Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms

BBC - Oct 17, 2026

The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.

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Despite strong revenues and profits, the streaming service cut 1,000 jobs and jettisoned its chief content officer. Drops in the stock price and viewer engagement are to blame.

Meta Withdraws $25 Million from Its Midterms Push

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The company outlined a $65 million budget last year when it embarked on an effort to elect state politicians friendly to the A.I. industry.

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In the contrarian logic of investing, rising interest rates have made bonds much more attractive, our columnist says.

Terry Tao Is on the Front Lines of the Debate Over AI and the Future of Math

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The Fields Medalist Terence Tao is on the front lines of a debate about artificial intelligence and the future of his field.

The Leap Second Has Been Canceled

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Citizen Science Groups Grapple With the Rise of A.I. Slop

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Facing a flood of A.I. slop, groups bent on democratizing science create new checks and balances.

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Higher interest rates are inflating borrowing costs as the Trump administration spends on the Iran war and tariff refunds.

Indonesian Stocks Plunge as MSCI Threatens to Drop Market from Indexes

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