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Carbon emissions from the burning of coal, oil and gas rose 1.2% last year, the report said. Through the end of September, the daily global average temperature exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius above mid-19th century levels on 86 days this year, the report said. On Friday, the globe hit 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees) above pre-industrial levels for the first time in recorded history, according to Copernicus Deputy Director Samantha Burgess. That sounds like a lot, but the world in 2022 spewed 57.4 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases and to limit warming to the 1.5 degree mark emissions in 2030 have to be down to 33 billion metric tons. Because the world has already warmed nearly 1.2 degrees Celsius (2.2 degrees Fahrenheit) since the mid-19th century, the report’s projections would mean another 1.3 to 1.7 degrees Celsius (2.3 to 3.1 degrees Fahrenheit) warming by the end of this century.

Persons: Samantha Burgess, ”, Anne Olhoff, Olhoff, hasn’t, Antonio Guterres, ” Olhoff, Niklas Hohne, Bill Hare, Guterres, “ It’s, ___ Read, Seth Borenstein Organizations: United, United Nations, New Climate Institute, Twitter, AP Locations: United Nations, Paris, United States, Europe, Germany

☆ Huawei is giving Apple stiff competition in China. Suppliers to watch
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-19 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Chinese smartphone companies like Huawei are rebounding in their home market, giving a boost to domestic suppliers — and increasing the pressure on Apple . Huawei smartphone sales surged by 83% in October from a year ago, Counterpoint Research said in a note Tuesday. Honor, a Huawei spin-off, saw sales climb by 10%, while Xiaomi smartphone sales rose by 33%, the report said. The report did not break out Apple sales, only saying a broad category of "others" saw October smartphone sales drop by 12% from a year ago. For context, Shanghai-based CINNO Research expects a 2% decline in Apple iPhone sales in China this year to 45.5 million units.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Xi Jinping, Joe Biden, Raymond James, Biden, Nomura, Lihexing, CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Huawei, Apple, D.C, Telecommunications, 5G, Research, Guangdong Topstar Technology, Xiaomi, Industrial Locations: China, Washington, U.S, Shenzhen, EVs, Shanghai, Guangdong, Topstar

☆ IDF lookouts said they saw unusual activity along the Gaza border before the October 7 attack, but their commanders told them to stop bothering them, report says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-19 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

IDF lookouts warned their commanders about activity along the Gaza border, according to reports. Some of the activity the lookouts witnessed included unusual training protocols and more people lingering near the fence, per the outlet. Previous reports stated commanders told their lookouts Hamas were "just a bunch of punks" who wouldn't "do anything" when they reported what they had seen. "A day before everything happened, I saw people with maps," one lookout told N12, per J Post. Other lookouts reported seeing the same drills over and over: shooting, laying on the ground, then throwing grenades.

Persons: —, you'll Organizations: Service, Jerusalem Post Locations: Gaza, Jerusalem

☆ Short-seller Jim Chanos to close hedge funds - WSJ
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Jim Chanos, Founder and Managing Partner of Kynikos Associates LP speaks at the Reuters Global Investment Outlook summit at the Thomson Reuters building in New York, November 19, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 17 (Reuters) - After nearly four decades, Jim Chanos is shutting down hedge funds he manages that wager against companies he believes are overpriced or fraudulent, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. His firm, Chanos & Co., manages less than $200 million today, down from $6 billion in 2008, the report added. Chanos is known for his bets against Tesla (TSLA.O), on which he went short in 2016. Reporting by Pritam Biswas in Bengaluru; Editing by Shilpi MajumdarOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Jim Chanos, Mike Segar, Chanos, Tesla, Pritam Biswas, Shilpi Majumdar Organizations: Kynikos, Reuters Global Investment, Thomson Reuters, REUTERS, Wall Street, Chanos, Reuters, Thomson Locations: New York, Bengaluru

☆ It's time for retailers to stop blaming theft for so many of their problems
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Shrink includes customer theft, but it also accounts lost or destroyed inventory and employee theft, to name a couple of other examples. But companies such as Target and Walgreens have cumulatively reported billions of dollars in losses from theft by citing shrink numbers. Often, company executives use "shrink" and "theft" interchangeably, while providing no breakdown of how much of their shrink is attributable to theft. Retailers could be pointing to theft to prompt government action or distract from operational issuesIf so many elements contribute to shrink, then why are some retailers pointing to theft only? Do you work at a major retail store such as Walmart and have a story idea to share?

