Europes Floods Are Another Sign of Growing Threat of Climate Change
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ABC News - Health
In NYC and elsewhere, climate protesters say pace of change isn't fast enough
Six years after a teenage Greta Thunberg walked out of school in a solitary climate protest outside of the Swedish parliament, young people around the world staged fresh marches and said their ...9 minutes ago - Climate -
The Guardian - World
Postecoglou faces volatile reality with climate shifting at Tottenham
Spurs manager enjoyed a stirring start to reign last season but is now enduring difficult questions from grumbling fans. Ange Postecoglou agrees because he knew just as well as anyone how it would ...2 hours ago - Climate -
NBC News - Top stories
Gettysburg College student allegedly scratched racial slur onto another student's body
A college student allegedly scratched a racial slur onto another student's body at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, officials said Thursday.3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Patrick Mahomes Isn’t Just Another Player: ‘He’s an Alien’
As Atlanta looks ahead to Sunday night, Falcons players admit that a week against Mahomes is different.3 hours ago -
Politico - Politics
Elon Musk steps up political giving with six-figure donation to House Republicans
The August contribution is more than Musk has previously given to a party committee.3 hours ago - Elon Musk -
Financial Times - Business
Deadly flood losses mount as insurers and governments tally costs
Brussels’ pledge of up to €10bn following European floods comes as insurers face estimated €3bn in claims5 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Joel Embiid signs a 3-year, $193 million contract extension with the 76ers
Joel Embiid has signed a contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, keeping him with the franchise through the 2028-29 season6 hours ago - NBA -
CBS News - Top stories
Another new Barbie x Stanley cup dropped today: Get it now
Barbie fans won't want to miss the limited-edition Barbie Stanley cups that dropped every day this week.6 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Billy Napier's imminent firing prompts another big question: Who holds power to hire Florida's next coach?
Napier's time leading the Gators is running out, but questions have emerged over who ultimately decides on the replacement7 hours ago -
Yahoo News - World
Floods force Niger to delay new school year
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ABC News - World
Czechs vote in Senate and regional elections in the aftermath of massive flooding
Czechs are voting in a two-day vote for a third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house, the Senate, and to select their representatives in regional elections7 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
How the Fastest-Growing County in Wisconsin Is Scrambling the Presidential Race
Madison, Wis., and its blossoming suburbs are drawing newcomers for tech and health care jobs. With a swing state in the balance, Democrats see promise.7 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Europe automaker shares slump after Mercedes becomes latest to cut 2024 guidance
Mercedes shares fell more than 6% Friday after the German carmaker cut its 2024 guidance on the back of weaker demand from China.7 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
From 1-8 to the WNBA playoffs: How Caitlin Clark, Fever overcame early growing pains
Caitlin Clark had 21 turnovers through three games. Indiana started 1-8. But the Fever ignored the outside noise to return to the WNBA playoffs.8 hours ago - WNBA -
The Hill - Politics
Newsom signs deepfake, other AI bills into law in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday signed multiple artificial intelligence (AI) bills aimed at preventing the misuse of sexually explicit deepfakes. Newsom's signature on the three ...8 hours ago - California -
CBS News - Top stories
Africa flooding leaves dead crocodiles floating among human bodies
Floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands in the region, worsening existing humanitarian crises.8 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Europe’s New Defense Chief: ‘A King Without a Kingdom’?
The European Union has vowed to enhance its military capability. But money is scarce, responsibilities overlap and the new job is less about soldiers than arms manufacturers.8 hours ago - Europe -
The Guardian - World
Europe has questions to answer over migrant abuse in Tunisia, say MEPs and activists
EU Commission says it will be sending independent observers to the country to investigate allegations of human rights violations. The European Commission can no longer ignore mounting evidence of ...10 hours ago - Europe -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Former Oilers Forward Signs New PTO
The former Edmonton Oilers forward did not play in the NHL last season.10 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire over Lebanon border, growing fears of a wider war
Israel has carried out major bombing in Lebanon as the IDF says it was targeting the militant group Hezbollah, who has fired back. The U.S. has warned both sides against an escalation of any kind ...10 hours ago - Israel -
Financial Times - World
Western philanthropies drum up climate finance ahead of UN meetings
African pledge comes as wrangling continues about how to fund the energy transition in developing countries10 hours ago - Climate -
The Guardian - World
‘Philadelphia is home’: Joel Embiid signs three-year, $193m extension with 76ers
Embiid signs deal to stay with 76ers through 2029 Former NBA MVP re-ups for $193m over three years Joel Embiid has signed a three-year contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, keeping him ...11 hours ago - NBA -
Financial Times - World
China’s electric carmakers warn of EU investment cuts over tariff threat
Statement comes as talks continue between Beijing’s commerce minister and European trade commissioner11 hours ago - China -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Joel Embiid signs a reported 3-year, $193M extension with 76ers
Embiid is a seven-time All-Star and was the NBA MVP in 2023.11 hours ago - NBA -
ABC News - World
'Water is flooding everywhere' as torrential rains sweep through West, Central Africa
As torrential rains sweep through Central and West Africa, floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands across the region12 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Sponge cities: the flood-proof architecture of the future?
As climate change puts more of the world at risk of flooding, landscape architects are looking beyond disaster response, to future-facing “sponge tactics”. The concept is epic, but a ...12 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Trump’s threats to ‘go after’ opponents will subvert rule of law, experts warn
Trump’s escalating legal threats against lawyers, donors and others raise concern as Project 2025 seeks to curtail DoJ. Donald Trump ’s sweeping threats if he wins the presidency again to name a ...12 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - World
Three Mile Island Plans to Reopen as Demand for Nuclear Power Grows
The infamous plant, closed since 2019, is getting a new lease on life after Microsoft agreed to buy its electricity to supply a growing fleet of data centers.12 hours ago -
Yahoo News - World
'Water is flooding everywhere' as torrential rains sweep through West and Central Africa
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The Guardian - World
One year of Guardian Europe: different stories through a new lens
On 20 September 2023, the Guardian launched a new digital edition for a continent in the grip of dramatic political and social change. This is what we’ve learned so far – and how you can help us do ...14 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
The Multiple Ways Climate Change Threatens to Make Migraines Worse
Migraine sufferers are often triggered by the weather, and research suggests warming temperatures and more extreme weather events worsen attacks.14 hours ago - Climate -
CBS News - World
EU pledges $11 billion for repairs as Europe floods death toll hits 24
Deadly floods in Central Europe draws a promise from the EU for emergency funding, as "extraordinary times need extraordinary measures."15 hours ago - European Union -
Yahoo News - World
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs four properties in Spain
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Wired - Tech
Big Tech’s New Adversaries in Europe
For the past five years, Big Tech has faced a flurry of new rules and reprimands from Brussels. Now with a new team taking over the European Commission, relations may be entering a new era.15 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Europe is failing to protect Ukraine’s energy grid, says IEA head
Also in this newsletter: 20 EU member states call for deregulation18 hours ago - Europe -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
The Conversation That Changed Their Relationship Forever
When Samantha Rosensweig, who is well versed at lip reading, picked up on a chat John-Jay Pontrelli had with his cousin, she used the opening.19 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
The Jobs Where You Can Still Land a Signing Bonus
Job offers this fall are going to mission critical hires. If you get one, recruiters say you have leverage.22 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Kopitar Confirms Kings System Change
Today, the Los Angeles Kings opened their training camps for the 2024-25 season. After which, members of the Kings met with the media, which is always fun to see. When Kings' captain Anže Kopitar ...Yesterday