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The sea was coming closer, it was so painful to see my house being destroyed – This is climate breakdown
When we built the house in 1978 we couldn’t see the sea. We never imagined that one day it would reach us. This is Sônia’s story. Location Atafona, Brazil. Disaster Rio de Janeiro coastal ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
‘It was my first pregnancy so I didn’t know what was normal’ – This is climate breakdown
I’d been taking care of myself and the baby. Then the heat came. This is Mariama’s story. Location Burkina Faso. Disaster Heatwave, 2024. Mariama, not her real name, is a Burkinabé musician ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
‘I had to fight the flames burning down my own house’ – This is climate breakdown
I was part of the firefighting group. Then the fire overtook us. This is Panagiotis’ story. Location Penteli, Greece. Disaster Attica Wildfires, 2024. Panagiotis, a student and volunteer ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
‘My legs were getting smashed in. My face was burning’ – This is climate breakdown
You had to drive through the fire to leave. I remember my heart racing. This is Olivia’s story. Location Fort Smith, Canada. Disaster Wood Buffalo Complex fire, 2023. Olivia is Dene , a ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
I lost my six year old son when flash floods inundated Nova Scotia - This is climate breakdown
Before the floods, I was always with my boys. Always. This is Tera’s story. Location Martock, Canada. Disaster Nova Scotia floods, 2023. Tera works with people who have physical and mental ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
‘When the water subsided, I saw our house was gone’ – This is climate breakdown
We were shocked by how quickly the water rose. My children panicked and I didn’t know what to save first. This is Leoncia’s story. Location Sitio Gipit, Philippines. Disaster Typhoon Carina, ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
‘I’m imagining what my mother went through in her last seconds’ – This is climate breakdown
My brother called saying there was a storm. I was waiting, waiting, waiting. This is Elisa’s story. Location Saint-Martin-Vésubie, France. Disaster name Storm Alex, 2020. Elisa is a women’s ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
‘When the hurricane hit, I saw my neighbour’s boat lift into the sky’ – This is climate breakdown
All of a sudden I heard this loud noise at the back of my house. The window was smashed in what was supposed to be our secure room. This is Roseman’s story. Location Union Island, the Caribbean. ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
The bear market is coming — and it’s going to be painful
The stock market will not keep going up forever.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
'I can't afford a child on £53,000 salary' - why fertility rate is falling
From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Winter is coming – and so is my 50th birthday. It’s time to eat all the pastries and grab all the joy | Emma Beddington
I’ve had enough of depriving myself. Give me a holiday, give me Campari, give me a soft, happy body. Support for seasonal self-love comes from an unexpected quarter: the French daily Libération has ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Citizen: My Life After the White House by Bill Clinton review – convivial without being confidential
In this account of his years after leaving office, Clinton is a hyperactive and loquacious presence, helping out in disaster zones and pontificating about public service – but he reveals little ...World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago -
GOP inches closer to retaining House majority
Control of the House has yet to be determined, as a number of critical races remain too close to call, leaving lawmakers — and voters — waiting to see which party will hold the majority next year. ...Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
Early voting is surging across the U.S. Explore the data.
Early voting has begun in states across the country where voters are able to cast their ballots either in person or via mail.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
Russians behind fake video of ballots being destroyed, US officials say
Recent video purportedly showing a man destroying ballots marked for Trump is a disinformation campaign, say officials. Russian actors were behind a viral video falsely showing mail-in ballots for ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
‘Essential to act now’ to prevent chaotic climate breakdown, warns UN chief
On the eve of Cop29 in Baku, António Guterres says dangers are underestimated as irreversible tipping points near. The world is still underestimating the risk of catastrophic climate breakdown and ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Climate breakdown will hit global growth by a third, say central banks
New modelling finds risk to global economies much worse than previously thought, but group of central banks says even this may be an underestimate. The physical shocks caused by climate breakdown ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
‘Disaster is about caring. I’m not selfish any more’ – This is climate breakdown
We are used to seasonal droughts in the Karoo. But this did not stop. This is Sybil’s story. Location Sutherland, South Africa. Disaster Southern Africa drought, 2015-2023. Isabella Visagie, ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
‘Being divorced, I want to look out for her’: I gave my daughter $100K for a house. She’s buying a new home with her husband. What happens to my gift?
“They have now been married for six years.”Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
My boyfriend struggled to come up with a down payment when we bought our house. I have $50K in investments. Was I wrong to keep this to myself?
“I could have cashed out my investments to get us closer to a 20% down payment.”Business - MarketWatch - November 3 -
‘Would this ruin her life — or transform it?’ My daughter is 25. Should I create a $5 million trust so she can give up her job and see the world?
“I just worry that she does not have the same opportunities I had early in my working career.”Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
The Fight to Save a Decrepit Pink House by the Sea
The 99-year-old house on Boston’s North Shore is battered and uninhabited. And yet, it is beloved by artists and locals — so much that they helped pause its demolition.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
At least 10 dead as volcanic eruptions destroy houses in Indonesia
Homes and a convent burn down as Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on island of Flores spews ash into the air. At least 10 people have died amid a series of volcanic eruptions on the Indonesian island of ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
GOP Rep. Valadao holds Central Valley, California, swing seat
The seat was a top target for Democrats, who were hoping to finally clinch the district.Politics - Politico - November 12 -
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch drones and missiles at US warships near the Red Sea but do no damage
The U.S. Defense Department says Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted two U.S. Navy warships with multiple drones and missiles as they were traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on TuesdayWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
Do you have to register to vote every year? See a state-by-state breakdown of the rules
Each state's voter re-registration or voter registration update deadline can be found on their respective Board of Elections website.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Russian actors made video falsely depicting mail-in ballots for Donald Trump being destroyed in Pennsylvania, FBI says
Russian actors made video falsely depicting mail-in ballots for Donald Trump being destroyed in Pennsylvania, FBI saysTech - ABC News - October 25 -
'I could see my kneecap was not where it should be'
Cam Roigard suffered a knee injury that threatened to derail his Test career before it had properly started. But he is back - quicker and stronger than ever.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
‘There are days when the school closes because children don’t have water to drink’ – This is climate breakdown
Until the 1960s it rained a lot. We ate wild game, fish, there were plenty of rivers, but since then they’ve been drying up. This is José’s story. Location São João das Missões, Brazil. ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
‘I find hope in sticking together and keeping each other warm’ – This is climate breakdown
When the rain kept coming down, people began to worry. We were afraid the dam up the hill might not hold up. This is Jie’s story. Location Guangdong, China. Disaster Extreme rainfall, 2024. Li ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Yes, there is a lot of greenwashing, but Cop summits are our best chance of averting climate breakdown | Ashish Ghadiali
Despite its imperfections the process of tackling the climate crisis will not be derailed, even in the face of US backtracking. It was never an indication of great things to come when the chief ...World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago -
Schumer withholds Senate orientation invite from McCormick
Democrats are holding out hope that Sen. Bob Casey can pick up enough votes to hold on to the Pennsylvania Senate seat.Politics - Politico - November 10 -
UK-France school trips at risk of being axed as Brexit checks come in
French government officials and teachers express ‘concern’ over the impact of incoming border checks on student travelBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Singer-songwriter Khalid comes out as gay after being outed
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
How technology is being used to preserve memories at risk from climate disasters
When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories.Top stories - CBS News - November 10