Persons: —, Matthew Schroeder, Melodie van der, William Blair, Gillian Flaccus, der Baan, van der Baan, Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins, Blair Organizations: Service, Target, Walgreens, Aid, Home Depot, Max Retail, National Retail Federation, Walmart, AP Locations: Harlem , New York, Manhattan , New York

☆ Five countries ask International Criminal Court to investigate the situation in Palestinian territories
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Michael Rios | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor Karim Khan says his office has received a referral from five countries to investigate whether crimes have been committed in the Palestinian territories as part of Israel’s response to the October 7 Hamas terror attacks. He noted that his office was already conducting an investigation on the situation in the Palestinian territories over possible crimes committed since June 2014 in Gaza and the West Bank. A UN report said last month said it was collecting evidence of war crimes in the wake of the Hamas attack. Earlier this month, Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, called the October 7 attacks “atrocities”, saying they – and the holding of hostages – were war crimes. That has not stopped the court from investigating its actions in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Persons: Karim Khan, Khan, ” Khan, Benjamin Netanyahu, Volker Türk, –, Israel, “ We’re, ”, Bensouda, … Organizations: CNN, Criminal, West Bank, State Party, Palestinian Ministry of Health, United Nations, UN, Israeli, Human Rights, South Africa’s Department of International Relations, Cooperation, Humanitarian, Geneva Conventions, NBC, ICC Locations: South Africa, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Comoros, Djibouti, Rome, Palestinian, Gaza, States, Israel, Ramallah, East Jerusalem, Geneva

IBM has stopped advertising on social media platform X after a report said its ads were appearing alongside material praising Adolf Hitler and Nazis — a fresh setback as the site formerly known as Twitter tries to win back big brands and their ad dollars. The U.S. tech company made the decision after a report Thursday by the liberal advocacy group Media Matters said ads from IBM, Apple, Oracle, NBCUniversal's Bravo network and Comcast were placed next to antisemitic material on X. “IBM has zero tolerance for hate speech and discrimination and we have immediately suspended all advertising on X while we investigate this entirely unacceptable situation," the company said in a terse statement. “When it comes to this platform — X has also been extremely clear about our efforts to combat antisemitism and discrimination. The accounts that Media Matters found posting antisemitic material will no longer be monetizable and that the specific posts will be labeled “sensitive media," according to a statement from X on Friday.

Persons: Adolf Hitler, —, Elon Musk, ” Musk, Musk, Linda Yaccarino, Yaccarino, Benjamin Netanyahu Organizations: IBM, Twitter, Media, Apple, Oracle, NBCUniversal's Bravo, Comcast, Billionaire, Hamas, Defamation League Locations: U.S, Israel, Israeli

☆ Vietnam ramps up South China Sea island expansion, researchers say
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A Vietnamese naval soldier stands quard at Thuyen Chai island in the Spratly archipelago in the South China Sea on January 17, 2013. China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan all claim territory in the sea, which covers important shipping routes and is thought to hold untapped oil and gas reserves. China claims sovereignty over vast swathes of the South China Sea, including the areas where Vietnam has been building up islands. China, Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam have lodged competing claims for some or all of the Spratly Islands. In August, the Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam rejected a map released by China that denotes its claims to sovereignty including in the South China Sea.

Persons: Thuyen, Khanh Vu, Robert Birsel Organizations: Washington's Center, Strategic, International Studies, Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, CSIS's, Transparency, Thomson Locations: Thuyen Chai, Spratly, South, China, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Taiwan, HANOI, South China, U.S, Spratly Islands, CSIS's Asia

☆ Oil prices surge after falling below key threshold as report says Saudi Arabia plans to extend production cuts into 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Phil Rosen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

US and international oil prices jumped on Friday by more than 4% after a week-long slump. Saudi Arabia is considering prolonging production cuts into 2024, the Financial Times reported. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementUS and global oil prices surged on Friday following a week-long slump, as the Financial Times reported top producer Saudi Arabia is considering prolonging its production cuts into 2024. Falling oil prices would be the main driver of the cuts, but some members, the report said, are concerned about the Israel-Palestine conflict and the crisis unfolding in Gaza.

