Earth sees second consecutive year of record hot temperatures

Temperature in Highlands falls to -18C as UK cold snap continues

Altnaharra in the Highlands recorded the lowest overnight temperature of the winter in Scotland.

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Dow sees worst start to a year since 2016 as Fed rate-cut hopes fade for 2025

U.S. stocks are down so far in 2025 as market volatility climbs.

MarketWatch - 6h

Earth sees second consecutive year of record-hot temperatures

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Earth sees scorching temps in hottest year on record: NOAA Earth saw its hottest year ever recorded last year, according to data ...

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2024 was hottest year on record for world’s land and oceans, US scientists confirm

Noaa says last year was the warmest since records began in 1850 and Nasa concurs: ‘The long-term trends are very clear’. It was the hottest year ever recorded for the world’s lands and oceans in ...

The Guardian - 12h

Earth records its hottest year ever in 2024 and passes major climate threshold

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Hottest year on record sent planet past 1.5C of heating for first time in 2024

Highest recorded temperatures supercharged extreme weather – with worse to come, EU data shows . Climate breakdown drove the annual global temperature above the internationally agreed 1.5C target ...

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Punk and Emo Fossils Are a Hot Topic in Paleontology

It’s not causing panic! in the fossil record, but a 430-million-year-old mollusk discovery in Britain is a source of excitement for some scientists.

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She Often Fainted in Hot Weather. What Was Wrong?

The woman, a field geologist, was healthy and active, yet she would pass out at inopportune moments.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Last year was the hottest in Earth's recorded history

Last year was the planet’s hottest in recorded history, NASA announced, marking two years in a row that global temperatures have shattered records.

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Last year was hottest on record: NOAA

Last year was the hottest ever recorded, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released Friday. In 2024, Earth overall saw its highest global temperature ...

The Hill - 13h

How Nick Sirianni deserves credit for preventing Eagles collapse in consecutive seasons

Sirianni didn't oversee an Eagles collapse this year

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‘We’ve had two cars for 40 years’: With congestion charges, insurance and gas prices — should we sell our second car? Or will we regret it?

“I’m semi-retired working about 20 hours a month at my own business.”

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FirstFT: The hottest year on record

Also in today’s newsletter, the resurrection of Andersen Consulting, and hiding savings from a significant other

Financial Times - 19h

Hottest year on record in 2024 breached global warming threshold, scientists say

Climate scientists say the global warming threshold of 1.5C above pre-industrial was breached in 2024, which was the hottest year on record.

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Australian Open preview: Novak Djokovic tries to get back on top, Aryna Sabalenka goes for 3rd consecutive trophy

Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner will try to defend their 2024 titles, but Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic loom large.

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Mourners Defy Subfreezing Temperatures to Honor Jimmy Carter at the Capitol

While cold weather and heightened security most likely dampened turnout, thousands of well-wishers still traipsed through the snow and ice to pay final tribute to the 39th president.

The New York Times - 2d

Hot property: five homes in Veneto

From an apartment in a palazzo overlooking the Grand Canal to a castle in the medieval town of Conegliano

Financial Times - 2d

Millions of Americans under cold temperature alerts as winter storm travels south

Roughly 31 million Americans are under cold temperature alerts as a winter storm system makes its way south. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Louisville, Kentucky.

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NASA overhauls plan to bring samples from Mars back to Earth

NASA on Tuesday announced an overhaul to its plan to collect samples from Mars and return them to Earth.

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NASA Will Let Trump Decide How to Bring Mars Rocks to Earth

The Mars Sample Return effort was billions of dollars over budget and not expected to return to Earth with its samples until 2040.

The New York Times - 3d

What to know about Florida's massive falling iguanas when temperatures drop

When temperatures drop in South Florida, it can cause a big problem for Floridians: falling iguanas. When it gets too cold, the large invasive reptiles — which can grow to be up to 5 feet long and ...

CBS News - 3d

Winter blast turns deadly as U.S. fights frigid temperatures

Power outages are being reported across the U.S. as frigid temperatures and snow sweep through the U.S., and several weather-related deaths are being reported. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki ...

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Reading group discussion guide for Oprah's book club pick, "A New Earth"

Dive deeper into Eckhart Tolle's transformative book, "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose," with our comprehensive reader's guide.

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Free excerpt of "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose"

Oprah Winfrey selects Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose" as her latest book club choice. The book encourages readers to find peace and purpose.

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Arctic blast sends temperatures plunging across much of US

A dangerous winter storm has led to more than 2,000 flight cancelations nationwide, while also leaving thousands without power. Now, a deep freeze is setting in across much the country, with more ...

NBC News - 3d

Eurozone inflation jumps to 2.4% in third consecutive rise

Increase damps hope that European Central Bank will boost region’s flagging economy with rate cuts

Financial Times - 3d

Temperatures plummet to -13 in northwest Scotland

Forecasters warn of difficult driving conditions as workers and school pupils return after the Christmas break.

BBC News - 3d

Record year for wind power in 2024

Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.

BBC News - 4d

Climate crisis ‘wreaking havoc’ on Earth’s water cycle, report finds

Global heating is supercharging storms, floods and droughts, affecting entire ecosystems and billions of people. The climate crisis is “wreaking havoc” on the planet’s water cycle, with ferocious ...

The Guardian - 4d

Tesla posted record China sales in 2024. But this year is going to be tough as competition heats up

Tesla faces fresh threats as Chinese automakers double down on domestic market in the face of hefty export tariffs in the U.S. and European Union.

CNBC - 4d

Iowa State vs. Baylor score: No. 3 Cyclones cruise past Bears in 26th consecutive home win

Iowa State improved to 2-0 in Big 12 play with a statement win over Baylor

CBS Sports - 6d

'The best striker in the league' - Isak continues 'hot streak'

There have been a number of contributing factors in Newcastle's recent upturn in fortunes, but the scintillating form of star striker Alexander Isak has certainly played a major role.

BBC News - 6d

South Korean second baseman Hyeseong Kim agrees to 3-year, $12.5M deal with Los Angeles Dodgers

Kim, who turns 26 on Jan. 27, has played eight seasons in South Korea, the last six with the Seoul-based Kiwoom Heroes.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Jeff Bezos says everything on Earth is better than it was 50 years ago—except for 1 thing

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says the "good old days" are a myth, and everything is getting better — except for the state of Earth's natural environment.

CNBC - Jan. 3

New Orleans attacker posted recordings on his beliefs in year before rampage

Shamsud-Din Jabbar made no mention of plans for violence or affiliations with extremist groups in the recordings.

CBS News - Jan. 3

U.S. braces for frigid temperatures, snow

Pittsburgh is already seeing snow and freezing temperatures as most of the U.S. prepares for a blast of cold air that promises extreme weather conditions for many Americans. CBS News Philadelphia's ...

CBS News - Jan. 3