Severe drought puts nearly half a million children at risk in Amazon

Severe drought puts nearly half a million children at risk in Amazon – report

Warming climate has caused rivers used for transport to dry up, leaving children with little food, water or school access, says Unicef. Two years of severe drought in the Amazon rainforest have ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Record drought in Amazon impacts 420,000 children: UNICEF

World - Yahoo News - November 7

Severe droughts threaten sustainable catch of the Amazon's giant fish

In Brazil´s Amazonas state, almost 6,000 riverine dwellers authorized to fish have reported a significant drop in production and rising costs.

Climate change worsened disasters that caused half a million deaths: Report

The 10 deadliest extreme weather events of the previous two decades, which contributed to some 570,000 deaths, were all intensified by human-caused climate change, according to a new study from ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Severe weather in Oklahoma, risk of more tornadoes in several states

A pair of tornadoes caused damage in Oklahoma as more warnings of potential severe weather remain for the coming hours. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast.

Spain’s deadly floods and droughts are two faces of the climate crisis coin

Scientists say violent weather battering Mediterranean is a harbinger of what the rest of Europe can soon expect. Residents of Chiva, a small town on the outskirts of Valencia, can expect a grim ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Nearly all of US states are facing droughts, an unprecedented number

More than 150 million people and 318m acres of crops are affected by droughts after summer of record heat. Every US state except Alaska and Kentucky is facing drought , an unprecedented number, ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Drought plagues majority of Northeast as dry, windy weather raises fire risk

Dry, unseasonably warm conditions have plunged much of the Northeast into drought, fueling wildfires. October was one of the driest months on record in the U.S.

Homebase falls into administration putting 2,000 jobs at risk

About 70 of DIY chain’s outlets sold to owner of homeware chain The Range

World - Financial Times - November 13

Nearly half of NC's registered voters have cast a ballot

Nearly half of all registered voters in North Carolina have cast a ballot in the 2024 general election already, according to a Thursday update from the state. Of the roughly 7.82 million registered ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

The top 10 most affordable college towns in the U.S.—nearly half are in Texas

Nearly half of the 10 most affordable college towns are located in Texas, per WalletHub's analysis. Cities in South Dakota, Ohio and Georgia also made the list.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Nearly 70% of Gaza war dead are women and children, UN says

A UN agency verified victims from a six-month period and said it found international law violations.

Nearly 70% of deaths in Gaza were women and children, UN says

Israel is rejecting a new United Nations report on the early months of the war in Gaza that says 70% of those killed were women and children. Meanwhile, Israel is warning its citizens to avoid ...

Half of male victims 'do not report domestic abuse'

A new report says there is a pressing need to provide support to victims who do come forward.

Report: Seahawks nearly drafted Deebo with Metcalf in 2019

The Seattle Seahawks reportedly wanted to pair Deebo Samuel and DK Metcalf in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 17

Israeli bombing puts ancient ruins at risk, archaeologists warn

Roman ruins in Lebanon lie just a short distance from sites that have been hit by Israeli air strikes.

Trump's win may put this popular student loan forgiveness program at risk

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program may be at risk with the election of Donald Trump. Here's what borrowers should know.

Business - CNBC - November 12

UK Post Office to close 115 branches, putting hundreds of jobs at risk

Interim chair Nigel Railton to set out plans to try to strengthen lossmaking business

Business - Financial Times - November 13

Fed Governors Put out Opposing Views of Inflation Risk

Two speeches show concerns about inflation as the Fed decides on another quarter-percentage-point rate reduction.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Half a Million People Killed in Deadliest Weather Disasters Since 2004

More than half a million people were killed in 10 disasters that climate change worsened, according to a new report.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

In Early Voting Period, Nearly 75 Million Have Cast Ballots

Nearly 75 million people have cast early ballots, making their voices heard amid worry about the process, the outcome and democracy itself.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

Gold Watch, a Gift From Titanic Survivors, Sells for Nearly $2 Million

The gold watch was given to the captain of the Carpathia, the ship that responded to the Titanic’s distress call and rescued hundreds of people.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Chicago owed nearly $20 million in police overtime for special events

The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.

Spain Looks to Grant Residency to Nearly 1 Million Migrants

The government said a new rules could give legal status — and work permits — to about 300,000 people a year over the next three years to address gaps in the labor market.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Amazon shares pop on earnings beat, cloud growth

The company's cloud and advertising units showed strong growth.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Amazon Stock Jumps After Earnings Report Record $15.3 Billion Profit

The tech giant’s cloud computing business picked up steam and its retail business showed resiliency.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Lane Johnson on Eagles nearly blowing second-half lead: 'It should have been a 40-point game'

Johnson says lack of focus was why Eagles nearly blew a 22-point second half lead

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Nearly half of Americans say they live paycheck to paycheck—only 30% actually do, new Bank of America data finds

Bank of America data shows the number of households actually living paycheck to paycheck may be smaller than the number of those who feel strapped for cash.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

2 million at risk of starvation in Myanmar state amid ‘total economic collapse’

Exclusive: a UN report will accuse the military of imposing ‘collective punishment’ on Rakhine state, more than three years after seizing power in a coup . Two million people in Myanmar’s Rakhine ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Millions at risk of losing health insurance following Trump's victory

Millions of Americans risk losing subsidies next year that help them pay for health insurance following President-elect Donald Trump’s election win and Republicans’ victory in the Senate.

Politics - NBC News - November 7

‘Almost unparalleled suffering’ in Gaza as UN says nearly 70% of those killed are women and children

Head of the Norwegian Refugee Council calls for peace process to begin as new figures reveal civilians have borne the brunt of the war. Nearly 70% of the people killed in the war in Gaza are women ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

First U.S. Case of Spreading New Mpox Type Reported in California

The unidentified patient had recently returned from Africa, where the virus has caused a deadly epidemic, health officials said.

Health - The New York Times - 6 days ago

American among 4 tourists dead after drinking tainted booze in Laos

The American died in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, the State Department confirmed.

Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure

National Literacy Trust finds only 35% of eight to 18-year-olds enjoy reading in their spare time, a sharp drop on last year to the lowest figure yet recorded. Children’s reading enjoyment has ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

One-Third of World’s Trees Face Extinction Risk, Report at COP16 Says

They play an essential role in supporting life on Earth, but many species are in decline, researchers found.

World - The New York Times - October 28

Why Ukrainian Andriy Tsaplienko risks his life reporting on war with Russia

Andriy Tsaplienko reported on wars around the world. Then war came to his home country of Ukraine when Russia invaded. He's now committed to documenting what happens there, despite the risks.

Amazon reports boost in quarterly profits, exceeds revenue estimates as it invests in AI

Amazon reported a boost in its quarterly profits Thursday and exceeded revenue estimates

Tech - ABC News - October 31

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