Persons: —, Brent, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salam Organizations: Financial Times, Service, West Texas Intermediate, FT, Saudi Locations: Saudi Arabia, OPEC, Vienna, Israel, Palestine, Gaza, Kuwait, Algeria, Iran

☆ Amazon aggregator Thrasio prepares for bankruptcy - WSJ
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 16 (Reuters) - Thrasio Holdings, which acquires third-party sellers on Amazon (AMZN.O), is preparing to file for bankruptcy as it grapples with a post-pandemic slump in online spending, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. The aggregator did not immediately respond to a Reuters' request for comment. In 2021, Thrasio said it had raised $1 billion in a funding round led by private equity firm Silver Lake, taking its total funding to $3.4 billion. The company has been working with law firm Kirkland & Ellis to explore restructuring options, the Journal had reported in September. Reporting by Gursimran Kaur in Bengaluru; Editing by Subhranshu SahuOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Thrasio, Holly Etlin, Kirkland, Ellis, Gursimran Kaur, Subhranshu Sahu Organizations: Thrasio Holdings, Wall Street, Thomson Locations: New York, Silver, Bengaluru

☆ Russia is relocating Ukrainian children to Belarus where they are subjected to military training and reeducation, report finds
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Sebastian Cahill | Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In Belarus, some children have been re-educated by nationalists and given military training. AdvertisementA recent report from Yale University sheds new light on the plight of Ukrainian children who have been deported by Russia, many of whom the report says are being subjected to military training and reeducation. Belarusian troops have subjected Ukrainian children to military training that includes handling firearms, wearing body armor, and watching military parades, lectures, and combat demonstrations, according to the report. The total number of deported Ukrainian children is unknown. Some Ukrainian children say they have been put in Russian foster and adoptive families while others are being repatriated to the country.

Persons: —, Russia's, Maria Lvova, Belova, Vladimir Putin Organizations: Service, Yale University, Yale School of Public, Research, Yale, Internal Troops, CNN, Criminal Court, International Locations: Belarus, Russia, Ukraine

☆ Some healthcare systems are taking on the challenge of health inequity — but ending the disparities isn't a quick process
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Heather Lindsey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Some health systems are embedding health-equity programs in their business strategies. The report said health inequities led to increased costs associated with premature death, loss of work productivity, and excess medical spending. "When you lean into health equity, you can create value, better outcomes, and lower costs," he said. Bhatt said health systems can push for health equity by creating diverse care teams. "If you lean into health equity," Bhatt said, "there is opportunity to improve outcomes, build consumer loyalty and trust, and create economic value."

Persons: —, Keneica Moore, Moore, MAAME doulas, Sarahn Wheeler, Wheeler, who's, inequity, Jay Bhatt, Bhatt Organizations: Healthcare, Service, Empowerment, Duke Health, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute, Minority Health, Deloitte Health Equity Institute, Deloitte Center for Health Solutions Locations: Durham, North Carolina

The German auto giant isn't alone in its struggles, according to CNBC's analysis of 10 global car brands. While Volkswagen remains by far a giant in China's car market with around 3 million vehicles sold a year, the German brand hasn't gained much traction in the electric car space. In July, the company opted to invest about $700 million into Chinese electric car start-up Xpeng to jointly develop two cars for China. Toyota , which has struggled in the market transition to electric cars, is set for its worst year of overall China sales since 2020 with about 1.8 million vehicle sales, CNBC found. Tough competitionAlthough China's new energy market is growing quickly, competition is fierce, even for domestic brands.

