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Schlumberger to Invest Nearly $400 Million in Carbon-Capture Venture
Schlumberger will pay almost $400 million to acquire 80% of carbon-capture company Aker Carbon Capture, creating a combined carbon-capture-focused venture.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UK politicians should use ‘disappearing messages’ on devices, says GCHQ
Fresh guidance from a branch of the signals intelligence agency comes after government blames China for cyber attacksFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Why some Tory MPs are stepping down
We shouldn't be surprised that some MPs are thinking of leaving as a general election approaches.BBC News - Top stories -
Some ancient Greek wisdom on why America shouldn’t ban TikTok
Democratic virtue is believed to be a stronger and more reliable force than authoritarian discipline; genuine consent from the people more powerful than any authoritarian coercion.The Hill - Politics - Tiktok -
Why some Wisconsin voters stand by Trump despite legal cases
Some Republican voters in Wisconsin, a battleground state in the 2024 presidential elections, are standing by former President Donald Trump through what appears to be a campaign plagued by legal woes. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
The Real Reason Some Abortion Pill Patients Go to the ER
The abortion pill mifepristone went in front of the US Supreme Court on Tuesday. Antiabortionists say an increase in emergency room visits shows it’s unsafe. Medical experts disagree.Wired - Tech - Abortion -
Thames Water shareholders refuse to inject £500mn of new funds
Investors say regulatory conditions make the utility’s business plan ‘uninvestible’Financial Times - Business -
Rare white magpie caught on camera
Photographer Terry Wright said he felt like "the luckiest man alive" to capture the unusual bird.BBC News - Top stories -
Neglected, derided and exploited more than ever: why won’t the UK protect those who rent a home? | John Harris
Millions face a perfect storm of rising demand, limited supply and politicians who don’t really care enough to ease their plight . Last week, a news story broke about the sheer impossibility of everyday living for millions of people all over the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Let’s talk about money and death: Why aging parents and their adult children should have ‘the talk’
It’s a conversation loaded with potential tension about independence, money, responsibility, and mortalityMarketWatch - Business -
‘The cost of dealing with disease is growing all the time’: why experts think sugar taxes should be far higher
More than 100 countries impose levies on sugar, but should tariffs increase to improve wellbeing and generate revenues to help tackle related illnesses?. Lying in the shadow of Table Mountain, a short drive from the sprawling vineyards that help ...The Guardian - World -
Unlocking Revenue Streams: Why Your Business Should Embrace Diverse Payment Options
Fintech and digital finance have opened a new world of payment options. Business owners should see this as an opportunity, not an inconvenience.Inc. - Business -
Thames Water shareholders refuse to inject more cash unless bills rise
Investors are refusing to provide an expected first £500m by the end of this month.BBC News - Top stories -
Texas Republican on why he opposed funding bill: ‘I wanted some sense of sanity on spending’
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) said Sunday he opposed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending bill last week because he wanted to see a "sense of sanity on spending." "I didn't want to get everything right. I mean, I wanted to, but I knew I wouldn't get ...The Hill - Politics -
The Short-Vol Trade Is Back: Why Some Investors Think It's Driving Tranquility in Markets
Investors are pouring money into derivative-income funds that sell options contracts to juice income.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ukrainian soldiers film dangerous front-line mission
A BBC documentary follows soldiers on their mission to protect Ukraine’s second largest city, Kharkiv.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Audio captures dispatchers' response to bridge collapse
A recording of emergency communications reveals the tense moments before the Baltimore bridge collapsed.BBC News - Top stories -
Biden administration commits $6B to cut emissions from high-carbon industries
Presented by Panasonic — The Biden administration is committing $6 billion toward cutting planet-warming emissions from some of the nation’s most polluting and difficult-to-decarbonize sectors. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Energy Dept. Awards $6 Billion to Cut Carbon from Industry
Industries produce 25 percent of America’s planet-warming emissions but so far have proved very hard to clean up. The Biden administration is trying.The New York Times - Science -
Carbon Credits Draw Fresh Attention Under SEC's New Climate Rules
Several private-equity firms have entered the carbon-credit market, seeing opportunity in the demand for high-quality credits as new pollution-disclosure rules are expected to bring more transparency to the sector.The Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
