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‘Levels are dropping’: drought saps Zambia and Zimbabwe of hydropower
Vast human-made Lake Kariba is at near-record low, causing daily power cuts and devastating two African economies. All is not well with the waters of Lake Kariba, the world’s largest human-made ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
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A Record Number of States Are in Drought
Little rain has fallen since Hurricane Helene dropped huge amounts across the Southeast.Science - The New York Times - November 5 -
An Alarming Glimpse Into a Future of Historic Droughts
Record dry conditions in South America have led to wildfires, power cuts and water rationing. The world’s largest river system, the Amazon, which sustains some 30 million people across eight ...World - The New York Times - October 21 -
A Hollywood Drought and a Game Show Dream
It’s tough to get work in film and television these days. So one unemployed writer decided to study up on “The Price Is Right.”Top stories - The New York Times - November 5 -
SAP overtakes ASML to become Europe’s most valuable tech company
SAP has overtaken ASML to become Europe’s most valuable technology company after a strong set of third-quarter results that saw the German software company lift its full-year outlook.Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
SAP Gains $26 Billion in Market Value, Surging Past ASML
The German business-software company’s shares climbed more than 5% after it raised its revenue and earnings forecasts for the year on strong demand for AI.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22 -
Mortgage rates stay high, sapping home-buying demand
Mortgage applications fell 6.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Ancelotti backs Bellingham despite goal drought
Carlo Ancelotti has defended Jude Bellingham's Real Madrid form, saying the work he's doing for the team this season is "more important" than scoring goals.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
Blackouts and water rationing as South American drought worsens
Bogotá limits water use and Quito schedules daily power cuts to cope with historically low rainfallWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
Rare Autumn Drought in Northeast Brings a Spate of Wildfires
Hundreds of fires are burning in New Jersey and Connecticut as the region experiences a spell of unusually warm fall weather.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
Record number of states facing drought conditions
The U.S. has droughts in every state except Alaska and Kentucky — the greatest number in history, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. According to the tracker, just over 45 percent of the U.S. ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
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Maps show drought and fire conditions in Northeast states
Parts of the East Coast are under drought conditions and red flag warnings, from Massachusetts to the northern edge of Virginia and West Virginia.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Bellingham on goal drought: 'I've been too nice'
Jude Bellingham blamed a change in his Real Madrid role for his lack of goals this season after scoring his first of the campaign on Saturday.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
Dire drought conditions in the Northeast add to wildfire danger
As dangerous wildfires continue to burn on both coasts, the Northeast is experiencing a historic drought that is expanding the fire danger. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports and TODAY’s Al Roker monitors ...Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Emergency drought warning in New Jersey as fire rages
A fire is burning along the New Jersey-New York border as an emergency drought warning emerges. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest.Top stories - CBS News - 51 minutes ago -
Small UK pub owners look overseas after Budget tax rises sap profits
Cluster of hospitality operators cancel British investments and divert spending to continental Europe insteadWorld - Financial Times - 17 hours ago -
Ecuador expands power cuts to 14 hours a day due to drought
Ecuador has announced an increase in daily power cuts as the severe drought impacting the nation keeps lowering the levels of water for the key hydroelectric plants, the source of more than 70% of ...World - ABC News - October 25 -
Extreme drought areas treble in size since 80s - study
Forty-eight percent of the world went through at least one month of extreme drought in 2023.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Spain’s deadly floods and droughts are two faces of the climate crisis coin
Scientists say violent weather battering Mediterranean is a harbinger of what the rest of Europe can soon expect. Residents of Chiva, a small town on the outskirts of Valencia, can expect a grim ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Nearly all of US states are facing droughts, an unprecedented number
More than 150 million people and 318m acres of crops are affected by droughts after summer of record heat. Every US state except Alaska and Kentucky is facing drought , an unprecedented number, ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Severe drought puts nearly half a million children at risk in Amazon – report
Warming climate has caused rivers used for transport to dry up, leaving children with little food, water or school access, says Unicef. Two years of severe drought in the Amazon rainforest have ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Amad Diallo ends Manchester United’s European drought by seeing off Paok
Hold on to your hat: Manchester United are victorious in Europe after three consecutive Europa League draws and three more games without winning in last season’s Champions League.. So a 380-day ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Drought plagues majority of Northeast as dry, windy weather raises fire risk
Dry, unseasonably warm conditions have plunged much of the Northeast into drought, fueling wildfires. October was one of the driest months on record in the U.S.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Brush fire breaks out in Brooklyn's Prospect Park as Northeast drought continues
A brush fire broke out Friday night in Prospect Park, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, amid a drought that has been plaguing the northeastern U.S. for weeks.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Severe droughts threaten sustainable catch of the Amazon's giant fish
In Brazil´s Amazonas state, almost 6,000 riverine dwellers authorized to fish have reported a significant drop in production and rising costs.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Wildfires erupt on East Coast amid record-setting drought
The Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey has burned 3,000 acres and threatened dozens of buildings. It is fueled by a record-setting drought in the region that has caused more than 530 wildfires since ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Panama Canal says shipping rebound is underway after record drought
With a new approach to container ship bookings and a big dam project being considered, the Panama Canal says trade will continue to rebound from drought lows.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
New Jersey declares drought warning and urges residents to reduce water use
New Jersey’s governor has issued a drought warning and said water restrictions could come if conditions worsen. The dry spell is plaguing much of the Northeast.Top stories - NBC News - 22 hours ago -
Parched fields and damaging blazes: The Northeast drought and wildfires in photos
Drought has parched the Northeast United States for weeks, draining reservoirs, priming the landscape for damaging wildfires and pushing politicians to implement water-saving measures.Top stories - NBC News - 1 hour ago -
Trump’s ex-chief of staff says he is a fascist and would govern as a dictator
Four-star US General John Kelly’s claims were reported in blockbuster comments to The New York TimesWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Investors pile into emerging-market funds that cut out China
Demand for ‘ex-China’ strategies soar as tensions with west linger, despite recent stock reboundWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
UK ministers explore using break clauses in asylum housing contracts
Home Office aims to revise terms or terminate after being ‘shocked’ by private companies’ profitsWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Vodafone’s revenue drops in Germany
UK telecoms group hit by law changes over bundling TV with rent in its biggest marketWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Yankees chase Guardians ace Tanner Bibee early, secure 6-3 win for 2-0 ALCS series lead
The series shifts to Cleveland with the Guardians in desperate need of a victory.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15 -
College football picks: Huskers can end 7-year bowl drought if they knock off No. 16 Indiana on road
The second half of the college football season is upon us, when many teams’ thoughts turn to qualifying for a bowl if not the College Football PlayoffSports - ABC News - October 16
