Sandstorms Blanket Beijing and Northern China As Air Pollution Soars Off the Charts
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All but 7 Countries on Earth Have Air Pollution Above WHO Standard
New research found that fewer than 10 percent of countries and territories met World Health Organization guidelines for particulate matter pollution last year.The New York Times - Science -
Arizona GOP leaders, Chamber sue EPA over new air pollution standard
A group of prominent Arizona Republicans sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday over new air pollution regulations that they claim will hurt the economy. The Republican leaders of the state's House and Senate joined with the ...The Hill - Politics -
South Africa Has Many of World’s Worst Air Pollution Sites, Study Says
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Philippines summons China envoy over standoff, dares Beijing to seek arbitration
The Philippines summoned China’s envoy on Monday to protest against “aggressive actions” in the South China Sea at the weekend, as Manila’s defense minister dared Beijing to bolster its vast sovereignty claims by taking them to international ...NBC News - Top stories - China -
UK accuses groups linked to China of two 'malicious cyber campaigns'
Deputy PM Oliver Dowden announces sanctions against Chinese state-affiliated organisations after hacking attacks.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
China Critic's Exit From Congress Threatens Anti-Beijing Momentum
Mike Gallagher, who championed the bill that could lead to a TikTok ban, made companies tremble over their links to China.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
U.S. business leaders meet with China’s president as Beijing seeks closer ties
NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer reports from Beijing, where a number of U.S. business leaders, including the CEOs of Blackstone, Qualcomm, Bloomberg, Chubb and FedEx, met with the Chinese presidentNBC News - Top stories - China -
Tesla’s Pivot to China Saved Musk. It Also Binds Him to Beijing.
Tesla and China built a symbiotic relationship, with credits, workers and parts that made Mr. Musk ultrarich. Now, his reliance on the country may give Beijing leverage.The New York Times - Business - China -
China faces ‘fork in the road,’ IMF chief says, urging Beijing to embark on pro-market reforms
China’s economy can grow far faster if it adopts a comprehensive package of pro-market reforms, according to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.CNBC - Business - China -
This is your wallet on Fed rate hikes: 2 years, 4 charts
In four charts, here’s how much money the campaign to rein in inflation may have cost you since it began in March 2022.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Hunting the Northern Lights in Iceland
The country markets itself as a destination to see the northern lights — especially this year, which is a peak time for solar activity. But they can be elusive, as one writer recently found.The New York Times - Top stories -
IQ Air Atem X Review: High-End Air Purifier
This super high-end air purifier comes with verified papers, like a purebred dog.Wired - Tech -
Dutch leader visiting Beijing for talks on Ukraine, Gaza
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has told visiting Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that attempts to restrict China’s access to technology will not stop the country’s advanceABC News - World - Netherlands -
Beijing Responds on Hong Kong: 'Don't Be a Worrywart'
The foreign ministry blames Western media for deteriorating perceptions of the territory.The Wall Street Journal - World - Hong Kong -
Corporate profits soar
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Corporate profits, economic growth skyrocket During the final quarter of 2023, gross domestic product (GDP) and corporate ...The Hill - Politics -
WATCH: Hot air balloon crashes into power lines
Dramatic traffic cam footage shows the moment a hot air balloon sailed into power lines along a Minnesota highway.ABC News - Top stories -
Dethrone the dollar? 5 charts show how U.S. currency still rules the world economy.
