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The Biggest US Banks Have All Backed Out of a Commitment to Reach Net Zero
In the lead up to the inauguration, the six largest US banks left a voluntary alliance with the UN to reach net zero by 2050. Now, critics are calling for new climate laws.Wired - 3d -
Senate Democrats leery of blocking GOP bill fear shutdown politics have changed
Senate Democrats are leery of blocking a House Republican-drafted six-month government funding bill, fearing that a government shutdown may backfire on them politically by giving Elon Musk and the ...The Hill - 23h -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says economy could be 'starting to roll a little bit'
President Trump's Treasury secretary discussed the U.S. economy and tariffs on "Squawk Box."CNBC - 4d -
‘It’s a place of healing’: the man on a mission to restore Britain’s ancient rainforest
Dealing with PTSD, Merlin Hanbury-Tenison retreated to his family farm in Cornwall. There, working to revive a rare fragment of rainforest, he found a way to heal himself. A straight-backed, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump wants to see more than just a minerals deal to restart aid and intel to Ukraine
As U.S. and Ukrainian officials prepare to meet in Saudi Arabia this week, President Donald Trump has privately made clear to aides that a signed minerals deal between Washington and Kyiv won’t be ...NBC News - 2d -
Actor Emily Osment files for divorce after less than 5 months of marriage
Actor Emily Osment has filed for divorce from her husband of less than five months, musician Jack Anthony FarinaABC News - 4d -
Dizzying turnaround in US-Ukraine relations leaves all eyes on Russia
Putin may well stick to previous demands over Ukrainian elections and a rejection of European peacekeeping forces. Europe live – latest updates Suddenly the ball is in Russia’s court. The flow ...The Guardian - 13h -
'England need to finish the fight standing among Roman wreckage'
England need to find the tries to stave off another cliff-hanger conclusion against Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday.BBC News - 4d -
Echoing a Roman Emperor, Croatia Tries to Cap Soaring Prices
Diocletian, who once ruled territory that now includes Croatia, tried and failed to rein in inflation by dictating prices. Today’s government hopes its own such plan will succeed.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump: US has 'just about' ended Ukraine intelligence-sharing suspension
President Trump said Sunday the United States had "just about" ended a suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine, adding that he expects "a lot of progress" during the talks with Ukrainian ...The Hill - 1d -
GOP Rep. Mark Harris says Trump has done 'tremendous job' making case against Education Department
Rep. Mark Harris (R-N.C.) said on Tuesday that President Trump successfully made the case against the Department of Education during his 2024 campaign, leading more Republicans to support the ...The Hill - 6h -
US Capitol Police chief retiring in May
U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger is retiring in early May after serving more than four decades in law enforcement. Manger, who was hired after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, ...The Hill - 13h -
Will Canadians Warm Up to Mark Carney, the Liberal Party Front-Runner Eyeing Trudeau’s Job?
Mark Carney has pitched himself as the fix-it man who can set Canada back on track. As he seeks to lead the Liberal Party, the country’s biggest challenge may be President Trump.The New York Times - 4d -
Powell says Fed is awaiting 'greater clarity' on Trump policies before making next move on rates
Powell reiterated statements he and his colleagues have made recently counseling patience on monetary policy.CNBC - 4d -
Not so demure any more: The rise of 'free the nipple' fashion
Stars like Charli XCX have made see-through outfits all the rage at big events, but not everyone's a fan.BBC News - 3d -
Volkswagen and Stellantis evade Trump's 25% tariffs, while BMW braces for impact
Automakers Volkswagen and Stellantis have confirmed that their vehicles made in North America will be exempt from U.S.NBC News - 1d -
TikToker jailed in Indonesia for telling Jesus to cut his hair
Rights groups have condemned the sentence, made under a controversial online hate-speech law.BBC News - 1d -
Trump says a transition period for the economy is likely: 'You can’t really watch the stock market'
Officials have spent the past several days bracing Americans for a slowdown that they say will lead to stronger growth ahead.CNBC - 1d -
How Britain's former top banker became Canada's next prime minister
The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but his experience managing global economic crises will help.BBC News - 2d -
'Living in a reel': How Alzheimer's left Gene Hackman alone in his final days
The actor may not have known his wife was dead inside the home he was living in because of the disease.BBC News - 1d -
