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Deadly floods and storms affected more than 400,000 people in Europe in 2024
European State of the Climate report ‘lays bare’ impact of fossil fuels on continent during its hottest 12 months on record. The home-wrecking storms and floods that swept Europe last year affected ...The Guardian - 1d -
Study finds more people are obtaining abortions but fewer are traveling for it
A new study has found that fewer people crossed state lines for abortions in 2024 than the previous yearABC News - 1d -
More than 20 people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy
More than 20 people have been killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, the city’s acting mayor and other officials saidABC News - 2d -
More than 200 civilians killed as Sudan’s RSF attacks Darfur displacement camps
Relief International medics among dead as paramilitaries step up violence against region’s displaced people. Paramilitaries in Sudan have murdered more than 200 civilians in a wave of attacks in ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘It looks like I’ve gone 10 rounds with a boxer’: when hay fever becomes debilitating – and potentially deadly
Often dismissed as summertime sniffles, the condition that affects a quarter of UK adults can lead to serious and life-limiting health problems. Read more: Pollen peril: how heat, thunder and smog ...The Guardian - 1d -
With Trump’s Tariffs, Europe Fears a Flood of Cheap Goods From China
President Trump’s tariffs on China could lead to a hazardous scenario for European countries: the dumping of artificially cheap products that could undermine local industries.The New York Times - 17h -
Trump Will End Temporary Protections for Afghans and Cameroonians
More than 10,000 people will be put on track for deportation in May and June as a result of the Department of Homeland Security’s action.The New York Times - 4d -
The squeeze for UK graduate posts hits disabled jobseekers hard
On average, they submit 60% more job applications than non-disabled people, with many employers casting doubt on their abilityFinancial Times - 2d -
Climate crisis has tripled length of deadly ocean heatwaves, study finds
Hotter seas supercharge storms and destroy critical ecosystems such as kelp forests and coral reefs. The climate crisis has tripled the length of ocean heatwaves, a study has found, supercharging ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump should offer Panama more than threats
Washington has extracted concessions, but now needs to give something backFinancial Times - 2d -
‘Toxic cocktail’: study finds almost 200 pesticides in European homes
More than 40% of pesticides discovered in dust linked to toxic effects including cancer and hormone disruption. Almost 200 pesticides have been found by a study examining dust in homes around ...The Guardian - 4d -
Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here's what to know
The Expo 2025 has opened in Osaka with more than 10,000 people singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to celebrate the start of the six-month eventABC News - 2d -
Russian missile strike kills dozens in Ukrainian city of Sumy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy decries attack on ‘ordinary city street’ while people were going to church for Palm Sunday. At least 34 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a Russian ballistic ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why college signing days might mean less but are more popular and enjoyable than ever
College signing days are now for every prospective college athlete, not just the best, and that makes the day even more fun.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
EU foreign ministers meet in wake of deadly Russian attack on Sumy as Zelenskyy issues plea for Trump to visit Ukraine – Europe live
EU foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg after Russian attack kills at least 34 in Sumy. Elsewhere, if you want to follow the stock markets and see what are their reactions to the latest policy ...The Guardian - 1d -
WATCH: Meet the dog who knows more than 1,000 words
In 2011, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson visited Chaser, a dog who lived with a retired psychology professor in South Carolina.ABC News - 4d -
Why defensive tackles are more important than ever in the NFL draft
DTs are getting paid big money, and the 2025 draft class is loaded. Will the draft reflect this is an elite position?ESPN - 12h -
More Than 20,000 IRS Employees Accept Trump Administration’s Resignation Offer
The I.R.S. had about 100,000 employees before President Trump took office. Between resignations and layoffs, the I.R.S. is on track to lose about a third of its staff this year.The New York Times - 9h -
Josh Heupel: "There's no one that's bigger" than the Tennessee program
Tennessee quarterback Nico Imaleava wanted more NIL money.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
N.Y.C. Helicopter Company Shuts Operations After Deadly Crash, F.A.A. Says
All six people on board the craft, operated by New York Helicopter Tours, died when it crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday.The New York Times - 2d -
