1 hour ago Ghana joins USAID and UNICEF’s Global Initiative to End Childhood Lead Poisoning alongside the First Lady of the United States Jill Biden

Ghana joins USAID and UNICEF’s Global Initiative to End Childhood Lead Poisoning alongside the First Lady of the United States Jill Biden  US Embassy in Ghana

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2 hours ago A national indicator for a just energy transition: Researchers create method to quantify vulnerability

The Energy Transition Vulnerability Index (ETVI) quantifies the vulnerability of nations to adverse impacts of transitioning away from fossil fuels. The COP28 agreement has called for all countries to wind down the use of fossil fuels to combat climate change—but the agreement stipulates that these transitions should not disproportionately harm historically marginalized and vulnerable stakeholders.

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2 hours ago Footwork, Construct Capital, and Bessemer Venture Partners discuss how to raise capital in 2025 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

The fundraising landscape is shifting fast, and in 2025, the old rules no longer apply. Startups navigating flat, down, or extension rounds must be more strategic than ever in securing their next round of capital. Traditional metrics like $100 million in revenue for an IPO or $1 million ARR for a Series A are becoming […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago New York Mets Viewed As Potential Threat To Sign San Francisco Giants Ace

New York Mets Viewed As Potential Threat To Sign San Francisco Giants Ace  Sports Illustrated

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2 hours ago AI is just one of the thorny issues facing photography—here's how the industry can prioritize ethics

Photography is an immensely powerful medium. Unlike paintings or drawings, photographs have long been connected to ideas of truth and used as evidence, shaping our understanding of the world. When it comes to journalism, photographs have been shown to have a greater impact than the written word alone—in fact, the lead image of a news article can alter how a reader interprets the text.

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2 hours ago Alaska's governor courts Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft in data center push

Alaska's governor courts Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft in data center push  DatacenterDynamics

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3 hours ago Martha Stewart would decline 'The Golden Bachelorette' since 'the guys aren't hot enough'

Martha Stewart will not be taking on the role as the franchise lead of "The Golden Bachelorette" anytime soon. Stewart, 83, said the "guys aren't hot enough" on the reality tv show.

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4 hours ago Georgia in talks to land battery manufacturing innovation center in Atlanta

Georgia leaders are attempting to recruit a battery manufacturer to open an innovation center in Atlanta, a deal that could involve a Fulton County agency granting the company hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax incentives.

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4 hours ago New S.F. waterfront park opens today next to Chase Center, featuring Bay Bridge steel

New S.F. waterfront park opens today next to Chase Center, featuring Bay Bridge steel  San Francisco Chronicle

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6 hours ago Fun Facts: In Switzerland, it’s illegal to own only a single guinea pig

Did you know that Switzerland bans its residents from owning only one guinea pig, and that Japan has the highest density of vending machines in the world? Learn more with our facts!

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