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UN livestock emissions report seriously distorted our work, say experts
Exclusive: Study released at Cop28 misused research to underestimate impact of cutting meat eating, say academics. A flagship UN report on livestock emissions is facing calls for retraction from two key experts it cited who say that the paper ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
Next UN climate talks are critical to plot aid for poorer nations, says incoming president
The man who will run this year’s United Nations climate talks in November views the upcoming negotiations as a key link in international efforts to curb worsening global warming — if they can be successfulABC News - Tech - Climate -
Children among seven dead in Russia strike on Ukraine
Russia hits cities in central Ukraine, as Kyiv claims to have downed a strategic Russian warplane.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Garcia’s erratic behavior in spotlight before Haney showdown
A compelling matchup between two of America’s brightest young boxing talents has been overshadowed by questions about the the social-media superstar’s state of mind. One of the most unusual build-ups to a major prizefight in recent memory came no ...The Guardian - World -
The U.S. housing market’s biggest headaches, in five charts
After emerging from the ordeal of 8% mortgage rates, some in the housing market thought the worst was over.MarketWatch - Business -
Netflix Subscribers Surge To 270 Million
In the streaming realm, Netflix is still the king of the mountain by a wide margin. But even Netflix didn't predict that it would hit 270 million subscribers this financial quarter. Via Variety, Netflix has released its report for the first ...GameSpot - Tech - Netflix -
Can you afford to take your children on days out?
Parents and a play centre owner say they are feeling the squeeze when it comes to costs.BBC News - Top stories -
Ukraine war: Children among eight dead in Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk region
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US envoy to UN visits Nagasaki A-bomb museum, pays tribute to victims
The American envoy to the United Nations has called for countries armed with atomic weapons to pursue nuclear disarmament as she visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, JapanABC News - World -
Report Alleges UN Complicit in Violent Evictions from World Heritage Sites
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Bitcoin price briefly drops below $60,000 before rebounding ahead of halving
Bitcoin rose above $64,000 on Friday after dropping below the $60,000 mark as the cryptocurrency continues to see volatility ahead of the upcoming halving.CNBC - Business - Crypto -
Before Trial, Was Trump Benefiting From Being Out of the News?
His liabilities weren’t dominating the conversation the way they once did, perhaps helping his polling, but the trial could change things.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Caretaker claims friend drank unusual cocktail before her death
Caretaker Jessy Kurczewski says her friend mixed vodka and Visine for a buzz.CBS News - Top stories -
Five reasons the stock market’s ‘painful’ pullback may be nearing its end
It’s been a painful experience for investors over recent days. But it may soon come to an end says Tom LeeMarketWatch - Business -
Heading into his fifth start for the Dodgers, what have we learned about Yoshinobu Yamamoto?
Yamamoto's reliance on his curveball and splitter through his first four outings makes his arsenal one of the most unique in MLB.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Environmental Damage Could Cost You a Fifth of Your Income Over the Next 25 Years
The world is already committed to warming that will undercut the global economy by 20 percent between now and 2050. That’s six times the price of limiting warming to 2 degrees Celsius.Wired - Tech -
Nelly Korda attempting record fifth straight LPGA win after opening with 68 at Chevron Championship 2024
The No. 1 player in the world is trying to stay grounded during a major championship amid an all-time runCBS Sports - Sports -
UEFA Champions League coefficient: What to know as Italy secures a fifth UCL spot and England collapses
Spain rallies to keep Europe's second spot but loses both Barcelona and Atletico MadridCBS Sports - Sports - UEFA Champions League -
Drought Pushes Millions Into ‘Acute Hunger’ in Southern Africa
The disaster, intensified by El Niño, is devastating communities across several countries, killing crops and livestock and sending food prices soaring.The New York Times - Science -
Children of reality TV's Chrisleys hope court hearing is step toward bringing convicted parents home
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have appealed aspects of their convictions on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasionABC News - Entertainment -
Max Holloway responds to the ‘un-BMF’ demands from UFC champ Ilia Topuria
Max Holloway has some thoughts about Ilia Topuria's stipulations for a UFC featherweight title fight – and it's not very gangster.Yahoo Sports - Sports - UFC -
