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Even with trial burden, Trump outcampaigns Biden

EVEN WITH TRIAL BURDEN, TRUMP OUTCAMPAIGNS BIDEN. Many Democrats see the trial of former President Donald Trump, prosecuted by the elected Democratic district attorney of Manhattan, as a valuable political tool. While Trump is tied down in a courtroom, required to be in court every day trial is in session, President Joe Biden can be out

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Why Mike Johnson Finally Ditched Marjorie Taylor Greene and the Far Right

“I thought it was a profile in courage to do the right thing and be on the right side of history,” explained one House GOP colleague.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Petro Gazz dispatches Galeries for share of lead

STA. ROSA, Laguna: The Petro Gazz Angels showed their heavenly form after a straight-set masterpiece, 25-7, 25-21, 25-17 to take a share of lead in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna on Saturday, April 20.

Manila Times - Sports - 5 hours ago

Ecuador declares state of emergency due to energy crisis

Quito, Ecuador: Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has declared a state of emergency to address the nation s energy crisis. President Noboa, who ass...

Peninsula Qatar - World - 6 hours ago

Elon Musk's X Fights Australian Watchdog Over Church Stabbing Posts

Elon Musk's X said Saturday it will fight an Australian watchdog's order to take down content related to the brutal stabbing of a priest during a live-streamed Sydney church service.

International Business Times - Business - 6 hours ago

Heritage boys soccer team ends hectic week by handling Evergreen 3-1 in rivalry rematch

In a single word, the week the Heritage boys soccer team just went through would best be described as hectic. The Timberwolves played three games in five days, starting with a pair of wins against

The Columbian - Sports - 6 hours ago

REVIEW -- What's the big hairy deal about Sasquatch Sunset? The Bigfoot movie is dumb, gross and satisfying -- Jackson Weaver -- News -- - -- Entertainment -- |

Though it can be confusing and sometimes repulsive, this story about a family of sasquatch is actually a mostly competent, heartfelt and touching story about simple humanity. Mostly.

CBC News - Entertainment - 9 hours ago

Bitcoin's highly anticipated 'halving' event takes place

Previous halvings have yielded big gains down the road, but analysts caution it doesn't automatically mean the same will happen this time.

Sky News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Watch as Trump's hush money trial in New York enters fourth day

Watch live as Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York enters a fourth day on Friday (19 April).

Independent UK - US News - 13 hours ago

Bitcoin's latest 'halving' has arrived. Here's what you need to know

The “miners” who chisel bitcoins out of complex mathematics are taking a 50% pay cut — effectively reducing new production of the world’s largest cryptocurrency, again. Bitcoin’s latest “halving” appeared

Lancaster Online - Business - 13 hours ago

The Bitcoin network completes the fourth-ever 'halving' of rewards to miners

The Bitcoin network completed its fourth "halving," which reduces miners' rewards and helps the cryptocurrency maintain its digital gold quality.

CNBC - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Taylor Swift Reveals Video for Post Malone Collaboration "Fortnight": Watch

Taylor Swift has released the music video for her Post Malone collaboration, "Fortnight," the opening track from her new album,

Consequence of Sound - Entertainment - 13 hours ago

An improbable path finally led pitcher Cam Booser to the majors

The 31-year-old lefthander, who retired from baseball in 2017 after a series of injuries, was called up by the Red Sox on Thursday and debuted Friday.

Boston Globe - Sports - 13 hours ago

Boxers pulled from throwing first pitch at Mets game after earlier altercation at Empire State Building

The New York Mets apparently pulled the plug on boxers Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia throwing out the first pitch earlier this week because of their altercation earlier in the day.

Fox News - Sports - 15 hours ago

Trump Decries What He Says Is a 'Concerted Witch Hunt' Amid Hush Money Trial

Former President Donald Trump spoke to a group of reporters on Friday at a New York City courthouse, criticizing what he continues to say is a “concerted w...

