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Climate change is drying out the US West, even when rain pours: Study
Climate change-induced warming is drying out the American West by not only reducing precipitation, but also by accelerating evaporation — even amid adequate rainfall, a new study has found. ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Mail carriers reach tentative contract with USPS that includes air-conditioned trucks
Some 200,000 letter carriers reached a tentative deal with the Postal Service.Top stories - ABC News - October 19 -
Wisconsin strength and conditioning coach dives into Lake Michigan after victory over Northwestern
Brady Collins made good on his promise to the team after the 23-3 victory.Sports - ESPN - October 20 -
Why Do Mental Health Conditions Lead to More Severe Covid?
People with psychiatric conditions are more likely to be hospitalized or die of the virus. Scientists have ideas about why that might be the case.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
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Fed May Cut Rates in Response to Tight Credit Conditions
This week, the central bank will likely announce reduced interest rates as low demand for loans continues.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
A Canadian teen is in critical condition with what is believed to be bird flu
A Canadian teen is hospitalized in critical condition with what is believed to be bird fluHealth - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Teenager in critical condition with Canada’s first human case of bird flu
British Columbia teen had no underlying health conditions and had been exposed to dogs, cats and reptiles, officials say. A teenager is in critical condition in a British Columbia children’s ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
U.S. to Keep Sending Arms to Israel Despite Dire Conditions in Gaza
The State Department said Israel needs to take more steps to improve the situation among Palestinians. The United States had given the country 30 days to meet aid criteria.World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Canadian teen in critical condition with suspected case of bird flu
It's not clear how the British Columbia teenager picked up the virus, which has been detected recently in wild birds and poultry in the province, a health official said.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Latino mobile home park residents denounce conditions, allege discrimination
Latino residents in Ohio and Colorado have filed lawsuits or complaints as experts warn of the risks, especially financial, of renting or buying manufactured homes in mobile parks.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
DOJ report says Georgia jail left inmates vulnerable to dangerous conditions
The DOJ launched a civil rights investigation into conditions at the Fulton County Jail after several inmates had died in a matter of weeks. One inmate, according to his family, was "eaten alive" ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
How early puberty may contribute to the rise of breast cancer among younger women
More younger women are getting a type of hormone-related breast cancer. Doctors aren’t clear why but early puberty may be a factor.Top stories - NBC News - October 19 -
Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live
Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right. In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Dodgers stay alive all the way to the World Series with bullpen games and contributions from all
The World Series is always the goal for the big-spending Los Angeles DodgersSports - ABC News - October 21 -
Dalvin Cook elevated from Cowboys' practice squad, will play Sunday night vs. 49ers
Cook signed with the Cowboys one week before the start of the regular season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26 -
Comedians question Trump's podcast appearances: 'We're supposed to be... making politicians uncomfortable'
Comedians Marc Maron, Laurie Kilmartin, Brendon Walsh and others weigh in on Trump appearing to go after the 'Bro Vote' podcasts, including comedy fare like 'This Past Weekend With Theo Von,' ...Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28 -
USF elevates Ben Fletcher to interim head coach following death of Amir Abdur-Rahim
Fletcher was associate head coach with USF and was a longtime staffer with Abdur-RahimSports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
Spanish officials elevate death toll from flash floods to at least 95, including 92 in eastern Valencia region
Spanish officials elevate death toll from flash floods to at least 95, including 92 in eastern Valencia regionWorld - ABC News - October 30 -
I’m 48 with $223,000 saved for retirement. I want to contribute an extra 1% every year. Will that have any meaningful impact?
“I anticipate that could have a large impact even though my retirement horizon is a bit short.”Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott out vs. Falcons for 'disciplinary' reasons; Dalvin Cook elevated from practice squad
The former star RB has been replaced in the lineup by another former star RBSports - CBS Sports - November 3 -
Lions' Dan Campbell suggests national TV audience contributed to Brian Branch ejection
The coach suggests there's a double standard in officiatingSports - CBS Sports - November 4 -
Spider-Man 2 Developers Explain How PS5 Pro Elevates The Game's Visuals
Spider-Man 2 was already one of the best PlayStation 5 games when it was released last year, and it was a natural choice to be one of the first PS5 Pro-enhanced games . The question for players ...Tech - GameSpot - November 4 -
Nebraska elevates Dana Holgorsen to offensive coordinator one week after hiring him to staff as analyst
Holgorsen is one of the most respected offensive minds in college footballSports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago -
Tim Weah back with the US after red card contributed to Copa America elimination, coaching change
Tim Weah is back with the U.S. men's soccer team for the first time since his red card for punching Panama defender Roderick Miller on the head contributed to a first-round elimination at the Copa ...Sports - ABC News - 3 hours ago -
Amber warnings as Storm Ashley hits large parts of UK
Storm Ashley is expected to bring very high winds and rain, particularly affecting western areas on Sunday.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
UGA weathers 'unfortunate' call to topple No. 1 UT
Georgia weathered a bizarre about-face from officials on a pass interference call to beat No. 1 Texas 30-15.Sports - ESPN - October 20 -
Even 'climate havens' are not immune to severe weather
Climate change is forcing more Americans to move, or decide where to live, based on the threat of severe weather. But as NBC News' Hallie Jackson reports, some places thought to be safe are proving ...Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists
Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Weather system in Caribbean expected to become tropical storm
A weather system in the Caribbean is expected to become a tropical storm on Monday, the National Hurricane Center said.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Which was the greatest F1 wet-weather drive?
Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have all mastered treacherous conditions to win F1 races - but which was the best?Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Retailers Turn to Weather Strategies as Climate Changes
Major chains now factor weather conditions into promotional strategies, inventory decisions, and advertising campaigns.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
Next tropical weather threat forming in the Caribbean
The last day of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is Nov. 30, but as we near that finishing line, the Caribbean has other thoughts in mind.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Snow and ice could bring travel disruption as Met Office issues yellow warning
Snow and ice warnings issued as the weather turns colder across the UK this weekTop stories - BBC News - 8 hours ago