Trump nominates fracking magnate and noted climate change skeptic Chris Wright as Energy Secretary
• Nov 18, 2024, 9:57 AM
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President-elect Donald Trump appointed Republican Brendan Carr, a vocal critic of big tech backed by Elon Musk, as FCC chairman on Sunday. Calling Carr a "warrior for Free Speech", Trump pledged he will curb regulatory overreach and support rural America. Carr will lead the agency responsible for overseeing US radio, television, and cable communications.
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Negotiators seek to break COP29 impasse after G20 'marching orders'
• 10:30 AM
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Negotiators sought Tuesday to break a deadlock at UN climate talks after G20 leaders backed the need for "trillions" of dollars for poorer countries but left key sticking points unresolved. Details by Liza Kaminov.
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G20 leaders turn focus to climate change on Rio summit's last day
• 9:47 AM
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Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies meet on Tuesday to discuss sustainable development and the transition to cleaner energy, as they aim to increase the odds of a successful deal to address global warming at U.N. climate talks in Azerbaijan. Analy
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Trump's shadow looms large over G20 summit
• 12:14 AM
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G20 leaders on Tuesday were holding the final day of a summit that offered some impetus to stalled UN climate talks, diverged on wars in Ukraine and the Middle East -- and foresaw global turbulence as Donald Trump readies to take over the US presidency.
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