Persons: Evelyn Cheng, Alvin Liu, Liu, Bernstein, BYD, Tesla, Nio Organizations: CNBC, Volkswagen, Nissan, Hyundai, China Passenger Car Association, Toyota, Canalys, Honda, BYD, Tesla's, Plaid — Locations: Europe, China, North America, Evelyn Cheng BEIJING, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, German

Concern about demand and a possible surplus next year has pressured prices, despite support from the OPEC+ cuts and conflict in the Middle East. The cuts include 3.66 million bpd by OPEC+ and additional voluntary cuts by Saudi Arabia and Russia. Two other OPEC+ sources said deeper cuts could be discussed. "It is not pleasant to see that market volatility is greater ahead of the next meeting while fundamentals overall remain solid," one of the OPEC+ sources said. While three sources said more cuts could be required, two other OPEC+ sources said it was too early to say whether further cuts will be discussed, while another said he did not think it was likely with the caveat to "wait and see".

Persons: Dado Ruvic, Brent, Olesya Astakhova, Alex Lawler, Ahmad Ghaddar, El, Dmitry Zhdannikov, Simon Webb, David Evans Organizations: REUTERS, Oil, OPEC, Ministers, Organization of, Petroleum, Saudi Energy Ministry, International Energy Agency, Reuters, Energy, Thomson Locations: Saudi Arabia, LONDON, East, Russia, OPEC, Saudi

☆ George Santos ‘Blatantly Stole’ From Own Campaign, House Ethics Committee Finds
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Rep. George Santos recently pleaded not guilty to 13 felony charges. WSJ’s Ashby Jones breaks down those charges and what’s next for the New York Republican. Photo Illustration: Ryan TrefesWASHINGTON—The House Ethics Committee said Thursday that it found substantial evidence that Rep. George Santos (R., N.Y.) stole money from his campaign and used his connections to high value donors to get additional money through questionable business dealings but stopped short of recommending that lawmakers boot him from Congress. “Representative Santos sought to fraudulently exploit every aspect of his House candidacy for his own personal financial profit” and “blatantly stole from his campaign,” the report said. The committee said Santos’s conduct “warrants public condemnation, is beneath the dignity of the office, and has brought severe discredit upon the House.”

Persons: George Santos, WSJ’s Ashby Jones, what’s, Ryan Trefes WASHINGTON, Santos, “, ” Organizations: New York Republican, “ Locations: N.Y

☆ George Santos Faces Growing Calls for Expulsion After Damning Ethics Report
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Katy Stech Ferek | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The House Ethics Committee said it found evidence that New York Rep. George Santos “blatantly” stole money from his campaign, prompting the lawmaker to say he won’t seek re-election in 2024. Photo: Elizabeth Frantz/ReutersWASHINGTON—The House Ethics Committee said Thursday that it found substantial evidence that Rep. George Santos (R., N.Y.) stole money from his campaign and committed other misdeeds, igniting new calls for his immediate expulsion by colleagues and prompting the embattled lawmaker to say he won’t run for re-election. “Representative Santos sought to fraudulently exploit every aspect of his House candidacy for his own personal financial profit” and “blatantly stole from his campaign,” the committee’s report said. The committee said Santos’s conduct “warrants public condemnation, is beneath the dignity of the office, and has brought severe discredit upon the House.”

Persons: George Santos “, Elizabeth Frantz, George Santos, Santos, “, ” Organizations: New York Rep, Reuters WASHINGTON, “ Locations: N.Y

While digital outlets have emerged to fill some voids, they're closing at roughly the same rate as new ones start, the report said. “I don't think there's a demand problem for local news,” Franklin said. “I think there's a supply problem. I don't think there's one solution to these problems. While new local digital sites have emerged in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Boston, for example, most were based in more affluent, suburban communities with strong broadband access.

Persons: ”, Tim Franklin, Jezebel, “, ” Franklin, Penny Abernathy Organizations: Northwestern University, Northwestern's Medill, Washington Post, NPR, Associated Press, Northwestern, Media, Boston, Medill, Courier of, PBS Locations: United States, Northwestern, Texas, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Courier of Charleston, S.C, Bath, Highland, Alleghany, Virginia

☆ American CEOs serve China’s Xi a too-rich dessert
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Lauren Silva Laughlin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque Acquire Licensing RightsNEW YORK, Nov 16 (Reuters Breakingviews) - America’s corporate chieftains were thrilled to see China’s President Xi Jinping at Wednesday’s gala dinner in San Francisco. So thrilled that they gave him a standing ovation, according to Reuters. He has defended China’s stance on Taiwan, equating the self-governing island’s relationship with the People’s Republic to Hawaii’s position vis-à-vis the United States. The standing ovation is just a new, cringeworthy way to follow the money. Xi received a standing ovation as he entered the room and before and after he took the stage, the report said.

