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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 - 9 hours ago -
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 - 12 hours ago -
Elevance Shares Dive After Insurer Faces 'Unprecedented' Medicaid Challenge
The company’s earnings missed expectations, the latest sign of how medical expenses are squeezing insurers’ government businesses.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
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 - 6 days ago -
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 - Yesterday -
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 - 12 hours ago -
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A tie in the Electoral College could have this unprecedented outcome
Theoretically, we might end up with a president and vice president from different parties. Here's how that could happen.Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
Elevance Health’s stock slumps 13% as profit dented by ‘unprecedented’ Medicaid challenges
Elevance Health Inc.’s stock tumbled 13% Thursday and weighed on rivals after the health insurer’s third-quarter profit fell short of estimates amid ”unprecedented” challenges in the Medicaid ...Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
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Hard-right Dutch government approves unprecedented package of measures to control migration
The hard-right Dutch government has announced tough measures aimed at reining in asylum requestsWorld - ABC News - October 25 -
Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 140 lives
Crews are searching for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings as people try to salvage what they can from ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain that claimed at least 140 livesWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
What to know about the unprecedented floods that killed more than 200 in Spain
In a matter of minutes, flash floods caused by heavy downpours in eastern Spain swept away everything in their pathWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Israel abducts alleged Hezbollah official in unprecedented sea raid
Commandos land in northern Lebanon in highly unusual operation to capture supposed militant group member. Middle East crisis – live updates The Israeli military abducted who it said was a ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Puerto Rico is holding an unprecedented election. Bad Bunny took a major stand.
The Puerto Rican singer came out in support of Juan Dalmau, a third-party candidate that has emerged as a strong contender and an alternative to the two parties in power for over 70 years.Politics - NBC News - Yesterday -
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 -
Agent's Take: Why the Browns are stuck with Deshaun Watson and his unprecedented fully guaranteed contract
There are no good long-term options when it comes to WatsonSports - CBS Sports - October 18 -
NBA contract extensions: Alperen Sengun, Jalen Johnson, Jalen Suggs get big deals, plus an unprecedented pact
Some notable players from the 2021 NBA Draft class signed new deals on MondaySports - CBS Sports - October 21 -
Governments subsidizing 'unprecedented' health threats from fossil fuels, leading medical journal finds
World governments are “fueling the fire” of a global health crisis with the trillions of dollars per year they direct toward subsidizing fossil fuels, according to findings published Tuesday. ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Jerry Kelly ends drought, wins PGA Tour Champions' regular-season finale
Jerry Kelly closed with a 5-under 67 and won the SAS Championship on Sunday.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
Southern Africa is enduring its worst hunger crisis in decades due to El Niño, the UN says
The United Nations' food agency says months of drought in southern Africa triggered by the El Niño weather phenomenon have had a devastating impact on more than 27 million people and caused the ...World - ABC News - October 16 -
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 -
Matthews breaks out of opening drought with goal and 2 assists, Maple Leafs beat Kings 6-2
Auston Matthews broke out of a season-opening points drought, scoring his first goal and adding his first two assists as Toronto’s captain in the Maple Leafs’ 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings ...Sports - ABC News - October 16 -
Packers' Josh Jacobs makes first career TD catch vs. Texans to snap historic drought
Jacobs found the end zone on his 212th NFL catchSports - CBS Sports - October 20 -
Danny drought: Giants' Daniel Jones hasn't thrown TD pass at home since before signing $160 million contract
Make it six straight home games Jones hasn't thrown for a scoreSports - CBS Sports - October 20 -
Yankees' Brian Cashman issues reminder of Astros' cheating, says World Series drought should've ended in 2017
'I hate that 15-year thing because I don't think it accurately reflects history,' Cashman said this weekSports - CBS Sports - October 23 -
Steelers extend impressive 'MNF' winning streak; Giants snap troubling drought in loss
After last night's win, the Steelers have won 22 straight home 'Monday Night Football' matchupsSports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
Will Nebraska miss a bowl game ... again? What's next for Huskers as they look to end postseason drought
Nebraska has three games to get one more win, but will it happen?Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday -
Eagles stuck in scoring drought the team hasn't seen in 90 years, plus 13 more wild NFL stats from Week 6
If you want to have your mind blown, just check out these 14 crazy stats from Week 6Sports - CBS Sports - October 14
