies and internet spin paralyze Congress
Congress remains frozen in efforts to halt the lies, threats and conspiracy theories that constantly flow like corrosive sewage on the internet.The Hill - Politics -
Netanyahu shouldn’t address Congress without bipartisan support
The prime minister of Israel seems to be rewarding the House Republicans whose political infighting is delaying a critical funding package for Israel.The Hill - Politics -
U.S. Regulators Urge Congress to Look Into Grocery Profits
Antitrust concerns among the biggest chains date back to pandemic-era supply chain issues.Inc. - Business