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The White House’s Two-Faced Climate Rhetoric

Look at just about any White House event, and you’re likely to see a reference to a specific number: 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit), a goal in line with meeting the Paris Agreement’s ambition to limit warming to “well below” two degrees Celsius. A fact sheet on America’s partnership with climate-vulnerable Pacific Islands this week noted that the U.S. “will continue to work with the Pacific Islands to enhance global ambition to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.”

On this day in history, October 2, 1945, 'American Pie' singer-songwriter Don McLean is born

Singer Don McLean was born on this day in history, October 2, 1945. The New York-born singer is best known for the iconic song "American Pie" and the album of the same name.

Florida middle school teacher terminated, arrested after child porn was found on phone: police

Former middle school teacher Ryan Hamil, 22, was charged with child pornography possession after officers found two explicit images of a pre-teen on his phone.

UK prime minister says no immediate plans to send British troops to Ukraine

British PM Rishi Sunak said he has no immediate plans to send troops to Ukraine, hours after Defense Minister Grant Shapps said there were plans to train troops in Ukraine.

Mexico church roof collapses during Mass, injuring and trapping parishioners: reports

The roof of a church in Ciudad Madero, Mexico collapsed on Sunday during a Mass, according to reports, trapping 30 people and injuring 100 others.

New York Gov Hochul wants to ‘limit’ who crosses border, says it’s ‘too open right now’

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul demanded that Republicans in Congress negotiate immigration reform with President Biden while ironically repeating their rallying cry on the border.

Lexus to reveal an EV concept at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show

Lexus to reveal an EV concept at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show. Not sure where it fits in the rush of EV news Toyota's been putting out.

4 myths about green energy being pushed by GOP candidates

When Yahoo Finance interviewed former Vice President Mike Pence on Sept. 26, he referred to President Biden’s energy policies as the “Green New Deal.” Biden actually opposed the Green New Deal (GND), which was a fanciful plan hatched by liberal Democrats in 2019 to overhaul the energy and transportation sectors and remake much of the US economy. There was never a chance it would become law, but progressives such as Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) hoped the

Crypto bosses pouring millions into anti-ageing tech to live longer

Crypto's top CEOs are playing a pivotal role in driving funding for longevity research and anti-ageing technology, a leading scientist has claimed.

Police reports filed against Iris Koh, M. Ravi for potential election cooling-off rule breaches

Police reports have been filed against Iris Koh and suspended lawyer M Ravi for potential violations of the election cooling-off period rules.

Procurement is painful, so Pivot wants to simplify it

Meet Pivot, a new French startup that wants to overhaul spend management solutions. Pivot wants to work with young companies that are growing fast and feel like they need a procurement solution. Instead of picking a legacy business spend management system from an ERP vendor, Pivot wants to be the first (and last) procurement system for these companies.

Posting about mental health struggles could hurt how a potential employer views a worker, study finds

A recent study showed employers had more negative perceptions about the temperament of a worker who posted about their mental health.

Hitting the Books: We are the frogs in the boiling pot, it's time we started governing like it.

Rising authoritarianism, climbing temperatures, and expanding social media empires are exacerbating our ongoing democratic crisis.

Powerball jackpot just hit $1.04 billion. Here's what you'd pocket after taxes.

Here's how much of the prize you would take home after taxes and five ways to invest your windfall.

Junkyard Gem: 1958 Studebaker 3E Truck

A 1958 Studebaker E-Series pickup truck with V8 engine and manual transmission, found in a Wyoming wrecking yard.

SBF’s trial starts soon, but how did he — and FTX — get here?

The highly anticipated criminal trial for Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, begins Tuesday to determine whether he’s guilty of seven counts of fraud and conspiracy. The 31-year-old co-founded FTX in 2019; within a few years the once third-largest crypto exchange’s valuation hit $32 billion at its peak. Before FTX, Bankman-Fried co-founded crypto-trading firm Alameda Research in 2017.

What happens when low uncertainty meets high confidence

There’s always a long list of reasons to be worried and dump stocks. So during those stretches when markets are down, it’s pretty easy to just back into a narrative that seems to make sense.

I'm a wifi expert – are these common household gadgets slowing down your network?

If you're suffering from a patchy or slow service, it could be down to interference from common household gadgets.

What the weather will be like near you this week

Brits have been enjoying an unexpected spell of warm weather, with temperatures reaching as high as 23C.

Rishi Sunak defends his policies in TV grilling as Conservative Party conference begins in Manchester

The prime minister resisted calls to announce pre-election tax giveaway as he sat down with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg.

A jobs report and auto strikes usher in a new quarter: What to know this week

A closer look at the labor market awaits investors as the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes remain in focus.

Gen Z entrepreneurs lack this basic business skill

These young adults — born between 1997-2012 — have a lot to learn about invoicing, according to a study released by Skynova

A tale of two research institutes

Pairing Gill Pratt with Marc Raibert was exactly that for me. Raibert founded the lab at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in 1980, before moving operations to MIT. The team was focused on robot locomotion research that would pave the way for Boston Dynamics’ work.

