COP27 is over, but there is no time for the dust to settle. There was a historic breakthrough in agreeing on a finance facility for loss and damage, but we failed to agree urgent action to help peak emissions...
Churches have a vital role to play in accelerating the transition to net zero emissions by leading the push to mobilise increased investments in green infractructure. That is the conclusion of a new report this week from Christian campaign group Operation…
A programmer is suing Microsoft, GitHub and OpenAI over artificial intelligence technology that generates its own computer code.In late June, Microsoft released a new kind of artificial intelligence technology that could generate its own computer code.Called Copilot, the tool was designed…
The company OpenSensors uses small, inexpensive sensors to monitor air quality and other conditions in offices. The timing couldn’t be better.This article is part of Upstart, a series about companies that are harnessing new science and technology to solve challenges in…
PORTLAND, Ore. — For someone who wants his own species to go extinct, Les Knight is a remarkably happy-go-lucky human.He has regularly hosted meteor shower parties with rooftop fireworks. He organized a long-running game of nude croquet in his backyard, which,…
Small-market airports have borne the brunt of schedule cutbacks, with some losing commercial service entirely. That has travelers facing steeper fares, inconvenient routes or long drives to bigger terminals.Callista Wessels, a college senior in Ithaca, N.Y., has been used to flying…
Americans Aren’t Letting Inflation Interrupt Their ThanksgivingHoliday costs from groceries to travel are up, and consumers have been willing to pay them.Roe D’Angelo and The Thanksgiving feast last year was one of the most expensive ever; this time, prices are higher…
Global advisory firm WTW and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) have joined forces to announce the first ever coral reef insurance policy to be offered in the US, which aims to provide funds to protect, restore, and repair damaged reefs in Hawaii…
Supermarket Waitrose has announced plans to slash emissions and energy costs across its stores by ditching gas boilers and instead installing heat pump technology as it looks to accelerate its transition towards net zero emissions Waitrose, which is part of the…
There’s no excuse not to use automation in your day-to-day operations. The tools now readily available to every business can help you make more money, faster, with fewer resources deployed. Not only can people, time and headspace all be freed, but…
We are specifically interested in hearing from parents, people whose relationships were affected and those who quit because of burnout.In April, we asked readers to share their stories about quitting their jobs. We followed up with some of those readers and…
Artificial intelligence technology represents a huge opportunity for diagnostics in medicine: with the right training, AI systems can quickly process large numbers of scans and images, and identify issues with remarkable accuracy. But there’s a problem – training the AI is…
Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons made his long-awaited return to the court in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, but it didn't go quite as planned. Despite missing their three best players, the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers beat Simmons and the Nets, 115-106, in…
AirAsia X (AAX)—the long-haul airline unit of Malaysian tycoons Tony Fernandes and Kamarudin Meranun’s budget carrier AirAsia Group— returned to the black amid a surge in travel demand following the gradual resumption of international travel post-pandemic. The company posted a net…
In today’s post, I’d like to share how a simple idea can help you develop a massively more effective way to sell your products or services. Styles make sales When I started out in sales and marketing, one of the first…
Another day, another Wordle. A rather relevant Wordle in my world, though we’ll get to that later—I don’t want to give it away just yet! You forget how busy this time of year can become. Family visits from out-of-town, or you…
With combined worldwide album sales of over 35 million, Jane’s Addiction and Smashing Pumpkins stand as two of the more influential acts to emerge from alternative music in the 1990s. Upon formation in 1985, Jane’s stood out as a drastic departure…
Despite the highest inflation rate in nearly four decades, lawmakers and other government officials continue to support and propose policies that would further inflate the cost of taxpayer-funded projects. Controversial proposals that would exacerbate rising costs have been floated and are…
On Thursday afternoon Manchester United put out a 67-word statement that brought to an end Cristiano Ronaldo’s second spell at the club. “Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect. The club thanks him for his…
Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinHere is an edited excerpt from this week’s newsletter. If you’d like to get it to your inbox, sign up here. Just as we were distilling the lessons from falling for a crypto boy king…
There are a multitude of stories going back to the 1890’s about the origin of the term “Black Friday.” It may have come from a crashed stock market caused by investors manipulating the price of gold. Or perhaps it’s an old…
Tuesday’s listing by Guangdong Dtech at the Shenzhen Stock Exchange has minted a new billionaire couple in China. Shares in the Dongguan-headquartered manufacturer climbed by 47.6% on their debut to close at 33.78 yuan. Wang Xin, the chairman, and her husband…
With the new that Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo have mutually parted ways, Erik Ten Hag will be in the market for a new centre forward to see his team through the second half of the season. It came to a…
The government has announced the launch of a new green artificial intelligence (AI) innovation programme and is inviting applicants to apply for funding for projects that can help enable emission reductions across the UK. Dubbed the AI for Decarbonisation Programme and…
The government is today being called on to significantly strengthen energy efficiency policies and take steps to reduce overall energy demand, in order to both tackle the current energy supply crunch and deliver on longer term net zero emissions goals. These…
The UK's net zero target is now three Prime Ministers old. And while both Theresa May (belatedly) and Boris Johnson made it an important part of their agenda, Liz Truss' speech to the Conservative Conference...