The U.S. dollar has strengthened its grip on the global financial system since Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago, defying expectations of “de-dollarization.”MarketWatch - Business -
Mumbai overtakes Beijing to become Asia's billionaire capital for the first time
Mumbai has overtaken Beijing as the city with the most billionaires in Asia, according to the Hurun Research Institute’s global rich list.NBC News - Top stories -
WATCH: Northern Lights shine over volcano in Iceland
Two of the most awe-inspiring national phenomena were captured in one time-lapse video: A volcano near the Icelandic town of Grindavik erupts against the backdrop of the Northern Lights.ABC News - Top stories -
Northern Ireland record fine win over struggling Scotland - reaction
All the best reaction as Northern Ireland beat Scotland at Hampden thanks to Conor Bradley's first goal for his country.BBC News - Top stories - College Football -
WATCH: Northern Lights dazzle spectators in Alaska
Spectators in Fairbanks, Alaska, were in for a dazzling show as the colors of an Aurora Borealis danced across the sky.ABC News - Top stories -
WATCH: Northern Lights shine over slopes of Finland
A spectacular sight on the slopes as the Northern Lights provide the ultimate backdrop for skiers in Finland.ABC News - Top stories -
Preparing for a Total Solar Eclipse in Northern Maine
Businesses and planning committees are eager for visitors, but some in remote Aroostook County are not sure how they feel about lying smack in the path of totality.The New York Times - Science -
Climate graphic of the week: World’s worst hotspot for oil pollution by ships
Satellite detection shows Indonesia suffers the most slicks tracked in busy waterwaysFinancial Times - World - Climate -
99 of the world’s 100 most polluted cities are in Asia: report
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‘A national disgrace’: Oxford rail at River Thames pollution ahead of Boat Race
Oxford’s rowing coach critical after high levels of E coli detectedRace organisers have warned rowers against entering waterThe University of Oxford’s rowing coach has called the pollution in the River Thames a “national disgrace” after high ...The Guardian - World -
Oxford coach blasts Thames pollution as a national disgrace ahead of Boat Race with Cambridge
The coach of Oxford’s crew taking part in the Boat Race has described the pollution in London’s River Thames as a “national disgrace.”ABC News - Health -
Tank complex that leaked, polluting Pearl Harbor's drinking water, emptied
The U.S. military says it's drained million of gallons of fuel from an underground tank complex that poisoned 6,000 people when it leaked jet fuel into Pearl Harbor's drinking water in 2021.CBS News - Top stories -
Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race to go ahead despite ‘dangerous’ pollution
Organisers say teams have been briefed to ensure they are ‘as safe as possible’ after high levels of E. coli found due to sewage dischargesFinancial Times - Business -
Budget giant Air Asia starts ticket sales for new airline in Cambodia
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Golden Globes land 5-year deal to air on CBS, stream on Paramount+
The Golden Globes and CBS have reached a five-year deal to broadcast the annual award show and stream it live on Paramount+ABC News - Entertainment -
DJI Air 3 Drone Review: Serious Video Chops
The DJI Air 3 is a highly versatile, easy-flying drone with serious videography skills.Wired - Tech -
Amid air raids and electricity shortages, a Ukrainian artist paints the Russian invasion
For Sana Shahmuradova Tanska, art-making became a compulsive way to process the anxiety of living in a war zone. To look at Sana Shahmuradova Tanska’s paintings is to sense that something is awry, without quite knowing why. A series of canvases ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Subaru recalls nearly 119,000 vehicles over air bag problem
Short circuit could stop front passenger air bags in some Outback and Legacy vehicles from deploying in a crash, automaker warns.CBS News - Top stories -
DWAC’s stock surge gives a $1 billion boost to the value of Trump’s stake
The Digital World blank-check company has officially changed its name to Trump Media & Technology Group. It begins trading Tuesday with the former president’s initials as its ticker symbol.MarketWatch - Business -
Trump’s stake in social media group hits $4.6bn after market debut
Shares of company behind former president’s Truth Social platform rise 16% in first day of tradingFinancial Times - Business - Donald Trump -
About 360,000 households without power as storms batter Northeast
A powerful weather system battered the tri-state area with heavy rain and strong winds over the weekend, as a fast-moving storm blanketed northern New England with snow and plunged some 360,000 households in the Northeast into blackouts.NBC News - Top stories -
Man killed, brother injured in mountain lion attack in Northern California foothills
A 21-year-old man was killed and his brother was injured in a mountain lion attack in a remote area of Northern California's El Dorado County Saturday, authorities said.CBS News - Top stories - California -
1 killed, 1 injured in mountain lion attack in Northern California
A mountain lion attack left one person dead and another injured in a remote area of Northern California on Saturday, officials said.NBC News - Top stories - California -
Storm Brings Heavy Snow to New England and Northern New York
Philadelphia had its wettest day ever recorded in March, forecasters said. Hundreds of thousands of residents in several states lost power.The New York Times - Top stories - New York