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The New York Times - Top stories
The Secret Weapon to Fight Flooding Is Hidden in Plain Sight
It looks like and feels like a regular street. But beneath the surface, six layers are working to keep rainwater from overwhelming New York City neighborhoods.3 hours ago -
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The Guardian - World
Weather tracker: Extensive flooding in Japan after ‘unprecedented’ rainfall
One dead and several missing as ‘life-threatening situation’ declared in earthquake-hit Ishikawa prefecture. Heavy rain caused extensive flooding in central Japan over the weekend, with at least ...7 hours ago - Japan -
BBC News - Top stories
Heavy rain set to bring floods and travel disruption
More than a month's worth of rain could fall in parts of England and Wales, as a Met Office amber warning takes effect.8 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
6 Dead in Japan After Record Rainfall Causes Flooding
The downpour drenched the Noto Peninsula on Saturday, triggering landslides and washing away people and homes, Japan’s national broadcaster said.9 hours ago - Japan -
The Guardian - World
The hidden life of Elizabeth Taylor – as seen by her son: ‘Her love for Richard Burton never went away’
She despised hypocrisy and was fiercely loyal to her friends, while navigating the pressures and pleasures of being the world’s biggest star. Chris Wilding discusses the legend and legacy of the ...12 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Japan floods: six dead after rain pounds region still recovering from earthquake
Floods inundated emergency housing built for those who lost their homes in an earthquake that hit Ishikawa on the Sea of Japan coast in January. At least six people have died and 10 others are ...12 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
The hidden stories within the National Archives
Whether it's a petition from a first lady or just the first stop on an immigrant's journey in America, the National Archives preserves the records of all Americans.17 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
European steelmakers plead with Brussels to tackle flood of Chinese exports
European prices drop below cost of production as world market is deluged20 hours ago - Europe -
The Hill - Politics
The hidden costs of our dietary guidelines
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has been found to lack scientific rigor and transparency, leading to guidelines that drive chronic diseases in America, and the proposed farm bill reforms ...21 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Thunderstorms and floods force evacuations
Power cuts are reported in10 areas in the region and flood warnings are in place in Staffordshire.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Flooding and Landslides in Japan
One person is dead and seven others are missing in Noto Peninsula, Japanese news media reported. The region is still recovering from a catastrophic earthquake.Yesterday - Japan -
ABC News - Top stories
Severe storms may lead to flooding, tornadoes from Plains to Midwest
Thunderstorms are in the forecast across parts of the central United States as a summer-like pattern continues to deliver hot temperatures and scattered severe weather.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Heavy rain triggers landslides and floods in northern Japan
One person dead and several missing after deluge in Noto, still recovering from 1 January earthquake. Heavy rain pounded Japan’s north-central Noto region, triggering landslides and floods and ...2 days ago - Japan -
BBC News - Top stories
School and leisure centres close after flood damage
Schools and leisure centres have had to close in Gloucestershire after a night of heavy rain.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
One dead and several missing after 'unprecedented' rains in Japan
The rains have caused floods and landslides in the coastal quake-hit region of Ishikawa in northern Japan.2 days ago - Japan -
The Guardian - World
‘Catastrophe region’: Austrian city faces up to scale of damage left by deadly flooding
Destructive interplay between human influence on rain and land can be seen in municipalities such as St Pölten. By the third night of rain, the situation in the command centre had escalated from ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Deadly flood losses mount as insurers and governments tally costs
Brussels’ pledge of up to €10bn following European floods comes as insurers face estimated €3bn in claims2 days ago -
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ABC News - World
Czechs vote in Senate and regional elections in the aftermath of massive flooding
Czechs are voting in a two-day vote for a third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house, the Senate, and to select their representatives in regional elections3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Africa flooding leaves dead crocodiles floating among human bodies
Floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands in the region, worsening existing humanitarian crises.3 days ago -
ABC News - World
'Water is flooding everywhere' as torrential rains sweep through West, Central Africa
As torrential rains sweep through Central and West Africa, floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands across the region3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Sponge cities: the flood-proof architecture of the future?
As climate change puts more of the world at risk of flooding, landscape architects are looking beyond disaster response, to future-facing “sponge tactics”. The concept is epic, but a ...3 days ago -
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CBS News - World
EU pledges $11 billion for repairs as Europe floods death toll hits 24
Deadly floods in Central Europe draws a promise from the EU for emergency funding, as "extraordinary times need extraordinary measures."3 days ago - European Union