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Surging Covid rates stymie Boris Johnson’s bid for new Jerusalem

  
- 10.06.2020 Original article ›
Francis Elliott, Political Editor
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Boris Johnson looks ahead to a vision of Britain ten years from now as it did in the depths of the second world war, as Britain faces a second wave of the pandemic with doubling of cases to 14,000 new infections daily in 11 days. His speech was made to the Conservative Party conference.

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Covid World Map: Tracking the Global Outbreak

  
NYTimes.com - 01.28.2020 Original article ›
The New York Times
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A quick look at how countries are doing on October 29 as the second wave begins with 14 day trend, daily cases of coronavirus, and the cases per 100,000 population. The trend is worsening in Europe and in the U.S., Latin America, stable or better in India and in other parts of Asia.

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Covid-19 forces France to look at relocating its pharmaceutical industry

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France 24 - 05.15.2020 Original article ›
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An astounding 80% of France's medicines are manufactured in Asia, and France is highly dependent on China and India for manufacturing. Action is now underway to move the manufacturing back to France as part of a complete reassessment of the supply chain for critical infrastructure related supplies going on in France, Britain and the U.S.

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Mo Willems Has a Message for Parents: He’s Not on Your Side

  
NYTimes.com - 11.16.2020 Original article ›
David Marchese
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Good advice for parents from a children's books author, Mo Willems. Its ok to be fumbling, its ok not to know, we are human. Its all about being a better human oneself, everything follows from that.  Its ok to tell your children you don't know how to discuss the pandemic.

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How Working From Home Has Changed Employees

  
WSJ - 06.13.2021 Original article ›
Alexandra Samuel
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People value their independence more and value their personal time more as a result of working from home during the pandemic in 2020 and in 2021. People have learned to manage their time without oversight. Family time and personal priorities are now more important. Greater autonomy from organizational structures and managers is the new way of life.

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Why a Tree Is the Friend We Need Right Now

  
WSJ - 06.12.2021 Original article ›
Elizabeth Bernstein
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The steady calming effect of trees and gardens during the pandemic. Trees have a lot to teach us, their resiliency in winter and blooming again in spring, writes Elizabeth Bernstein in WSJ. They offer a pathway to healing and renewal during the pandemic. Quieting mental chatter, friendship with trees and plants- it is real. 

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Extreme weather events bring us into uncharted territory

  
The Times - 07.17.2021 Original article ›
Tom Parfitt, Moscow
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The suddenness and severity of floods in Germany are just one more indication of climate change crisis that is happening much faster than campaigners or scientists expected. The Times looks at this from events of the last 2 years with drought conditions, wild fires, in places that range from the western US to Australia. 

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How Aging Japan Defied Demographics and Revived Its Economy

  
WSJ - 01.11.2019 Original article ›
Greg Ip
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The unique methods used by Japan to tackle labor shortages as a result of declining population. Since 2012 working age population declined by 4.7 million, yet people working increased by 4.4 million. The pools used are elderly, women and foreigners, mostly neglected by other countries. This offers important lessons for other countries facing similar problems.

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'End of an era' - cricket pays tribute to Goswami

  
BBC Sport - 09.26.2022 Original article ›
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Jhulan Goswami's remarkable career in women's cricket as a fast bowler for India is the subject of this report in BBC Sports. Her last game was at Lord's against England on September 24.  With Mithali Raj she represents the best of Indian women's cricket.

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Westinghouse Deal Latest Signal of a Nuclear Power Revival

  
WSJ - 10.12.2022 Original article ›
Jennifer Hiller
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A deal to buy nuclear services company Westinghouse brings together Cameo the largest producer of uranium supplies for nuclear energy in Canada with Brookfield. It shows that energy security and geopolitics are combining with the need for round the clock supplies of energy to supplement big investments in wind and solar, says the WSJ.

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Inflation’s Storm From the Shelter

  
WSJ - 10.13.2022 Original article ›
Justin Lahart
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The 6.6% US core inflation for September 2022 excludes energy and food. Much of this core inflation is rental or housing costs. Since there is a lag in the data measurement it does not reflect cooling housing costs. Still the food and energy costs are stubbornly high so that inflation is real and hitting Americans hard.

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Canada's new 700km island path

  
BBC News - 08.18.2022 Original article ›
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This 700 kilometre path around Prince Edward Island in Canada done after seeing a similar path along the ocean in northern Spain for the pilgirmage to Santiago de Compostela shows what volunteers can accomplish with a simple idea, some tools and extra time. This can be done in many other parts of the world.

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Solar farm plans refused at highest rate for five years in Great Britain

  
The Guardian - 08.25.2022 Original article ›
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Larger solar farms producing 30MW are part of the many solar power projects rejected in the UK in the last 5 years says this report in The Guardian. This would have cut an estimated 100 million pounds off of UK electricity bills says environmental group Green Alliance, enough renewable energy to power 147,000 homes.

