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G7 environment and energy ministers agree for the first time on a need to accelerate the phasing out of unabated fossil fuels with a focus on supporting emerging nations. G7 countries have been widely criticised for not following through on climate finance pledges made to the global south over a decade ago.…

via Netflix Netflix has gained a layer of infamy for canceling fantasy shows left, right, and center, but the Viking-era saga has unexpectedly proven to be largely immune from the axe, which is ironic given that it’s a weapon of choice for the fearsome warriors. The series may have ended, but The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die has taken no time at all to lay waste to the platform’s charts. Per FlixPatrol, the feature-length finale for the five-season episodic favorite has bludgeoned its way to the number…

Internet access must be considered a basic human right in developing countries else there is a risk of ever-widening inequality, said a study published in the journal Politics, Philosophy & Economics by researchers from UK's University of Birmingham.It said people around the globe are so dependent on the internet to exercise socio-economic human rights such as education, healthcare, work, and housing that online access must now be considered a basic human right.In developing countries, internet access can make the…

Cr: Netflix © 2023 One of these days, Netflix will get a solid handle on the fantasy genre, but Chupa indicates that we’re a long way away from reaching the point where the streaming service fully embraces and understands adventures rooted in myth and legend. On one side of the coin, there are literally dozens of original TV shows that gathered passionate fandoms, only for the company to pull the plug and infuriate them countless times over. On the other, though, there are eminently forgettable blockbusters…

While we’re not implying that writer and director Byun Sung-hyun’s Kill Boksoon was designed and precision-engineered specifically to capitalize on the global popularity and success of the John Wick franchise, there are more than a few similarities between the two ass-kicking action extravaganzas. Both revolve around a middle-aged assassin trying to leave behind a life of wanton death and mayhem in order to focus on family, with Jeon Do-yeon’s title hero having grown distant from her teenage daughter…

To find the best job markets in America, head to the South.Nashville, Tenn., topped the list of 2022’s hottest job markets, followed by Austin, Texas, and Jacksonville, Fla. Other cities known for tourism—notably Orlando, Las Vegas and New Orleans—climbed the ranks last year. Those Sunbelt cities benefited from a continued recovery in travel and a hiring boom at restaurants, hotels and music venues, consistent with the resurgent services sector driving the U.S. economy in recent months. Many remained…

A version of this story appeared in Science, Vol 379, Issue 6639.Download PDF Scattered across the prairie east of the Colorado Front Range are rings of ancient stones. The rings were used to anchor tipis, and they measure barely 2 meters across. Matt Reed, the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma’s tribal historic preservation officer, says that tiny footprint comes as a surprise to modern Pawnee, whose traditional tipis are big enough to fit whole…

Farida Jalalzai (at left) with Katrín Jakobsdóttir, prime minister of Iceland. Credit: Jalalzai It took a pandemic to bring positive attention to women's political leadership worldwide. As COVID-19 spread rapidly around the world, a narrative emerged. The nations led by women, in many cases, managed the public health crisis well,…

via Prime Video There’s no harm in getting a kick out of unabashed cinematic trash, and one of the newest crazes on the block is to turn steamy romance novels – particularly those that originated on Wattpad – into feature films. It’s a formula that definitely works, with Perfect Addiction the latest to arrive in a blaze of steamy glory. Per FlixPatrol, the adaptation of Claudia Tan’s novel has taken only 24 hours to conquer the Prime Video charts, debuting as the number one most-watched movie on the platform’s…

When it comes to tackling climate change, achieving “net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050” has become a ubiquitous rallying cry. It’s in goals set by cities, states, and the Biden administration. It’s a hallmark of companies’ sustainability pledges, from Big Tech to Big Oil. It’s not enough. The world’s leading climate experts called for more swift action on climate change in a major report released today by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Near-term goals to slash greenhouse gas…