Dramatic Water Landing

Thames Water secures £3bn loan to survive into 2025

The UK's biggest utility company agrees a lifeline to help it last until next October.

Blackouts and water rationing as South American drought worsens

Bogotá limits water use and Quito schedules daily power cuts to cope with historically low rainfall

World - Financial Times - October 26

In Rome, the water is back in the Baths of Caracalla, a luxurious spa

The Baths of Caracalla in Rome were one of the most luxurious spas the world has ever known. Now, for the first time in some 1,500 years, water is back.

'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

Jo Broughton says she stopped swimming in her local brook over "pharmaceutical pollution" concerns.

Best 5 Soda Makers for Sparkling Water (2024)

These are the best bubblers we've found for fresh carbonation at a moment's notice.

Tech - Wired - November 2

Protesters call on government to tackle water pollution

Protesters from across the UK marched through London to call on the government to tackle water pollution.

Explained: what is fluoride, is it safe, and why does RFK Jr want Trump to remove it from drinking water?

Robert F Kennedy Jr, a potentially influential figure if Trump wins the US election, has called fluoride an ‘industrial waste’. Donald Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water on ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Warning millions will struggle to pay water bill rises

A proposed average rise of 21% over five years will cause 'intolerable strain', a consumer group warns.

Welsh Water dumped sewage in conservation area

The equivalent to 17 tankers a day was going into a special conservation area, campaigners say.

Water watchdog boss claimed £170 Mulberry wallet on expenses

Alan Sutherland stood down last year after a report revealed lavish spending at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.

How Thames Water became a battleground for hedge funds

Rival groups of bondholders are vying to extend loans to the troubled UK utility

Business - Financial Times - November 10

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

Thames Water wins bondholder approval for £3bn emergency loan

Three-quarters of top ranking lenders approve expensive plan to avert cash crunch

Business - Financial Times - November 13

Should America rethink the use of Fluoride in drinking water?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called for water systems in the U.S. to remove fluoride, sparking controversy over the risks and benefits of fluoride in drinking water, as new research shows that ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Record numbers seek help with water bills

Some 1.6 million households were on social tariffs last year but support varies depending on where you live.

England captain George absolves Ford of blame after dramatic loss to All Blacks

Fly-half George Ford missed late penalty and drop goal ‘He hasn’t missed many so we certainly can’t blame him’ Jamie George admitted his side had failed to take a golden opportunity to beat the ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Bryce Young guides Panthers to dramatic come-from-behind win over Saints

The former No. 1 draft pick got his third win as an NFL quarterback on Sunday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Drake Maye forces overtime with dramatic last-second touchdown, but Pats lose to Titans

The Patriots lost in overtime, but the Drake Maye Experience may just have begun.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Trump's tariffs could trigger 'dramatic' price spikes on clothes, furniture, warns retail group

Vice President Kamala Harris has campaigned against Donald Trump's tariff proposals, calling them a sales tax on American consumers.

Business - CNBC - November 5

NWSL's Big Four win dramatic quarterfinals, set up semifinals full of star power

The Orlando Pride, Washington Spirit, Gotham FC and Kansas City Current have been the four best NWSL teams all season. Now they're the final four.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

Cooper Flagg Tracker: Duke freshman compares well to Zion and Paolo, but shooting mechanics a new concern

NBA scouts have their eye on Flagg's poor three-point start and variable mechanics in spot-up situations

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Dramatic video shows Phoenix police saving man from car submerged in pool

Police smashed the car's sun roof to pull out the driver. He told police he ended up in the pool after he accidentally stepped on the gas too hard.

Route of the matter: your flight’s itinerary can dramatically change its carbon footprint

Average passenger emissions between Sydney and London can vary widely depending on stopovers, plane models and even seating arrangements. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

A Radical Approach to Flooding in the UK: Give Land Back to the Sea

When a huge tract of land on the Somerset coast was deliberately flooded, the project was slammed as “ridiculous” by a local lawmaker. But the results have been transformative.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

‘This means a lot to us’: Samoa prepares to welcome Charles to the ‘land of kings’

Some government workers given time off to help prepare for royal visit and Commonwealth leaders’ meeting as excitement on the island builds. In the small village of Siumu, south of the capital ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Saints' Kamara lands 2-year extension through '26

The New Orleans Saints agreed to a two-year extension with running back Alvin Kamara, the team announced Tuesday night, a deal that is worth, a source told ESPN, approximately $24.5 million for the ...

Sports - ESPN - October 23

MMA divisional rankings: How high among heavyweights does Ngannou land?

Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

How an ex-Goldman banker built a $10bn private credit ‘whale’ — and now may sell it

After years of preparation, HPS is on the verge of either a deal or an IPO

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Black Ops 6 Official Hoodies And Shirts Land On Call Of Duty Shop

It's the start of a new era for Call of Duty, and if you're looking to hop into Black Ops 6 , you might want to dress to impress before you drop into a multiplayer lobby. Fortunately, a new Call ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 25

‘A double-edged sword’: The Gullah Geechee people in a complex struggle over land

Residents of St Helena are divided over a proposed golf course, illustrating a wider tug of war over the island’s future. The Beaufort county council meeting was packed with residents eager to ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Aggies land commitment from two 4-star recruits

Texas A&M followed its win over LSU on Saturday by landing a pair of key 2026 commitments Sunday, securing pledges from four-star prospects Jordan Carter and Aaron Gregory one day after the Georgia ...

Sports - ESPN - October 27

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