Floodwater reservoir becomes Poland's hero for preventing major flooding
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Flood warnings in parts of England as rain relents
It comes after more than a month's worth of rain fell in some areas, causing widespread disruption.1 hour ago -
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Floodwater reservoir becomes Poland's hero for preventing major flooding
Grateful Poles are heaping praise to honor their silent hero that just saved them: a floodwater reservoir that spared the cities of Opole and Wroclaw from imminent flooding that ravaged parts of ...6 hours ago -
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Miller throws 7 shutout innings as Mariners prevent Astros from clinching AL West with 6-1 win
Bryce Miller threw seven shutout innings and Julio Rodríguez had three hits and two RBIs to help the Seattle Mariners to a 6-1 win over Houston that prevented the Astros from clinching the AL West ...16 hours ago - MLB -
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Poland’s misfiring defence industry
The country has increased spending on arms dramatically but remains a laggard in domestic production16 hours ago -
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John rapidly strengthens into a hurricane off Mexico's southern coast; it's forecast to become major storm
John rapidly strengthens into a hurricane off Mexico's southern coast; it's forecast to become major stormYesterday -
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Flash floods and heavy rain batter England and Wales
More than two month's worth of rain has fallen in some areas, causing disruption.Yesterday -
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Weather system could become hurricane slamming South
A developing weather system could strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico and become a tropical storm or hurricane that slams the South. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has more.Yesterday -
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Florida eyeing storm that could become Hurricane Helene
Florida's Gulf Coast is bracing for the potential of a significant hurricane landfall later this week, as a possible tropical storm that could ultimately become Hurricane Helene is organizing in ...Yesterday - Florida -
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Watch: Aerial footage shows flooding on major road
The road is closed in both directions and a diversion is in place.Yesterday -
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Zachary Quinto knows how to play the villain. Now, he gets to be the hero in 'Brilliant Minds'
Best known for playing Spock in “Star Trek” and a deranged doctor in “American Horror Story,” Quinto plays a different kind of brainiac in the new NBC medical drama.Yesterday -
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Gladiator 2's Latest Trailer Reveals A Secret About The New Hero
Viewers of the original Gladiator may recall that there was some question about the paternity of Lucius Verus (Spencer Treat Clark), because it was made very clear that his mother, Lucilla (Connie ...Yesterday -
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The Secret Weapon to Fight Flooding Is Hidden in Plain Sight
It looks like and feels like a regular street. But beneath the surface, six layers are working to keep rainwater from overwhelming New York City neighborhoods.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Biden says US is doing 'everything we can' to prevent wider war in the Middle East
President Biden said the U.S. is doing “everything we can” to prevent wider war in the Middle East on Sunday. “We're going to do everything we can to keep a wider war from breaking out,” the ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Thunderstorms and floods force evacuations
Power cuts are reported in10 areas in the region and flood warnings are in place in Staffordshire.2 days ago -
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The Politics of Motherhood Become a Campaign-Trail Cudgel
The presidential race has exposed a fault line in American political culture over the deeply personal decision to have children.2 days ago -
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Flooding and Landslides in Japan
One person is dead and seven others are missing in Noto Peninsula, Japanese news media reported. The region is still recovering from a catastrophic earthquake.2 days ago - Japan -
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The ‘scared majority’ could deliver a landslide victory for Trump
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The Guardian - World
Heavy rain triggers landslides and floods in northern Japan
One person dead and several missing after deluge in Noto, still recovering from 1 January earthquake. Heavy rain pounded Japan’s north-central Noto region, triggering landslides and floods and ...3 days ago - Japan -
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School and leisure centres close after flood damage
Schools and leisure centres have had to close in Gloucestershire after a night of heavy rain.3 days ago -
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One dead and several missing after 'unprecedented' rains in Japan
The rains have caused floods and landslides in the coastal quake-hit region of Ishikawa in northern Japan.3 days ago - Japan -
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What is workplace "glossing" and how can companies prevent the toxic habit?
Clinical psychologist Dr. Thea Gallagher joins CBS News to discuss examples of toxic positivity in the workplace and how it can impact the job environment.3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Evening Report — NC becoming 2024 wildcard
Presented by the National Council on Aging — Drama in the North Carolina's governor's race is injecting uncertainty into the race for president {beacon} Evening Report © AP North Carolina ...3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Poland arrests Kremlin critic accused of directing attack on Navalny aide
Four suspects held in ‘multi-threaded’ probe into assaults against Russian dissidents as rift opens in opposition ranks4 days ago - Russia -
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Japan celebrates as Ohtani becomes the first major leaguer to reach 50-50 milestone
Shohei Ohtani's feat of becoming the first major leaguer with at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season was met with extra editions of newspapers for fans to read on their way to work4 days ago - Japan -
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Japan celebrates as Ohtani becomes the first major leaguer to reach 50-50 milestone
Shohei Ohtani's feat of becoming the first major leaguer with at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season was met with extra editions of newspapers for fans to read on their way to work4 days ago - Japan -
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GameSpot - Tech
This Is Fine Meme Becoming An Old-School Platformer
The creator of the comic that spawned the "This is Fine" meme is making a video game based on it. KC Green, who created the "Gunshow" comic, has announced a partnership with Numskull Games to make ...4 days ago -
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Israel launches major airstrikes over Lebanon as Hezbollah vows revenge
Israel carried out one of its most intense bombardments against the Hezbollah militant group Thursday night, launching dozens of airstrikes over Lebanon. The aerial barrage comes just after ...4 days ago - Israel -
Financial Times - Business
Investors pile into OpenAI’s $6bn funding round in unprecedented bet
Venture groups believe ChatGPT-maker will eventually be the world’s dominant AI company and worth trillions of dollars4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Sponge cities: the flood-proof architecture of the future?
As climate change puts more of the world at risk of flooding, landscape architects are looking beyond disaster response, to future-facing “sponge tactics”. The concept is epic, but a ...4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
The Post Office should become humbler and slimmer
State-owned company that prosecuted postmasters needs to cut costs and offer better rewards4 days ago -
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‘My drag racing career is taking off’: a Paralympic hero’s next steps
Matt Stutzman, Team USA’s self-described ‘armless archer’, wants to follow up gold with a move into a new sport6 days ago