‘Herbie’ the dangerous 4-metre crocodile captured by Queensland wildlife officers
A local man whose property is on the Herbert River in Cordelia said the reptile had ‘started to come for us’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA nearly ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Russia-Ukraine war live: 200,000 without power in Ukraine since Friday; Nato could ‘shoot down Russian missiles near borders’
Attack on energy infrastructure on last week still causing blackouts; Poland’s deputy foreign minister warns Russia of consequences if missiles enter territory. The Kremlin has refused to be drawn on whether it believed there was a link between ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Video captures terrifying moment Baltimore bridge collapses after ship collision
Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, which had stood strong for nearly 50 years, collapsed into pieces in mere seconds early Tuesday after a cargo ship collided into one of its support pillars.NBC News - Top stories -
WATCH: Dramatic video captures moment Baltimore bridge collapsed
Dali, a Singapore-flagged cargo ship, struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning.ABC News - Top stories -
EPA issues new auto rules aimed at cutting carbon emissions, boosting electric vehicles and hybrids
The Biden administration has announced new automobile emissions standards that officials call the most ambitious plan ever to cut planet-warming emissions from passenger vehiclesABC News - Tech -
US to spend $6bn to reduce carbon footprint of steel, ice cream and mac and cheese
Funding will go to recipients in more than 20 states in industrial sector, which is responsible for roughly 25% of US emissions. The Biden administration announced a record $6bn in funding Monday to decarbonize US industry facilities including ...The Guardian - World -
‘I’ve never seen war shown like this’: film-maker captures Ukraine conflict from soldiers’ view
Jamie Roberts says his BBC Two documentary, Ukraine, Enemy in the Woods, aims show a true picture of the frontline. For all the coverage of war in Ukraine, it is rare to see it from the point of view of soldiers on the front. But by asking ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Top ad guru Martin Sorrell downplays chances of Trump's Truth Social capturing serious market share
Advertising guru Martin Sorrell questioned the prospects of Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, describing major ad sales as currently "unfathomable."CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
UK stocks are not all that cheap
A bargain in the aggregate, not the particularFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK general election poll tracker
Live-updating state of the parties polling ahead of the general electionFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Revised figures confirm UK ended 2023 in recession
Official data shows the economy contracted during the last two quarters of last year.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK Confirmed in Recession at End of 2023
U.K. gross domestic product shrank 0.3% between October and December, with the economy hit by high inflation and interest rates that stifled household spending.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
England kits 'should connect people'
Nike's England kit reignites rows over national identity familiar to designers of previous shirts.BBC News - Top stories -
The Fed should resist messing with success
If the economy is doing well with the current level of interest rates, why lower them?Financial Times - World - Federal Reserve -
Orcas Are Considered One Species. Should They Be?
A new study suggests that two killer whale populations in the North Pacific are distinct enough to be considered separate species.The New York Times - Health -
Hunt: We'll keep 'triple lock' on pension increases if we win election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it's an expensive commitment but one his party is confident it can deliver.BBC News - Top stories -
Conservatives to retain UK pension triple lock in manifesto
Chancellor’s pledge paves way for protection of pensioners until end of decade, despite strains on public financesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Cyber-attack on voter data to be linked to China
The year-long attacks reportedly led to the personal details of millions of voters being accessed.BBC News - Top stories - China -
AI to track hedgehog populations in pioneering UK project
National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme aims to understand why population has declined. Artificial intelligence will be used for the first time to track hedgehog populations as part of a pioneering project aimed at understanding how many of them ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
UK to launch ‘national endeavour’ to reinforce nuclear deterrent
Government and industry will invest £760mn towards critical skills and infrastructureFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom