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Europe ‘can’t cope’ with extreme weather costs, warns insurance watchdog
EU regulator Hielkema says governments and banks will struggle to pay for natural disastersFinancial Times - 4d -
Washington, D.C. airspace is ‘extremely limited’ for pilots navigating the area: Aviation expert
Aviation expert and helicopter pilot Keith Mackey joins Meet the Press NOW to give his perspective on air traffic concerns in the Washington, D.C. area following the deadly plane crash.NBC News - 6d -
The Southport Killer Was Fixated on Extreme Violence. But Was it Terrorism?
Axel Rudakubana, who killed three girls in a stabbing spree at a dance class, was obsessed with violence but had no known ideology. His case has led to calls for a rethink of counterterror strategy.The New York Times - Jan. 30 -
No plans to expand definition of extremism, Home Office says
Review suggested potentially violent environmentalists, the far left, and men prejudiced against women should be included.BBC News - Jan. 28 -
Extreme violence is impossible to understand but we must try
The Axel Rudakubana case shows the importance of the government looking beyond ideologyFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
China says it's "extremely unlikely" COVID pandemic came from lab leak
China says it's "extremely unlikely" that COVID-19 came from a lab, after the CIA said it believed, though with low confidence, that it did, rather than from natural transmission.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
Anti-extremism center opens in former house of Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss
A U.S.-based organization is transforming the house of Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss into a research center devoted to fighting extremismABC News - Jan. 27 -
From showers to tiny fish to windmills, Trump’s climate policies are driven by fixations
‘It was striking that the White House memo included toilets and shower heads as a presidential priority,’ said one expert. From crusading against showers he feels don’t sufficiently wash his hair ...The Guardian - Jan. 26 -
Remove extreme content seen by Southport killer, Cooper tells tech firms
Social media platforms have a 'moral responsibility' to remove violent content, home secretary says.BBC News - Jan. 26 -
Europe braces for 'most extreme' military scenario as Trump-Putin 2.0 begins
Some European governments are afraid that Putin may turn his armies their way after Ukraine. They worry President-elect Trump may not help if Russia attacks.NBC News - Jan. 26 -
Why is Sophocles storming the West End? Because in our extreme times, his plays say the unsayable | Charlotte Higgins
The Greek tragedies ask unpalatable questions. That is why they’re enjoying a revival in 2025. West End theatre is in a weird and unsettling place. It feels as though something that might once have ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
Why extreme weather is making power outages more frequent
The extreme weather events affecting the U.S. are leading to more power outages for Americans. CBS News Los Angeles' Marina Jurica breaks down the effects.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Asylum-seekers pushed to new extremes in Mexico after Trump's border crackdown begins
Migrants in Mexico who were hoping to come to the U.S. are adjusting to a new and uncertain reality after President Donald Trump began cracking down on border securityABC News - Jan. 24 -
Active ETFs are a wheeze — an extremely clever one
They undercut traditional managers while upselling traditional ETF investorsFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Extreme weather failing to encourage political climate action, says activist Luisa Neubauer
Fridays for Future organiser warns conspiracy theories are increasingly taking hold despite effects of global heating. The rise in extreme weather is not generating political support for climate ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Perfume Genius: ‘I want to feel extremes – but I’m not as self-destructive now’
With a new album next month, the singer-songwriter opens up about accepting life, anticipating grief and grieving when a snake killed his beloved dog. Mike Hadreas feels that he had ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Nearly 250 million children missed school last year because of extreme weather, UNICEF says
The United Nations Children's Fund says at least 242 million children in 85 countries had their schooling interrupted last year because of heatwaves, cyclones, flooding and other extreme weatherABC News - Jan. 23 -
Psychology Can Be Harnessed to Combat Violent Extremism
Organized violence is set to grow—but the social media-powered mechanisms that expose would-be extremists to threats can also be used to help empathy flourish.Wired - Jan. 23 -
Asus ROG Ally Extreme Gets $200 Discount, Comes With Free Travel Case
Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme + Official Travel Case $450 (was ...GameSpot - Jan. 21 -
Los Angeles under dangerous red flag warnings for extreme fire risk again this week
Santa Ana winds will hit the Los Angeles area yet again this week, bringing extreme risk of rapid fire spread as the region continues to tamp out deadly wildfires that ignited under similar ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
135 million under threat of extreme cold and snow
135 million people across 40 states are under threat of snow and extreme cold with the real feel temperature expected to reach -55 degrees in some places. NBC News' Erin McLaughlin reports.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Trump inauguration to be moved indoors due to extreme cold
Donald Trump will be sworn in for a second White House term in the Capitol Rotunda due to expected frigid weather in Washington, D.C.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
Extreme cold weather forecast for U.S.