The West African Sahel is becoming a drug smuggling corridor, UN warns, as seizures skyrocket
A UN report says drug seizures have soared in the West African Sahel region in recent years, indicating the conflict-ridden region is becoming an influential hotspot for traffickingABC News - World -
Watch out Taylor Swift, Kim Jong Un has a new tune out, too
North Korea's latest launch to boost Kim Jong Un's image wasn't a missile, but a song and music video all about the "Friendly Father."CBS News - Top stories -
UN refugee agency tells Cyprus to stick to the law in its efforts at sea to thwart refugee boats
The United Nations agency for refugees says Cypriot efforts at sea to stop numerous Syrian refugee-laden boats departing Lebanon from reaching the European Union-member island nation mustn’t contravene international human rights lawsABC News - World -
Ex-prime ministers are measured against those who come before or after them
Liz Truss’s standing within the Tory party has improved as Rishi Sunak’s government continues to flounderFinancial Times - World -
Before 'Breaking Bad,' Giancarlo Esposito considered arranging his own murder for insurance money
Giancarlo Esposito revealed he was so broke prior to his role as Gus Fring on “Breaking Bad” that he considered arranging his own murder so his kids could get life insurance money.NBC News - Top stories -
CDs vs. high-yield savings accounts: What to consider before the Fed cuts rates
If the Fed decides to cut rates soon, here's how it could affect your savings.CBS News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Mexico's president is getting a little sloppy in the rush to finish projects before his term ends
Mexico's president is in a rush to finish the big projects he promised before his term ends in September, and experts say officials are getting a bit sloppy amid all the hasteABC News - World -
Biden Shields Millions of Acres of Alaskan Wilderness From Drilling and Mining
The administration has blocked a proposed industrial road needed to mine copper in the middle of the state, and has banned oil drilling on 13 million acres in the North Slope.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
A Penthouse With a ‘Little Garden of Eden’ Is Listed at Nearly $5 Million
David Saint, a theater director and a producer of the 2021 film version of “West Side Story,” is selling his duplex with a wraparound terrace in the East Village.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
NBA Players to Split $34 Million for 2024 Playoff Bonuses
NBA players have the highest salaries in U.S. pro sports by a wide margin. The same holds true come playoff time. Players on NBA playoff teams will divvy up $33.7 million this season, with each team receiving a chunk based on how far their teams ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
David Zaslav Receives $50 Million for Leading Struggling Warner Bros. Discovery
The chief executive’s 2023 pay package rose 26 percent from the year before, while the company’s losses totaled $3 billion.The New York Times - Business -
2024 NFL Draft: Five teams most likely to trade down, including Bears, Chargers
The teams most likely to trade down in the 2024 NFL DraftCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
2024 NFL Mock Draft: Broncos wheel and deal, come away with a QB as five go in first round
Taking a straightforward approach as we inch closer to the draftCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
‘Five-year-old on acid’: Liz Truss’s Ten Years to Save the West, digested by John Crace
Sketchwriter’s take on memoir of PM who screwed up catastrophically and quickly but thinks there’s still work to do. I was impatient to get going. Plans had been made. I picked up my phone. “ChatGPT. Write me a memoir in the style of an excitable ...The Guardian - World -
Five possible breakout players for NBA playoffs: Peyton Watson, Isaiah Joe set to make a name for themselves
These players may be somewhat unknown right now, but just wait...CBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Jury selection completed for Trump’s historic criminal hush-money trial - live
With all 18 jurors now chosen, the trial is expected to move toward opening statements next week. One potential juror has been excused this morning after saying that her anxiety is too intense, and will only worsen as “as the more days that go ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Bitcoin evangelist Michael Saylor has made $370 million from MicroStrategy stock sales this year
Following a share-sale plan executed last year, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor has profited handsomely from unloading stock in 2024.CNBC - Business - Crypto -
Jake Paul offers Jorge Masvidal, Nate Diaz $10 million for MMA fight
Jake Paul is dead serious about making his MMA debut for PFL.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Boxing -
Why a 3-million-year-old lizard species in Arizona has virtually disappeared
A report from the United Nations determined that 1 million species are threatened with extinction. Dr. John Wiens from the University of Arizona believes that number is far higher based on his research. He says climate change is quickening the ...CBS News - Top stories