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America’s Affordable Housing Crisis
The housing crisis is likely to be solved in cities and states, not Washington.The New York Times - Top stories -
‘Tone-deaf’ fossil gas growth in Europe is speeding climate crisis, say activists
Just 2% of continent’s gas capacity has planned retirement date despite pledges to decarbonise, study shows. Europe’s “tone-deaf” expansion of fossil gas is accelerating climate breakdown and increasing reliance on hostile regimes, campaigners ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
New Jersey Has a Lesson for New York’s Housing Crisis
A small New Jersey town allows two homes on each lot, making room for more housing and more people.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
Our lack of affordable, safe housing is a national crisis. Here are three things Labour can do to fix it | Peter Apps
If it gets to No 10, the party should fund a social housing boom, tackle homelessness – and usher in a post-Grenfell era of safety. Our writers and experts name the pledges Labour must include in its manifestoThe failures in housing policy over ...The Guardian - World -
Democrats cheer surprise win in Alabama special election for candidate vowing to protect abortion rights and IVF – live
Marilyn Lands’s victory suggests reproductive rights are key issue for voters ahead of Biden-Trump rematch in November. Democrat wins in Alabama after focus on abortion and IVFSpeaking of Donald Trump, he has once again been gagged under an order ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
Is Europe battle-ready?
Decades of under-investment in defence have left the region vulnerableFinancial Times - World - Europe -
Jorge Martín dominates in Portugal to take MotoGP lead after eventful race
Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Márquez crash out in collisionRookie rider Pedro Acosta shines to claim first podium placePramac Racing’s Jorge Martín won the Portuguese Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit on Sunday to take the MotoGP ...The Guardian - World -
How Portugal’s surging far right is already flexing its muscles
Also in this newsletter: Greece’s tragic train crash comes back to haunt the governmentFinancial Times - World -
Europe Is Struggling to Coexist With Wild Bears
A fatal bear attack in Slovakia reignited accusations that conservationists are protecting the animals at the expense of human safety. Experts argue it's a people problem, not a bear problem.Wired - Tech - Europe -
Made in Europe faces mixed fortunes
Inflation and higher interest rates have hit manufacturers but some are bucking the trendFinancial Times - World - Europe -
UFC releases fighter after DQ for biting opponent
Igor Severino was released by the UFC after he was disqualified for biting opponent Andre Lima in their bout Saturday night at UFC Fight Night.ESPN - Sports - UFC -
UFC fighter gets tattoo of opponent's bite mark
Igor Severino is disqualified from UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas after biting Andre Lima on the arm during their flyweight bout.BBC News - Top stories - UFC -
'Bite Down' by Rosali Review: A Well-Built Breakthrough
The musician’s fourth album is easily her best, bringing her tough but clear voice to a collection of earthy and energetic country-rock songs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
March 26, 2024 Israel-Hamas war
At least 12 people drowned off the coast of Gaza while trying to retrieve aid parcels that had been airdropped into the sea, Palestinian paramedics said.CNN - Top stories - Israel -
Women experience a 'motherhood penalty.' For dads, there’s a wage 'bonus'
Often called the "motherhood penalty," caregiving demands still largely fall on women and have shaped their labor force participation and pay.CNBC - Business -
UK pauses drive to raise minimum wage
Decision will come as relief to businesses after period of rapid increasesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Iran’s currency hits a record low
Iran’s currency fell to 613,500 to the dollar as it celebrates Persian New Year.ABC News - World - Iran -
Europe is making trade conditional on production methods
Businesses are upset by the extra regulation resulting from the restrictionsFinancial Times - World - Europe -
Going where the growth is means going to Europe
Earnings growth is where Europe has turned a corner without investors in the U.S. realizing it.MarketWatch - Business -
Europe’s leaders have woken up to hard power
It isn’t clear that their electorates have done the sameFinancial Times - Business - Europe -
UEFA Euro 2024 contenders: France and England lead the way as Spain, Germany, Portugal lurk
