99 of the Worlds 100 Most Polluted Cities Are in Asia Report
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Survey finds that 60 firms are responsible for half of world’s plastic pollution
Study confirms Philip Morris International, Danone, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola are worst offenders. Fewer than 60 multinationals are responsible for more than half of the world’s plastic pollution, with five responsible for a quarter of that, ...The Guardian - World -
Scotland worst in world for boys smoking cannabis - report
Nearly a quarter of boys aged 15 in Scotland said they had tried the Class B drug at some point.BBC News - Top stories -
Worst U.S. cities for air pollution ranked by lung association
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.CBS News - Top stories -
Oil price could exceed $100 a barrel if Middle East conflict worsens, World Bank warns
Increase in cost of crude could drive inflation up and force central banks to keep interest rates high. • Business live – latest updates. A serious escalation of tensions in the Middle East would push the price of oil above $100 (£80) a barrel and ...The Guardian - World -
Oldest living MLB player turns 100, vividly recalls facing Dodgers in 1953 World Series
Signed by the Dodgers, Art Schallock won three World Series titles with the Yankees. The oldest living MLB player, now 100, counted Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra as friends.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Spring Wardrobe Inspiration From the Most Colorful City in Mexico
Wander through the city of Oaxaca, Mexico, with a pared-back spring wardrobe that’s as creative as it is carefree.The Wall Street Journal - World - Mexico -
Venice residents clash with riot police as city launches world’s first tourist entry fee
The pilot program means day-trippers to Venice, one of Italy's most picturesque and historic cities, will need to pay a charge of 5 euros (US$5.40).CNBC - Business -
These cities have the dirtiest air, new report finds
It's not as simple as looking up in the sky and seeing "clean air," so how can you really know?The Hill - Politics -
A Dangerous Game Is Underway in Asia
The new alliance structure Washington is pursuing in Asia won’t guarantee peace and stability — and may raise the risk of stumbling into a conflict.The New York Times - Top stories -
AP Week in Pictures: Asia
April 19-25, 2024 People cast votes in the first round of polling for India’s national election. A Long March rocket carrying a crew of Chinese astronauts in a Shenzhou-18 spaceship lifts off at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Military ...ABC News - World -
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon discusses his concerns about the future of the economy, the effect of overseas wars and the importance of U.S. leadership in a wide-ranging interview with WSJ’s Emma Tucker.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Microsoft CEO to Visit Southeast Asia With AI on Agenda
Satya Nadella will meet officials in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia next week, as the tech titan is betting on generative AI for long-term growth.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Microsoft -
Facility seen polluting part of anti-pollution program promoted by plastics industry
A plastics facility accused of polluting a Malaysian river is tied to Operation Clean Sweep, an anti-pollution program promoted by the U.S. plastics industry.ABC News - Top stories -
Meet the Dubai artist whose work has sold for millions — and turns down 99% of prospective buyers
One of Sacha Jafri's paintings sold for $62 million at a charity auction, making him one of the world's most expensive artists.CNBC - Business -
Wave of exceptionally hot weather scorches south and south-east Asia
Warnings of dangerous temperatures across parts of Philippines, Thailand, Bangladesh and India as hottest months of the year are made worse by El Niño. Millions of people across South and Southeast Asia are facing sweltering temperatures, with ...The Guardian - World -
Global delegates negotiate plastic pollution treaty
Representatives from across the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a potential treaty to limit plastic pollution. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has the latest on the talks.CBS News - Top stories -
Biden restricts pollution and carbon from power plants
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden restricts pollution and carbon from power plants The Biden administration on Thursday cracked down on carbon emissions ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Welcome to Scam World
To own a computer or smartphone — indeed, to engage with the digital world to any degree — is to be a mark. You can try to block, encrypt and unsubscribe your way out of it, but you may not succeed.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
What's News: World-Wide
What’s News: World-WideThe Wall Street Journal - World -
NBA playoffs: Who's had the most impressive start to the postseason? Most surprising?
