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Australia is being left behind as the rest of the world embraces technological change in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, British diplomat Nigel Topping says.

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Shares of cruise operators surged toward multi-month highs Thursday, after BofA Securities analyst Andrew Didora boosted his price targets, and as recent news on potential COVID-19 vaccines have emboldened investors. Royal Caribbean Group's stock rallied 4.5% in afternoon trading, which puts it on track to close at the highest price since Feb. 25. Shares of Carnival Corp. shot up 9.1% and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. jumped 8.5%, and were both headed for the highest closes since June 8. Читать дальше...

Legend of Korra's Red Lotus consists of villains with specialized bending powers, including lavabending, flight, and combustionbending.

The European Space Agency designed a mini, 3D-printed replica of the ExoMars rover, which anyone with a 3D printer can make.  Read more...

After securing a spot in the category of top 10 cleanest cities across the country in 2019, the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is

Entertainment Weekly staffers have joined their Meredith colleagues at People in forming a union with the NewsGuild of New York, just days after the ouster of their magazine’s top editor. Other Meredith brands that moved to form the collective union Thursday included Martha Stewart Living, Shape Magazine and PeopleTV. Per NewsGuild, 90% of eligible staff requested voluntary recognition of the Meredith union from management.

Arrow had a complicated time with adapting Black Canary to screen properly as the Arrowverse ended up with more than one version of the DC heroine.

It's another sign of urgency for additional COVID aid and economic stimulus as the economy struggles to recover from being slammed by the novel coronavirus.

Singapore allows cruises to nowhere, helping a struggling industry. That means socially distanced buffet lines, electronic monitoring and hand sanitizer at the slot machines.

Ellen Brown

The Fed must rely on private banks to inject credit into Main Street, and private banks are currently unable or unwilling to do it. The tools the Fed actually needs are public banks, which could and would do the job.

From understated, classic bifolds to titanium tactical hardware, these handsome wallets can makeover any pocket.

Citzen Cider is approaching its 10th anniversary in February, a milestone that two-thirds of businesses never make.

Two held, search on for six more accused

U.K. defends process, says “no corners had been cut” in vetting the jab

After making a big bullpen slash just this week in signing Trevor May, the Mets are already plotting their next move. According to MLB Insider Robert Murray, the Mets are engaged in active talks with free agent catcher James McCann, and while nothing is set in stone, talks are progressing. Murray also adds it’s looking […]

The world’s major oil producers have agreed to boost their output by 500,000 barrels a day in January even as the coronavirus pandemic crimps demand, according to reports. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its Russia-led allies — known collectively as OPEC+ — reached the deal Thursday after a disagreement over whether to walk...

Boris Johnson has awkwardly dodged a question about when he is getting married after being quizzed by a member of the public.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- Boeing announced on Thursday that Ryanair is placing a firm order for 75 additional 737 MAX airplanes, increasing its order book to 210 jets.

If you’ve been trying to decipher the mystery behind writing great fiction, let acclaimed mystery writer Walter Mosley be your guide. Actually, Mosley, who this year became the first Black man to receive the National Book Award’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters for lifetime achievement in…

Stephen Silver

Technology, Americas

A nation trying to socially distance and work at home meant a greater need for speed.

If you feel like broadband has gotten faster in the last year, you didn’t imagine it. Especially not if you live in the United States.

According to the Fair Internet Report, which was recently issued, U.S. broadband speeds increased 91 percent between 2019 and 2020, according to a measure of “annual speed test medians.” This means broadband speeds... Читать дальше...

The brigand is the subject of a new web series and an academic book

The Chang’e-5 spacecraft has accomplished a number of firsts for Beijing, including the first extraterrestrial takeoff and first independent placement of a Chinese flag on an extraterrestrial body. When its samples return to Earth, they’ll be the first brought back from the moon in 44 years.

Save $104: This kit, which includes the August Smart Lock Pro, Connect WiFi Bridge, and Smart Keypad, is on sale for $185.98 at Amazon as of Dec. 3. 

The situation since the novel coronavirus struck last winter has grown so dire that the American Ambulance Association recently begged the Department of Health and Human Services for emergency funding of $2.62 billion in a letter.