Bill Gates, Marie Kondo and World Bank Head Will Speak at Times Climate Event

Climate change is an issue that stretches across borders, touching every facet of our lives. Addressing it likewise requires shifts in almost every industry and institution. On Sept. 21, The New York Times will bring together newsmakers, including innovators, activists, scientists and policymakers, for an all-day event examining the actions needed to confront climate change….

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Toyota finally acts on electric vehicles: Can new battery-powered SUV and wild two-seat ‘Celica’ put Japanese giant back on track?

Toyota has revealed two all-new concepts at the Japan Mobility Show that preview both the car maker’s next-generation design language, and its intention to become a real player when it comes to EVs. Having been left behind by Tesla and Chinese brands like BYD when it comes to EV acceleration, the Japanese giant needs to…

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Pope Francis Warns on Climate Change

In 2015, Pope Francis offered a sprawling meditation on man’s place on Earth and the spiritual implications of human-caused global warming. Eight years later, he appears to have little patience for such ruminations. In an updated environmental treatise published this week, the pope names and shames the countries and industries he sees as bad actors…

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Ask Kurt: How to navigate Google’s privacy settings

You’ve got questions? I’ve got answers. CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER Steve from Hartford, Connecticut, like many Americans, is baffled by Google’s settings and recently sent in this email question. Here’s what he asked:  “I have my Google Web…

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