Saturn Gains 128 New Moons, Bringing Its Total to 274
The objects around the ringed planet are tiny, but some of them may have formed relatively recently in the solar system’s history.The New York Times - 11h -
There’s no money to be made in Russia
American companies shouldn’t assume that a thaw in US ties with Moscow will make doing business there easierFinancial Times - 17h -
These Republicans may vote against plan to fund the government
Republican Kentucky lawmakers Thomas Massie and Rand Paul may oppose the plan to pass a continuing resolution as a stopgap to fund the government until September. This comes as President Trump ...CBS News - 1d -
Microplastics may be stoking antibiotic resistance: Study
The microscopic shards of plastic found in every corner of the planet may be exacerbating antibiotic resistance, a new study has found. Bacteria exposed to these ubiquitous fragments, known as ...The Hill - 19h -
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Gets Its First Bits Of New Info From Neil Druckmann
Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann revealed some more narrative details about Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet in Creator to Creator discussion with Civil War director Alex Garland.. The studio ...GameSpot - 1d -
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv officials to meet Trump aides in Saudi Arabia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says ‘realistic proposals on the table’ in talks; Donald Trump hints US may be close to lifting intelligence pause. What we know on day 1,111. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...The Guardian - 2d -
Tom Grennan joins Sam Fender as Radio 1's Big Weekend headliner
The Little Bit Of Love hitmaker joins Sam Fender as a headliner for the festival in Liverpool.BBC News - 1d -
Fiona Hill says decision to stop sharing intelligence with Ukraine has "emboldened Russia"
Fiona Hill, who served as a top National Security Council official in the first Trump administration, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the White House's decision to stop sharing ...CBS News - 2d -
Climate Change Made South Sudan Heat Wave More Likely, Study Finds
Years of war and food insecurity in the region made the extreme heat especially dangerous.The New York Times - 4d -
The Wirecard fugitive, Russian intelligence and a Bulgarian spy ring
A London espionage trial has provided rare insight into the activities of Jan Marsalek, the former payments executive, and how Moscow is outsourcing its spyingFinancial Times - 4d -
2025 UFC event schedule: Marvin Vettori vs. Roman Dolidze 2, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes on tap
Check out a complete list of UFC pay-per-view and Fight Night events scheduled for 2025CBS Sports - 17h -
NFL rumors: Reported 49ers Joey Bosa contract offer disputed
An initial report stating the San Francisco 49ers have made an offer to free agent Joey Bosa has been deemed "wrong."Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Tesla facilities across the country attacked in protest of Elon Musk
A wave of anti-Tesla attacks have occurred as Elon Musk takes a leading role in President Trump's cost-cutting task force known as DOGE.CBS News - 3d -
Southwest Airlines Will Begin Charging for Checked Bags, Ending a Beloved Policy
Customers with the highest loyalty status will be spared from the fee, but others will have to pay for checked bags for flights booked from May 28.The New York Times - 15h -
Big Tech's big bet on nuclear power
Faced with increasing demand for energy to fuel artificial intelligence, and the need to cut down on carbon emissions, companies like Microsoft, Google and Amazon have announced major investments ...CBS News - 2d -
Russia orders two people connected to British embassy to leave country
Kremlin accuses individuals of ‘intelligence and subversive activities’ in what appears to be latest in tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions. Two people connected to the British embassy in Moscow have ...The Guardian - 1d -
Fox host asks Trump whether he is 'comfortable' that 'Ukraine may not survive'
Fox News host Maria Bartiromo pressed President Trump on whether he is “comfortable” with the idea that Ukraine “may not survive” the war with Russia. Trump sat down for an interview with Bartiromo ...The Hill - 2d -
U.S. payroll growth totals 151,000 in February, less than expected
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 170,000 in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - 4d -
Lili Reinhart has never wanted to be online less than right now
After playing a content moderator in Uta Briesewitz's SXSW premiere 'American Sweatshop,' the 'Riverdale' star is ready to declare the internet 'not good.'Los Angeles Times - 4d -
LeBron-less Lakers fall to lowly Nets despite Luka triple-double
LA's scorching start post-Luka Dončić trade has hit a wall, especially with LeBron James sidelined.Yahoo Sports - 1d
