June 2019

Experts hold climate talks in Bonn as pressure to act grows

Experts are meeting in Germany for U.N.-hosted talks on climate change amid growing pressure for governments to act faster against global warming. Diplomats meeting in the western city of Bonn starting Monday will focus on resolving issues that couldn’t be agreed upon at last December’s climate summit in Poland. This includes the rules governing the

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Carli Lloyd’s Polite ‘Golf Clap’ Burns Celebration Critics At Women’s World Cup

After the Americans were accused by some of over-celebrating during a 13-0 rout of Thailand in their first match last week, Lloyd reacted to her first goal against Chile with a leaping fist pump, but quickly muted her jubilation. Smiling, she gently tapped her hands together as if she were politely cheering a good putt

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New Patisserie Valerie owners put butter back in cakes

Image copyright Getty Images Patisserie Valerie was in such dire straits that managers had ordered puff pastry be made from margarine rather than butter as a cost-cutting measure, its new owners have revealed. Causeway Capital bought the chain after it fell into administration following the discovery of a multi million-pound hole in its accounts. The

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California Tests a Digital ‘Fire Alarm’ for Mental Distress

But the 7 Cups program, which started a year ago, has been delayed by the state, because of an internal state financial review and concerns about some of the company’s network of listeners. According to California officials, some listeners were having inappropriate text-chat conversations with clients, engaging with them and becoming too personal, violating the

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The Big Question for the Fed This Week: Did We Make a Mistake?

Central bankers pride themselves on being the grown-ups of economic policy. They want it known they’re basing their decisions on sound economics rather than political considerations. They wish not to be pushed around by what traders in financial markets and cable news pundits want. Or even by the president of the United States. But what

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