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

AztecFAST Showcase: 5 Things to Watch at Saturday's spring football game

San Diego State football fans can get first good glimpse of QB competition, as well as two dozen transfers, during Saturday's event at Snapdragon Stadium

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Michigan spring football game: 3 storylines to watch

Michigan takes the field — for the first time since its national title — for its spring football game on Saturday. Here's what to know about the game on FOX.

Fox News - Sports - 17 hours ago

Supports for passengers, farmers, artists: 7 bills from MPs and Senators to watch in 2024

When parliamentarians return to Ottawa in a few weeks to kick off the 2024 sitting, there are a few bills from MPs and senators that will be worth keeping an eye on, from a 'gutted' proposal to offer a carbon tax break to farmers, to an initiative aimed at improving Canada's DNA data bank.

CTV News - Politics - 18 hours ago

FM Fidan meets Dutch PM, FM in The Hague

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and his Dutch counterpart Hanke Bruins Slot in The Hague, the Netherlands, on...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 18 hours ago

At BSO, Icelandic 'energy' and Hahn's return

On Thursday night in Symphony Hall, Andris Nelsons led the orchestra in a recent work by Anna Thorvaldsdottir alongside music of Mozart and Brahms.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

MUSIC REVIEW - At BSO, Icelandic 'energy' and Hahn's return - On Thursday night in Symphony Hall, Andris Nelsons led the orchestra in a recent work by Anna Thorvaldsdottir alongside music of Mozart and Brahms.

On Thursday night in Symphony Hall, Andris Nelsons led the orchestra in a recent work by Anna Thorvaldsdottir alongside music of Mozart and Brahms.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 19 hours ago

The Republican candidate in Wisconsin's closely watched U.S. Senate race emphasized this week that he doesn't oppose elderly people voting after initially saying that "almost nobody in a nursing home is in a point to vote."

The Republican candidate in Wisconsin’s closely watched U.S. Senate race emphasized this week that he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting after initially saying that “almost nobody in a nursing home is in a point to vote.”

AP News - Politics - 19 hours ago

Person on Fire Taken Away on Stretcher Outside Donald Trump Trial

The fire was extinguished Friday shortly after a jury and alternates had been seated in Trump's criminal case.

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 19 hours ago

What is the bitcoin halving event and will it affect the price of the cryptocurrency?

Bitcoin's much-anticipated 'halving' is a well-flagged process whereby at particular points the ability to ‘mine’ or generate new bitcoins is dramatically ...

Independent.ie - Business - 20 hours ago

Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app? -- Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.

Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.

BBC News - Business - 20 hours ago

Bank of Korea chief watching Middle East tensions for FX, growth outlook reviews

WASHINGTON : South Korea's central bank chief on Friday said odds for any further policy action to stabilize the slumping Korean won now depend on how events in the Middle East unfold as the bank is ready to take steps to stabilize forex markets if needed.In an interview with Reuters, Bank of Korea Govern

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 20 hours ago

WATCH: Inside the growing world of Chinese organized crime in Mexico

Washington Times National Security Editor Guy Taylor sits down with longtime international organized crime expert and Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Vanda Felbab-Brown for a discussion on how the

Washington Times - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

How to watch and what to expect in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs

The chase for the Stanley Cup is back underway, with the NHL's top 16 teams left to duke it out through four grueling rounds.

Washington Times - Entertainment - 21 hours ago

MLB Should Look to the Art of Pitching to Solve Its Injury Crisis

Greg Maddux built a 5,000-inning Hall of Fame career on command, location and movement—and he never injured his arm. It’s time baseball experts started listening to him.

Sports Illustrated - Sports - 21 hours ago

WATCH: Girls in West Virginia Refuse to Compete Against Trans Athlete at Track & Field Event

Several teen girls "stepped out" of their track & field event in West Virginia and refused to participate against transgender athletes.

Breitbart - Sports - 21 hours ago

Watch out Taylor Swift, Kim Jong Un has a new tune out, too -- North Korea's latest launch to boost Kim Jong Un's image wasn't a missile, but a song and music video all about the "Friendly Father."

