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On Wednesday morning, R.L. Miller woke up and went to Starbucks, where she and her neighbors stared at a bright orange sky and wondered whether it was safe to breathe. Usually, the Southern California native spends her days advocating for climate action as the president of Climate Hawks Vote, a grassroots super PAC. But on Wednesday, as catastrophic wildfires roared about 20 miles away from her home in Ventura County, she was a potential victim of climate change, too. “I’m scared,” she said, adding... Читать дальше...

Every day on the subway, I’m confronted with ads that suggest I don’t know how to clothe or feed myself, and it seems like there’s no shortage of unnecessary subscription-box services no one asked for. The fake company Coal parodies this coddling startup phenomenon with its own subscription-box service that “sends you a real piece of coal (in fancy, Warby Parker-esque packaging) right in time for the holidays.”

The United Nations' forecast for global warming is about 15 percent too low, which means that end-of-century temperatures could be 0.5 degrees Celsius higher than currently predicted, according to a study released Wednesday.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — An outspoken and conservative Pennsylvania state lawmaker is the target of calls to resign or be demoted after he interrupted a committee meeting to accost his Democratic counterpart for touching his arm and suggest the man might be gay. Pennsylvania’s Democratic Party called on Rep. Daryl Metcalfe to resign, while a gay...

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Weyerhaeuser Co (NYSE:WY) is one of 180 companies within the Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 221 company GICS Real Estate sector. The market value of WY is $26.7 billion which falls in the top 10% of its industry group. The ranking for WY by Portfolio Grader places it 92 among the 180 companies in this industry group, which is a below-average position; in the... Читать дальше...

Mobile apps have certainly made a wide range of documents — including job applications, insurance claims and consumer surveys — easier to handle. But can they also silently add truth detection and emotion interpretation to increase the forms' accuracy and value to companies?

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Several fires are raging near some of the most densely populated counties in the US.

SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick and AJ Neuharth-Keusch discuss the increased ejections in the NBA.

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Nueva York/Washington, 6 dic (dpa) - El Congreso Judío Mundial saludó hoy la decisión de Donald Trump de reconocer Jerusalén como capital de Israel. "Esperamos que esto sea un paso para la paz y la estabilidad en Cercano Oriente", manifestó su presidente, Ronald Lauder, en un comunicado emitido en Nueva York, en el que calificó la decisión del mandatario de "extremadamente importante y valiente".El Congreso Judío Mundial es una de las mayores organizaciones judías del mundo y se contempla a sí mismo... Читать дальше...

Stafford did not practice Wednesday because of the swollen hand

New York/Marbach am Neckar (dpa) - Nach einem Einwand des Deutschen Literaturarchivs hat ein US-Auktionshaus die Versteigerung einer angeblichen Nobelpreismedaille von Theodor Mommsen abgesagt. Bei dem Objekt handele es sich zwar um eine echte Nobelpreismedaille. Eine Untersuchung habe aber ergeben, dass es nicht die an Mommsen verliehene sei. Das sagte Eric Bradley, Sprecher des Auktionshaus Heritage Auctions am Mittwoch (Ortszeit) der Deutschen Presse-Agentur in New York. Die Medaille sei aus der... Читать дальше...

Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio was in the stands to watch Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last night, according to the Corriere Dello Sport. The Uruguayan international’s contract expires at the end of the season, and has been linked with Premier League clubs such as Arsenal for well over a year. Inter are however favourites for the centre back with Ausilio watching on to make an assessment of the 22 year old. Gimenez expressed his admiration for the Premier League back in the summer... Читать дальше...

He also thinks 2K does a good job with his character.

LeBron James is like every other Cavaliers fan, excited for Isaiah Thomas to return to action and make his Cleveland debut. That’s coming soon, as Thomas is already playing 4-on-4 in practice. To prepare for another star to enter a cluttered lineup, LeBron has started playing NBA 2K to learn what will and won’t work with each rotation.

"It’s the most realistic basketball game you could ever play,” James said. “I mix and match... Читать дальше...

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Competitors take part in the Marathon des Sables Peru between Ocucaje and Barlovento, in the Ica Desert in Peru. The 250km-race (155 miles) is divided into six stages and lasts from Nov. 28 to December 4, 2017.

Schools were closed across Ventura County in Southern California as a wildfire continued to burn Wednesday, threatening 12,000 structures. Dozens of homes have burned since the fire erupted Monday, 96 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles.

Arsenal News HQ brings you the latest Arsenal news, match analysis, transfer news, injury news, team news and rumours from trusted media outlets around the world. Arsenal transfer target Steven N’Zonzi says he wants to leave Sevilla following a bust-up with manager Eduardo Berizzo last month. “The coach pointed the finger at me [at half-time of the Liverpool game]. I will not repeat it … but his words affected me,” N’Zonzi told France Football. “Publicly, he said in... Читать дальше...

(CBS News) — There’s a warning about the dangers of using counterfeit makeup and other knockoff products like toothpaste and cologne. U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized a record number of counterfeit goods last year, worth nearly $1.4 billion. One of their top priorities is spotting fake toiletries that can be hazardous to your health. Customs agents seized more than 2,000 shipments of counterfeit beauty products last year alone. They said fake personal care items are now even more common... Читать дальше...

The International Olympic Committee has banned Russia from the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, though ‘clean’ Russian athletes will be able to compete at the games under a neutral flag. Radio Sputnik discussed what’s behind the IOC's decision with Jon Hellevig, a business consultant and economic and political observer from Finland.

A federal judge ordered Wake Robin resident Betty Miller, 70, to continue to be detained. She is suspected of giving ricin, a poison, to others.

A bounce by tech stocks Wednesday allowed the Nasdaq Composite index to snap a three-day losing streak, while a fractional loss for the S&P 500 left the benchmark down for a fourth consecutive session. The Nasdaq ended 0.2% higher, while the S&P 500 shed 0.3 point, or less than 0.1%, to close at 2,629.27, according to preliminary figures. The 4-day losing streak is the S&P's longest since March. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell around 40 points, or 0.2%, to close near 24,141. Читать дальше...