We take a look at the early favorites just a few months away from this summer's big European eventCBS Sports - Sports -
Colorado Man Died From Venomous Gila Monster Bite, Autopsy Confirms
The rare fatality happened after the man endured a four-minute-long bite from the lizard to his right hand in February, records show.The New York Times - Science -
Dana White confirms Igor Severino will be cut after biting opponent in UFC debut
He bit him. He really bit him.Yahoo Sports - Sports - UFC -
Igor Severino cut from UFC for biting opponent in debut fight
Flyweight disqualified from Las Vegas bout with Andre LimaDana White promises Lima $50,000 bonus in wake of incidentFlyweight Igor Severino was disqualified on his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut on Saturday after biting opponent Andre ...The Guardian - World - UFC -
‘Non-Steph minutes' bite Warriors once again vs. Timberwolves
The Warriors continue to be in their most vulnerable position whenever star point guard Steph Curry is off the floor.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Successful school building bids drop to record low
The government has approved the lowest number of school building work requests since its model began.BBC News - Top stories -
Satisfaction with NHS falls to 40-year low
British Social Attitudes survey reflects impact of strikes and long waiting lists on health service in 2023Financial Times - World -
Elite sportswomen chasing medals on 'less than minimum wage'
Elite British sportswomen share their experiences on the cost of living crisis, maternity and social media trolling as part of a BBC study.BBC News - Top stories -
California Restaurants Cut Jobs as Fast-Food Wages Set to Rise
Chains lay off workers and shave hours ahead of a state minimum-wage increase; California fast food workers will earn $20 an hour starting in April.The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
California Restaurants Cut Jobs as Fast-Food Wages Set to Rise
Chains lay off workers and shave hours ahead of a state minimum-wage increase; California fast food workers will earn $20 an hour starting in April.The Wall Street Journal - Business - California -
California $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage Is Coming April 1
The nation’s highest state minimum wage for fast-food workers takes effect on Monday. Owners and employees are sizing up the potential impact.The New York Times - Top stories - California -
Europe’s Biggest Salt Mine Is Now in 'Minecraft,' and It’s Helping Ukraine Rebuild
The Soledar Salt Mine in eastern Ukraine shut down in early 2022 amidst the Russian invasion. The Ukrainian government recreated it in Minecraft to raise funds to restore a school hit during the war.Wired - Tech - Ukraine -
Worldcoin hit with another ban order in Europe citing risks to kids
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Europe’s longest hyperloop test track revives futuristic tube transport hype
Operators hope newly opened Dutch track will help prove feasibility of high-speed shuttle system. The longest hyperloop test track in Europe has opened, raising faint hopes once more that the maglev meets vacuum tube transport technology could be ...The Guardian - World -
China-made vehicles will make up a quarter of Europe’s EV sales this year
China-made electric vehicles will make up more than a quarter of the EV sales in Europe this year, according to a new policy analysis.NBC News - Top stories -
Abortion and America's Phony 'Pregnancy Crisis'
Contrary to the CDC’s claims, maternal mortality rates haven’t changed much since 1999.The Wall Street Journal - World - Abortion -
Stocks Finish Lower, Led by Nasdaq
U.S. stocks finished lower, with the S&P 500 creeping further from its recent record highs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Millions of Low-Income Families Set to Lose Internet Subsidies
The Affordable Connectivity Program, a $14.2 billion federal effort to make internet service more affordable, is expected to run out of funding this spring.The New York Times - Top stories -
‘Messes with the mind’: Hamilton hits 14-year low in Australian GP qualifying
Mercedes driver finishes 11th in Melbourne qualifying‘There is a long list of things to fix. Our car is on a knife-edge’Lewis Hamilton delivered a damning assessment of his Mercedes car, bemoaning that it “messes with the mind” after he was left ...The Guardian - World -
China’s ecommerce groups make inroads in South Korea with lure of low prices
AliExpress and Temu are undercutting domestic competition and US rivals in world’s fourth-largest online shopping marketFinancial Times - Business - China