North Korea's latest launch to boost Kim Jong Un's image wasn't a missile, but a song and music video all about the "Friendly Father."

CBS News - World - 21 hours ago

Welcome to Wrexham Goes Rocky 3 in Season 3 Trailer: Watch

Welcome to Wrexham returns for Season 3 on May 2nd, and FX has just revealed the Rocky-inspired trailer. Watch it here.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

"Pulp Fiction" cast reunites at TCM classic film festival: Celebrating 30 years

ALBAWABA - Yesterday, Thursday, was the 30th anniversary of "Pulp Fiction's" debut. John Travolta, Uma Thurman, and Samuel L. Jackson reunited at the 20

Albawaba - Entertainment - 22 hours ago

Iran's 'axis of resistance' watches Israel and waits for command

What Tehran calls its “axis of resistance” has been a central focus of Israel’s military, which has made great efforts to hunt them down. Yet analysts agree their capabilities persist and Iran’s proxy forces could still extract a high cost, ratcheting up the conflict for the broader Middle East.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Norrie beaten by Etcheverry in Barcelona

Cameron Norrie misses out on a semi-final spot at the Barcelona Open with defeat by Tomas Martin Etcheverry.

BBC News - Sports - 23 hours ago

Journalist who labels dead Palestinian terrorists 'martyrs' gets top Dutch award

For 'Portrait of a Martyr,' Sakir Khader was awarded the Silver Camera prize, which the Silver Camera Association has bestowed upon distinguished photojournalists for 75 years

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Russia aims to destroy Ukraine's energy generation capacity

After a first campaign of attacks on transmission infrastructures in 2022-23, Russia has recently started focusing its airstrikes on electricity-generating thermal and hydropower plants, causing an electricity deficit that may take years to make up for.

Euractiv - Environment - 1 day ago

Dutch minister confident ASML will stay in Netherlands after threat to leave

Dutch Finance Minister Steven van Weyenberg told CNBC's Karen Tso he is "very optimistic about ASML's future and that it will be within the Netherlands."

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Taylor Swift shocker: New album is actually a double album -- Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.

Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.

CBS News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

WATCH Russian air defenses block Ukrainian attack

Eyewitnesses have caught on camera the night-time engagement of Ukrainian rockets by Russian air defenses in Belgorod Region

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Watch: Ancient bones may be thousands of years old. Video, 00:00:57 -- , -- Watch: Ancient bones may be thousands of years old

The remains may be the victims of a 1st Century massacre or the dead from a shipwreck, says historian.

BBC News - Science - 1 day ago

Netflix's Baby Reindeer is standout, must-watch TV

A comedian was relentlessly stalked by a lonely woman. He turned his experience into this gripping autobiographical drama.

Sydney Morning Herald - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Movies -- Cast of Pulp Fiction reunite to mark anniversary at TCM Classic Film Festival

The cast of 1994 hit Pulp Fiction have reunited to mark three decades of the classic film.

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Watchdog group asks feds to probe Trump over $50 million 'nonexistent' loan to his Chicago company

Noah Bookbinder, president of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, said in a letter to the FBI and Justice Department that it's possible the loan, connected to the development of the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago, may be “nonexistent.”

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Bulgari, Which Just Debuted World's Thinnest Watch, Opens New South Coast Plaza Boutique

“I think there is a Bulgari before and a Bulgari after South Coast Plaza,” CEO of Bulgari North America Herve Perrot told guests at the grand opening dinner celebration in Costa Mesa, California.

Hollywood Reporter - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Trump says Biden 'should be in jail' and 'on trial,' while blasting NY case: 'The whole world is watching'

Former President Trump declared it is President Joe Biden who “should be in jail" and “be on trial," while blasting the case against him and saying “the whole world is watching this New York scandal," as he left court after the third day of his historic and unprecedented criminal trial.

