River of boulders and trees from collapsed coal tip

The landslip was due to a "singular wash-out of a former coal tip", the Welsh government says.

Key Colorado River basins could be at a tipping point: Study

Six key watersheds along the Colorado River have become increasingly vulnerable to drought and could be nearing a point of no return, a new study has found. These basins, located in Colorado's ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

White House Christmas tree came from Helene-devastated tree farm

A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree.

Scientists warn that a key Atlantic current could collapse, among other climate tipping points

A report describes the dire state of Earth’s snow and ice, suggesting that several major climate tipping points are more likely to be reached than previously thought.

Raw sewage from new homes being flushed into river

Raw sewage is being dumped into London's rivers from at least 100 homes, a charity finds.

Washington state reels from bomb cyclone as atmospheric river drenches California

Washington state is reeling after a powerful “bomb cyclone” killed two people, knocked out power to half a million customers at its peak and downed trees and power lines.

Atmospheric River Shifts South: What to Expect from the Forecast

More extreme rain will fall across the region on Thursday as forecasters warn of the potential for dangerous flooding.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Scenes From the Atmospheric River That Drenched California and the Pacific Northwest

The storm, driven by the season’s first major atmospheric river, inundated the region, killing at least three people and causing widespread power outages.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Black Friday 2024: Tips for Finding the Best Deals From Home

The biggest retail event of the year has grown into an entire month of sales that ebb and flow. Here’s how to make the most of it.

Tech - Wired - November 1

3 ‘No BS’ Sales Tips From a Gen-Z Entrepreneur

Shelby Sapp, who calls herself a sales ‘hypebeast,’ sells not just products but a lifestyle.

Business - Inc. - November 8

'One Tree Hill' actor Paul Teal died from neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer, agent says

Paul Teal, an actor who appeared in 'One Tree Hill' and 'Descendants: The Rise of Red,' died Friday after a seven-month cancer battle. He was 35.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago

First Lady Jill Biden welcomes Christmas tree from hurricane-ravaged North Carolina

First Lady Jill Biden welcomed a Christmas tree as it arrived at the White House from a farm in western North Carolina that was hard hit by Hurricane Helene. The tree has become a symbol of hope ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Pacific Northwest braces for severe weather from 'bomb cyclone' — with an atmospheric river on the way

Severe weather is set to hit opposite ends of the country this week, with a powerful low pressure system — followed by an atmospheric river — set to bring damaging winds, up to 12 inches of rain ...

Man’s leg amputated in near 20-hour effort to free him from rocks in Tasmania’s Franklin River

International visitor aged in his 60s fighting for life in hospital after accident on rafting trip on Friday. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man has had his ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Worried about the election and your investments? Here’s what four top brokerages advise

There’s a lot of messaging going on, but you still have to read between the lines.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

These 9 Tips Can Help Protect You and Your Company From Fake Job Scams

In the last year, the number of phantom jobs offered online and on social media has grown quickly, multiplying the possibilities for identity theft and security breaches.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Seven tips to be better at Call of Duty Black Ops 6 – from professional players

Have you reduced your recoil, picked the best perks and maxxed out your XP gains? If you’re not sure … you’re in the right place. Let me guess: you recently bought Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 , ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Rebecca Minkoff Shares Her Best Growth Tips From Nearly 20 Years of Brand-Building

The founder and newest cast member of Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives’ offered her advice for other entrepreneurs at the Inc. 5000 conference.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Anglo American Continues Coal Selloff With Australian Disposal

The global miner sold its interest in two steelmaking-coal mines in Australia for around $1.1 billion, advancing its coal-division selloff.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Antarctica Is the Canary in the Global Coal Mine, and Scientists Are Terrified

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Anglo American Agrees Coal Assets Sale to Peabody

Anglo American signed a deal to sell its remaining steelmaking coal assets to U.S. miner Peabody Energy for up to $3.8 billion, the first major step in its large-scale business reshaping.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

From 13-0 to 1-9: How historically bad has Florida State's collapse been?

Bill Connelly puts the Seminoles' free fall in perspective and looks at other teams that have had similar drop-offs.

Sports - ESPN - November 19

Dollar Tree CEO Steps Down

The discount retailer is searching for a new chief executive after Rick Dreiling stepped down from the company’s top role, citing health challenges.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Child killed by falling tree branch

Emergency services were called to Banstead, Surrey, just after 16:00 BST on Saturday.

Anglo American to offload Australian coal mining stake for $1.1bn

London-listed group sells holding as it pushes ahead with radical plans to streamline business

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Australia’s richest woman wins vote for controversial Canadian coal mine

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart spent millions promoting project despite a ruling that it was ‘not in the public interest’

World - Financial Times - 13 hours ago

Tips for a healthier Thanksgiving

Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with strategies for a healthier Thanksgiving from smarter eating to better portion control.

Third of world's tree species slide towards extinction, say scientists

Scientists have revealed that more than a third of tree species are facing extinction.

Why Nvidia investors are missing the forest for the trees

Nvidia’s GAAP gross margins — forecast at 73% for the company’s fiscal fourth quarter — are still enviable across the semiconductor industry.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

First Lady receives White House Christmas tree

Jill Biden, accompanied by her grandson Beau, welcomed the arrival of the festive fir hailing from North Carolina.

Inside the Collapse of Venture for America

The nonprofit promised 100,000 jobs by 2025. But it shut down with only a few thousand jobs created, and its final group of fellows are still owed money.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Germany's Fractious Government Collapses

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed a pro-business party from his governing coalition, ending a three-year alliance marked by increasing internal dissent and political stasis.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

5 Tips to Modernize Your IT Infrastructure

Digitally transforming your business on an ongoing basis will save on costs and staff time.

Business - Inc. - October 31

WATCH: Toxic foam covers India's Yamuna River

Aerial footage shows India's Yamuna River, a sacred waterway for Hindus, plagued by toxic foam floating on its surface.

Welsh Water dumped sewage in conservation area

The equivalent to 17 tankers a day was going into a special conservation area, campaigners say.

Germany's federal court to rule on 'river to the sea' slogan

World - Yahoo News - November 14

Rivers laments refs 'blowing call' in Bucks' loss

Bucks coach Doc Rivers criticized referees for calling a foul on Giannis Antetokounmpo against LaMelo Ball that helped the Hornets escape with a win.

Sports - ESPN - November 16

A bomb cyclone and atmospheric river are developing in the Pacific

The Northwest is bracing for a strong storm system to move in this week, fueled by an atmospheric river and bomb cyclone. What do those terms mean?

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