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Kremlin defends Putin’s absence from COP26

“Russia’s climate action don’t have the goal of being pegged to an event,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

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Kerry applauds ambition at COP26, but ‘the real issue is going to be follow-up’

U.S. special envoy for climate John Kerry said Wednesday that the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow have more energy and focus than previous rounds of climate negotiations in particular because of the strong presence and support of the private sector.

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WATCH: Republican Glenn Youngkin speaks after winning Virginia governor’s race

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Glenn Youngkin won the Virginia governor’s race early Wednesday, tapping into culture war fights over schools and race to unite former President Donald Trump’s most fervent supporters with enough suburban voters to become the first Republican

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Of course Donald Trump is taking credit for Virginia – CNN

Of course Donald Trump is taking credit for Virginia  CNN Youngkin’s balancing act with Trump pays off in Va. governor’s race  The Washington Post 1 year later, GOP still chained to Trump’s baseless election fraud claims  POLITICO Trump Took Credit for Youngkin’s VA

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UK calls on financial industry to pour wealth into greener investments

Treasury chief Rishi Sunak said that the U.K. government is providing new funds to help poor countries cope with climate change. But he said that “public investment alone isn’t enough.”

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U.S. Puts Export Limits on NSO Group and Other Israeli Spyware Company Over ‘Transnational Repression’

(RICHMOND, Va.) — The Biden administration announced Wednesday it is putting new export limits on two Israeli hacker-for-hire companies—including the well-known spyware company NSO Group—saying their tools have been used to “conduct transnational repression.” Based on leaked targeting data, findings

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Pelosi adds 4 weeks of paid family and medical leave back into social spending bill – CNN

Pelosi adds 4 weeks of paid family and medical leave back into social spending bill  CNN The end of Manchema  POLITICO Build Back Better bill shows new progress in US House; sticking points remain  KSL.com Is Joe Manchin positioning for a presidential run?

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N.J. election results 2021: Where are the votes that remain to be counted in razor-thin race for governor? – NJ.com

N.J. election results 2021: Where are the votes that remain to be counted in razor-thin race for governor?  NJ.com New Jersey Republican Ciattarelli makes it a tight race against favored Dem Murphy  Fox News New York Weather: CBS2’s 11/3 Wednesday Afternoon Forecast  CBS

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Bed Bath & Beyond’s Stock Surge Revives Meme Stock Mania

Excitement that’s triggered a surge in Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. shares after a whirl of announcements has fueled a rally in other retail-trader favorites, causing chatrooms like StockTwits to light up with optimistic comments. The retailer soared 55% in

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Minneapolis voters reject policing overhaul ballot measure prompted by George Floyd’s murder – CNN

Minneapolis voters reject policing overhaul ballot measure prompted by George Floyd’s murder  CNN Minneapolis voters reject measure to replace police department  Fox News Proposed Amendment That Would Replace MPD On City Charter Fails  WCCO – CBS Minnesota Minneapolis opens door for rent control;

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