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Dodgers fan pulled switcheroo after catching a 'hated Padre' homer. Why did he keep the ball?

Dodgers fan Renan Zuniga was caught on national TV pulling a switcheroo with a home run ball hit by Padres' Manny Machado. The ball was important to Zuniga.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Jesse Eisenberg and Riley Keough wear the fur in 'Sasquatch Sunset'

David and Nathan Zellner deliver a wordless film about wayfaring beasts.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Watch live: Biden campaigns with members of Kennedy family in Philadelphia

Prominent members of the Kennedy dynasty are standing with President Biden even as their relative pursues the White House in a campaign that has traded on the family name.

Boston Globe - Politics - 1 day ago

TD Bank CEO asks shareholders for patience as U.S. regulatory probe stretches into second year

Bharat Masrani fielded questions from frustrated investors on Thursday about the anti-money laundering probe, but said he couldn’t provide details yet

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 day ago

New Malthusians are wrong: a rich world needs less energy than once feared

An untruth has led us to believe net zero is near impossible

Telegraph UK - Business - 1 day ago

Hamilton doesn't need 'vindicating' over Ferrari switch

Shanghai: Seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he was shutting out the noise surrounding his move to Ferrari next year, saying he di...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 1 day ago

Washington Threatens to Notch Up Its China Trade War

Treasury Secretary Yellen traveled to Beijing to warn China of its efforts to dominate green energy and especially electric vehicles.

Epoch Times - Opinion - 1 day ago

Transformers One Becomes First Film to Debut Trailer in Space: Watch

The new trailer for Transformers One became the first film trailer to debut in space, following a launch to 125,000 feet above Earth.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The largest marine reptile ever could match blue whales in size

Bones from the head of a reptile suggest a body that was well over 20 meters long.

Ars Technica - Science - 1 day ago

Scotland ditches flagship climate change target as it is 'out of reach'

Mairi McAllan, minister for wellbeing economy, net zero and energy, announced the move in an update to Holyrood on Thursday as she set out the government's next steps on tackling climate change.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Norrie earns his 200th ATP match win

Highlights of Cameron Norrie against Roberto Bautista Agut from the Barcelona Open round of 16.

Sky News - Sports - 2 days ago

Ahead of Paris Olympics, outcry grows over water pollution

Worries about the water quality for Paris 2024 events in the River Seine follow other environmental sport scandals in western Europe. Can triathlon, marathon swimming and rowing continue in open waters?

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 2 days ago

The Letta report: What's in the box for Europe's energy sector

Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta is set to present his report on the future of Europe’s single market to EU leaders on Thursday 18 April. A deepening of Europe’s Energy Union is a key priority, along with several targeted recommendations on how to transform Europe’s energy sector.

Euractiv - Environment - 2 days ago

Meta Shouldn't Force Users To Pay For Data Protection: EU Watchdog

Facebook owner Meta and other online platforms must not force users to pay for the right to data protection enshrined in EU law when offering ad-free subscriptions, the European data regulator said Wednesday.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

NCAA allows transfers to play immediately, no matter how many times they've switched schools

The new rules will go into effect immediately, though in reality they have already been enacted through a lawsuit filed late last year.

Boston Globe - Sports - 2 days ago

Ecuador tells workers to stay home amid energy crisis

Quito: Ecuador on Wednesday ordered all public and private workers to stay home for two days as critically low water levels at hydroelectric plants sp...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 2 days ago

Mammoth, review: gloriously old-fashioned sitcom favours gags over personal demons

Mike Bubbins’s 1970s PE teacher gets frozen, preserved and transported to the PC 21st century in this hilarious reverse take on Life on Mars

Telegraph UK - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Crypto experts predict historic bitcoin price rally after 'halving'

The last halving four years ago preceded a five-fold price increase

Independent UK - Technology - 3 days ago

LeBron, Lakers top Pelicans, set playoff rematch against Nuggets

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers are showing playoff strength, contrasting their earlier struggles. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans face...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 3 days ago

GOP firebrand puts NPR's funding on notice as scandals reach fever pitch and more top headlines

Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.

