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Matt Brown dies at 43: Why did ‘Alaskan Bush People’ star’s family break ties with him; here’s what we know
Matt Brown, a star of Alaskan Bush People, has died by suicide. He was 43. His brother Bear Brown confirmed the news. Matt had struggled with addiction. Most of his family had cut ties with him years ago. He was last seen near a river. Authorities searched for his body.
Matt Brown, 'Alaskan Bush People’ star, dies by suicide, cops launch probe as family mourns; here's what we know so far
Reality star Matt Brown, known for "Alaskan Bush People," has tragically passed away at 43, his brother Bear confirmed. Dispatch audio revealed a search for his body after his backpack was found, with his firearm believed to be in the water. Concerns arose earlier in May following a disturbing YouTube stream.
India withdraws bid to host UN Climate Summit COP33 in 2028
India has withdrawn its offer to host the United Nations climate summit COP33 in 2028. The decision was conveyed to the Asia-Pacific regional group chair. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed hosting the summit in 2028. South Korea has also expressed interest in hosting.
As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy
Global conflicts are disrupting fossil fuel supplies. This instability may push nations towards homegrown renewable energy for greater security. Experts believe this shift, driven by national interest, could accelerate the move away from fossil fuels. The United Nations highlights that clean energy resources cannot be blockaded or weaponized.
Rubio gets nostalgic in imperial cosplay
Marco Rubio delivered a speech at the Munich Security Conference. His remarks reflected a nostalgic view of Western dominance. He spoke of civilizational values and warned against perceived threats. The speech evoked an era of Western supremacy. This perspective aligns with the Trump administration's outlook. The audience received the familiar rhetoric with polite applause.
Trump plans massive expansion of offshore oil drilling
President Donald Trump's administration is planning to open up millions of square miles (kilometers) of US coastal waters to oil and gas drilling, it said Thursday, in a step that could lead to a massive expansion of fossil fuel extraction. But the plans announced Thursday are likely to face pushback domestically, particularly from California, whose government pledged to block drilling in the state's coastal waters.
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AI-generated disinformation tactics spotted ahead of COP30
A clip said to show massive flooding in the Amazonian city hosting the UN climate summit is just one widely-shared example of how disinformation, cheaply created by artificial intelligence and circulating on social media, is influencing perceptions of COP30. And in the video showing the city purportedly under water, "The reporter doesn't exist, the people don't exist, the flood doesn't exist, and the city doesn't exist."
As Brazil readies for COP30 climate talks, finance ministers offer plan for $1.3 trillion in yearly finance
Finance ministers proposed scaling climate finance to $1.3 trillion annually, a key demand for developing nations ahead of COP30. The report suggests changes to credit ratings, insurance, and development bank lending priorities. This initiative aims to mainstream climate and macroeconomic policies, addressing finance as a bottleneck to climate action.
World's big cities see 26% rise in extreme hot days: Study
Major global cities now face 26% more very hot days annually than three decades ago, with 2024 marking the highest count. A new analysis reveals this alarming trend, particularly impacting vulnerable residents in informal settlements. Experts urge urgent funding for urban adaptation measures to protect city dwellers from escalating heat stress.
'No murders in North Korea too': CNN brutally bashes Trump claims about DC crime and murder-free streak
Donald Trump's claims about reducing crime in Washington, D.C., faced scrutiny after he boasted of an 11-day murder-free period. CNN's fact-check revealed similar stretches occurred earlier in the year, countering Trump's exaggeration. His move to deploy National Guard troops and federalize the police drew criticism, with comparisons made to authoritarian tactics.
Not Trump, Brazilian President Lula da Silva says he will call PM Modi instead for trade talks
Brazil's President Lula da Silva rejects direct talks with U.S. President Trump after a 50% tariff was imposed on Brazilian goods. Lula plans to engage with leaders like Xi Jinping and Modi, seeking recourse through the WTO. Despite tensions, Trump is invited to COP30, while Brazil remains open to tariff discussions through formal channels.
Rio to host BRICS summit wary of Donald Trump; China's Jinping to be absent
A BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro will address global crises, complicated by US policies and key leader absences. China, India, Russia, and South Africa, representing a significant portion of the world's population and GDP, aim for consensus amid Middle East tensions and potential US tariffs.