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NASA’s Artemis Launch Gives Boeing Chance to Restore Its Space Credibility

  
WSJ - 08.28.2022 Original article ›
Andrew Tangel, Micah Maidenberg
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This report in the WSJ says the Artemis test launch on Monday  for the Space Launch System developed by Boeing gives the company a new chance to regain credibility in the space field. This rocket is supposed to launch the Orion spacecraft towards the Moon without crew and by 2025 with astronauts in Artemis missions.

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From sailor to bookseller: Paris welcomes new cohort of ‘bouquinistes’ - France 24

  
France 24 - 08.30.2022 Original article ›
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This is one of 18 "bouquinistes" in Paris who sell second hand books in iconic green bookshops in the streets of Paris, in a tradition that dates back centuries. Residents of Mumbai see second hand and new booksellers on the streets as an iconic part of Mumbai going back to the last century.

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Explained: Who is Anthony Albanese, Australia’s likely next Prime Minister?

  
The Indian Express - 05.23.2022 Original article ›
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The new Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has visited India as a backpacker in his younger days and led a parliamentary delegation to India. He is committed to deepen economic, strategic, and people to people links between India and Australia. Albanese is also committed to fighting climate change and moving aggressively on renewable energy.

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Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler pick up Kennedy Center Honors

  
BBC News - 12.06.2021 Original article ›
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Joni Mitchell is honored for her work at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Mitchell suffered a brain aneurysm six year ago. She said: "I think the polio was a rehearsal for the rest of my life." after receiving her medallion. Howard performed Mitchell's classic song "Both Sides Now."

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COP28 strike deal to 'transition away' from fossil fuels – DW – 12/13/2023

  
dw.com - 12.14.2023 Original article ›
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The final COP28 agreement 2023 in Dubai, UAE, does not call for phase out of fossil fuels as Gemany and the EU called for. It instead uses the term "transition away from fossil fuels." Questions are being raised as to what was achieved at this climate change summit in a oil producing country.

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WSJ News Exclusive | A ‘Recipe for Disaster’: Insiders Warned Meta’s Privacy Push Would Shield Child Predators

  
WSJ - 12.22.2023 Original article ›
Jeff Horwitz, Katherine Blunt
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Questions about a decision to not exempt underage users from messaging encryption on Meta products that affects young children, are raised in this report in the WSJ. Far too often the startups that have turned into large monopolies over a few years now fail to fulfill their primary responsibilities to society and the public interest. 

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You could be doing laundry wrong. How to save energy and your clothes.

  
Washington Post - 01.17.2024 Original article ›
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Can laundry practices help in action for reducing climate change. Simple actions such as not running partially full loads or small loads make a difference. The load uses the same amount of energy whether its is partially full or full. Using cold water is another way, as heating the water takes up 90% of the energy used.

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Chinese Premier Makes Surprise Economic Growth Disclosure

  
WSJ - 01.16.2024 Original article ›
Jason Douglas
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Chinese premier Li Quang reveals that China's growth was 5.2% in 2023. Growth was 3% in 2023. Li Quang makes an effort to convince foreign investors to stay in China at the Davos meeting. Outflows of capital exceeded inflows by $11.8 billion in third quarter 2023, suggesting an exodus of foreign capital.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested and Charged With Fraud: Live Video and Latest News

  
WSJ - 12.13.2022 Original article ›
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Sam Bankman-Fried head of the cryptocurrency firm FTX is charged with fraud and arrested in the Bahamas, for what US federal prosecutors called a scheme to defraud crytocurrency customers and his hedge fund's lenders. The indictment was made by the US attorney's office for the Southern District of New York.

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WSJ News Exclusive | Microsoft Invests in Silicon-Battery Material Upstart

  
WSJ - 12.14.2022 Original article ›
Amrith Ramkumar
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Group14 based in Woodinville, Washington, says its silicon anode technology is more efficient for electric batteries than existing graphite technology. Microsoft is investing an undisclosed amount from its $1 billion Innovation Fund into the company. The company has received $213 million through both grants from the Department of Energy and private sources.

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France coach Deschamps wins over doubters with team’s performance in World Cup

  
France 24 - 12.15.2022 Original article ›
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Deschamps was captain of the French team that won the World Cup in 1998, and coach for the French team that won the World Cup 4 years ago. The 54 year old Didier Deschamps was made the coach of the national team in 2012. FR24 looks at his style and experience coaching the national team. 

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France's Griezmann lights up World Cup with special talent – DW – 12/15/2022

  
dw.com - 12.15.2022 Original article ›
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France's Griezman plays as a midfielder, but has been given the freedom to drop back or move up to join Mbappe and Dembele in coach Didier Deschamps plan. He could make a big difference in the game against Argentina says DW.com. He has filled the gaps well with injuries to Benzema and Pogba.

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