Fox News - World - 3 days ago

6 ENERGY BOOSTERS TO HELP BEAT THE MIDDAY SLUMP, FROM A NUTRITION EXPERT

Dr. Christopher Rhodes, a nutritional biologist in California, shared six tips for keeping energy levels high throughout the day and beating the midday slump.

Fox News - Health - 3 days ago

From Shilese Jones to Sophia Smith, 24 women to watch ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics

With 100 days until the Paris Olympics, take a closer look at the storylines of just a few of the top women competing at the Games.

NBC News - Sports - 3 days ago

Watch: MPs debate and vote on Rishi Sunak's smoking ban

Watch as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which would prohibit the sale of tobacco to people born after 1 January 2009 and restrict sale of vapes, is debated in parliament on Tuesday 16 April.

Independent UK - Politics - 3 days ago

Watch: Rwanda bill returns to Lords after MPs reject amendments

Watch live as Rishi Sunak’s controversial Rwanda asylum bill returns to House of Lords on Tuesday (16 April) after MPs rejected a series of amendments.

Independent UK - Politics - 3 days ago

Meta's Nick Clegg makes pitch for VR in schools

Educational versions of the company’s VR headsets are on the way

Evening Standard - Technology - 3 days ago

How to watch Premier League, EFL, WSL, Scottish Premiership, F1 and more

NOW brings you access to the Premier League, EFL, Scottish Premiership, Carabao Cup, the Womens Super League, Formula 1, England cricket, all mens and womens golf majors, the Ryder Cup, the Solheim Cup, US Open tennis, boxing, NFL, PDC Darts, Super League and much more

Sky News - Sports - 4 days ago

Guy Ritchie's movie filmed in Türkiye channels WWII mission with humor

Guy Ritchie sets his sights on shedding light on a pivotal moment in history with his newest film, 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,' drawing...

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Paris Olympics Flame Lit At Ancient Site Despite Weather Glitch

The flame that is to burn at the Paris 2024 Olympics has been kindled at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece.

Huffington Post - Sports - 4 days ago

Commentary: Lawrence Wong's priorities as new Singapore Prime Minister and the two key milestones to watch

With the date now set for Lawrence Wong to take over from Lee Hsien Loong as Singapore Prime Minister, all eyes will be on two key milestones, says former veteran newspaper editor Han Fook Kwang.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 4 days ago

Media Partnership - Powering Tomorrow, Inspiring Today: Nuclear Energy 2.0

In February, the European Commission proposed its recommendations for an EU 2040 climate target and the global pursuit of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Nuclear power is seen as part of the solution to tackle climate change and meet growing energy needs to decarbonise our economy.

Euractiv - Environment - 4 days ago

Europe is not meeting its cross-border grid connection goals, watchdog warns

As EU energy ministers meet in Brussels to discuss grid expansion, the EU electricity market watchdog ACER warned on Friday (12 April) that Europe's key grid connections are not sufficiently dedicated to electricity trading between neighbouring countries.

Euractiv - Environment - 4 days ago

Courts -- Rachel Mitchell tries to navigate Arizona abortion ban ruling

Maricopa County Attorney calls on lawmakers to enact "reasonable" abortion law, says women won't be prosecuted for abortions.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 4 days ago

WATCH: Red Sox OF Tyler O'Neill Leaves Game Bloodied After Scary Collision with Rafael Devers

It looks like Tyler O'Neill got the worst of it, but O'Neill and Rafael Devers ended up on the ground after a scary collison on Monday.

Breitbart - Sports - 4 days ago

'Unprecedented' energy record shows future of clean power, expert says

‘This is unprecedented in California’s history,’ says Stanford professor

Independent UK - Technology - 4 days ago

A microcredit system helps farmers in Senegal ditch diesel for solar, cutting costs and pollution.

