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Top stories - BBC News
Commission to tackle 'broken water infrastructure'
Sir John Cunliffe will oversee 'the largest review of the water sector since privatisation', the government said.7 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK water regulator could be scrapped in ‘root and branch’ review
Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding Ofwat9 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Water regulator signals further increase to bills in England
Companies pushing for prices to increase by up to 84% on top of inflation over next 5 years to boost investment15 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Sources: Chiefs' Watson has broken fibula, tibia
Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson will undergo surgery for a broken fibula and tibia, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.8 hours ago - NFL -
Top stories - CBS News
Dangerous levels of lead in Syracuse water threaten health crisis
Syracuse, New York, is facing a crisis over high levels of lead in its water, the Natural Resources Defense Council said. CBS News' Lilia Luciano spoke to residents about the dangerous exposure.10 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
AI to help doctors spot broken bones on X-rays
It is safe, could speed up diagnosis and relieve NHS pressure, the health assessment body says.Yesterday - Artificial Intelligence -
World - The Guardian
What is okra water and is it good for your health?
In the world of infused water trends, okra water is having a moment, and here’s what you need to know about it. In the wellness world, it seems there’s always a new infused water promising to make ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Broken-leg Olympic marathon star resumes training
Rose Harvey completed the race in Paris despite running most of it with a fractured femur.2 days ago - Olympics -
Sports - ESPN
Source: Raiders QB O'Connell has broken thumb
Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell suffered a broken thumb in Sunday's game vs. the Rams and will undergo more tests Monday, a source told ESPN.2 days ago - NFL -
Politics - NBC News
Georgia students protest 'dehumanizing' voting law that criminalizes handing out water
ATLANTA — In the latest public rebuke of Georgia’s controversial 2021 voting law, dozens of Black students and activists marched through the heart of historic Morehouse College on Saturday in an ...3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Thames Water bondholders fall out over emergency loan
Lower-ranking creditors complain to utility they have been cut out of restructuring negotiations4 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
The 6 best water filter pitchers and dispensers
Filter out contaminants, chemicals and more with these expert-recommended water filter pitchers and dispensers, including picks from ZeroWater, Brita, PUR and more.4 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Dan Loeb’s Third Point says a Trump win would boost markets, drive up infrastructure spending
Third Point said it believes the Republicans will take control of both the White House and the Senate, leading to deregulation, an increase in U.S. manufacturing, and higher infrastructure spending4 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Top stories - BBC News
Debt rule to change to fund major projects
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.4 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Syracuse data shows high lead levels in drinking water
Citizens, local and national groups warned that Syracuse, New York, is facing a crisis over lead in its drinking water. The city's data showed that 27 of about 100 homes exceeded the "federal ...5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Global water cycle off balance for 'first time in human history': Report
The world’s water cycle is out of balance ”for the first time in human history,” according to a new report. The Global Commission on the Economics of Water, which is made up of global experts, ...5 days ago -
World - ABC News
Violence spikes in Syria's opposition-held northwest, killing civilians and striking infrastructure
A U.N. official has said he is “alarmed” by escalating violence in Syria’s opposition-held northwest in recent days, including airstrikes that hit near a food distribution site for displaced ...5 days ago -
Health - ABC News
After hurricane, with no running water, residents organize to meet a basic need
It takes water to flush a toilet yet tens of thousands of North Carolinians have been without it since Hurricane Helene ripped through the state three weeks ago5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Half of all global food threatened by growing water crisis, report says
The world has a worsening water crisis, and half of all food production will be at risk of failure by the middle of this century.5 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Nestlé ‘not broken’ says new chief as he announces restructuring
World’s largest food group cuts outlook to more ‘realistic’ sales target amid weak consumer demand5 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
Water Dispute Before Supreme Court Gives Rise to Unusual Alliances
The justices heard arguments on Wednesday in a long-simmering dispute between San Francisco and the E.P.A. over regulation of water pollution.6 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Water Crises Threaten the World’s Food Supply, Studies Show
Food production is concentrated in too few countries, many of which face water shortages, the researchers said.6 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
Amid Sewage Spills and Rising Prices, Calls to Nationalize Water in England
Four decades after privatization, calls to nationalize the water industry have swept across England and Wales amid sewage spills and rising household bills.6 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
DeSantis praises Milton recovery efforts as rising flood waters persist in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, saying power has never been restored to so many so quickly after a stormOctober 15 - Florida -
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World - Financial Times
The UK should resist calls for infrastructure public ownership
Privatisation is not the solution for every situation but it can be highly effective in many casesOctober 15 - United Kingdom -
Top stories - NBC News
Internal memo says 30% of southern border surveillance cameras are broken
About 30% of the cameras in the Border Patrol’s main surveillance system at the southern U.S. border are not working, according to an internal Border Patrol memo. NBC News’ Julia Ainsley reports on ...October 15 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
How Waters' indigenous pride fuels his incredible NBA journey
Lindy Waters III's indigenous pride plays a pivotal role in his incredible NBA journey, which continues with a great start to his Warriors tenure.October 15 - NBA -
Top stories - NBC News
30% of the cameras in Border Patrol's main surveillance system are broken, memo says
Nearly one-third of the cameras in the Border Patrol’s primary surveillance system along the southern U.S. border are not working, according to an internal agency memo sent in early October, ...October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Almost two-thirds of EU water in bad condition, report shows
Pressure rises on agriculture and industry to reduce pollution and cut its share of use from 59%October 14 - European Union -
Sports - ESPN
Lions' Hutchinson has surgery to fix tibia, fibula
The Lions' Aidan Hutchinson underwent successful surgery Sunday at a Dallas-area hospital to repair his fractured tibia and fibula, the team announced Monday.October 14 -