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Climate change is particularly intense in the Arctic. To assess its consequences and determine what role this region plays in global warming, two teams of scientists from EPFL have visited the area. One to gain a better understanding of the region's air composition, the other to quantify the greenhouse gases sequestered in Greenland fjords sourced by glacial water.

WINDHOEK, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Qatar Airways' investment in Airlink, an airline mainly serving southern Africa, represents confidence in the region's aviation industry, the managing director of Airlink's Namibia partner, FlyNamibia, said.

Ubisoft have announced Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era, a fresh instalment in the exceedingly olden turn-based strategy RPG series, which began life under New World Computing in 1984. The new game will “return to the world of Enroth and the origins of the legendary saga”, inviting “both veterans and new players” to go on a quest to Jadame, “a mysterious continent in turmoil”. Expect new factions, biomes and creatures, together with such M&M standbys as castle management, army clashes... Читать дальше...

Gamescom is the biggest video game convention in the world and getting your video game trailer in the Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase is expensive, so a bunch of indie games are sharing beautiful GIFs or short videos of their games online for free instead. Here are 17 that look incredible and deserve your…

1. Powell’s Jackson Hole speeches usually lift stocks — but the exceptions sting  MarketWatch
2. Fed’s Powell Readies Important Jackson Hole Speech: What To Watch For  Forbes
3. Dow slides more than 200 points as traders brace for big Powell speech, Treasury yields rise: Live updates  CNBC
4. Stock Rally Stalls in Countdown to Powell’s Speech: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg
5. Powell Faces Economic Crossroads as He Prepares to Speak at Jackson Hole  The New York Times

India has approved investment proposals from certain Chinese electronics manufacturing companies, suggesting a shift in its economic stance towards China. After military tensions and economic restrictions post-Galwan, India had limited Chinese investments. However, with concerns over economic losses and job creation, the government is now scrutinizing and allowing select investments, especially those that involve technology transfer and local manufacturing capabilities. The move highlights the need... Читать дальше...

More than two decades ago a trio of car dorks appeared on “Top Gear” together for the first time, and on September 13th they’ll end that run with one last back-to-basics Amazon Prime travel-across-a-desert special film. The Clarkson/Hammond/May throuple has been through the wringer and come back out again, making the…

Tune in on Sept. 3 to find out who will be named the winner of the "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition.

Stocks have usually climbed when Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium — with two big exceptions.

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Second gentleman Doug Emhoff and Vice President Harris marked their 10th year of marriage on Thursday, the same day she will formally accept the Democratic presidential nomination at the party convention. "Ten years of marriage, forever to go. Happy anniversary, @VP. I love you," Emhoff wrote Thursday on social platform X, along with a photo...

“Slick” Michael Anderson will face an opponent to be named, while Emmanuel “Salserito” Rodriguez and Khalid Twaiti will face off in a bantamweight crossroads bout on October 12 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Anderson (24-3-1, 18 knockouts) of Newark will be fighting for the fourth time in his last five fights at Prudential Center, […]

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JERMAINE JENAS’ sacking by the BBC means the favourite to succeed Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host is out of the running.

Piyush Goyal raises concerns over the rapid rise of ecommerce and its impact on India's informal retail sector. While acknowledging ecommerce's efficiencies and export potential, he stresses the need for balanced regulations to protect small retailers and consumers. Global tax rules favoring ecommerce are also under scrutiny for revenue implications.

The sports betting boom is hurting the finances of some low-income Americans.

The small community of Warrenton, N.C. is devastated after reports that a disabled man was left for dead for over eight hours. The man’s 55-year-old caretaker is now facing manslaughter charges in response.

Zachary Neto is one of the players with prop bets for the taking when the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Angels square off at (...)

Mikel Arteta has his desired midfield target after days of negotiations

The resolution will set a time frame for the “end of this illegal occupation and all the other issues contained in that historic advisory opinion,” PA envoy Riyad Mansour said.

CHICAGO — Vice President Harris will deliver her keynote address Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention, accepting her party’s presidential nomination in an event few would have predicted just a few months ago. The whole week has been about celebrating Harris and setting up tonight. Now it is time for the presumptive nominee to...

GLP-1 drugs are effective weight loss tools, but exactly how they work is still mysterious.

Working full-time, it would take the average paid UK worker approximately a decade and a half just to earn the same amount UK CEO’s have enjoyed as their yearly increase.