In Senegal, a microcredit system is helping farmers make the switch from diesel to solar, cutting costs and pollution in the process.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 5 days ago

Review: Billy Joel and Sting light up Petco Park on a cool, sometimes wet Saturday night

The weather remained dry for Sting's terrific opening set, but it began to rain shortly after Joel's performance began. 'We're from New York -- this is nothing!' he told the cheering audience of 42,000.

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Entertainment - 5 days ago

As energy prices soar, Biden administration jacks up costs to drill on public lands

President Joe Biden's administration has finalized a rule that will make it more expensive for oil and gas companies to drill on public lands.

Fox News - Business - 7 days ago

WATCH LIVE: Start your day with 'Fox & Friends Weekend'

Watch live news and updates that are happening right now with Fox News. Stay up-to-date with the latest and most trending news going on in real-time.

Fox News - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Arts & Culture News -- Despite cloud cover, solar eclipse delivers for Flagstaff skywatchers

Astronomy fans gathered at Flagstaff's Lowell Observatory for Monday's celestial event.

Phoenix New Times - Entertainment - 8 days ago

Apple will allow reuse of iPhone parts for repairs, with a notable catch

Announcement arrives as Colorado's Senate hears a bill banning parts pairing.

Ars Technica - Technology - 8 days ago

Energy minister announces reduction in April's electricity bills

Federal Energy Minister Awais Leghari announced on Thursday that the government provided relief to inflation-stricken nationals by reducing the electricity prices for April’s power...

International The News - Business - 8 days ago

Players can now catch Pokemon in the world's most remote location

Two scientists can now catch Pokemon together thanks to a request on Reddit

Independent UK - Technology - 9 days ago

New 'visit a heat pump' scheme aims to help householders make clean tech switch

A new website enables people to visit homes near them with a working heat pump to see it and ask users about the low-carbon technology.

Independent UK - Technology - 9 days ago

News -- Miami Nonprofit Won't Halt Gaza Aid After Deadly World Central Kitchen Strike

The South Florida-based aid group vows to continue its work in Gaza after an Israeli drone strike killed a group of World Central Kitchen workers.

Miami New Times - US News - 14 days ago

Many CVS drug plans will cover OTC birth control pill at no cost

The decision by CVS could open the door for more people to prevent unintended pregnancies without a prescription.

CNBC - Health - 15 days ago

The Armaguard saga shows we're a long way from ditching cash entirely

Financial troubles at Armaguard highlight the strain on the system used to distribute cash to ATMs, supermarkets and post offices.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 15 days ago

Rebel Wilson Revealed Exactly How Much She Was Paid For "Pitch Perfect 3" After Getting Just $3,500 For Her Breakthrough Role In "Bridesmaids," And The Difference Is Wild

Rebel also claimed that the <i>Pitch Perfect</i> producers initially deemed her — and the rest of the original cast — too "old" to appear in the third film and planned on replacing them entirely.

BuzzFeed News - Entertainment - 15 days ago

Amazon Is Ditching Plastic Packaging Abroad—but Using Even More in the U.S.

A new report finds Amazon has reduced plastic packaging the most in countries with stringent regulations.

Gizmodo - Technology - 15 days ago

The International Energy Agency is now just another green activist campaign

Why should we pay twice for a foolish pretence that some kind of ‘energy transition’ is happening?

Telegraph UK - Technology - 16 days ago

Power expansion: Oceanside and Vista join North County's community energy program

The additions grow the customer base of the Clean Energy Alliance to 220,000 customers in seven cities

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 17 days ago

How to watch the solar eclipse from California — and avoid heartbreak if chasing 'totality'

Though there won't be totality in California, the state will still enjoy an impressive partial eclipse in the late morning — if the skies remain cloud-free.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 19 days ago

Fan Outcry Over K-pop Star's Date Highlights 'Harsh' Industry Rules

Accused of "betraying" fans, subject to relentless online and real-world public abuse, K-pop star Karina recently issued a grovelling, handwritten apology.

