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BlackRock-Temasek Venture Amasses $1.4 Billion for Clean-Energy Wagers
The firms’ Decarbonization Partners raised its first fund to support emissions-reducing technologies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Process raw materials in Africa, urges top environmentalist
Few economic and social benefits will come to Africans if processing is all done overseas, says Wanjira Mathai. Africa must take greater control in the industries it supplies with raw materials to lift its people from poverty and seize its own ...The Guardian - World -
"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 -
Sadiq Khan urges Labour to pursue UK-EU youth mobility deal
London mayor tells FT that scheme would be ‘incredibly important’ for capital after Labour shunned proposalFinancial Times - Business -
Sadiq Khan urges Labour to pursue UK-EU youth mobility deal
London mayor tells FT that scheme would be ‘incredibly important’ for capital after Labour shunned proposalFinancial Times - World -
Ukraine to increase long-range strikes in Russia, says UK defence chief
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin tells the FT fresh military aid will help Kyiv reshape ‘difficult’ land fight against MoscowFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
Barclays chief calls for return of UK equity risk culture
British bank reports 13% decline in quarterly profits but still beats analysts’ expectationsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Europe falling behind US and China in pharma innovation, warns AstraZeneca chief
Continent’s drugmakers need to pay up to attract and retain talent, says Pascal SoriotFinancial Times - Business - China -
Europe falling behind US and China in pharma innovation, warns AstraZeneca chief
Continent’s drugmakers need to pay up to attract and retain talent, says Pascal SoriotFinancial Times - Business - China -
The Politics of Ukraine Are Changing
Nine more Senate Republicans reject the isolationist temptation.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
A Dangerous Game Is Underway in Asia
The new alliance structure Washington is pursuing in Asia won’t guarantee peace and stability — and may raise the risk of stumbling into a conflict.The New York Times - Top stories -
Russia vetoes UN resolution to prevent nuclear weapons in space
Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have called on all states to prevent the placement of nuclear weapons in space and not take steps to develop weapons of mass destruction that could be deployed ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
A lifetime of un-Bear-able QB play in Chicago might be over
The abject failure that the Bears have experienced at the quarterback position is hard to wrap your head around. Thursday offers the best shot at a fresh start.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Russia vetos UN resolution to prevent nuclear arms race in space
Moscow described the security council resolution, which would have called on countries not to deploy weapons of mass destruction in outer space, a ‘dirty spectacle’. Russia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping arms race in outer space
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Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping space arms race
The US has previously warned that Russia is trying to develop a space-based, anti-satellite weapon.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Hungary's Orbán urges European conservatives, and Trump, toward election victories at CPAC event
Hungary’s nationalist prime minister has called for right-wing forces to take power in upcoming European and U.S. elections, and expressed support for former President Donald Trump in his ongoing criminal trialABC News - World - Donald Trump -
Trial over jet fuel contamination in Hawaii's water set to begin
More than two years after jet fuel leaked into the system supplying water to almost 93,000 people in Hawaii, families impacted are taking the U.S. government to trial.CBS News - Top stories -
Goldman Sachs names new Japan chief after abrupt exit of former president
Promotion of Hong Kong based insider Hidehiro Imatsu follows months-long leadership vacuumFinancial Times - Business -
UN report says 282M people faced acute hunger in 2023, with worst famine in Gaza
A new report says nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza hosting the largest number of people facing famineABC News - Health - United Nations -
The biggest storylines entering two massive NBA Game 2s
Both No. 1 seeds took 1-0 series leads over the weekend. Here's what to know going into Wednesday's playoff games.ESPN - Sports - NBA -
Photographer Shannon Collins Is Changing Weddings for People With Disabilities
Shannon Collins, a “queer, awkward, anxious photographer,” wants to change the way disabled people are viewed, one picture at a time.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
USDA announces changes to school meals: What to know
School meals will get a makeover thanks to the new rules from the USDA.ABC News - Top stories -
Ranking the latest round of NFL uniform changes
The Broncos, Lions, Jets and Texans all rolled out new looks for 2024. Some bold, some subtle. Which new uniforms are winners this season?Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Violence forces venue change for Haiti council swearing in
Gangs have taken advantage of an almost complete power vacuum to expand their control in the country.BBC News - Top stories -
10 years after Flint's lead water crisis began, a lack of urgency stalls 'proper justice'
FLINT, Mich. — Ten years ago, smiling politicians posed for cameras while pushing a button, swapping the main tap water source for this majority-Black, impoverished city to the Flint River — the untreated water that started flowing from residents’ ...NBC News - Top stories -
Angry farmers in a once-lush Mexican state target avocado orchards that suck up too much water
As Mexico’s drought drags on, angry subsistence farmers have begun taking direct action against thirsty avocado orchards and berry fields of commercial farms that are drying up streams in the mountains west of Mexico CityABC News - World -
Stuart Attwell back in VAR hot water after Bournemouth sink furious Wolves
And to think Stuart Attwell was hoping for a quiet week clear of controversy. The referee was again the subject of rage, this time not from a Greek shipping magnate but from Wolves’ irate supporters, after he disallowed Hwang Hee-chan’s ...The Guardian - World -
10 years after Flint's lead water crisis began, a lack of urgency stalls 'proper justice'
FLINT, Mich. — Ten years ago, smiling politicians posed for cameras while pushing a button, swapping the main tap water source for this majority-Black, impoverished city to the Flint River — the untreated water that started flowing from residents’ ...NBC News - Politics -
23 Reusable Products We Love (2024): Sustainable Bags, Water Bottles, Straws, and More
Ditch your single-use products and cut down on waste. Here are some of our favorites, from water bottles to menstrual products.Wired - Tech -
Bruins vs. Leafs Game 3 lineup: Projected lines, pairings, goalies
Will we see William Nylander make his series debut in Game 3? Here are the projected lineups for the Bruins and Leafs.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Premier League: Everton beat Liverpool to dent Reds' title hopes
Follow 5 Live coverage & live text commentary as Everton host Liverpool, plus three more fixtures in the Premier League.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
2024 NBA Playoffs schedule: How to watch tonight's games
It's time for the 2024 NBA playoffs. Here's how to follow all the action on the court.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Macron takes part in charity soccer game, showing off sporting prowess
French President Emmanuel Macron showed off his sporting prowess again --this time as Paris gears up to hold the Summer OlympicsABC News - Sports -
College Football Playoff will not consider Army-Navy game in selection process
The decision ends one of the more pressing issues for the CFP Management Committee this week in Dallas.Yahoo Sports - Sports - College Football -
When it rains, it pours: Miami takes Game 2 with record-setting statline
Miami hit 23 3-pointers during its big playoff victory against the top-seeded Boston Celtics — a franchise playoff record.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Climate change is bringing malaria to new areas. In Africa, it never left
When cases of locally transmitted malaria were found in the United States last year, it was a reminder that climate change is reviving or migrating the threat of some diseasesABC News - World - Climate -
Climate change is bringing malaria to new areas. In Africa, it never left
When cases of locally transmitted malaria were found in the United States last year, it was a reminder that climate change is reviving or migrating the threat of some diseasesABC News - Health - Climate -
Code red controversy fuels Heat in Game 2 shocker over Celtics
This was supposed to be the league's most lopsided series as Miami's talent gap against 64-win Boston seemed insurmountable. Oh, how the tables have turned.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Panthers' Sam Bennett out 'at least a week' after taking shot off his hand in Game 2 vs. Lightning
Bennett recorded a goal and an assist before leaving the game.CBS Sports - Sports