World Bank and IMF climate snub 'worrying': COP29 presidency
UN climate talks host nations are concerned about climate funding. Developed nations need funds to switch to renewable energy. Rich nations agreed to increase climate finance. But the amount is inadequate. Azerbaijan and Brazil launched an initiative to address the shortfall. Some lenders are reluctant to discuss climate. The US urges focus on dependable technologies.
Leaders of France, Britain head to Washington to urge Trump not to abandon Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer are visiting Washington to urge President Donald Trump not to abandon Ukraine. They emphasize Ukraine's sovereignty and seek U.S. support for European-led security initiatives, while addressing trade concerns and the role of NATO.
Emmy-winning star Andre Braugher passes away at 61
Braugher won two career Emmys from 11 nominations.
Asian stocks ease, rate cut hopes to be tested in week of central bank meetings
The Fed is considered certain to hold rates at 5.25-5.50% this week, putting the focus on the so-called dot plots for rates and Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.
UAE COP28 chief says fossil fuels must be part of climate deal
The Emirati host of the UN climate conference said Thursday that fossil fuels must be part of any deal as the crucial negotiations on global warming opened in Dubai. Christiana Figueres, who was UN climate chief when the Paris deal was reached, said she was "giving up hope" that fossil fuel companies could be part of the solution to warming.
Nations urged to phase out fossil fuels at UN climate talks
The UN and hosts the United Arab Emirates say these talks, known as COP28, will be the most important since Paris in 2015, when nations agreed to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius since the preindustrial era, and preferably to a safer limit of 1.5C.
4 out of 5 glaciers may be lost by 2100: Study
Even in a best-case, low-emissions scenario, where the increase in global mean temperature is limited to +1.5 degrees Celsius relative to pre-industrial levels, over 25 per cent of glacial mass will be gone and nearly 50 per cent of glaciers by number are projected to disappear, the study said.
COP27: UN climate talks to focus on funding for loss & damages
The agreement to recognise financing for irreversible and unadaptable impacts, loss and damage as an issue for discussion marks the culmination of years of effort, dating back to negotiations for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
US SEC chair says much to be done to protect crypto investors
His comments came after last week's spectacular collapse of TerraUSD, a so-called stablecoin that lost its 1-to-1 dollar peg.
US-China climate pact: What does it mean for Beijing?
Beijing has yet to spell out precisely how it intends to achieve these goals, and environmentalists have warned that without specifying the size of the peak or setting an absolute cap, China can essentially keep increasing emissions until 2030.
China hits back after Biden criticises Xi's COP26 no-show
Xi -- who leads the planet's largest emitter of the greenhouse gases responsible for climate change -- has not travelled outside of China since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic and has not joined world leaders for COP26. Biden on Tuesday had launched blistering criticism of the Chinese and Russian leaders for not attending the summit.
Australian PM Scott Morrison refuses to commit to phasing out fossil fuels
Australia, the world's top coal and a major gas exporter, is under growing pressure to come up with emissions reduction targets ahead of November's COP26 United Nations climate conference in Scotland.
How security failures enabled Trump mob to storm US Capitol
The siege of the Capitol, home to both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, represents one of the gravest security lapses in recent U.S. history, current and former law enforcement officials said, turning one of the most recognizable symbols of American power into a locus of political violence.
Nigeria submits its formal adoption of Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol
The entry into force of the Doha Amendment is important as it underscores the importance of multilateralism, provides a strong foundation for next phase of global climate action under the Paris Agreement and serves as a reminder of the cost that low ambition to tackle climate change can exact.
Washington resident Rahul Dubey hailed as hero after he opens his home for over 70 protestors in US
Rahul Dubey, who has been living in Washington DC for the last 17 years, accommodated the large number of people in his house with some adjusting on the couch, some finding space in the rooms, while some were gratified to get rest even on the ledges of the bathtub.
Recession creates 50,000 police jobs as crime graph soars
Economic downturn has wiped off thousands of jobs from hundreds of the American companies, but the same crisis has prompted the US administration to announce a massive hiring of 50,000 police personnel.
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