Image source, ReutersImage caption, More than 100 people died during a 2017 crackdown on anti-government protestsThe International Criminal Court (ICC) will investigate whether crimes against humanity were committed during Venezuela’s crackdown on anti-government protests in 2017.Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro said the state respects the decision to investigate, but does not share it. More than 100…
Owen Paterson vote: Tories are wallowing in sleaze, says Sir Keir Starmer
Media caption, The result of a vote to change conduct rules was greeted in Parliament to shouts of “shame”.The government is facing a furious backlash after it voted to change rules on the way MPs’ conduct is policed – blocking the suspension of one of its own former ministers.Owen Paterson was found to have broken…
Tesla falls as much as 5% after Elon Musk warns it hasn’t yet signed the Hertz contract for a record-breaking 100,000 orders
Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Matt Rourke/AP Photo Tesla shares fell as much as 4% on Tuesday after Elon Musk said the Hertz contract hasn’t been signed yet. News of the order for 100,000 vehicles sent Tesla’s stock soaring last week, lifting it to a $1 trillion valuation. A Hertz spokesperson didn’t deny what Musk said,…
Babies are increasingly dying of syphilis in the US
The number of US babies born with syphilis quadrupled from 2015 to 2019. Babies with syphilis may have deformed bones, damaged brains, and struggle to hear, see, or breathe. Routine testing and penicillin shots for pregnant women could prevent these cases. Loading Something is loading. This story was originally published by ProPublica, a Pulitzer Prize-winning…
A stunning video from China shows a fall mountainside split perfectly between green and red trees
US Markets Loading… H M S A picture of the Xiezi mountain in Jinan City, Shandong Province, China, October 22, 2020 Costfoto/Barcroft Media via Getty Images A mountain in Eastern China offers a spectacular view as the fall rolls in. As the season turns, the Xiezi mountain in Jinan, China, becomes split along its ridge.…
COP26: Low-carbon firms and Biden hails progress
Here are five things you need to know about the COP26 climate change conference on Wednesday.1. Low-carbon planning for UK firmsToday is finance day at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow and Chancellor Rishi Sunak is due to set out plans to encourage large firms to work towards the UK’s 2050 net-zero target. Under new…
The Papers: PM hails methane deal and booster rollout ‘stalls’
By BBC NewsStaffImage caption, Climate stories dominate many of the front pages as the COP26 summit continues in Glasgow. The Guardian leads with new analysis showing the heatwaves and wildfires that caused widespread devastation in Europe this summer would not have happened without global heating. The paper says the research is a “stark reminder” to…
Glenn Youngkin: Republican set to win Virginia governor race
Image source, ReutersImage caption, Glenn Youngkin celebrated on stage with his family in Chantilly, VirginiaRepublican Glenn Youngkin has been elected as Virginia’s next governor in a major upset, with his Democratic opponent conceding the race. Mr Youngkin was 2.1 points ahead of Terry McAuliffe with 99% of votes counted.Mr McAuliffe, who served as governor from…
The best budgeting apps of November 2021
Budgeting looks different for each person.Maybe you want to track your spending habits, or find ways to spend less and save more, or budget effectively as a couple — or you might have multiple budgeting goals.Regardless of what you’re hoping to accomplish, finding the right app can make the process easier and more effective. In…
The best mobile banking apps of November 2021
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