Major football events in the U.S. will carry on in frigid temperatures that are expected nationwide. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
The extreme Satanist group that led a British teen to commit terror crimes
Anti-terror police warn of "immense threat" to public from extreme right-wing Satanist group 764.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Republicans’ and Democrats’ ideology most extreme in decades: Gallup
A new survey found that ideologies among Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. are at the most extreme level in decades. The poll, conducted by Gallup and published Thursday, found that political ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
California wildfires: easing of extreme winds expected to strengthen efforts to put out blazes
National Weather Service says ‘wind siege has finally ended’ and forecasts higher humidity but warns high winds could return next week. The extreme winds behind the disastrous fires in Los ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Gwendoline Christie on how "Severance" explores the extreme of work-life separation
The hit show "Severance" returns for season two, where office workers have been altered to forget their outside lives. Gwendoline Christie joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the intense premise and ...CBS News - Jan. 15 -
California fires weather forecast: LA remains under extreme dry and windy weather
On Wednesday morning and afternoon, winds will be the strongest west and north of Los Angeles, mostly in the mountains and higher canyons.ABC News - Jan. 15 -
Cal Fire official calls private firefighters 'extremely dangerous'
Amid the devastation of the fires, private firefighters have sparked anger, a sign of inequality between the city's wealthiest residents and those struggling to rebuild.ABC News - Jan. 14 -
"Extremely dangerous" Italian mafia members captured in Spain
The suspects were "one of the heads of a dangerous family clan" of the Neapolitan Camorra, his son, and his son-in-law, police said.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Sonic 3 Just Did An Extremely Rare Thing At The Box Office
After another successful weekend in theaters, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has now crossed a major commercial milestone that puts the movie in an exclusive club. . Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has now earned more ...GameSpot - Jan. 13 -
WATCH: Extreme winds return to fire zone in Los Angeles
ABC News’ Ginger Zee has the latest on the extreme wind warnings in Southern California.ABC News - Jan. 13 -
How a week of weather extremes upended the lives of millions of Americans
The week began with a biting cold snap that hammered much of the U.S., the product of a jet stream that slips out of its usual path more often these daysABC News - Jan. 11 -
Ex-RFU official 'extremely comfortable' with bonuses
Genevieve Shore, the ex-chair of the Rugby Football Union's remuneration committee, defends its controversial bonus scheme.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Southern winter storm brings extreme cold, heavy snow and ice
A major winter storm is sweeping across the south, with states of emergency declared as more than 100 million people brace for a dangerous mix of snow, ice and freezing rain. NBC’s Kathy Park ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Extremism in US military is ‘sleeping danger’ says author of Pentagon report
New Year’s Day attacks by US service members highlight threat, says Bishop Garrison who led DoD investigation. The decorated combat veteran who led the Biden administration’s efforts to counter ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Fire hydrants ran dry due extreme demand in Pacific Palisades, officials say
Three large water tanks in the Pacific Palisades area ran out by early Wednesday morning, officials said, reducing water pressure for fire hydrants at higher elevations.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Extreme drought, high winds helped spark the California fires
High winds intersecting with historic drought levels are contributing to the dangerous conditions that sparked the multiple fires raging in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Helen Holmlund, an assistant ...CBS News - Jan. 8