International Business Times - Entertainment - 22 days ago

April's total solar eclipse is nearly here. Here's why it's worth the watch and how to stay safe

A total solar eclipse is coming to North America. On April 8, the sun will pull another disappearing act across parts of Mexico, the United States and Canada, turning day into night for as much as 4 minutes, 28 seconds.

AP News - Science - 22 days ago

Ninja, Twitch's biggest streamer, diagnosed with skin cancer

Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, the iconic video game streamer and Twitch sensation, recently shared a deeply personal revelation with his millions of fans: he h

Albawaba - Entertainment - 23 days ago

The energy sector is having its Uber moment

Octopus Energy wants to give the global electricity market its Uber moment as renewable energy erodes the traditional relationships between power companies, their customers and the grid.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 25 days ago

Health stories of the week you might've missed: Catch up quickly here

Here are key stories in the health and wellness area that you might have missed over the past week. Catch up quickly on Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis, Elon Musk and ketamine, and much more.

Fox News - Health - 26 days ago

In your 40s? Here are the health screenings experts recommend -- In your 40s? CBS News HealthWatch​ has a guide to the preventative care and health screenings medical experts recommend.

In your 40s? CBS News HealthWatch​ has a guide to the preventative care and health screenings medical experts recommend.

CBS News - Health - 29 days ago

Watch: Scientists develop lollipops to help diagnose mouth cancer

Scientists are developing “flavoured lollipops” that may be able to determine whether someone has mouth cancer without using painful and invasive methods. Researchers say that their lollipop could be a quicker and kinder alternative that could be used in primary care settings, like GP surgeries. The lollipop is made using a material known as smart hydrogel, which was developed by scientists at the University of Birmingham.

Independent UK - Science - 29 days ago

Dutch court rul­ing con­sid­ers na­tion­al air­line guilty of green­wash­ing

KLM found to have used ‘misleading and therefore illegal’ adverts to bolster green credentials.

Aljazeera - Environment - 1 month ago

'Kate Middleton looking healthy, full of energy'

Recent clip showing the princess strolling alongside her husband Prince William manage to ease the storm of rumors about her health condition and marital status

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Sock problem delays Chelsea v Arsenal match by 30 minutes

Chelsea took the sock issue in their stride and had a three-goal lead at half time, eventually finishing up comfortable 3-1 winners.

Sky News - Weird - 1 month ago

Swarm of bees halts tennis match

A negative buzz spread around the venue in the US when the flying insects appeared, causing the players, umpire, officials and some of the crowd to flee the scene.

Sky News - Weird - 1 month ago

Will Europe's election affect the bloc's energy and green goals?

Can the EU electrify its energy systems, keep its climate promises and maintain stable energy prices after the European elections? What's needed to attract investors? What does it mean for consumers? We asked our panel of experts from politics, policy and industry.

Euronews - World - 1 month ago

Cameron government 'knew secret Post Office probe was ditched'

Investigation in 2016 looked into how often cash accounts on controversial Horizon system were tampered with remotely – but was dropped when postmasters challenged allegations

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

World Heart Month: 5 awesome features of the Apple watch that have saved numerous lives

Apple's has reported some really interesting findings in the latest edition of the Apple Heart and Movement Study. For example, people with higher cardio fitness tended to prioritise morning workouts, accounting for an average of 36 per cent of their exercise sessions

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

Mark Zuckerberg's early years -- Watch the full documentary Mark Zuckerberg: The Billionaires Who Made Our World on BBC Select. -- Technology

Watch the full documentary Mark Zuckerberg: The Billionaires Who Made Our World on BBC Select.

