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How climate change could impact forests
Dr. Tana Wood, an ecologist with the U.S. Forest Service, is running experiments to see what might happen to forests if temperatures rise by seven degrees Fahrenheit, the worst-case scenario by the end of the century. Among the impacts, it appears ...CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
Canadian Airline Buys First SAF in Canada from Shell Aviation
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Morning Report — Foreign aid bill impacts could be felt in days
The House passed its $95 billion foreign aid package over the weekend, allotting funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. As the bills await passage in the Senate, their impact is already being felt across the globe. UKRAINIANS ARE CHEERING the ...The Hill - Politics -
Hotter temperatures mean higher utility costs for millions of Americans
Over half of U.S. counties face potentially higher utility expenses as the mercury rises, a new analysis finds.CBS News - Top stories -
1 million Mexican Americans were deported a century ago. A new L.A. audio tour explores this 'hidden' history
A new audio tour from the California Migration Museum examines the origins of historic Olvera Street and El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument — and the immigration raid that took place there in the 1930s.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Takeaways from AP report on how the search for the coronavirus origins turned toxic
The Chinese government froze meaningful efforts to trace the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, despite publicly declaring that it supported an open scientific inquiry, an Associated Press investigation has foundABC News - Health -
Takeaways from AP report on how the search for the coronavirus origins turned toxic
The Chinese government froze meaningful efforts to trace the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, despite publicly declaring that it supported an open scientific inquiry, an Associated Press investigation has foundABC News - World -
New research shows millions of species could face extinction due to climate change
A 2019 U.N. report found around 1 million plant and animal species could be threatened with extinction, but new research shows climate change could drive that number up to 6 million over the next 50 years. Wildlife ecologist Rae Wynn-Grant joined ...CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
‘Children won’t be able to survive’: inter-American court to hear from climate victims
Historic hearing will receive submissions from people whose human rights have been affected by climate change. Julian Medina comes from a long line of fishers in the north of Colombia’s Gulf of Morrosquillo who use small-scale and often ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Canadian family receives wrong body after father died on Cuban vacation
A family in Quebec is searching for answers after discovering that their father’s remains didn’t make it to Canada from Cuba, where he died while on vacation, and instead received the remains of another manABC News - World -
Bitcoin miners upgrade power centers and get into AI to brace for slashed revenue post halving
Bitcoin mining firms diversify their revenue streams to brace for halving.CNBC - Business -
Breaking down climate change's economic impacts
Climate change could cause a $38 trillion income loss per year globally by 2049, according to a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. CBS News' Lilia Luciano breaks down the numbers.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.01% to 100.51
The dollar finished generally flat on Monday as risk sentiment improved, with investors awaiting U.S. data later this week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Johnson could lose support from conservative base if Democrats ‘rescue’ his speakership
Some Democrats have signaled they could support Speaker Johnson if Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green (R-Ga.) moves forward with her motion to vacate effort, says NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur. “There are some chips Johnson has ...NBC News - Politics -
NFL reinstates Eagles' Isaiah Rodgers from gambling suspension: Why ex-Colt could be Philly's secret weapon
The cornerback missed all of 2023CBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Cramer points to signs the economy is slowing that could bring rate cuts from the Fed
CNBC's Jim Cramer referred to these factors as "brown shoots" that are disrupting U.S. economic growth.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
Hawaii lawmakers take aim at vacation rentals after wildfire amplifies housing crisis
An acute housing shortage hitting fire survivors on the Hawaiian island of Maui is squeezing out residents even as they try to overcome the loss of loved ones, their homes and their communityABC News - Top stories -
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson pledged $10M for Maui wildfire survivors. They gave much more.
The Entertainment Industry Foundation says the People's Fund of Maui, an initiative started by Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson to benefit survivors of the wildfires in Maui, has given away almost $60 millionABC News - Top stories -
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Read about Vertex Pharmaceuticals, cannabis sales, Novartis and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insights on Novartis, UnitedHealth Group, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Read about Vertex Pharmaceuticals, cannabis sales, Novartis and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Canadian police charge 2 former UN employees with conspiracy to sell military equipment in Libya
Canadian police say that two former United Nations employees in Montreal have been charged with participating in a conspiracy to sell Chinese-made drones and other military equipment in LibyaABC News - World -
Living to 95 may impact the world as much as AI and climate change
You need an “evergreen” approach to life, work and health, economics professor Andrew Scott says.MarketWatch - Business - Climate -
Giants impacted by missed call in loss to D-backs, per ump scorecard
Home plate umpire Stu Scheurwater missed what should have been ball four to Michael Conforto in the bottom of the ninth inning of the Giants' loss Sunday.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
American Resolve Is Slipping
Neither Biden or Trump support such credible offensive measures as confronting Iran or Russia.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Taking Account of Rising Health Care Costs
Have your out-of-network insurance bills skyrocketed? Chris Hamby, an investigative reporter for The Times, may have an explanation.The New York Times - Health -
A Health Question for Women About to Undergo Hysterectomies
More doctors are saying removing ovaries increases risk of heart disease, stroke and dementia.The Wall Street Journal - World -
US health officials warn of counterfeit Botox injections
U.S. health officials are warning of counterfeit Botox injections after more than 20 people got sickABC News - Health -
Taking Account of Rising Health Care Costs
Have your out-of-network insurance bills skyrocketed? Chris Hamby, an investigative reporter for The Times, may have an explanation.The New York Times - Health -
Japan’s remarkable call for American leadership
What stood out last week was the fact that a Japanese leader appeared before Congress and told the United States to act like a global power.The Hill - Politics - Japan -
BOE to Start Rate Cuts Earlier Than U.S. Fed, Impacting Gilt Yields
The Bank of England is expected to start cutting interest-rates before the Federal Reserve as U.S. inflation remains sticky and the economy stays resilient, ING analysts say in a report.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Antony Blinken rejects suggestion of ‘double standard’ on Israel
Comments come as US state department report finds that Gaza war has had negative impact on human rights in Israel. The US secretary of state has rejected the idea that Washington might have a “double standard” when applying US law to allegations ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Here’s how much Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ will impact her record label, according to an analyst
Taylor Swift’s new album “The Tortured Poets Department” is smashing all kinds of records. But not particularly for her record label, the publicly traded Universal Music Group.MarketWatch - Business -
Biden’s damaging war against American energy production
There is a boom in American oil production. By waging war against it, President Biden could make us more reliant on OPEC, Venezuela, Russia and Iran in the years ahead.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Blinken to raise risks for American travelers on trip to Beijing
The Biden administration is unlikely to ease high-level travel warnings for China unless the country takes concrete steps to address safety concerns, a senior administration official told The Hill ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip ...The Hill - Politics -
Why American students need to get back to China
American students need to get back to China. U.S. policymakers can help them by increasing opportunities and funding to do so. Whether or not policymakers see eye-to-eye on China policy, all should be able to agree that America cannot deal with ...The Hill - Politics - China -
UN report points to yawning gap of inequality in sexual and reproductive health worldwide
The U.N. population fund says in a new study that an African woman is roughly 130 times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than a woman in Europe or North AmericaABC News - Health -
Why are we so ill? The working-age health crisis
The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising - and it's a threat to the economy.BBC News - Top stories -
Rural jails turn to community health workers to help the newly released succeed
To reduce recidivism, some rural counties are hiring community health workers or peer support specialists to connect people leaving custody to mental health, substance use treatment, medical services and jobs.CBS News - Top stories -
French athletes at Paris Olympics will receive better mental health protection
French athletes at the Paris Olympics will be offered better protection for their mental health with priority given to curbing online harassment and cyberbullyingABC News - Health - France