Rubio Says 10 More People Have Been Expelled to El Salvador
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that “the alliance” between President Trump and President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador had “become an example for security and prosperity in our ...The New York Times - 2d -
First lawsuit is filed over deadly nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic
The first known lawsuit has been filed against the owners of a legendary nightclub whose roof collapsed and killed 231 people in the Dominican RepublicABC News - 14h -
Sandstorm Turns Iraq’s Skies Orange and Sends Thousands to Hospitals
Climate experts say such storms are becoming more frequent and severe in the country. This was its worst of the year so far.The New York Times - 15h -
A Deadly Earthquake Rocks a Pillar of a Buddhist Nation: Its Monks
The people of Myanmar have often turned to the clergy for aid during natural disasters. But last month’s earthquake was also devastating for monks, many of whom died under the rubble of collapsed ...The New York Times - 4d -
NYC mayor visits the Dominican Republic after the deadly nightclub roof collapse
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is visiting the Dominican Republic to pay his respects to the 226 people who died last week when the roof of a legendary nightclub collapsedABC News - 1d -
Trump and DOGE Are Planning Deregulation at a Massive Scale
The White House will soon move to rapidly repeal or freeze rules that affect health, food, workplace safety, transportation and more.The New York Times - 16h -
Apple and other tech stocks rebound after Trump offers more tariffs guidance
Apple, Nvidia and other tech company stocks rebounded on Monday, after the Trump administration said tariffs affecting the electronics industry on products like smartphones are coming later.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Customs 'glitch' impacting Trump tariffs fixed after lasting for more than 10 hours
A Customs notice reported a glitch in a system shippers use to exempt freight from tariffs. Logistics experts say it is a bad sign for the supply chain.CNBC - 4d -
Legacy broadcasters account for just more than 10 percent of TV viewership in March
Legacy media companies amassed only 10 percent of total television viewership during the month of March, according to new figures from Nielsen Media Research. Nielsen's monthly TV viewership report ...The Hill - 10h -
The Real Reason CEOs Are So Worried About Tariffs
They present more than just a pricing strategy problem.Inc. - 2d -
Will more people ride out a trade war with Netflix? The streamer’s results will offer clues.
With quarterly results due Thursday, analysts will be looking for signs of indirect impacts of tariffs on the streaming platform.MarketWatch - 2d -
After this, what more proof does Britain need that it cannot ‘cosy up’ to Trump? | William Keegan
With the US disengaging from its traditional relationship with Europe, we need to abandon our ‘red lines’ and rekindle ties with our neighbours. Alas: that the infantile wrecker in the White House ...The Guardian - 2d -
Emotionally Intelligent People Practice This Underrated Habit Daily to Build Trust and Strengthen Their Relationships
Founders and business leaders, take note: Relationships are about the long game. And the more you do this, the more others will value you over time.Inc. - 2d -
Via porn, gore and ultra-violence, extremist groups are sinking hooks online into the very young
Across Europe and further afield, counterterrorism agencies are grappling with a new generation of young people who are being radicalized online and consuming ultraviolent content produced by ...ABC News - 2d -
Rory McIlroy's disastrous double-bogey on No. 13 at the Masters: Reactions, more
Rory McIlroy appeared to be cruising to his first Masters win on Sunday. Then, disaster struck on hole No. 13. Here's what people are saying.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
European officials condemn Russia's deadly Palm Sunday attack on Ukraine's Sumy
European officials have condemned Russia’s deadly missile attack k on Ukraine’s Sumy that killed and wounded scoresABC News - 1d -
Amazon emails sellers to gauge how Trump's tariffs are affecting their businesses
Amazon is reaching out to third-party merchants, who account for the majority of products the company sells, to gauge how President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are affecting their businesses.NBC News - 10h -
Russia targets Ukrainian city on Palm Sunday
Dozens killed and more than 100 injured in missile attack on SumyFinancial Times - 2d -
Hedge fund billionaire says US may face ‘worse than a recession’ from Trump tariffs
Ray Dalio’s comments come after rocky week across stock markets after policies including 145% tariff raise on China. People in the US: tell us how you think Trump’s first 100 days have gone so ...The Guardian - 2d -
Older People Seeking Care for Cannabis Use at Greater Risk for Dementia, Study Finds
Users needing emergency care or hospitalization were more likely to later develop dementia, researchers reported. That does not prove cannabis was the cause.The New York Times - 1d