Persons: Joe Biden, Xi Jinping, Kevin Lamarque, Xi, Tim Cook, Larry Fink, Steve Schwarzman, Ray Dalio, Bridgewater, Tesla, Elon Musk, Apple’s Cook, Ding Xuexiang, Howard Schultz, Biden, “, John Foley, Aditya Sriwatsav Organizations: Economic Cooperation, REUTERS, Reuters, Apple, Blackstone, ”, China, Xi, Thomson Locations: Filoli, Asia, Woodside , California, U.S, San Francisco, BlackRock, China, United States, Taiwan, Republic, Schwarzman, Beijing

☆ Apple to make messaging between iPhones and Androids easier - Bloomberg News
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] An Android mascot is seen in front of a displayed logo of Apple in this photo illustration taken in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 5, 2015. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 16 (Reuters) - Apple (AAPL.O) plans to adopt a messaging standard next year that will allow for a smoother texting experience between iPhones and Android devices, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. Apple did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The company said the new technology would work alongside iMessage and offer better interoperability than SMS or MMS, according to the report. Reporting by Samrhitha Arunasalam in Bengaluru; Editing by Shilpi Majumdar and Devika SyamnathOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Dado, iMessage, Samrhitha, Shilpi Majumdar, Devika Organizations: Apple, REUTERS, Bloomberg, Rich Communication Services, Google, Thomson Locations: Zenica, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Bengaluru

☆ Have war crimes been committed in Israel and Gaza and what laws govern the conflict?
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Christian Edwards | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

But since these provisions are considered a norm of customary international law, they are nonetheless binding on all states. Is there evidence of war crimes in the fighting between Hamas and Israel? The report said Israel may be committing the war crime of collective punishment, after officials ordered the “complete siege” of Gaza. However, ethnic cleansing still lacks a precise legal definition, and it is not recognized as an independent crime under international law. The ICC is an international court established to investigate individuals accused of committing the most serious crimes, such as war crimes.

Persons: CNN —, Israel, ”, –, Volker Türk, …, ” Michael Schmitt, Ghazi Hamad, ” Adil Haque, Schmitt, Mohammed Abed, Aurel Sari, “, Sari, Brian Cox, Ali Jadallah, Cordula Droege, ” Schmitt, Ibrahim Biari, Russia –, Bensouda, Karim Khan Organizations: CNN, Hamas, UN, Criminal Court, ICC, Human Rights, Nova, Aris Messinis, University of Reading, Rutgers University, IHL, US Air Force, Getty, University of Exeter, Ministry, Cornell University, Civilian, International Committee, West Bank Locations: Geneva, Israel, Palestine, State, Rome, Gaza, Rafah, Egypt, Israeli, AFP, United Kingdom, Lebanese, United States, ” Israel, Anadolu, Gaza City, NATO, The Hague, China, Russia, Palestinian, East Jerusalem

☆ Embattled US Rep George Santos won't run for reelection after damning ethics report
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Moira Warburton | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

REUTERS/Julia Nikhinson/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - U.S. House Representative George Santos said he will not run for reelection after a damning House Ethics Committee report referred "additional uncharged and unlawful conduct" by him to the Justice Department on Thursday. I will however NOT be seeking re-election for a second term in 2024," Santos said in a post on the X social media site. "Representative Santos’ conduct warrants public condemnation, is beneath the dignity of the office, and has brought severe discredit upon the House" of Representatives, the bipartisan committee said in a statement. Ethics Chairman Michael Guest, a Republican, intended to file a motion to expel on Friday, according to media reports. Santos survived a vote to expel him from the House brought by fellow House Republicans from New York state in early November.

