COP29 Climate Talks Focus on Financing
Negotiators agree that trillions are needed to help lower-income countries adapt and cope, but not on who should pay.
Amtrak Says Service Between New York and New Haven Will Return in Afternoon
The train service suspension, caused by a fire in the Bronx, was expected to disrupt the Wednesday morning commute in the New York City area.
Aid Deliveries to Gaza Remain Low Despite U.S. Warning to Israel
The Biden administration gave Israel 30 days to increase the flow of aid, warning that aid shipments into Gaza in September had reached an alarmingly low level.
Amtrak Suspends Service Between New York and New Haven Because of Fire
The blaze was apparently connected to an Amtrak substation in the Bronx. The operator said it expected normal service to resume at 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
2024 Fossil Fuel Emissions Are Headed for a Record
Countries promised to move away from coal, oil and natural gas at last year’s climate summit. New research shows they’re burning more than ever before.
U.K. Plans to Fine Tech Executives for Illegal Weapon Sales Online
In a bid to curb knife crime, the government would hold officials of tech companies personally liable for illicit sales on their platforms, a significant shift in internet regulation.
Germany Will Hold Snap Election in February
After the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition, the balloting will be held on Feb. 23, about seven months before it had been scheduled.
Bluesky Adds One Million New Users After Election
With one million new accounts added since the U.S. elections, Bluesky has solidified itself as an option for people looking to change their social media service.
Gerry Faust, Coach Who Lived a Dream at Notre Dame, Dies at 89
Jumping from the high school ranks to lead one of the most storied programs in college football, he lost games but rarely lost hope.
U.S. Allows Americans to Hold Foreign Conferences With Speakers Under Sanctions
Reversing itself, the Treasury Department said U.S. sanctions do not prohibit hearing from foreigners deemed to be terrorists or other offenders.