BBC News - Technology - 2 months ago

Congressional Watchdog Will Launch Inquiry Into FDA Oversight of Medical Device Recalls

Sens. Dick Durbin and Richard Blumenthal asked the Government Accountability Office to investigate the regulatory agency, citing ProPublica and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports on the 2021 recall of Philips breathing machines.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

Best Games of 2023: Gadgets 360's Favourite PC, PlayStation, Mobile, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch Games

From the award-winning Baldur’s Gate 3 to Lovecraftian indie fishing games like Dredge — we have it all.

NDTV - Technology - 3 months ago

WATCH: Irish reporter in USA told 'Go f*** yourself' when asking Trump fan's name for interview

AN IRISH reporter working in the United States has shared a clip of the reality of working with p...

Irish Post - Weird - 3 months ago

WATCH: chaos on French TV as show brings together panel of people with unusual laughs

A TV show in France has gone viral after it brought together a panel of people who each have unus...

Irish Post - Weird - 3 months ago

The Watchlist | CBS Reports -- CBS Reports examines the legacy of the U.S. government's terrorist watchlist, 20 years after its inception. In the years since 9/11, the database has grown exponentially to target an estimated 2 million people, while those who believe they were wrongfully added are struggling to clear their names.

CBS Reports examines the legacy of the U.S. government's terrorist watchlist, 20 years after its inception. In the years since 9/11, the database has grown exponentially to target an estimated 2 million people, while those who believe they were wrongfully added are struggling to clear their names.

CBS News - Top Stories - 3 months ago

SIDS chart vision for energy transition at COP28, advocating tripling renewable energy initiatives and global decarbonisation efforts

To maintain the 1.5 degrees Celsius target by 2030, developed nations must prioritise addressing heavy-emitting industries. This requires, among other things, collaboration with Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like the Caribbean.

Global Voices - Science - 4 months ago

Binance might be peak for U.S. crypto enforcement cases, says CFTC official

Enforcement action against crypto firms may have peaked after last month's $4.3 billion settlement with Binance, as such cases provide companies with a "template" for how they should be governed, a senior U.S. regulator said on Tuesday.

Reuters - Technology - 4 months ago

Microsoft hires Sam Altman 3 days after OpenAI fired him as CEO -- Altman landed at Microsoft, the biggest investor in OpenAI, as former Twitch leader Emmett Shear was named OpenAI's new chief executive.

Altman landed at Microsoft, the biggest investor in OpenAI, as former Twitch leader Emmett Shear was named OpenAI's new chief executive.

CBS News - Business - 5 months ago

The 11th Gay Games are happening in Hong Kong and very much watched

The games' attendees must agree to be filmed by police or security staff “for the purpose of ensuring public security at the Event and preventing crime.”

Global Voices - Sports - 5 months ago

Watch Out for Backroom Warmongers Urging NATO Entanglement in Ukraine

Recent proposals encouraging initiatives to increase NATO membership for Eastern European nations are antagonistic, ill-timed and of questionable strategic value to the U.S.

Military.com - Opinion - 7 months ago

Right-Wing Websites Connected to Former Trump Lawyer Are Scamming Loyal Followers With Phony Celebrity Pitches

A mysterious network called AdStyle is placing ads with fake endorsements from celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Elon Musk on conservative sites based in the U.S. and abroad.

ProPublica - Technology - 9 months ago

The Federal Government Is Finally Increasing Funding for Salmon Hatcheries. Tribes Say It's Not Enough.

Columbia River salmon hatcheries need billions of dollars’ worth of upgrades to withstand climate change. They’re getting $50 million.

ProPublica - Environment - 1 year ago

Outrage over racism on the pitch sparks debate about racist slurs against Kurdish team Amedspor

This week in the UEFA Champions League, Europe’s foremost sporting event, French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) hosted İstanbul’s Başakşehir in the last week of the tournament’s group stage. In the 14th minute of the game, Başakşehir’s assistant coach Pierre Webo became the target of allegedly racist remarks by Romanian assistant referee Constantin Sebastian Coltescu. After a heated argument caused by Coltescu’s comments, the two teams walked off the pitch.

Turkish Minute - Sports - 1 year ago