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Record rainfall failed to replenish Los Angeles groundwater supply in 2023: Study
The Los Angeles area's groundwater remained depleted even after a series of historic atmospheric rivers struck the region in 2023, a study has found. Record rainfall filled both shallow basins and ...The Hill - 49m -
Atmospheric river threatens parts of California scorched by wildfires
An atmospheric river could bring mudslides to parts of California ravaged by massive wildfires. CBS News' Carter Evans is monitoring the weather, and meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest ...CBS News - 1h -
California’s Scary Product Warning Labels Might Be Working, Study Says
Products must state if they contain chemicals tied to cancer or other risks. As a result, manufacturers have pulled back from using the chemicals, researchers found.The New York Times - 3h -
World’s largely unprotected peatlands are ticking ‘carbon bomb’, warns study
Bogs and swamps are a colossal carbon store but their continued destruction would blow climate change targets. The world’s peatlands are “dangerously underprotected” despite the colossal amount of ...The Guardian - 13h -
Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential
A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcoholABC News - 1d -
Sweet Tooth And The Gang Return In First Look At Twisted Metal Season 2
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the original Twisted Metal game for the PS1. So it's only fitting that the Twisted Metal TV series will return for Season 2 later in 2025. Peacock has ...GameSpot - 3h -
Southern California Braces for Storm Damage in Wildfire Areas
An intense storm could cause flooding and debris flows in areas burned by wildfires. Some residents have begun to evacuate.The New York Times - 5h -
US wildfire suppressants rife with toxic heavy metals, study finds
Suppressants a ‘major’ source of toxic pollution that causes heavy-metal levels to spike in the environment. The US federal government and chemical makers have long concealed the contents of pink ...The Guardian - 8h -
‘The Opec of nickel’: Indonesia’s control of a critical metal
What the country does with its newfound power will be crucial for everything from prices to the future of mining investmentsFinancial Times - 16h -
AC Milan's attack-heavy gamble doesn't pay off, puts Rossoneri on verge of Champions League elimination
Milan went with a lot of attacking power in their match but had nothing to show for it in a 1-0 loss at FeyenoordCBS Sports - 20h -
Obesity drugs may help people drink less alcohol: Study
A new study suggests that using weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy can lead to less alcohol consumption. The study, published Wednesday by JAMA Psychiatry, looked into 48 people the ...The Hill - 23h -
California Storm Will Bring Flooding to Areas Burned by Wildfires
In Southern California, the flooding could be life-threatening in areas burned by wildfires.The New York Times - 1d -
Weight-loss jabs may help reduce alcohol intake, study finds
Semaglutide, active ingredient of Wegovy and Ozempic, found to reduce cravings and cut drinking by 40%. Weight-loss drugs could be used to help people reduce their intake of alcohol, researchers ...The Guardian - 1d -
California disclosure law prompting manufacturers to shift away from toxic compounds: Study
Manufacturers have been quietly abandoning the use of toxic ingredients in their products, in response to California's strict chemical disclosure rules, a new study has found. By promoting ...The Hill - 1d -
Study finds rare vision issues in taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs
The cases are rare but concerning due to the number of people taking the medications.The Hill - 1d -
Russian defence spending exceeds all of Europe combined, study finds
IISS assessment lays bare challenges facing Europe should US cut back Ukraine military supportFinancial Times - 1d -
Three American goods that could rise in price due to metal tariffs
Donald Trump's plans for tariffs risk raising prices for items from cars to canned food.BBC News - 1d -
Most Europeans see Trump’s US as more a necessary partner than ally, poll finds
Findings of survey prompt call for more ‘realistic, transactional’ EU approach towards Washington. Europe live – latest updates Donald Trump’s return to the White House has led to a ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘Cost and chaos’: Trump’s metal tariffs sweep across corporate America
Executives grapple with uncertainty and price volatility even before levies come into effectFinancial Times - 1d -
Students half a grade behind pre-pandemic levels in math, reading: Study
The average student in 2024 remained nearly half a grade level behind pre-pandemic achievement in math and reading, according to a study released Tuesday. The 2025 Education Recovery Scorecard, ...The Hill - 1d -
Nations Denounce Trump Tariff on Metals and Warn of Retaliation
Canada, Mexico and European countries criticized President Trump’s levies on steel and aluminum with fears that they could ignite a global trade war.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump should be using this heavy-handed diplomacy against adversaries, not allies
The Trump administration needs to figure out the proper balance between coercion and diplomacy, and how it affects international respect for the United States.The Hill - 2d -
There will be no exemptions to new tax on metals, says Trump
The move threatens to have a big impact in Canada, a major source of the metals in the US.BBC News - 2d -
Trump’s New Tariffs Target Foreign Metals
Also, Elon Musk led a bid to buy OpenAI. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.The New York Times - 2d -
NASA to study "city-killer" asteroid as odds of hitting Earth go up
Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of striking Earth in 2032.CBS News - 3d -
US metals prices soar to big premiums ahead of Trump tariffs
Traders pay up to secure copper, steel and aluminium supplies before US president’s levies come into effectFinancial Times - 3d -
Risk of breach of 1.5C of global warming here sooner than expected, studies find
Without stringent emissions cuts the world is ‘most probably’ already within the period defined in the Paris accordFinancial Times - 3d -
FirstFT: Trump to impose metals tariffs and new retaliatory levies
Also in today’s newsletter, Elliott takes a stake in BP and a shift in M&A advising on Wall StreetFinancial Times - 3d -
Happiness Researchers Studied 50,000 People. Here’s the Surprising Thing They Learned
Need to schedule an important meeting or call? Timing is everything.Inc. - 3d -
Examining the aftermath of the Los Angeles area wildfires
The firestorm that swept through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods of Los Angeles County a month ago leveled more than 16,000 structures. The complex cleanup and recovery process is ...CBS News - 3d -
Back-to-back storm systems bring heavy snow and arctic temperatures to northern U.S.
The first of these upcoming systems will start from the Plains on Monday, with the heaviest snowfall expected to drop a potential 2 to 5 inches across Kansas.NBC News - 3d -
European Court Ruling Gives Hope in Italy Region Known for Toxic Waste
The European Court of Human Rights took Italy to task for not protecting citizens in an area where illegal dumping and burning of toxic waste has long been linked to cancers. Residents say it’s ...The New York Times - 4d -
'Trump study sessions': How Japan PM's homework paid off
The Japanese prime minister gets much needed reassurances that his country is still America's top ally.BBC News - 4d -
Chile's president orders curfews in regions hit by wildfires
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has issued state of emergency decrees for two regions in the center and south of the country due to raging wildfiresABC News - 5d -
Mexico authorities order factory cleanup after Guardian toxic waste investigation
Inquiry uncovered health problems in neighborhood near Monterrey-area plant that processes US hazardous waste. Mexican environmental regulators say they have discovered 30,000 tons of improperly ...The Guardian - 5d -
'Looks like a stream of blood.' Argentina river turns red, sparking toxic leak fears
A stream winding through a populous area on the outskirts of Buenos Aires has turned crimson red in recent hours that has sparked fears of industrial chemical dumpingABC News - 6d -
Virginia Legislature Says It Will Study Trump’s Attack on Federal Jobs
The state has one of the highest numbers of residents employed by the federal government.Inc. - Feb. 6 -
Nick Cave, R.E.M., Devo among artists releasing music for wildfire benefit
The three are among a long list of artists releasing music on two Bandcamp exclusive albums, with all proceeds going toward wildfire reliefLos Angeles Times - Feb. 6