Persons: George Santos, Julia Nikhinson, Santos, Santos ’, Michael Guest, Moira Warburton, Andrew Goudsward, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: Rep, Capitol, REUTERS, Rights, . House, Justice Department, Department of Justice, Republican, Republicans, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, New York

☆ Tencent says it stockpiled Nvidia AI chips but seeks Chinese replacements
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Michelle Toh | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Hong Kong CNN —Tencent rushed to build up “one of the largest inventories of AI chips in China” before US export restrictions took hold, an executive said Wednesday. It is one of the chipmaker’s advanced AI chips designed for use in data centers, the physical facilities used to store troves of electronic information. In late October, Nvidia disclosed that the just-announced restrictions had come into effect “immediately,” weeks earlier than scheduled. “Going forward, we will have to figure out ways to make … the usage of our AI chips more efficient,” namely by working to retain most of the company’s high-performance chips for training the model, he added. The bot was developed specifically for corporate users, allowing them to catch up on meetings by viewing automated summaries or put together documents more efficiently, Lau told analysts.

Persons: Hong Kong CNN — Tencent, Martin Lau, ”, ” Lau, Tencent, “, Biden, Kai, Fu Lee, Lau Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Nvidia, Bloomberg, Sinovation Ventures, Huawei, Center for Strategic, International Studies, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation Locations: China, Hong Kong, China ”, United States, Beijing, Washington, Shenzhen

☆ Joasia Zakrzewski: Ultrarunner banned for 12 months after using a car during a race
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —An ultramarathon runner has been banned for 12 months after using a car during part of a 50-mile race, UK Athletics (UKA) announced. Joasia Zakrzewski was competing in the GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool race in northwest England on April 7 when she accepted a ride in a friend’s car and ended up placing third. The panel ruled that Zakrzewski would be banned from competing in any event that falls under UK Athletics jurisdiction, or from representing Great Britain, for 12 months. “I would never purposefully cheat and this was not a target race, but I don’t want to make excuses,” she said. Zakrzewski, a doctor who has competed internationally for Scotland and Great Britain, is able to appeal the decision.

Persons: UKA, Joasia Zakrzewski, “, Zakrzewski, –, ”, ” Zakrzewski Organizations: CNN, GB Ultras Manchester, Liverpool, Scottish, Athletics, BBC Locations: England, Great Britain, Australia, Scotland

☆ Lawmakers in Congress can't work together — and aviation experts say it's making it harder to keep the skies safe
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"Gridlock" in Congress is in part to blame for safety risks in the skies, aviation experts said. The group, formed by the FAA, said insufficient funding is hampering the FAA. AdvertisementAn independent team of experts formed by the Federal Aviation Administration has blamed "recurring gridlock" in Congress and insufficient industry funding for the growing safety risks in the skies. AdvertisementThe six-member outside panel of aviation experts said in the report that years of disorder in Congress has posed significant challenges for the FAA, heightening safety risks. "At current funding levels, the FAA has insufficient resources to carry out its portfolio of responsibilities," the report says.

Persons: —, Mike Whitaker, Whitaker, Michael Huerta Organizations: FAA, Service, Federal Aviation Administration, New York Times Locations: United States

☆ Thousands of Ukrainian children taken to Belarus -Yale research
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Anthony Deutsch | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

More than 2,000 children Yale identified were transported to the Dubrava children's centre in Belarus' Minsk region between September 2022 and May 2023, it said, while 392 children were taken to 12 other facilities. "Russia's federal government and Belarus' regime have been working together to coordinate and fund the movement of children from Russia-occupied Ukraine through Russia to Belarus." Transports to Belarus through Russia were "ultimately coordinated" between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko, it added. Lukashenko approved the use of state organizations to transport children from Ukraine to Belarus and finance their transportation, the Yale report said. Once in Belarus, children have been subjected to military training and re-education, it said.

Persons: Alexander Lukashenko, Pavel Bednyakov, Vladimir Putin, Russia's Putin, Maria Lvova, Lukashenko, David Ljunggren, Mike Collett, White, Alexandra Hudson, Rosalba O'Brien Organizations: Commonwealth of Independent States, CIS, Sputnik, Rights, Yale University, Humanitarian, Yale School of Public Health, State Department, Reuters, U.S . State Department, Ukraine, Yale, Transports, Criminal, Thomson Locations: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Russian, United States, Ukraine's Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, Minsk, The Hague

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