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World leaders agree to 'Pact for the Future' amid rising global crises

France24.com (en) 

The UN General Assembly on Monday adopted an ambitous "Pact for the Future" pact to tackle the “rising catastrophic and existential risks” plaguing the world, including climate change, escalating conflicts and poverty. But persistent financial shortcomings, animosities and inequalities among Member States could keep the objectives of the agreement out of reach.

Warm conditions back on Tuesday, cooling down later in the week

Err.ee (en) 

Tuesday is forecast to be a bit warmer than Monday was and with little rain of significance, and only light breezes. However, it will start to get rainier from Wednesday and, while it will still be warm for the time of year, from the weekend ambient temperatures are forecast to fall somewhat.

Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy wins order of Rs 512 cr

Business Standard 

The company received an order for Engineering, Procurement and Construction of a 200 MW AC / 250 MWp DC PV plant for a PV project in Gujarat, India. It also received a LOA for Engineering, Procurement and Construction of a 50 MW AC / 65 MWp DC PV plant in Maharashtra, India.

Barcelona's Ter Stegen set for a long absence after serious knee injury

Business Standard 

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andr ter Stegen is facing a long spell on the sidelines after his club said Monday that he sustained a complete rupture of a tendon in his right knee that requires surgery. Ter Stegen left the field on a stretcher after getting injured in a 5-1 win over Villarreal in the Spanish league on Sunday. Ter Stegen's right knee buckled when he fell awkwardly after going for a high cross into the area just before halftime. Barcelona said that surgery on Ter Stegen's knee was planned... Читать дальше...

Gunman wrote about plot to kill Trump months before attempted shooting

France24.com (en) 

After prosecutors signaled plans to seek a further count of attempted assassination, court papers filed on Monday revealed that Ryan Routh, the main suspect in the second attempt on Republican nominee Donald Trump's life, had written a letter months prior to the September attempt in which he confessed to a previous failed assassination bid.

How colorful, personalized patches bring joy to young cancer patients

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A Miami charity is helping children with cancer by sending them denim jackets and tote bags adorned with decorative patches. The Oliver Patch Project was created by 13-year-old Oliver Burkhardt and his parents after he underwent treatment for leukemia when he was 9. Oliver's dad, Brian, had request patches be sent to his son to bolster his spirits. More than 2,000 came. Some were sewn onto Oliver's jacket and it became his suit of armor. They thought other kids with cancer might like them, too. More... Читать дальше...

California sues ExxonMobil for plastic recycling 'campaign of deception'

France24.com (en) 

California's attorney general has targeted ExxonMobil in a lawsuit that aims to charge the oil giant for the clean-up of millions of tons of plastic waste, the latest in a string of suits leveled against oil and gas companies over the growing environmental crisis. The suit alleges that ExxonMobil used decades-long marketing campaigns to dupe consumers into thinking their plastic waste would be recycled.

Small tsunami waves splash ashore on remote Japanese islands

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Small tsunami waves splashed ashore on some Japanese islands after an earthquake that may have been triggered by volcanic activity. The offshore quake Tuesday morning was not felt, and the tsunami advisory was lifted about three hours later. No damage was reported. The Japan Meteorological Agency had advised of a potential tsunami in the Izu and Ogasawara island chains after the magnitude 5.8 quake. About 21,500 people live on the islands in the Izu group and about 2,500 on the Ogasawara Islands. Читать дальше...

Suswam, Ortom differ over Benue PDP caretaker panel’s eviction

The Punch 

The crisis rocking the Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has worsened, as the former governor, Gabriel Suswam, allegedly evicted the party from its secretariat. The building accommodating the party secretariat located on Otukpo Road in Makurdi, the state capital, reportedly belonged to the former governor, who donated it to the party several

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Beirut, Lebanon CNN — A deadly Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah’s stronghold in southern Beirut on Friday has left over a dozen people dead, including a high-ranking Hezbollah commander, sharply escalating the conflict between the two sides and raising fears of all-out war. kra6.cc...

UE paints Sunday red with highlight triumphs over La Salle

Sports.inquirer.net 

It was a Sunday to remember for University of the East (UE). The Warriors and Lady Warriors notched highlight victories over La Salle’s basketball squads in UAAP Season 87, grabbing headlines and making history along the way. “We have our status, too,” John Abate said after shooting at an impressive rate on the way to

Cyprus Business Now: Bank of Cyprus shares, digital euro, energy ministers meeting

Cyprus Mail 

The Bank of Cyprus on Monday officially resumed trading on the main market of the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) after a seven-year absence. According to an announcement by the bank, “the milestone was marked by the traditional ringing of the bell, symbolising the start of the trading session”. In addition, the bank said that “this […]

Severe obesity is on the rise in the US

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Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S. About 4 in 10 Americans have obesity overall and about 1 in 10 have severe obesity. That's according to new government research. The overall rate has not changed significantly in the past decade, even as the rate of severe obesity is increasing. That means it's too soon to know whether new treatments for obesity can ease the epidemic of the chronic disease linked to dozens of health problems. Experts say preventing obesity in the first place is key, starting in early childhood.

Miami QB Cam Ward jumps to front of Heisman Trophy race

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) Cam Ward has taken advantage of Miami's relatively soft opening schedule along with an injury to a key rival to become the last favorite in the Heisman Trophy race. Ward threw for 404 yards and three touchdowns in the Hurricanes' 50-15 rout of South Florida on Saturday. That followed blowout winsover Florida, Florida AM and Ball State, with the senior having compiled 1,439