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Thames Water has to keep borrowing and carry on
The public water utility cannot avoid a debt refinancing, despite the horrifying expenseFinancial Times - 9h -
Thames Water customers shocked by ‘scandalous’ bill increases
Some consumers will pay almost 50% more from April as confusion mounts over price risesFinancial Times - 6d -
Thames Water receives £7bn bid from Hong Kong’s CK Infrastructure
Deal would require debt-laden utility’s bondholders to take significant writedownsFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Polish PM tells European leaders to 'keep calm and carry on' amid US-Ukraine tensions
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Tuesday told European leaders to “KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON” amid tensions in the U.S.-Ukraine relationship “To all the European leaders: KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON,” ...The Hill - 1d -
California Rain Forecast Has Water Managers ‘Waiting with Bated Breath’
Back-to-back storms are expected over the next 10 days, potentially bringing a key measure of the state’s crucial water supply up to normal levels.The New York Times - 15h -
The Grizzlies' magic trick: How an offense borrowed from a DIII school in Maine has Memphis moving differently
Inside the unconventional system that is 'radical in its simplicity'CBS Sports - 20h -
A Boneyard Along the Thames River Reveals London’s Ancient Burials
Researchers have found dozens of human bones on the banks of the iconic river, many of them thousands of years old.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
SoftBank Considers Borrowing $16 Billion to Fund AI
This would be on top of the $15 billion SoftBank has already committed to Stargate.Inc. - 3d -
Global government borrowing set to hit record $12.3tn
S&P predicts higher bond issuance will push stock of long-term debt to $76.9tnFinancial Times - 2d -
How To Make A Water Elevator In Minecraft
A water elevator might not be one of the first base upgrades you make in Minecraft , but it's incredibly useful once you understand how to design one. What it does is allow you to vertically ...GameSpot - Feb. 20 -
3 home equity borrowing moves to make before the March Fed meeting
With another Federal Reserve meeting set for March, potential home equity borrowers should consider these moves now.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
5 borrowers who should consider debt management now
If you recognize yourself in any of these categories, this may be the time to consider a debt management program.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Student Loan Borrowers Blocked from Affordable Repayment Plans
The Education Department has pulled down all applications for borrowers seeking to enroll in income-driven repayment programs. Here’s what to know.The New York Times - 2d -
Germans Agree to Borrow More for Military, in Sharp Response to Trump
The agreement between Friedrich Merz, the likely next chancellor, and his potential coalition partners also includes big new infrastructure spending.The New York Times - 1d -
31 million Americans borrowed money for health care last year: Poll
More than 31 million Americans borrowed money last year to pay for health care, a new survey found. Those Americans borrowed about $74 billion, despite most of them have some form of health ...The Hill - 21h -
German borrowing costs soar by most since 1997 on ‘historic’ debt deal
Investors bet on big boost to growth after agreement to increase funding for military and infrastructureFinancial Times - 20h -
Here's how much you'd save by borrowing with a HELOC now
A HELOC is one of the cheapest ways to borrow money now. Here's how much you'd save compared to the alternatives.CBS News - 16h -
Fog harvesting could provide water for arid cities
Research in Chile could help to provide drinking water for some of the world's most arid places.BBC News - Feb. 20 -
Space mission aims to map water on surface of the moon
A probe to be launched this week aims to pinpoint sites of lunar water, which could help plan to colonise the Earth’s satellite. Space engineers are set to launch an unusual mission this week when ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Finding a way to restore trust in Britain’s water industry
The system is a natural monopoly but has become a regulatory mazeFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Study finds hundreds of contaminants in U.S. drinking water
A new report from the nonprofit Environmental Working Group shows millions of Americans are drinking water tainted with unsafe levels of chemicals, metals and radioactive substances. Sydney Evans, ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Public asked for views on how to fix the water industry
Public urged to respond to commission on fixing system in England and Wales - but chairman rules out nationalisation.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
Russian warship tracked near British waters
The Russian warship had been escorting a cargo ship on its voyage from Syria through the English Channel and North Sea.BBC News - 23h -
Massive dolphin leaps from water into fishermen's boat
A 900-pound dolphin landed in a fishermen's boat in New Zealand causing damage to the vessel. CBS News' Elizabeth cook reports.CBS News - 17h -
BBC pulls Gaza film as it carries out checks over Hamas links
The broadcaster has removed the documentary from its streaming service while it carries out "further due diligence".BBC News - Feb. 21 -
New Zealand thumps Bangladesh and carries India into the Champions Trophy semifinals
New Zealand has sealed a semifinal spot in the Champions Trophy after cruising past Bangladesh by five wickets on the back of Rachin Ravindra's century in RawalpindiABC News - Feb. 24 -
Keir Starmer to carry out largest cut to UK overseas aid in history
NGOs accuse prime minister of following US by accepting ‘false choice’ of cutting aid to fund defence. Sir Keir Starmer is to take UK overseas aid to its lowest level as a percentage of national ...The Guardian - 6d -
Pope Francis carries out some Vatican work while hospitalized
Pope Francis is carrying on with some Vatican work at the hospital as his health improves. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.CBS News - 5d -
'Anora' Oscar win carries Academy Awards into a new era
When Sean Baker’s “Anora” swept the 97th Academy Awards, its five wins, including best picture, heralded a different kind of Oscar winnerABC News - 2d -
Carl Friedrik Carry-On Review: Well-Made Modest Luxury
This well-made hard-sided polycarbonate suitcase offers entry-level luxury and a durable finish.Wired - 23h -
Carrie Underwood returns to 'American Idol' in the TikTok era. Can it still thrive?
The country star is experiencing a full-circle moment, joining Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on the judging panel for the 23rd season of the show: "Carrie being here has felt so right."Los Angeles Times - 3h -
On the Ropes, Olaf Scholz Keeps Punching
The German chancellor, who defied calls to step aside after his government fell apart, is down in the polls but insisting he can still win.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Utah close to fully banning fluoride in water, stripping cities' ability to decide
Utah appears to be the first state ready to put a full ban on fluoride in public water systems under a bill that doesn’t allow cities or communities to decide whether to add the cavity-preventing ...ABC News - Feb. 24 -
Brewing tea removes heavy metals from water, study finds
Scientists say consumption of the beverage may have health benefit by reducing intake of metals such as lead . The medicinal effect of a cup of tea is no surprise to anybody who has headed straight ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Utah set to become first state to ban fluoride in public water
Utah is gearing up to make history as the first state to ban fluoride in public water systems if Gov.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Utah on the verge of being the first state to ban fluoride in public water
Utah is on the verge of becoming the first state to prohibit cities and towns from adding fluoride to their public water supply. The Utah Senate on Friday voted 18-8 to give final approval to ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
324 contaminants found in drinking water systems across US: Research
A survey of nearly 50,000 water networks nationwide revealed a staggering 324 different contaminants flowing out of American taps — with detectable levels of various pollutants showing up in nearly ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Utah Could Become the First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water
A bill before the governor would prohibit adding fluoride to water systems. The move could affect children’s health, experts warned.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Privatised water companies escape scrutiny from UK regulator, inquiry finds
Ofwat has ‘limited mechanisms’ to check whether infrastructure investment has been carried outFinancial Times - 6d -
Utah family criticizes state's potential move to remove fluoridation of public water
Utah could be the first state to ban wide-scale fluoridation of public water. Supporters say a ban would give people the freedom to make their own medical decisions, but one family says it would ...CBS News - 5d