Author: Justin M. Larson

Plans to save ice in the polar regions and “repair” the climate using technology are a “flawed” distraction from the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gases, according to a new scientific assessment.The review of proposals to reflect sunlight or use barriers to keep warm sea water at bay concludes they are too expensive, hard to scale up and may do more harm than good. But the report has reopened the controversy over so-called geoengineering.The Arctic is warming at least three times faster than the rest of the planet, raising sea levels and increasing the risks of extreme weather in Europe.And…

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GAZA, JERUSALEM and LONDON — Israel on Tuesday issued an order calling for residents of Gaza City to evacuate, saying the Israeli military will operate “with great force” within the city.”Staying in the city is extremely dangerous,” Avichay Adraee, a spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces, said on social media.Displaced Palestinians fleeing northern Gaza carry their belongings along the coastal road toward southern Gaza, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders from Gaza City.Jehad Alshrafi/APThe order and warnings followed an approval by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government of a plan to seize Gaza City, the largest…

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Trump Booed At US Open Final? US PRez Reaction To Carol Alcaraz’s Win Breaks The InternetUS President Donald Trump made his first appearance at the US Open in a decade, drawing intense attention at Flushing Meadows. His presence triggered heavy security and long delays, while cameras capturing him on the video boards sparked a mix of boos and occasional cheers from the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd. Trump waved, mouthed “thank you,” and even interacted with some spectators, but his reaction after Carlos Alcaraz’s victory, looking dismissive, quickly went viral. Despite Alcaraz’s triumph, much of the night’s spotlight remained on Trump.…

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Norway’s Labour party under Jonas Gahr Støre has won a second term in general elections, ahead of a populist right-wing party that doubled its vote.In a country used to minority governments, Labour has a chance of forming a narrow two-seat majority in the 169-seat Storting, if it secures the support of four smaller parties on the centre left.Norway’s four million voters came out in big numbers, and the turnout of 78.9% was the biggest for years.The anti-immigration Progress Party of Sylvi Listhaug made the biggest gains, securing almost 24% of the vote and 48 seats.Jonas Gahr Støre, 65, told jubilant…

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Apple on Tuesday will unveil its next line-up of iPhones amid a global trade war that’s added a potential price increase to the usual intrigue surrounding the annual evolution of the company’s marquee product. The new iPhones will be the first to be released since President Donald Trump returned to the White House and unleashed a barrage of tariffs, in what his administration says is an attempt to bring overseas manufacturing back to the U.S. — a crusade that has thrust Apple CEO Tim Cook into the hot seat.If Apple follows the same naming scheme since the product’s 2007 debut,…

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France’s Prime Minister Francois Bayrou speaks during a press conference in Paris on August 25, 2025. Dimitar Dilkoff | Afp | Getty ImagesDear France,I just wanted to let you know at this difficult time that I’m here for you.I’m no gloating Englishman sneering from the other side of the Channel. I genuinely love you and your magnificent country. I even worked for one of your esteemed banks for five years back in the nineties and have just come back from another great holiday in your amazing country — a place I have visited for over 40 years, a place where…

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Mistral AI logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen.Anadolu | Getty ImagesNvidia-backed Mistral AI clinched a 11.7 billion-euro ($13.8 billion) valuation in a in a Series C funding round that saw Dutch chip equipment maker ASML secure a major stake in the French firm.ASML pumped 1.3 billion euros in Mistral AI’s 1.7 billion-euro funding round as lead investor, gaining a 11% shareholding in the French company on a fully diluted basis.The fundraise was previously reported by Reuters.This breaking news story is being updated. Source link

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The logo of German car maker Mercedes-Benz is seen as a person stands in front of the company’s booth before the opening of the International Motor Show IAA on September 7, 2025, in Munich, southern Germany.Tobias Schwarz | Afp | Getty ImagesEurope’s embattled auto giants are embarking on a product blitz, seeking to counter intensifying competition from Chinese rivals on their home turf.In the run-up to the IAA Mobility conference, a major auto show in Munich which kicks off on Tuesday and runs through to Sunday, Germany’s Volkswagen and BMW both unveiled new electric vehicles.With a heavy focus on software,…

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the terror attack, his Spokesperson said in a statement.“He conveys his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a full and speedy recovery to those who were wounded,” it said.The incident took place at a busy intersection in Ramot, located in the northern outskirts of Jerusalem, on Monday morning.Shot waiting for the busThe gunmen reportedly opened fire on passengers waiting to board buses. Video footage from the scene showed that several buses had been hit extensively during the assault.The attackers were identified by authorities as two Palestinians from the occupied West…

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Trump Booed At US Open Final? US PRez Reaction To Carol Alcaraz’s Win Breaks The InternetUS President Donald Trump made his first appearance at the US Open in a decade, drawing intense attention at Flushing Meadows. His presence triggered heavy security and long delays, while cameras capturing him on the video boards sparked a mix of boos and occasional cheers from the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd. Trump waved, mouthed “thank you,” and even interacted with some spectators, but his reaction after Carlos Alcaraz’s victory, looking dismissive, quickly went viral. Despite Alcaraz’s triumph, much of the night’s spotlight remained on Trump.…

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U.S. President Donald Trump has upended the traditional global trading environment, in some cases even undermining free trade agreements with partners in favor of bilateral deals that appear to be light on details but heavy on symbolism.One recurring symbol: Boeing aircraft.Since Trump announced tariffs in April, a pattern has emerged. Countries that strike trade deals with the U.S. often announce large orders for Boeing jets.For example, during South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to Washington, Korean Air announced an order for 103 Boeing aircraft valued at $36.2 billion. That order, combined with another $13.7 billion deal with GE Aerospace…

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One month into President Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C., some of the city’s most visible workers have gone into hiding. Hector is one more than a dozen people we spoke to who work for apps like Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub. He and others say they have drastically cut back their hours or stopped working entirely. They also told us that federal agents in D.C. are detaining immigrants both with and without work permits. Drivers also told us they’re afraid of being targeted, so we agreed not to show their faces and are using only first names. During the…

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