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Alarming amounts of lead found in Syracuse, New York, drinking water

Through a new report, officials have discovered that Syracuse, New York, has some of the highest levels of lead found in drinking water in decades. Some people want it declared an emergency, but ...

Asheville Tap Water Is Restored, but Not Drinkable, After Hurricane Helene

People in the storm-hit area can resume flushing toilets and taking showers, but the water is often yellow or brown. Officials are asking for patience with repair efforts.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Thames Water seeks up to £3bn in emergency loans from creditors

New debt would involve 9.75% interest charges as utility group seeks to stave off nationalisation

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Thames Water Proposes $3.9 Billion Funding Deal to Continue Operations

The U.K. water company said the deal would enable the debt-laden company to continue with its planned investment and maintenance of its infrastructure.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Man survives monthlong ordeal in US park on a mushroom, berries and water

Robert Schock recounts how he ‘really felt … close to death’ after being lost in North Cascades national park for 30 days. A man ingested a mushroom, berries and water to survive getting lost for ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

S&P downgrades Thames Water debt further into ‘junk’ territory

Decision comes after troubled UK utility reached tentative deal on £3bn of emergency financing

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

‘How Do I Boil the Water?’ The Cooking Adventures of Young N.H.L. Players.

In some ways, the transition from amateur to pro hockey is seamless. But in the kitchen, it’s an “adjustment.”

Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Jim Trotter says his Nick Bosa column was "watered down" by The Athletic

You can disagree with Jim Trotter regarding his views.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Waters seizes opportunity, catapults Warriors to win vs. Pelicans

Lindy Waters III provided all the oomph the Golden State Warriors needed in their 124-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Wiggins out, Waters starting in second Warriors-Pelicans game

Andrew Wiggins is the Golden State Warriors' second-leading scorer early in the 2024-25 NBA season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Rachel Reeves’ budget leaves her little room to manoeuvre

Bet on long-term improvements will make spending review in 2027 a crunch time for the government

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Rival creditor group offers Thames Water emergency loan at lower rate

The UK’s largest water and sewerage provider is struggling with a £19bn debt load

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

How Waters went from DoorDash driver to rising Warriors standout

Golden State Warriors guard Lindy Waters III had an unusual path to the NBA that included stints gardening and driving for DoorDash.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 hours ago

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital

Sri Lanka has closed schools in its capital, Colombo, and its suburbs as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation

World - ABC News - October 14

Is the National Flood Insurance Program running out of money?

The damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene is expected to cost tens of billions of dollars. The primary option for millions of Americans facing storm damage is the National Flood Insurance ...