Our NBA writers weigh in on the first week of the playoffs and look ahead to what they're watching as the series shift to crucial Game 3s.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
15 Looks That Did the Most at Coachella
The music festival had plenty of memorable fashion. Most (but not all) of it was ostentatious.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Biden cracks down on power plants’ climate emissions, pollution
The Biden administration on Thursday cracked down on planet-warming emissions and other pollution from power plants, aiming to make these power sources more environmentally friendly. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Thursday ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
E.P.A. Severely Limits Pollution From Coal-Burning Power Plants
New regulations could spell the end for plants that burn coal, the fossil fuel that powered the country for more than a century.The New York Times - Top stories -
‘Privileged access’: pro-plastic lobbyists at UN pollution talks increase by a third
Fossil fuel and petrochemical campaigners at Ottawa summit outnumber scientists, EU and Indigenous delegates. The number of fossil fuel and petrochemical industry lobbyists has increased by more than a third at UN talks to agree the first global ...The Guardian - World -
EPA limits 4 types of power plant pollution with sweeping rulemaking
On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a suite of new rules aimed at dramatically reducing pollution from coal and natural gas fired power plants.ABC News - Top stories -
Up to 100 pilot whales stranded in Western Australia
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At the Time 100 Gala, Dua Lipa, Patrick Mahomes and More on the Red Carpet
Dua Lipa and Patrick Mahomes are red carpet stars at an event that brought together Oscar winners and thought leaders.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Trump Respects Women, Most Men Say
Women do not see it that way, and that could matter this fall.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
The 3 most affordable borrowing options right now
Interest rates are elevated, but there are still affordable lending options to consider if you need to borrow money.CBS News - Top stories -
The New Most Dreaded Word at Work: 'Hey'
Instant messages with nothing more than a quick greeting—known as “hey hanging”—spark office anxiety. “Am I fired? Am I in trouble?”The Wall Street Journal - World -
Most Army horses to return to duty 'in due course'
Two military horses were seriously injured and "continue to be closely observed" the Army says.BBC News - Top stories -
Despite the Watch World’s Secrecy, Data Services Expand
Swiss brands and retailers now have a few options to determine what’s happening with the industry. Just a couple of years ago, they had almost none.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
'Boy Kills World' Review: Murderer on Mute
Bill Skarsgård plays the silent survivor of a family massacre who is out for revenge in this violently comic saga.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Generative A.I. Arrives in the Gene Editing World of CRISPR
Much as ChatGPT generates poetry, a new A.I. system devises blueprints for microscopic mechanisms that can edit your DNA.The New York Times - Tech -
The World's Biggest Election Is Also Its Hottest
As India’s elections get under way, candidates will need to beat something more perilous than their political rivals—the extreme heat.The Wall Street Journal - World -
NewJeans: The controversy shaking the K-pop world
The infighting between K-pop powerhouse Hybe and its label Ador has put fans on edge.BBC News - Top stories -
World's biggest 3D printer whirs into action
It's hoped giant device will be able to print homes, bridges, boats and wind turbines.BBC News - Top stories -
Pro-Palestinian protests spread across U.S., world
Clashes between police and pro-Palestinian protesters across the U.S. are heating up as colleges grapple with campus safety concerns. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more on how Columbia University leadership seeks to resolve manifestations.CBS News - Top stories -
New rules on coal power plants target pollution 'pushing our planet to the brink,' EPA Administrator Michael Regan says
New rules on coal power plants target pollution 'pushing our planet to the brink,' EPA Administrator Michael Regan saysABC News - Health -
How the overseas owners of the UK’s water companies clean up by polluting our rivers | George Monbiot
Soiled seas and huge shareholder dividends: where has the £64bn borrowed by firms since privatisation gone?. So that’s how they do it. I’d been wondering how, when more sewage has been entering our rivers than ever before, some of the water ...The Guardian - World