Global sea ice hit ‘all-time minimum’ in February, scientists say
Scientists called the news ‘particularly worrying’ because ice reflects sunlight and cools the planet
Global sea ice fell to a record low in February, scientists have said, a symptom of an atmosphere fouled by planet-heating pollutants.
The combined area of ice around the north and south poles hit a new daily minimum in early February and stayed below the previous record for the rest of the month, the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said on Thursday.
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Global government borrowing set to hit record $12.3tn
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FirstFT: Trump tariffs hit global stock markets
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Border Patrol apprehensions hit historic low in February
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Psychiatric drug research held back by ‘stigma’, says top UK scientist
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During immigration raid, DHS Secretary Noem says ICE bringing 'consequences'
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Huawei's tri-foldable phone hits global markets in a show of defiance amid US curbs
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South China Sea: Chinese military says 3 Philippine aircraft expelled from Spratly Islands
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UK competition regulator will review fewer global deals, says boss
CMA head also warns it will not be ‘open season’ for takeovers harmful to consumersFinancial Times - 6d -
A swarm of underwater drones can help artificial reefs off Cyprus bring back sea life, officials say
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China’s factory activity growth hits 3-month high in February, as millions return to work after holidays
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Bank of England governor says risks to UK, global economy from trade wars ‘substantial’ – as it happened
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China has more room to act on fiscal policy amid global uncertainties, finance minister says
China has more room to act on fiscal policy amid domestic and external uncertainties, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an told reporters on Thursday.CNBC - 1h -
ADP says only 77,000 private jobs created in February due to ‘hiring hesitancy’ amid Trump tumult
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Who still makes the federal minimum wage of $7.25?
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IDF says it hit illegal crossings near Syrian-Lebanese border
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Conor Benn ‘deserved embarrassment’ of egg hit, says Chris Eubank Jr
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Tariff Tuesday: Trump Says He’ll Hit Mexico, Canada, and China With Duties
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Trump says no more deals: Tariffs set to hit Canada, Mexico
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California Bill Seeks Age Minimum on Anti-Aging Skin Care Products
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5 risks of just making minimum credit card payments
The minimum payment option exists primarily to benefit the credit card companies, not the cardholders.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
California May Boost Its Controversial $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage
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California Could Push Fast Food Minimum Wage Above $20
Business owners say it hasn’t been long enough since the $20 minimum wage went into effect to know its impact.Inc. - 6d -
What is the minimum payment trap (and how does it affect your finances)?
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German bonds getting hit again as ECB set to cut rates. What will Lagarde say?
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Sweden is investigating a cable break in the Baltic Sea
Swedish authorities are investigating a damaged cable that was discovered in the Baltic Sea, according to Swedish news agency TTABC News - Feb. 21 -
Almanac: February 23
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