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Southern Water to pay compensation over outage
Thousands of homes were without water for several days after a pipe burst in a remote location.BBC News - 19h -
After the Fires, Los Angeles Has No Shortage of Reconstruction Czars
Civic leaders in the region believe that side efforts are necessary to rebuild after the wildfires. They just can’t settle on which one.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump's China tariffs are likely to drive up drug prices and spur shortages
President Donald Trump’s executive order imposing a 10% tariff on Chinese imports is likely to drive up the cost of generic drugs in the United States and exacerbate drug shortages, experts say.NBC News - 3d -
The dangers of water beads
Water beads are sold as toys and may look harmless and fun, but they can be dangerous for children if ingested. Danya Bacchus has the story of a mother whose daughter was seriously injured by the ...CBS News - 3d -
Thames Water seeks court approval for emergency cash
Thames Water is hoping to secure an emergency cash injection or face runing out of money in weeks.BBC News - 4d -
National Air Traffic Controllers Association president addresses staffing shortage
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) president addressed concerns about air traffic controller staffing shortages, highlighting a broad need for funding, during a Saturday ...The Hill - 5d -
Amid blood shortage, major blood bank cancels appointments after cyberattack
The New York Blood Center, one of the country’s largest nonprofit blood donation and distribution centers, has canceled blood drives after a cyberattack.NBC News - 6d -
Water recovery expert on D.C. plane crash investigation
Butch Hendrick is the president and founder of Lifeguard Systems, which offers training and equipment in water rescues, recoveries and forensic investigations. He joined CBS News to discuss ...CBS News - 6d -
DC plane crash black boxes found as staff shortage claims examined
The collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter is suspected to have killed all 67 onboard.BBC News - Jan. 31 -
Water bills to rise by £10 a month in April
Figures reveal a jump for billpayers in England and Wales despite questions over firms' performance.BBC News - Jan. 30 -
The Papers: Heathrow's third runway and London 'gold shortage'
Heathrow airport's expansion and a Bank of England bullion shortage feature in Thursday's papers.BBC News - Jan. 30 -
United Utilities to increase water bills by 32%
Households supplied by United Utilities will typically see their annual bills rise by £86 from April.BBC News - Jan. 29 -
Gold stockpiling in New York leads to London shortage
Wait to withdraw bullion from BoE rises sharply as fears of Trump tariffs drive shipments to USFinancial Times - Jan. 29 -
Scottish Water bills set to rise 9.9% in April
The firm says increases were necessary to fund infrastructure aimed at coping with climate change.BBC News - Jan. 28 -
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From Love Island to the outback: Australians cash in on shortage of electricians
Lack of sparkies could hurt Australia’s investments in renewable energy, mining and data centresFinancial Times - Jan. 25 -
How to Lead Through Pressure
Why you need partners in your C-suite to successfully run your company.Inc. - Jan. 24 -
Bird Flu in U.S. Is Creating Egg Shortages and Driving Up Prices
Avian influenza has led to a shortage of eggs and wholesale prices that are through the roof. Consumers can expect to feel the pain for a while.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
WATCH: New York ferries contend with icy waters
The icy conditions on the Hudson River made the journey between New York and New Jersey a little more difficult to navigate on Thursday.ABC News - Jan. 23 -
UK approaches potential administrators for Thames Water
Government is bracing for a possible renationalisation of the UK’s biggest water companyFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Who owns California's water?
False claims over a wealthy California couple owning a vast amount of California's water are surfacing online. CBS News Confirmed's Melissa Mahtani sets the record straight.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Mel Gibson: 'Crazy' that firefighters not informed of water issue
Mel Gibson asks a first responder if his team had been informed that "the reservoir was empty."The Hill - Jan. 16 -
The 7 best water flossers of 2025
Are water flossers as effective as dental floss? Dentists explain, and share how to properly use them.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
CA firefighters face impersonators, staffing shortages, low pay
LA County Sheriff Robert Luna said he encountered a man dressed as a firefighter burglarizing a home.The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Estimated cost of Thames Water renationalisation questioned
Comparison with Bulb government loans gives exaggerated forecast, experts claimFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Rep. Lieu calls for investigation into water pressure failures in L.A. wildfire fight
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), who represents a district affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles, calls for an investigation into the failures of the water system as firefighters work to put out the ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
World’s ugliest lawn winner says she leaves watering to Mother Nature
New Zealand garden takes first prize in global competition designed to promote water conservation. A sun-scorched patch of lawn near Christchurch, in New Zealand, has been crowned the ugliest lawn ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Los Angeles Wildfires Will Make a Serious Housing Shortage Worse
With so many people displaced and looking for rentals, the region’s housing options could grow even scarcer and more expensive.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Global Warming Is Wreaking Havoc on the Planet’s Water Cycle
In 2024, natural disasters related to variations in the water cycle caused more than 8,700 deaths and at least $550 billion of economic loss.Wired - Jan. 10 -
‘Completely Dry’: How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water
As wildfires roar into residential neighborhoods, firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can’t keep up with the demand.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Lack of water frustrates firefighters on the front lines
As homes continued to burn in the Pacific Palisades area, firefighters were frustrated by lack of water pressure. A fire captain said some homes could have been saved if more water were available. ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Trump keeps saying send water from the north to LA fires. That's not the problem
As fires spread across Southern California, Trump urged Newsom to send in water from Northern California despite some experts saying water supply is not the problem.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
California wildfires: Water supply becomes flashpoint in Trump-Newsom fight
The blazes burning across the Los Angeles region are not only devastating property and lives, but also fueling political argument over how to fight the fires, with President-elect Trump blaming ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Biden says intentional power outages to prevent more fires led to California water shortages
President Biden said Thursday intentional power outages in the Los Angeles area that were administered in order to prevent more fires from starting were partially to blame for water shortages as ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Why Richmond residents in Virginia are under a boil water advisory
More than 200,000 people in Richmond, Virginia, are under a boil water advisory after a storm impacted a water facility. Greg Schneider, a writer for the Washington Post, joins CBS News with the ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Trump calls on Newsom to ‘open up the water main’
In a post online Thursday, President-elect Trump called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) to “open up the water main” as fires in Los Angeles continue to rage. “Governor Gavin Newscum should ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
YMCA helps Virginia residents enduring water crisis
Residents in Richmond, Virginia, are still without running water after a storm knocked out power at a treatment facility. Jody Alexander, the president of the YMCA of Greater Richmond, joins CBS ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Water tanks went dry in Pacific Palisades, hampering efforts to fight fire
Demand for water to fight the Palisades Fire led all three of the area's water tanks and some fire hydrants to temporarily dry up in the last roughly 24 hours.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Rugby star killed in November floods found in 7ft of water, inquest hears
An inquest into Tom Voyce's death hears his car was found in the River Aln, four days before his body.BBC News - Jan. 8
