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By Gloria Dickie BAKU (Reuters) – Fast-rising methane emissions could undermine efforts to limit global warming by mid-century, prompting scientists and policymakers to urge aggressive action to curb output of the potent greenhouse gas. Nearly 160 countries have pledged a 30% cut from 2020 methane emissions levels by the end of…
Ballistic missiles are Iran’s go-to weapon to strike adversaries near and far.Iran fired over 180 missiles at Israel on Tuesday, causing minor damages and one death.”Iran uses ballistic missiles as a replacement for aircraft,” a regional expert said. Iran’s missile strike against Israel was its largest yet, forcing Israelis to…
The West’s tightening sanctions are driving Russia nearly up against the wall — but Moscow keeps finding ways to keep the country’s economy going.Russia’s trade partners, too, are looking for ways to continue doing business with the country via alternative systems to rival the Western-led, US dollar-dominated global financial order.Discussions…
The massive IT outage that rocked companies around the world highlights just how deeply intertwined society and the systems powering it are with Big Tech — and how a single misstep can trigger widespread chaos.It also exposes the fragility of those systems and raises the question: Does Big Tech deserve…
By Sinead Cruise LONDON (Reuters) – For ultra-wealthy entrepreneur Bassim Haidar, living in London has become an expensive indulgence he can no longer justify. While new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer settles into No. 10 Downing St, Haidar is searching for homes in Greece and Monaco, because a proposed inheritance…
By P.J. HuffstutterMONEE, Illinois (Reuters) – Farmer Luz Klotz straightened the brightly striped hair bow on Reba, a 1,600-pound heifer lounging on the ground under twinkling fairy lights. Teenager Joey Pachl, hoping to impress his girlfriend with an invitation to the high school prom, had paid $75 for an hour-long…
A top Maine Democrat floated changes in the state’s electoral laws in response to Nebraska.Nebraska Republicans earlier in April sought to change how the state allocates its electoral votes.The move was backed by Trump in a state where Biden was able to pick up one electoral vote in 2020. A…
Russia and China are investigating ways to disable US satellites, raising defense concerns.China is testing satellite grappling technology that can move objects in space without debris.Russia is believed to have tested projectile weapons for use in orbit. Russia and China appear to be actively looking into ways to watch and…