ToplineA Texas judge Tuesday ruled Alex Jones must pay more than $45 million in punitive damages for promoting false conspiracy theories surrounding the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, according to multiple reports, far higher than the cap the state usually…
Manchester United had a choice to make. Cristiano Ronaldo’s controversial, and unauthorised, interview with Piers Morgan meant the Old Trafford club had to side with either their most recognisable, highest-paid player or their manager and ultimately they opted for the latter.…
Planning a trip is half the fun, and people are busy booking winter travel for the upcoming months. According to a survey by vacation rental company Vacasa, 71% of winter travelers have already booked their travel for the season. Have you?…
WATCH2:16| Nov 22, 2022, 05:45PM ESTThe Department of Education will extend the suspension on payments toward federally held student loans for an additional six months, as President Joe Biden’s plan to permanently forgive many Americans’ student loan debt remains tied up…
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has been partnering with major sports franchises non-stop via his Sire Spirits company’s Branson Cognac, Le Chemin du Roi Champagne and his charity, the G-Unity Foundation, where he’s teaching kids the art and science of hustle. The…
ToplineThe hashtag #BoycottTampax trended in the U.S. on Twitter on Tuesday after the menstrual product company made a joke about being “inside” its users, with some accusing the brand of “sexualizing” those who get periods, and others expressing anger at the…
WATCH4:46| Nov 22, 2022, 05:20PM ESTRep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) said he will not vote for Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as speaker of the House, making him at least the fifth member to indicate opposition to McCarthy’s speakership bid, Politico reported.
ToplineTech giant HP Inc. plans to cut at least 4,000 jobs by the end of 2025, the company said in its quarterly earnings report on Tuesday—tacking on to major job cuts at Amazon, steaming platform Roku and networking giant Cisco last…
ToplineThe billionaire Glazer family that has owned Manchester United since late sports magnate Malcolm Glazer gained control in 2005 is exploring a sale of the club that could include giving up its controlling share, according to multiple reports, following years of…
Voormi is an American-made outdoor brand, making garments primarily out of wool. Started by ex-Microsoft employee Dan English, it’s an experiment in materials innovation with natural fibers. Timm Smith, chief technology officer at Colorado-based Voormi says, “We like to look at…
Voormi is an American-made outdoor brand, making garments primarily out of wool. Started by ex-Microsoft employee Dan English, it’s an experiment in materials innovation with natural fibers. Timm Smith, chief technology officer at Colorado-based Voormi says, “We like to look at…
It might be a bit odd to describe a friendly between two Bundesliga sides in front of just 7,000 fans at the Q2 Stadium in Austin as a success. But for both VfB Stuttgart and Köln, it was the first trip…
Featured image by Song_about_summer There are multiple options for designing and sending a document. While the typical go-to tool is word processing, the final product of that method can be easy to alter. It can also be difficult to send if…
