One of America's reddest states wants 100% green energy — if dams are green
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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.”
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Rep. Byron Donalds says McCarthy is 'in trouble' after budget deal: 'We didn't get anything'
Rep. Byron Donalds slammed the budget deal Congress passed this weekend, saying Republicans got nothing from it and Speaker McCarthy may be "in trouble."
2 min read - EntertainmentFox News
Queen Elizabeth I's only surviving dress is on display in London, plus other royal attire and treasures
A new exhibition in London has opened showcasing over 200 items of British royal regalia, including dresses, gloves, jewelry, theatrical costumes and military attire. See these stunning items.
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Murcia firefighters share video of nightclub fire that killed at least 13 in Spain
Spain is observing three days of mourning following a deadly nightclub fire early Sunday morning in Murcia that claimed the lives of at least 13 people.
2 min read - WorldFox News
Turkey stops 'terror attack' after suicide bomber detonates at Ankara police headquarters, 2nd assailant shot
Turkish authorities say terrorists detonated a suicide bomb outside Ankara police headquarters before security forces neutralized the threat Sunday.
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Escaped New Jersey inmate Edward Berbon recaptured after walking away from halfway house
Edward Berbon was recaptured Friday after escaping custody while serving the remainder of his attempted murder sentence in a community release program.
2 min read - HealthYahoo Canada Style
Travis Barker says he had COVID, a root canal and trigeminal neuralgia. What is it?
The drummer and husband of Kourtney Kardashian says he can now handle anything "God throws at me."
4 min read - HealthYahoo Finance
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.
6 min read - NewsYahoo News UK
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.
5 min read - BusinessEngadget
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.
9 min read - BusinessAutoblog
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.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
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.
10 min read - BusinessAutoblog
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
6 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
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.
5 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Tinder goes ultra-premium, Amazon invests in Anthropic and Apple explains its new AirPods
It's that time of the week again, folks -- time for Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch's newsletter that recaps the past few days in tech. On the agenda for this blustery, fall-vibes edition of WiR (it's really starting to feel like autumn on the East Coast), we have Tinder's wildly expensive ($499 per month) new premium tier, Amazon investing up to $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic, and Apple executives breaking down the AirPods' new features. Tinder goes ultra-premium: Tinder has rolled out a
6 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
A last-second deal averts a government shutdown with 45 minutes to spare
In a surprise turnabout following several days when a shutdown seemed inevitable, Congress passed a bill Saturday to avert a funding gap.
4 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Entreprenuerial Gen Z is lacking 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
5 min read - NewsYahoo News UK
Shoplifting: What powers do the police have to stop theft 'epidemic'?
Shop owners have asked the government to specifically outlaw attacks on retail workers.
5 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
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
4 min read - TechnologyYahoo News UK
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.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
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.
5 min read - NewsYahoo News UK
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.
5 min read - TechnologyTechCrunch
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.
7 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
This week in Bidenomics: The risks of picketing
Biden has formally sided with striking auto workers against their corporate bosses. Here's what could go wrong.
4 min read - NewsYahoo News UK
Bedroom destroyed by fire after vape left on charge
A fire service has released pictures of the burnt-out room in Chelmsford as a warning.
3 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
How much can artists make from generative AI? Vendors won't say
As tech companies begin to monetize generative AI, the creators on whose work it is trained are asking for their fair share. A recent open letter from the Authors Guild signed by more than 8,500 writers, including Margaret Atwood, Dan Brown and Jodi Picoult, urges generative AI companies to cease using their works without proper authorization or compensation. Artists, meanwhile, have brought numerous lawsuits against generative AI vendors like Stability AI, MidJourney, and Microsoft regarding
8 min read - PoliticsSheKnows
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 …
3 min read - USINSIDER
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.
3 min read - USRolling Stone
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
2 min read - PoliticsINSIDER
Ex-House Speaker Newt Gingrich says he could 'afford to have five or six people be idiots' during standoffs in the 1990s, a contrast to the numerous GOP hardliners creating challenges for McCarthy
Gingrich recently remarked to Politico of the tough predicament of current GOP leaders, who have virtually no margin for error in vote counts.
2 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Trump's war on federal agencies — fueled by his judges — reaches the Supreme Court
Then-President Donald Trump's top lawyer put it bluntly when speaking at a conservative conference five years ago: The goal was to name judges who would help further the administration's deregulation agenda.
5 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
This all-new tiny but powerful truck proves that bigger isn’t always better: ‘A truck that actually makes sense’
This truck is certifiably adorable.
2 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
Video shows Tesla Model S go head-to-head with Chevrolet Corvette in drag race — see who gets left in the dust
“Nice to see."
2 min read - PoliticsThe Hill
Fetterman: ‘I’m done normalizing this dysfunction’
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) expressed his frustration with the recent state of Congress in the wake of the Senate voting to approve a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government funded Saturday. “I voted at 8:30pm on a Saturday night, that’s my job,” Fetterman said in a statement “But the American people should never…
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Christie’s jab at Jill Biden spotlights GOP problems with women
Chris Christie’s jab at First Lady Jill Biden during Wednesday night’s debate has sparked bipartisan condemnation and spotlighted the GOP’s messaging problem with women. Christie, the former Republican New Jersey governor, was bashing teachers unions when he made a snide side comment, saying they are not advocating for children and that President Biden is “sleeping…
6 min read - USBusiness Insider
One couple packed up an RV and drove 1,300 miles to give birth in Virginia to escape the high Black maternal mortality rate in Texas
As the maternal mortality crisis continues to worsen in the US, some Black women are crossing state lines to give birth.
6 min read - BusinessAtlanta Black Star
‘Dude Is Desperate for Money, Huh?’: Tyrese Hits Back After Home Depot Claims Surveillance Shows the Singer Lied About ‘Racial Profiling’ Incident
Tyrese is standing ten toes down in his accusation that The Home Depot racially profiled him and his associates. In August, the “Fast and Furious” […]
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No, frequent hair trims won't make your hair grow faster. But here's what does.
Getting a trim won't actually make your hair grow faster. But a few things do contribute to fast hair growth.
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Your Horoscope for the Week of October 1
Read your Cosmo weekly horoscope by zodiac sign for the week of October 1, 2023.
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Here's Precisely When Social Security's Much-Anticipated Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Will Be Announced
The biggest announcement of the year is right around the corner, but it could leave some of Social Security's more than 66 million beneficiaries disappointed.
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