Is Optimus Primal stronger than Optimus Prime? 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' explores powers of both leaders
In this movie, the battle will be more interesting as Prime opts for a new strategy to lead that better fits Primal’s style
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Bonds Everywhere Are Suffering as Rate-Hike Fears Swamp Traders
Bonds are slumping from the US to Australia as early hawkish signs from this month’s slew of central-bank
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AOC and Bernie Sanders warn that Canada wildfire smoke is sign of climate crisis catastrophe to come
Leaders from across the worlds of politics, entertainment, and activism warned on Wednesday that the wildfire smoke blanketing the East Coast today is a sign of the climate crisis. “It bears repeating how unprepared we are for the climate crisis,” New York congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wrote on Twitter on Wednesday, referencing the smoke and recent soaring temperatures in Puerto Rico. “We must adapt our food systems, energy grids, infrastructure, healthcare, etc ASAP to prepare for what’s to come and catch up to what is already here.” Fellow progressive Bernie Sanders sounded a similar note, writing on Twitter: “Right now, 98 MILLION people on the East Coast are under air quality alerts from Canadian fires and, last night, NYC had the worst air quality in the world.” “Climate change makes wildfires more frequent and widespread,” he added. “If we do nothing, this is our new reality. It’s time to act.” It wasn’t just Congress where high-profile figures were paying attention to the smoke. Celebrities also weighed in, with Bravo TV host Andy Cohen writing on Instagram, "This is like the end of the world walking around here with all this smoke,” as he walked through New York City. Scientists also said the wildfire problems were a sign of the climate crisis that’s already here, and a preview of the sorts of conditions that will come if changes aren’t made. “Today New York City hit record-breaking Air Quality Index (AQI) levels due to Canadian wildfire smoke,” the Sierra Club, an environmental advocacy organisation, wrote in a statement on Wednesday. “We know this is what the climate crisis looks like, and, this crisis is all too familiar in other parts of the world.” “This is what the sunrise over New York looked like today due to wildfire smoke coming over from Canada,” added Dr Lucky Tran of Columbia University on Twitter, sharing a video of an unnaturally hazy sun over New York City. “Air quality levels are at unhealthy, at over 10 times the guidelines recommended by the WHO. This is the reality of living through the climate crisis.” The entire US Northeast is battling smoke moving south from more than 400 wildfires raging in Canada which have led to mass evacuations in the province of Quebec. Canadian officials warned that this could be the country’s worst wildfire season on record, with over 6.7 million acres already scorched. Read More ‘I can’t breathe’: Jodie Comer halts Broadway show due to New York air quality Mesmerising drone footage shows New York skyline blanketed in orange haze Air quality – live: New York hits pollution record as Canada wildfire smoke disrupts airports and cancels MLB
1970-01-01 08:00
China State Banks Cut Deposit Rates to Bolster Sluggish Economy
Some of China’s biggest banks lowered rates on a range of deposit products, responding to the government’s call
1970-01-01 08:00
The Road to Modi’s Ambitious Make-in-India Goal Runs Through China
Fun Zoo Toys is an Indian manufacturing success story. The maker of heart-shaped cushions and “Little Ganesha” dolls
1970-01-01 08:00
He grew up with the world's best waves but Rio Waida found surfing success the hard way
Rio Waida might be one of the best surfers on the planet, but he still remembers the days when, paralyzed with fear, he would be coaxed onto a board by his parents and dragged out into the middle of the ocean.
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'I'm going to miss him': Niall Horan opens up about Blake Shelton, recalls what he said after winning 'The Voice'
'When we left the seat, they announced the winner and I stood up, and then he came for a big hug. I gave him a big hug,' said Niall Horan
1970-01-01 08:00
Oil Steady After Mixed Stockpile Data as Demand Concerns Linger
Oil steadied as investors weighed mixed US data on crude and petroleum stockpiles amid persistent concerns over the
1970-01-01 08:00
Tom Holland says he's on a break from acting after 'difficult' experience filming 'The Crowded Room'
Tom Holland learned about the value of prioritizing his mental health after producing and starring in his upcoming AppleTV+ miniseries "The Crowded Room."
1970-01-01 08:00
Dollar's strength here to stay; only a rate cut could dent it -FX strategists: Reuters poll
By Indradip Ghosh and Shaloo Shrivastava BENGALURU The dollar's renewed strength against most major currencies will not fade
1970-01-01 08:00
Elly De La Cruz arrived to Reds and immediately broke Great American Ballpark
On the day of making his major league debut with the Cincinnati Reds, top prospect Elly De La Cruz already created damage at Great American Ball Park.The Cincinnati Reds are in the midst of what is realistically a wide-open in the NL Central. Following the trend of teams calling up their top pro...
1970-01-01 08:00
RBA to hike cash rate once more to 4.35% this year: Reuters poll
By Devayani Sathyan BENGALURU The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will hike its key interest rate once more
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