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Power restored to Sierra Leone as minister quits
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Yousaf reaches out to opponents ahead of no confidence votes
The first minister's appeal to find "common ground" is rejected by the Scottish Conservatives as "humiliating and embarrassing".BBC News - Top stories -
Southwest Quits Four Airports in Cost-Cutting Drive
The airline expects fewer deliveries of Boeing planes than before, and cited “significant challenges” in achieving growth plans because of it.The New York Times - Business -
Yousaf considers quitting as Scotland's first minister
Sources tell the BBC that resignation is now an option - although he has not yet made a final decision.BBC News - Top stories -
Thousands rally for Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez
More than 12,000 people rally to urge the prime minister to stay in office as he decides whether to resign.BBC News - Top stories -
Survey finds that 60 firms are responsible for half of world’s plastic pollution
Study confirms Philip Morris International, Danone, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola are worst offenders. Fewer than 60 multinationals are responsible for more than half of the world’s plastic pollution, with five responsible for a quarter of that, ...The Guardian - World -
Worst U.S. cities for air pollution ranked by lung association
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.CBS News - Top stories -
Biden cracks down on power plants’ climate emissions, pollution
The Biden administration on Thursday cracked down on planet-warming emissions and other pollution from power plants, aiming to make these power sources more environmentally friendly. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Thursday ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
E.P.A. Severely Limits Pollution From Coal-Burning Power Plants
New regulations could spell the end for plants that burn coal, the fossil fuel that powered the country for more than a century.The New York Times - Top stories -
EPA limits 4 types of power plant pollution with sweeping rulemaking
On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a suite of new rules aimed at dramatically reducing pollution from coal and natural gas fired power plants.ABC News - Top stories -
1 in 3 Americans Live in Areas With Dangerous Air Pollution
Climate change is increasing the number of days people are exposed to hazardous pollution, affecting already disadvantaged communities the most.Wired - Tech -
"The Covenant of Water" author Abraham Verghese
He teaches medical students about the importance of bedside manner, but he has another calling, as author of the New York Times bestselling novel "The Covenant of Water," a multi-generational tale of a family in India experiencing love and tragedy.CBS News - Entertainment -
How brilliant female British TV detectives helped me understand myself
These stunning, extremely relatable women, with nuanced facial expressions and sensible shoes, helped me outline success on my own terms. I love watching television – ideally in bed with a bowl of salt and vinegar potato chips and a bottle of ...The Guardian - World -
U.K. Charges British Man With Working for Russia in Arson Attack
Prosecutors say Dylan Earl, 20, targeted a Ukrainian-linked business in London.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Two British men charged with helping Russian intelligence in London arson attack
Three others also charged in connection with case targeting Ukrainian-owned businessFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Tourist hospitalized after shark attack. Tobago closes several beaches
A shark attack on a British tourist in the southeastern Caribbean prompted the government of Trinidad and Tobago to close seven beaches and a marine parkABC News - World -
Two British men charged with helping Russian intelligence in London arson attack
Three others also charged in connection with case targeting Ukrainian-owned businessFinancial Times - World - Russia -
British troops may be tasked with delivering Gaza aid, BBC report says
The BBC is reporting that British troops may be tasked with delivering aid to Gaza from an offshore pier now under construction by the U.S. militaryABC News - World -
Moses McKenzie: ‘I was thinking about the predicament of the black British diaspora’
The award-winning Bristol-raised novelist on his new book about a teenage Rastafarian living in the city in volatile times, how he was influenced by The Catcher in the Rye - and being celebrated by a Tory politician Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
Spanish PM considers quitting as wife faces corruption investigation
Pedro Sánchez says he will announce decision on his political future next weekFinancial Times - Business -
CEOs are quitting at record rates, and women are twice as likely as men to leave
Women CEOs are twice as likely as men to quit within 2 years, and four times as likely to leave within 1 year.CNBC - Business -
Senior MP quits Tory parliamentary party amid sexting scandal
William Wragg relinquishes Conservative whip and will sit as an independent in House of CommonsFinancial Times - Business -
Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s Leader, Considers Resigning as Wife Faces Inquiry
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez put his public duties on hold. He said an inquiry into alleged influence peddling by his wife was politically motivated.The New York Times - World -
Why is Spain’s prime minister considering resigning from office?
Pedro Sánchez accuses opponents of ‘bullying operation’ conducted against him and his wife, Begoña Gómez. On Wednesday night, Spain’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, abruptly announced he was cancelling his public duties for the rest of ...The Guardian - World -
Ukraine war: Kyiv's plea for Patriots falls short in Greece and Spain
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‘Massive and exciting impact’: show celebrates Spain’s first abstract art museum
Exhibition explores how a Spanish-Filipino artist in 1966 opened a trailblazing cultural outpost in Cuenca’s ‘hanging houses’. In July 1966, as the Beatles were preparing to release Revolver and Spain was approaching the 30th anniversary of the ...The Guardian - World -
Pedro Sánchez’s ‘letter to the citizens’ of Spain assessed by a political communications expert
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Gut or guile? Pedro Sánchez’s resignation threat leaves Spain on edge
Country left guessing by prime minister’s unusual tactic ahead of announcement on his political future set for MondayFinancial Times - World -
Gut or guile? Pedro Sánchez’s resignation threat leaves Spain on edge
Country left guessing by prime minister’s unusual tactic ahead of announcement on his political future set for MondayFinancial Times - Business -
Sánchez case shows Spain’s ethics code vacuum leaves everyone exposed
The prime minister complains about pressure on his wife Begoña Gómez, but no politicians have grappled with the real problemFinancial Times - World -
Sánchez case shows Spain’s ethics code vacuum leaves everyone exposed
The prime minister complains about pressure on his wife Begoña Gómez, but no politicians have grappled with the real problemFinancial Times - Business -
Residents still have concerns about Flint's water
It's been a decade since the Flint water crisis began. Residents told CBS News the scandal still weighs heavily on the city.CBS News - Top stories -
White House throws cold water on menthol ban
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story White House pushes back menthol ban The Biden administration threw cold water over its plans to issue a ban on menthol cigarettes on Friday, with officials ...The Hill - Politics -
Caddie hit in head by water bottle at LIV Adelaide
Nick Pugh, caddie for Australian golfer Lucas Herbert, was struck in the head by a water bottle during second-round play at LIV Golf Adelaide.ESPN - Sports -
The potential threat to Honolulu's water supply lurking underground
Two years after a fuel leak at the Navy's Red Hill storage complex contaminated drinking water at Pearl Harbor, the city of Honolulu is guarding against contamination to its own water supply.CBS News - Top stories -
New rules on coal power plants target pollution 'pushing our planet to the brink,' EPA Administrator Michael Regan says
New rules on coal power plants target pollution 'pushing our planet to the brink,' EPA Administrator Michael Regan saysABC News - Health -
New rules on coal power plants target pollution 'pushing our planet to the brink,' EPA Administrator Michael Regan says
New rules on coal power plants target pollution 'pushing our planet to the brink,' EPA Administrator Michael Regan saysABC News - Health -
Asylum seeker who killed British retiree says he was seeking revenge for the people of Gaza
An asylum seeker from Morocco who went on a vicious rampage following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that triggered the Israel-Hamas war has been convicted of murder for stabbing a 70-year-old man in the streets of an English seaside townABC News - World -
Asylum seeker who killed British retiree says he was seeking revenge for the people of Gaza
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2 of the 4 horses that broke free in central London had surgery, British Army says
Four horses -- and at least one of them soaked in blood -- caused chaos across central London on Wednesday morning after breaking free in Westminster, officials said.ABC News - Top stories