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Snow in Tennessee and threats of remaining flood water increase
Snow fell in Tennessee just days after deadly flooding pounded parts of the South. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports, and meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.CBS News - 12h -
Covering the Devastation of Water, and Then Fire
Isabelle Taft, a reporting fellow for The New York Times, writes of the parallels and differences in covering hurricanes and wildfires.The New York Times - 5d -
Deadly flooding hits the South
At least nine people have been killed as dangerous weather and flood waters swept across the South over the weekend. Heavy winds and tornadoes also threatened several states. Skyler Henry reports.CBS News - 3d -
How Musk and Trump are flooding the zone
Musk raids a dizzying swath of agencies with the goal of ‘slashing waste and fraud’ as the two deploy brinkmanship. Hello, and welcome back to TechScape. This week in tech: Elon Musk and Donald ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Deadly storms flood parts of Kentucky
Deadly storms and multiple potential tornadoes swept through the South and caused flooding in Kentucky. CBS News' Karen Hua reports from Bowling Green, and meteorologist Jessica Burch has the ...CBS News - 2d -
Kentucky storm causes deadly flooding
Intense rainfall brought deadly flooding to Kentucky over the weekend, with at least 11 deaths linked to the storm. Nicole Valdes reports.CBS News - 2d -
Plughole-like dam creates mesmerising water display
The Monticello Dam spillway in California was turned on for the first time since 2019 due to high water levels.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Thames Water investigated over delayed environmental schemes
Ofwat says Thames Water’s customers had paid for essential works, adding to pressure on utilityFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Thames Water launches appeal for larger bill rise
The water company says the cap on what it can charge customers for the next five years is too low.BBC News - 5d -
The 5 hectic weeks that will define Thames Water’s future
Key dates are looming for the UK’s biggest water companyFinancial Times - 4d -
Time to put Thames Water out of its misery
The government should place the struggling utility into special administrationFinancial Times - 3d -
Treasury seeks clarity on cost of Thames Water renationalisation
Indebted utility faces crucial court judgment this week on emergency £3bn loanFinancial Times - 3d -
A Deep-Sea Fish of Nightmares Strays Into Shallow Waters
A scary-looking creature with “devil” in its name was spotted close to the surface off Tenerife, a Spanish island.The New York Times - 2d -
The water industry’s big problem? Toxic levels of complexity
Jon Cunliffe has his work cut out with a review that will try to find a fix for problems decades in the makingFinancial Times - 1d -
Fog harvesting could provide water for arid cities
Research in Chile could help to provide drinking water for some of the world's most arid places.BBC News - 1h -
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Cities harness nature in the fight against flooding
Record rainfall and rising sea levels are prompting fresh thinking on urban protection measuresFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
California Storm Will Bring Flooding to Areas Burned by Wildfires
In Southern California, the flooding could be life-threatening in areas burned by wildfires.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Mudslides and floods in California from atmospheric river
There are flooding concerns near San Francisco and mudslides are being reported in Santa Cruz, California. CBS News Los Angeles' Rick Montanez reports, and meteorologist Jessica Burch has more on ...CBS News - 6d -
Southern California evacuations ordered due to flooding
Evacuations have been ordered in parts of Southern California due to an intense rainstorm that has triggered serious flooding. CBS News national weather correspondent Rob Marciano has more.CBS News - 5d -
Carville says Democrats are 'overwhelmed': 'We are flooded in s---'
Veteran strategist James Carville argued during a podcast episode that Democrats are “overwhelmed” and that he has not figured out a way the party can combat the flurry of news President Trump has ...The Hill - 5d -
Atmospheric river brings mudslides, flooding to Southern California
Areas already devastated by January's California wildfires are now dealing with an atmospheric river, dropping rain and snow. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.CBS News - 5d -
California crews clean up flooding and mudslides
Crews in Southern California are busy trying to clean up from the powerful atmospheric river that created mud flows and shut down the Pacific Coast Highway. Andrew Kozac has the forecast and Elise ...CBS News - 4d -
At least 10 dead in US floods and heavy rain
Kentucky has seen the worst effects of the rain so far, reporting at least nine dead.BBC News - 2d -
"Devastating flooding" hits small town of Pikeville, Kentucky
In Pikeville, Kentucky, a town with a population of roughly 7,000 people, "nearly every home" in one neighborhood saw flooding impacts, the mayor said.CBS News - 2d -
Kentucky flood warnings extended after deadly storm
Flash flooding warnings have been extended in Kentucky as the state remains on high alert after severe weather turned deadly. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.CBS News - 2d -
What We Know About the Kentucky Floods
Storms have overwhelmed the state in recent years. On top of the floods, snow is expected soon.The New York Times - 2d -
Death toll from Kentucky flooding expected to rise
Severe flooding in Kentucky has killed at least 12 people and the death toll is expected to rise. Authorities will soon also have to contend with a winter storm making its way to the state. CBS ...CBS News - 1d -
Snow expected in Kentucky where floods turned deadly
Parts of Kentucky still dealing with deadly floods are now expecting snow. CBS News' Karen Hua has the latest.CBS News - 1d -
Tennessee neighborhoods reeling after devastating flooding
Homeowners are still cleaning up after a powerful winter storm brought damaging winds, rains and flash foods to parts of the South. Among the hardest hit towns is Clarksville, Tennessee. Nicole ...CBS News - 5h -
Judge slams Ofwat and government for not attending Thames Water hearing
Court will decide whether to approve emergency £3bn loan for UK’s biggest water utilityFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
8 Best Water Leak Detectors (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These WIRED-tested smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.Wired - Feb. 8 -
Britain navigates rough transatlantic waters as Trump roils the 'special relationship'
Ever since Winston Churchill coined the phrase, politicians have extolled the “special relationship” between the United States and BritainABC News - Feb. 9 -
Dirty water and endless wars: why cholera outbreaks are on the rise again
The number of cases globally has surged since 2021, as war and the climate crisis pile pressure on vaccine supplies. Cholera, the scourge of the Victorian era, is staging a comeback fuelled by ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Two American tourists bitten by shark seconds after jumping in Bahamas water
A dream vacation in the Bahamas for two young American tourists turned into a nightmare when they jumped into the sparkling blue water hand-in-hand and mere minutes later were attacked by a shark.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
How to Get PFAS Out of Drinking Water—and Keep It Out
Filters in water pitchers or under-sink systems capture dangerous chemicals, only for them to be returned to the environment. A researcher from North Carolina is pioneering a new system that could ...Wired - Feb. 12 -
Majority of Thames Water’s sewage plants unable to cope with demand
More than half of treatment sites do not have enough tanks or pipes to process volume of waste water, company data showsFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Thames Water appeals to competition regulator over cap on customer bills
Indebted utility says Ofwat’s limit on price rises by 2030 will not support investmentFinancial Times - 5d -
Thames Water £3bn rescue loan gets High Court approval
Bailout comes as funds inject £900mn in new equity into fellow utility Southern WaterFinancial Times - 1d -
Thames Water secures £3bn lifeline after court ruling
The UK's largest water and waste company was set to run out of money by the end of March.BBC News - 1d
