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Keep Fluoride in New York Water? Mayor Adams Hesitates, Then Weighs In.

President-elect Donald J. Trump has indicated that he would support ending water fluoridation. Mayor Eric Adams was reticent on the issue, before eventually taking a side.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Island gets broadband via water pipes in UK first

Cables have been laid within existing water pipes, using the community-owned water system.

Invasive Species Are Threatening the Quality of New York’s Tap Water

Zebra mussels, hydrilla, and now a water flea have made their homes in New Croton Reservoir.

Tech - Wired - November 9

7 Best Water Bottles (2024): Owala, Hydro Flask, Yeti

Stay hydrated in style and cut down on single-use plastic with our favorite bottles—now updated with information on lead.

Tech - Wired - November 9

AP PHOTOS: Death by water, burial by mud. Images of Spain's floods of the century

World - Yahoo News - November 10

AP PHOTOS: Death by water, burial by mud. Images of Spain's floods of the century

Twelve days have passed since catastrophic flash floods carved a muddy scar through eastern Spain, killing over 200 people and soiling the homes of thousands more. Apocalyptic scenes documented by ...

World - ABC News - November 10

WATCH: Volunteers sweep out water after deadly Spain floods

Volunteers worked together to clear out floodwater in a suburb of Valencia, after deadly flash flooding devastated several areas locally.

Disney Cruise Line ship rescues 4 from boat taking on water

The Disney Treasure, a brand new Disney Crusie Line ship that hadn't even embarked on its maiden voyage yet, rescued four people from a catamaran that was taking on water near Bermuda Sunday, ...

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson admits to peeing in water bottles on set: ‘Yeah, that happens’

The actor and producer has responded to a viral news story from April – but denied being eight hours’ late to filming. Dwayne Johnson, AKA The Rock, has admitted he does sometimes urinate in water ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Communities debate on removing fluoride from its water supplies

More communities across the U.S. are voting to remove fluoride from water, with Lebanon, Oregon, being the latest location to take action. As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raises concerns over fluoride's ...

New Jersey declares drought warning and urges residents to reduce water use

New Jersey’s governor has issued a drought warning and said water restrictions could come if conditions worsen. The dry spell is plaguing much of the Northeast.

RFK Jr. faces hurdles in push against fluoride in water

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s goal of removing fluoride from the water supply faces challenges regardless of what role he plays on health care in the new Trump administration. Days before ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Waters ruled out of Warriors-Grizzlies after hyperextending knee

Golden State Warriors guard Lindy Waters III landed awkwardly while contesting a dunk attempt and was forced to leave Friday's game.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16

Thames Water’s emergency loan could cost £800mn in interest and fees

Mooted £3bn loan will hit customers and drain troubled utility’s resources, warn experts

World - Financial Times - November 17

Rescuers send water through holes to building collapse trapped

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Officials urge water conservation amid Northeast drought warning

Dry conditions are prompting drought warnings across the Northeast as officials in New Jersey now urge residents to conserve water. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports for TODAY.

To Save More Water, American Homes Need Smaller Pipes

Most of the plumbing pipes in the United States are oversize, wasting water in a time of increasing drought.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 17

Alarmed residents and activists demand action over lead in the water in Syracuse

Syracuse residents are demanding city officials declare a state of emergency over what they say could be a worse lead contamination than the crisis in Flint, Michigan.

Tests reveal dangerously high lead levels in water for dozens of Syracuse homes

New testing shows Syracuse, New York, has double the levels of lead in the water than Flint, Michigan. The city insists the water is safe, but NBC News' Erin McLaughlin speaks to several residents ...

G20 waters down support for Ukraine amid pressure for peace talks

Advanced economies omit criticism of Moscow targeting civilian infrastructure and nuclear threats in Rio statement

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Turkish strikes in Syria cut water to one million people

The attacks have added to a humanitarian crisis in a region reeling from civil war and extreme drought.

Asheville Gets Drinkable Tap Water Back After Hurricane Helene

There was a sense of relief in the city, though some residents said they were still afraid to drink the water.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Trump Promises Clean Water. Will He Clean Up PFAS?

Public health advocates worry that Donald Trump could unravel federal clean water efforts, including restrictions on lead pipes and chemicals known as PFAS.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Three water firms blocked from using customer money for bonuses

The regulator Ofwat's new powers prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills.

Waters shares humble outlook on newfound Warriors starting role

Lindy Waters III didn't make a big deal out of his insertion into the Golden State Warriors' starting lineup.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

NI Water funding model fit for purpose, says minister

In March, an audit report said there should be a comprehensive expert review of how NI Water was funded and governed.

What to know about the newly identified chemical in U.S. drinking water

Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.

Review: Animals brave the 'Flow' of rising waters in a wordless, animated triumph

Directed by Latvia's Gints Zilbalodis, the animated feature tells an animal survival tale after the fall of humankind via breathtaking imagery, deftly rendered.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

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Keep Fluoride in New York Water? Mayor Adams Hesitates, Then Weighs In.

Island gets broadband via water pipes in UK first

Invasive Species Are Threatening the Quality of New York’s Tap Water

7 Best Water Bottles (2024): Owala, Hydro Flask, Yeti

AP PHOTOS: Death by water, burial by mud. Images of Spain's floods of the century

AP PHOTOS: Death by water, burial by mud. Images of Spain's floods of the century

WATCH: Volunteers sweep out water after deadly Spain floods

Disney Cruise Line ship rescues 4 from boat taking on water

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson admits to peeing in water bottles on set: ‘Yeah, that happens’

Communities debate on removing fluoride from its water supplies

New Jersey declares drought warning and urges residents to reduce water use

RFK Jr. faces hurdles in push against fluoride in water

Waters ruled out of Warriors-Grizzlies after hyperextending knee

Thames Water’s emergency loan could cost £800mn in interest and fees

Rescuers send water through holes to building collapse trapped

Officials urge water conservation amid Northeast drought warning

To Save More Water, American Homes Need Smaller Pipes

Alarmed residents and activists demand action over lead in the water in Syracuse

Tests reveal dangerously high lead levels in water for dozens of Syracuse homes

G20 waters down support for Ukraine amid pressure for peace talks

Turkish strikes in Syria cut water to one million people

Asheville Gets Drinkable Tap Water Back After Hurricane Helene

Trump Promises Clean Water. Will He Clean Up PFAS?

Three water firms blocked from using customer money for bonuses

Waters shares humble outlook on newfound Warriors starting role

NI Water funding model fit for purpose, says minister

What to know about the newly identified chemical in U.S. drinking water

Review: Animals brave the 'Flow' of rising waters in a wordless, animated triumph

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