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Money, lobbyists, inertia: why fossil fuels are so hard to quit

Money, lobbyists, inertia: why fossil fuels are so hard to quit

When the international community agreed to transition away from fossil fuels at the 2023 COP28 global climate summit, some hailed the moment as the beginning of the end for oil.

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France summons Elon Musk over X probe

France summons Elon Musk over X probe

Billionaire Elon Musk has been summoned for a voluntary interview in Paris on Monday as part of a French probe into his social media platform X, though it remains unclear if he will appear.

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'Save humanity': Four figures battling it out to lead embattled UN

'Save humanity': Four figures battling it out to lead embattled UN

Four contenders are squaring up to succeed Antonio Guterres as leader of the United Nations, which faces unprecedented global instability, wars and its own crushing budget crisis.

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Gilgeous-Alexander, Wemby, Jokic finalists for NBA MVP

Gilgeous-Alexander, Wemby, Jokic finalists for NBA MVP

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines the finalists announced Sunday for this year's award alongside San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama and Denver's three-time MVP Nikola Jokic.

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Israel vows to level homes in Lebanon, counter threats with 'full force'

Israel vows to level homes in Lebanon, counter threats with 'full force'

Israel said its military had been instructed to use "full force" against threats in Lebanon despite a truce, and vowed to level homes allegedly used by Hezbollah, with state media reporting demolitions were underway on Sunday.

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GA-ASI Completes MQ-9B 'Flight Into Known Icing' Flight Tests

GA-ASI Completes MQ-9B 'Flight Into Known Icing' Flight Tests

Global RPA Leader Is Certifying MQ-9B for FIKI

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CHAR Tech Closes Acquisition of Elkem's Biocarbon Assets in Saguenay, Québec, Including 62,500 tonne Offtake, Facility and IP

CHAR Tech Closes Acquisition of Elkem's Biocarbon Assets in Saguenay, Québec, Including 62,500 tonne Offtake, Facility and IP

Highlights:Acquisition of Elkem ASA's Saguenay, Québec, biocarbon pellet production facility and all associated hard assetsExecution of an offtake agreement with Elkem ASA for 62,500 tonnes of biocarbon over five years (12,500 tonnes per year)Transfer of proprietary intellectual property related to biocarbon pellet production

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U.S. Polo Assn. Debuts Global Flagship at a Top Miami Destination

U.S. Polo Assn. Debuts Global Flagship at a Top Miami Destination

Immersive celebration marked the opening, bringing sport and style to Bayside Marketplace

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Rahm coasts to LIV Golf win in Mexico City

Rahm coasts to LIV Golf win in Mexico City

Jon Rahm cruised to a six-stroke victory with a final round of 64 Sunday at a LIV Golf event in Mexico City overshadowed by reports of behind-the-scenes tour turmoil.

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North Korea conducts ballistic missile tests: KCNA

North Korea conducts ballistic missile tests: KCNA

North Korea has test-fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles, the government news agency reported Monday, the latest in a recent flurry of launches by the nuclear-armed state.

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