Rats! More rodents are infesting cities as scientists say warmer temperatures mean more rat babies
A new study finds that rat infestation in many of the world’s cities appears to be soaring, especially in Washington
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Michael van Gerwen criticises world champion Luke Littler for his poor time keeping after the 18-year-old arrived 45 minutes late for a media day in Belfast.BBC News - 11h -
Super Bowl 2025: Jalen Hurts had a great Super Bowl performance, but a win would mean more
Jalen Hurts is back in the Super Bowl for the second time in three years.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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Andy Reid confirmed Tuesday that he will return as the Chiefs' head coach in 2025.ESPN - 1d -
Wall Street needs to take Trump more seriously, Jim Cramer says
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Record temperatures highlight ‘Faustian bargain’, says leading scientist
Air pollution, which has masked the true extent of global warming, is declining, warns James HansenFinancial Times - 2d -
It's Groundhog Day: Famous rodent 'predicts' six more weeks of winter in US
Punxsutawney Phil has forecast six more weeks of winter in North America after seeing his shadow on Groundhog Day.BBC News - 4d -
Rat populations spike in cities due to warming temperatures, study says
Large rat populations can have a damaging effect on cities. Researchers found that living with rats " impacts people and their psyche."CBS News - 5d -
More rats infesting cities amid warmer temperatures, scientists say
A new study finds that rat infestation in many of the world’s cities appears to be soaring, especially in WashingtonABC News - 5d -
‘Perfect rat storm’: urban rodent numbers soar as the climate heats, study finds
Sharp rise in population in 11 of 16 cities expected to continue as rising temperatures make it easier for the animals to breed, say researchers. Rat numbers are soaring in cities as global ...The Guardian - 6d -
Outgoing DNC chief says more Democrats "need to pause" on being "rigid"
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, whose chairmanship is coming to an end, said in an interview with CBS News he hopes Democrats come to "understand that you've got to be more elastic than rigid."CBS News - 6d -
Shoplifters 'out of control' and becoming more brazen, say retailers
Shoplifters are carrying out brazen acts of theft because they 'do not fear any consequences'.BBC News - Jan. 30 -
As it happened: Man City advance, plus more
Recapping the final day of the league phase and which clubs qualified for the knockouts.ESPN - Jan. 29 -
Man City's transfer spending is booming -- and there's more still to come
Man City had to do a U-turn on their usual transfer strategy, and the spending boom isn't slowing down.ESPN - Jan. 29 -
Why more Americans are fleeing big cities for more affordable living
As rising mortgage costs make homeownership in big cities out of reach, Americans are flocking to exurbs—smaller towns on the outskirts of major metropolitan areas. Zillow's chief economist, Skylar ...CBS News - Jan. 29 -
The Baby Gap: Politicians want more children. Their policies are failing
Governments offer a catalogue of creative incentives for childbearing — yet fertility rates just keep droppingFinancial Times - Jan. 29 -
Conditions that fueled L.A. fires were 35% more likely because of climate change, scientists find
The hot, dry and windy conditions that preceded the Southern California fires were about 35% more likely because of climate change, according to a new report.NBC News - Jan. 28 -
Next Xbox Should Be More Innovative, Phil Spencer Says
With an increasing numbers of Xbox console-exclusive games starting to appear on Sony's PlayStation 5, some players are openly wondering why they should purchase one of Microsoft's consoles. ...GameSpot - Jan. 28 -
Dangerous temperatures could kill 50% more Europeans by 2100, study finds
Net increase of 80,000 deaths a year projected in hottest scenario, with milder winters failing to redress balance. Dangerous temperatures could kill 50% more people in Europe by the end of the ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
'This One's Mine.' Ukraine Says Russia Is Executing More POWs and Capturing It on Video.
Ukrainian officials say the killings are part of a pattern of abuse by Russian armed forces that violates international laws.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs AFC Championship game today: Kickoff time, how to watch and more
The Bills vs. Chiefs Championship game is this Sunday night on CBS and Paramount+, here's what you need to know.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 24 -
Trump says he'll release more JFK assassination files
President Trump signed an executive order to declassify any remaining files from John F. Kennedy's assassination. JFK was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas in 1963.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Schiff on Trump Jan. 6 pardons: 'He doesn’t give a rat’s a-- about law enforcement'
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said President Trump showed a disregard for police officers after granting roughly 1,500 Capitol insurrectionists pardons on Monday. “One thing is abundantly clear. He ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Thursday Outlook: More clouds, warmer PM temperatures in the 40s
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Arctic blast expected to bring more record low temperatures
The Arctic blast that has 160 million people in a freeze from New Mexico all the way to New York and as far south as Central Florida is expected to bring one more morning of record low ...NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Homan: Sanctuary cities will see more ‘collateral arrests’
White House border czar Tom Homan said sanctuary cities will see more “collateral arrests” as he works to implement President Trump’s immigration plan. Homan joined CNN’s “Inside Politics” on ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Four more female Israeli hostages will be freed this weekend, Hamas says
Announcement comes as Donald Trump says he is not confident ceasefire deal will hold. Middle East crisis – live updates Hamas has said four more female Israeli hostages will be freed this ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Council urged to scrap 'rat tax'
A councillor has put forward an amendment to a recent review of pest control charges.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Netanyahu says Hamas needs to provide names of hostages or risk more fighting
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will resume fighting if it needs to as he demands Hamas supply the names of three female hostages expected to be released. NBC News' Raf ...NBC News - Jan. 18 -
How scientists with disabilities are making research labs and fieldwork more accessible
Disabled scientists are trying to make research labs and fieldwork more accessibleABC News - Jan. 18 -
Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs Divisional Round Playoff game: How to watch, kickoff time and more
The Houston Texans play the Kansas City Chiefs during this week's AFC Divisional playoffs, here's how to watch.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
Rats get taste for drugs in Houston police evidence room
Police department officials lament ‘systemic problem’ and say rats ‘enjoying’ 400,000lbs of marijuana in storage. Houston has found itself with a problem after drug-eating rats invaded the city’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Drug-eating rats invade Houston police evidence room
The rodents are enjoying marijuana at the Houston Police Department that has been sitting in evidence for years.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
'Drug-addicted rats' infesting Houston police evidence room
"Drug-addicted rats" are eating narcotics seized and stored by Houston police, prompting a change in how long the police department is required to store the evidence, officials said.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
FDA Bans Red Dye 3 in Foods, Linking It to Cancer in Rats
Consumer and food safety groups have long urged the agency to revoke the use of this dye and others. The F.D.A. says studies have shown that it causes cancer in rats, but not in humans.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
No more miners trapped underground in South Africa, volunteers say
At least 78 bodies and more than 200 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
I’m a climate scientist and my house in LA burned down. My work has never been more real | Benjamin Hamlington
I feel like I am safe in saying that we are not thriving on our changing planet – and we will not in the coming decades. My house in Altadena burned down in the wildfires on Wednesday. It all ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
Scientists prize neutrality – that doesn’t cut it any more. In 2025, they must fully back the climate movement | Bill McGuire and Roger Hallam
With 2024 set to go down as the hottest year on record, we know that what is coming is truly horrifying. The past 12 months have seen our world enter new territory. Last year will go down as the ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
City of St. Louis opens more warming centers
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More Senate Democrats say they'll vote to advance Laken Riley Act
More Senate Democrats have indicated they plan to vote to advance the Laken Riley Act in a procedural vote this Friday. The bill — which is named for the Georgia nursing student who was killed by ...The Hill - Jan. 8
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