Why we're seeing so many seed-stage deals in fintech

When it comes to fintech, I can tell you at least anecdotally that the vast majority of pitches that hit my inbox are for seed rounds. Venture banker Samir Kaji, co-founder and CEO of Allocate, points out that the private markets often take their cues from the public markets and as such, it’s no surprise that we’re seeing far fewer later-stage deals and a plethora of seed rounds. The Fintech Index — which tracks the performance of emerging, publicly traded financial technology companies — was

Shoplifting: What powers do the police have to stop theft 'epidemic'?

Shop owners have asked the government to specifically outlaw attacks on retail workers.

Trump Chooses His Own Shocking Cause Of Death In Bonkers New Rant

The former president went off on one of his strangest tangents yet during a campaign event in Iowa.

Donald Trump’s Rumored Option to Save His Businesses Through Wife Melania Just Got a Wake-up Call

With former US President Donald Trump’s legal battles heating up, the public is wondering what he could do to his multiple businesses. Will he sell them? Will he continue to run them as if nothing is wrong? Some believe that there’s a third opinion not many have considered: Donald could end up giving his businesses …

A New York student has been detained in Dubai for months for touching an airport security guard during a 10-hour layover

Elizabeth Polanco De Los Santos, 21, has been detained in Dubai since July pending a criminal case after she touched an airport security guard.

This Caribbean island was once plagued with rats that destroyed the ecosystem. Now, plant biomass has increased 2,000% thanks to environmental group efforts.

The tiny island of Redonda was devastated by black rats and feral goats. In just a few years, the island's diverse ecosystem has started to return.

Online personality ‘Boopac Shakur,’ known for exposing alleged sexual predators, shot and killed in Michigan

A Michigan man who claimed to expose alleged child predators online for his thousands of social media followers was shot and killed after confronting two teenagers late Friday night, according to police.

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger believes there's still a 'home' for him in the Republican Party, but says his state's GOP has 'done a horrible job'

Schwarzenegger, who served in office from 2003 to 2011, faced a state GOP that wasn't as stridently conservative as it has become in recent years.

House GOP members seek to expel Gaetz amid renewed threat to vacate House Speaker McCarthy

House Republican members are seeking to expel Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is moving to call for a vote of no confidence in House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Woman Who Fatally Shoved Broadway Coach Receives Longer-Than-Expected Prison Sentence

“I am really concerned about your apparent inability to take responsibility for your actions,” judge tells Lauran Pazienza before handing down eight-and-a-half-years sentence

A Ukrainian soldier called up Russian tech support when his captured Russian tank wouldn't start: report

The soldier also called the tank's manufacturers in Russia, who told him to send them a WhatsApp report about the tank's issues, per Forbes.

Winning lotto ticket sold in Illinois • 11-year-old girl brutally beaten • iconic Chicago restaurant closes

Someone is $900,000 richer after buying a winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in Illinois; a Chicago family is outraged after their daughter was beaten in Lawndale; and iconic Chicago restaurant and lounge, The Signature Room, abruptly closed its doors for good this week.

Armed homeowner steps in after girlfriend's estranged husband allegedly breaks in: police

A neighbor of an Oklahoma couple who used a firearm to defend their home from an intruder, later identified as a resident's estranged husband, celebrated the state's gun laws.

Lara Trump May Find Herself in Legal Trouble After Covering a Song From Someone That Called Out the Family in 2020

Lara Trump recently joined Tiffany Trump as another musically-inclined member of the Trump family with her recent cover of the Tom Petty song, “I Won’t Back Down.” With 99 percent of the Trump family’s new ventures, it was met with heaps of controversy, and some eagle-eyed internet users remembered another incident with this song that …

‘Everyone is so freaked out’: Armed robbery crews sweep city as Chicago police task forces struggle with brazen crimes

The call that came over the police radio Monday morning was startling if familiar by now: Two men in a stolen car committing robberies at gunpoint across Chicago’s South Side. Within a span of minutes, the robbers held up employees at two discount stores and stole wallets and other belongings from pedestrians on the street. All of the victims described having guns pointed in their faces, ...

Attorney General Garland says in interview he'd resign if Biden asked him to take action on Trump

Attorney General Merrick Garland said in an interview that aired Sunday that he would resign if asked by President Joe Biden to take action against Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump. The Justice Department is at the center of not only indictments against Trump that include an effort to overturn the 2020 election and wrongly keeping classified documents, but also cases involving Biden's son Hunter, the aftermath of the riot at the U.S. Capitol and investigations into classified do

Nutritionists reveal the three foods you should never eat before bed

There are some foods you should never eat before bed if you want to get a good night's sleep - and they may surprise you

Transcript: Sen. Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation," Oct. 1, 2