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Warm weather threatens Epiphany ice water plunges for Russia's Orthodox Christians
Thousands of Russians celebrating the Orthodox Christian feast day of Epiphany, where worshippers bathe in the icy waters of frozen lakes and rivers, have been forced to cancel their traditional ...ABC News - 12h -
How the invasive water hyacinth is threatening fishermen's livelihoods on a popular Kenyan lake
Water hyacinth was first sighted on Kenya's popular Lake Naivasha about 10 years agoABC News - 17h -
World Economic Forum: Davos Braces for Political Drama as the World Warms
A new U.S. president’s promise to expand fossil fuels that is at odds with global ambitions to combat climate change will be a topic of discussion at the World Economic Forum.The New York Times - 2d -
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Sammy Sosa gets warm reception for his reconciliation with the Chicago Cubs
Sammy Sosa and the Chicago Cubs are back together after the slugger returned to the team’s annual fan conventionABC News - 1d -
What to expect as temperatures plunge next week
The snow and wind will affect more than the presidential inauguration. Lonnie Quinn has the latest on the timing of next week's "big chill."CBS News - 1d -
Planet-warming gas levels rose more than ever in 2024
The record rise is incompatible with keeping global warming to 1.5C according to the Met Office.BBC News - 2d -
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Who owns California's water?
False claims over a wealthy California couple owning a vast amount of California's water are surfacing online. CBS News Confirmed's Melissa Mahtani sets the record straight.CBS News - 3d -
Lovense Osci 3 Review: A Vibrator That Warms Up
This vibrator has two motors and can even warm up to body temperature for a more natural feel.Wired - 3d -
'Not acceptable' - Postecoglou on 'thin ice' at Spurs
With six defeats in their past 10 games, a loss to their biggest rivals and closer to the relegation zone than the top four, things are going from bad to worse for Tottenham.BBC News - 3d -
The 7 best water flossers of 2025
Are water flossers as effective as dental floss? Dentists explain, and share how to properly use them.NBC News - 6d -
‘You don’t just go and buy a country’: Greenland plunged into geopolitical storm
Residents of Nuuk do not want to be part of the US but welcome a discussion of their sovereigntyFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Stock market plunges after better-than-expected December jobs report
The Labor Department reported Friday that 265,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in December, which was roughly 100,000 more than expected. The unemployment rate also fell to 4.1%. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Oil prices rally as fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia threaten global supplies
Oil futures ended sharply higher on Friday, as fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil sector looked to threaten global supplies and as winter storms in the U.S. were expected to boost demand for ...MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
Global Warming Is Wreaking Havoc on the Planet’s Water Cycle
In 2024, natural disasters related to variations in the water cycle caused more than 8,700 deaths and at least $550 billion of economic loss.Wired - Jan. 10 -
Hottest year on record in 2024 breached global warming threshold, scientists say
Climate scientists say the global warming threshold of 1.5C above pre-industrial was breached in 2024, which was the hottest year on record.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
2024 first year to pass 1.5C global warming limit
Last year was the world's warmest on record, bringing temperatures above a politically symbolic milestone.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
World breaches 1.5C global warming target for first time in 2024
Data for warmest year sparks fears climate change is accelerating faster than expectedFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
A plunging pound with surging U.K. yields suggest the bond vigilantes are lurking
A plunging pound and a surge in U.K. government borrowing costs to their highest since the great financial crisis serve as a warning to the U.S. and other countries that the bond vigilantes are ...MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
England seamers struggle before Ashes warm-up abandoned
England suffer a blow to their women's Ashes preparation as the only warm-up match is abandoned because of rain.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
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Uniqlo Heattech Sale: What to buy to stay warm this winter
Right now, you can save on Uniqlo’s Heattech base layers. The NBC Select-staff favorite tops and bottoms are available for men, women and children and are great for skiing, snowboarding and winter ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Thousands without water in Republic of Ireland
Irish national weather forecaster Met Éireann has issued a fresh orange warning in the Republic.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
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Arctic blast sends temperatures plunging across much of US
A dangerous winter storm has led to more than 2,000 flight cancelations nationwide, while also leaving thousands without power. Now, a deep freeze is setting in across much the country, with more ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas
More than 200 million Christians are associated with Orthodox Churches and most celebrate Christmas on 7 January.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Bulgarians celebrate the feast of Epiphany with a ritual plunge into icy rivers
Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers in Bulgaria on Monday braved the freezing winter weather to plunge into icy waters as they observed centuries-old Epiphany traditionsABC News - Jan. 6 -
In Kosovo, Christian Converts Hope to Revive a Pre-Islamic Past
Christian converts in Kosovo, where the vast majority of people are Muslim, hope to revive a pre-Islamic past they see as a key to their European identity.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Major winter storm in US threatens millions with snow, ice and brutal cold
State of emergencies issues in several states and cities as eastern two-thirds of country to experience dangerous cold. A major winter blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures in the US ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Major winter storm threatens much of US with snow and ice
Around 60 million people are in the path of a massive winter storm that has already caused chaos on the roads in the middle of the country. The weather is expected to bring heavy snow, blizzard ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Major winter storm threatens much of the U.S. with intense cold, snow and ice
Tens of millions of Americans braced Sunday for a massive winter storm, expected to bring the heaviest snowfall and coldest temperatures in over a decade to parts of the country.NBC News - Jan. 5 -
The big chill: warming, nourishing culture to help you hibernate until spring
Whether it’s wintry films and music, time-absorbing games or compelling telly and podcasts, with all this goodness to get stuck into there really is no reason to go outside. Wolf Hall: The Mirror ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Foreign phone sales plunge 47% in China, spelling trouble for Apple
Apple is under pressure in China as a result of rising competition from domestic brands, in particular Huawei.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
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Slovakia threatens to cut benefit for Ukrainians
A dispute between Slovakia and Ukraine over Russian natural gas transit has been escalating.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
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Trump tariffs threaten pharmaceuticals
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump tariffs could upend pharma supply chain The hefty tariffs President-elect ...The Hill - Dec. 31
