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Deadly blasts hit M23 rebel rally in captured DRC city of Bukavu
Deaths and injuries reported after explosions at rally attended by thousands in city captured by rebel group. Several people have been killed and dozens more injured after blasts at a mass rally ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Volcano owners' conviction over deadly eruption thrown out
Twenty-two people died and others were badly injured in the 2019 Whakaari/White Island disaster.BBC News - 6d -
Syrian Forces Deployed in Druse Town After Deadly Gunfight
An uneasy calm prevailed in the town on the outskirts of Damascus on Sunday, two days after a gunfight between local men and security forces.The New York Times - 4d -
Endangered Florida panthers face multiple deadly threats: "Sprawl kills"
As few as 120 adult Florida panthers live in the wild in the state's southwestern corner, where they are faced with a booming human population and habitat loss.CBS News - 3d -
Europe should be flattered by Maga’s attacks
A central goal of Trump’s henchmen is to defang the EU’s regulatory power for the benefit of American Big TechFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Falcon attack on starling murmuration 'incredible'
The dramatic starling murmuration was caught on camera over a "built up urban area" in Chester.BBC News - 1d -
South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat
South Sudan has announced the closure of all schools for two weeks due to an ongoing extreme heatwave that has caused some students to collapseABC News - Feb. 21 -
Haberman: Trump, advisers see Musk as 'useful heat shield' for criticism
New York Times White House correspondent Maggie Haberman says President Trump and his advisers have identified tech giant Elon Musk as a “useful heat shield” for criticism on his administration's ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
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 -
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 -
Half of homes need heat pump by 2040, government told
The UK's greenhouse gas emissions should fall to 13% of 1990 levels by 2040, government advisors say.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
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 -
Heat pumps and EVs – how to fight climate change from home
The government has been told that the public will need to change how we drive and heat our homes.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Y Combinator Takes Heat for Helping Launch a Startup That Spies on Factory Workers
Optifye.ai has been called a ‘sweatshop-as-a-service’ provider after its demo launch video left people stunned.Inc. - 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 - Feb. 27 -
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 - 6d -
How a group of moms became the "Salt Water Divas" surf crew
After watching her son surf, Toyo Yamane Peluso decided to try it herself and invited other moms to join. The response was overwhelming, leading to the creation of the "Salt Water Divas." Jonathan ...CBS News - 6d -
Extreme heat may be accelerating aging in older adults: Study
Increased exposure to extreme heat may be speeding up the aging process in older adults, a new study has found. The bodies of Americans who reside in neighborhoods with more frequent hot days are ...The Hill - 6d -
Heated Trump-Zelenskyy meeting in Oval Office | Special Report
President Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy got heated as Vice President JD Vance quarreled with Zelenskyy over the war with Russia. Maurice DuBois anchors this CBS News ...CBS News - 6d -
NASA’S Lunar Trailblazer Hitches Ride to the Moon to Map Water for Astronauts
Lunar Trailblazer, an orbiter that shared a launch on Wednesday with the commercial Athena lander, will help scientists understand where the moon’s water is, and what form it takes.The New York Times - 6d -
Cousins believes Heat made ‘mistake' trading Butler to Warriors
Former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins believes the Miami Heat made a grave error by trading six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors on the eve of the Feb. 6 trade deadline.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Utah could soon ban fluoride in public drinking water
Utah could soon become the first state in the nation to ban fluoride in public drinking water. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.CBS News - 6d -
Finland Lets Eagle S Tanker Depart to International Waters
The Finnish authorities suggested that the ship, which was seized on suspicion of involvement in the cutting of undersea cables, had ties to Russia.The New York Times - 4d -
Knicks overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Heat 116-112 in overtime
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points and the New York Knicks overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Miami Heat 116-112 in overtime Sunday nightABC News - 3d -
Video shows cruise ship tilt after hitting rough water
Newly released video shows the chaotic moments when a cruise ship hit some rough waters near New Zealand last week. The ship can be seen tilting to one side, sending crew members in the galley ...NBC News - 3d -
Trade tensions heat up as China and Canada retaliate against U.S. tariffs
China and Canada on Tuesday retaliated against newly imposed U.S. tariffs, announcing their own levies on U.S. goods that could further disrupt U.S. trade with its top three trading partners.NBC News - 2d -
Supreme Court sides with San Francisco on EPA water discharge rules
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Tuesday that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rules for the city of San Francisco under the Clean Water Act are overly vague, siding with the city after it ...The Hill - 2d -
US supreme court weakens rules on discharge of raw sewage into water supplies
Ruling by the court, which has a Republican super majority, undermines the 1972 Clean Water Act. The US supreme court has weakened rules on the discharge of raw sewage into water supplies in a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Supreme Court Deals Blow to E.P.A. in Dispute Over Federal Water Rules
The 5-to-4 decision is the latest setback for the agency and could have sweeping implications for curtailing water pollution offshore.The New York Times - 2d -
One moment, calm waters. The next, a 900-pound dolphin landed on their boat
A dolphin weighing more than 900 pounds appeared to fall out of the sky before landing in a small fishing boat off the coast of New Zealand, shocking the three men on boardABC News - 1d -
Want to Go Car-Free? Test the Waters by Renting a Cargo Bike
For around $150 per month, you can see how a cargo bike fits into your life. If you find you prefer two wheels to four, you can even buy your rental at a discount.Wired - 1d -
900-pound dolphin jumps from water, lands on fishermen's boat
Three fishermen saw a shadow across the bright summer sun and heard an almighty boom — before chaos unfolded.CBS News - 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 - 23h -
UK homes install subsidised heat pumps at record level
Government-backed heat pump installations in the UK reached record levels for 2024.BBC News - 12h -
Split Fiction - How To Get Through The Underlands Piranha-Infested Water
Split Fiction 's Underlands are stunningly beautiful, but some areas are deceptively dangerous. Throughout the level you'll be faced with the challenge of piranha-infested water, and some of these ...GameSpot - 6h
