Tag: change
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How climate change impacts the economy
How climate change impacts the economy – CBS News Watch CBS News 2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years. Be the first to know…
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Annual U.N. summit COP29 kicks off in global effort to fight climate change
Annual U.N. summit COP29 kicks off in global effort to fight climate change – CBS News Watch CBS News The annual United Nations summit known as COP29 kicks off Monday in Azerbaijan. The summit is when nearly 200 countries gather for about two weeks to work on strategies to slow global warming. CBS News national…
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Robots chisel out the future of sculpture as some artists embrace change and others push back
In 1497, an ambitious 22-year-old hiked up to the quarries above the Italian town of Carrara looking for a perfect block of marble. He searched for months until he found it. His name was Michelangelo, and the marble became his immortal, “The Pieta.” Since then, many other giants—think Bernini, Canova—have put their chisels to Carrara…
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Despite pressure on Sotomayor, Supreme Court unlikely to change before Trump takes office. Here’s why.
Washington — President-elect Donald Trump’s victory Tuesday has stirred up whispers about whether Justice Sonia Sotomayor should step down from the Supreme Court to allow President Biden to nominate a successor before Republicans take control of Washington. But any changes in the composition of the nation’s highest court are unlikely in the coming months, even…
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Key 2024 races that could change the House, Senate balance of power
Key 2024 races that could change the House, Senate balance of power – CBS News Watch CBS News Several congressional races across the U.S. could impact the balance of power in the Senate and the House of Representatives. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane has more on the future of Congress and Ed O’Keefe breaks down the…
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People in recovery from substance use hope to change the political landscape by running for office
Thomas Higdon was a politics fanatic his entire life: He kept up on the news cycle, he door-knocked for candidates, and he volunteered for a number of campaigns. He long dreamed of working in government, but he and everyone around him felt it wouldn’t be possible because of his substance use. His use of alcohol…
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How climate change affects Latino communities and their votes
How climate change affects Latino communities and their votes – CBS News Watch CBS News An Environmental Voter Project poll found that climate change is a top issue for young voters in 2024. Voter efforts are focusing on climate change within Latino communities ahead of Election Day. Journalist Kelly McEvers joins CBS News to discuss…
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When do we “fall back” for daylight saving time 2024, and why does the time change twice a year?
The end to daylight saving time is just around the corner, meaning clocks in most parts of the U.S. will “fall back” one hour on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. Here’s what to know about daylight saving time, and why we change our clocks twice a year. When is daylight saving time? Daylight saving time, when…