Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin

BBC - Nov 9, 2026

Scientists are predictng this could be the hottest year on record as the COP31 climate summit opens.

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How Dong Mingzhu, China’s manufacturing ‘iron lady’, is maintaining her cool in the AI era

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Nvidia’s board of directors announced it would be opening an investigation into its CEO, Jensen Huang, following reports alleging he had an intimate relationship with a woman U.S. intelligence officials believe was spying for China. “The NVIDIA Board is initiating an independent investigation in light of recent reporting that founder and CEO Jensen Huang has...

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The Trump administration is scaling back or stalling investments that help vulnerable places harden themselves to rising flood and fire threats.

Meteorologist reveals America's snow danger map... and puts a 1,300-mile 'sleeper corridor' on alert for deadly cold this winter

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Doctors Absorb the Stunning Failure of Two High-Profile Heart Drugs

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The secret to a lasting marriage? Don't ignore your partner when they're upset, scientists say

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