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Extreme weather is ramping up toxic nitrate pollution in groundwater: Study
Climate-driven extreme weather conditions, such as droughts and intense precipitation, may be accelerating the pace at which toxic nitrates are polluting groundwater, a recent study has found. ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Delhi air pollution sparks emergency measures as smog shrouds city
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.Top stories - CBS News - 9 hours ago -
Global plastic production must be cut to curb pollution, study says
Analysis lays bare huge challenge of mismanaged waste on eve of UN plastic treaty talks in Busan. Global plastic production must be reduced to tackle the immense challenge of plastic pollution , ...World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago -
China is turning Japanese
At least that’s what the bond market is whisperingWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
"Rhapsody in Blue" turns 100
This year, musicians all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl, are celebrating the 100th birthday of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." Correspondent David Pogue looks into ...Top stories - CBS News - October 20 -
Modern Love Turns 20!
To celebrate the Modern Love column’s 20th anniversary this month, we put together a special package of articles exploring the column’s history and impact.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 22 -
Is this economy turning against cities?
The economic effects of the pandemic on the urban real estate market are well known: spiking rents and mortgage rates, a large dip in sales, and an overall mismatch between housing supply and ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
The Conservatives’ deepening turn to the right
Kemi Badenoch’s task is to restore the party’s appeal to Britain at largeBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
3 people killed, several injured in Mississippi bridge collapse
The bridge was closed to traffic when it collapsed while a work crew was prepping it for demolition, authorities said.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Independent report outlines several failures by Secret Service in Trump rally shooting
An independent bipartisan panel released a report Thursday that examined the Secret Service failures that led up to the attempted assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Australia debates severing ties with the monarchy as King Charles arrives for royal visit
King Charles’ visit to Australia comes amid revived debate over whether the country should break ties with the British monarchy.Top stories - NBC News - October 19 -
Haitians leave their homes in several neighborhoods to escape more gang violence in the capital
Gangs have attacked in several neighborhoods of the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, forcing many people to leave their homes after gunfire raged through the nightWorld - ABC News - October 19 -
At least 7 killed, several injured in dock collapse on Georgia's Sapelo Island
Crowds had gathered on Sapelo Island for a celebration of its tiny Gullah-Geechee community of Black slave descendants.Top stories - CBS News - October 19 -
2 dead, 309 people rescued after severe flooding in New Mexico
The New Mexico National Guard continued search and rescue operations Sunday in Roswell after record rainfall produced severe flooding in and around the city and Chaves County and left at least two ...Top stories - NBC News - October 20 -
Why Do Mental Health Conditions Lead to More Severe Covid?
People with psychiatric conditions are more likely to be hospitalized or die of the virus. Scientists have ideas about why that might be the case.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
Shooting at a soccer match in Jamaica leaves 5 dead and several injured
Police in Jamaica say five people were fatally shot and several injured at a soccer matchWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
Mets have several big qualifying offer decisions to make this offseason
The Mets will likely extend a one-year qualifying offer to multiple players this offseason.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22 -
Terror attack blamed as five killed and 22 wounded at Turkish aerospace firm
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemns ‘heinous’ attack after explosion and reports of gunfire at Tusaş HQ near Ankara. Turkey’s interior minister has blamed a “terrorist attack” for an explosion and ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Severance Returns To Work In January, Season 2 Trailer Out Now
It's been a long two years, but Apple TV+ has finally released the first teaser trailer for Season 2 of Severance. The Emmy-nominated show premieres with its first episode on Friday, January 17, ...Tech - GameSpot - October 23 -
Democrats say Harris holds several campaign advantages over Trump
Democrats are nervous, but they say they haven't given up hope that they're going to win the presidential race. Quite the opposite. They say Vice President Harris holds a number of advantages ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Why several U.S. cities are seeing record-high October temps
In parts of the U.S., it's been spooky warm, with some places setting records for heat. As we get ready for Halloween, CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has been taking ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate hospitalized with severe health issues
Activists say Iranian authorities have allowed imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to be hospitalized after almost nine weeks of feeling sickWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Israel passes laws to restrict the work of a UN agency that is a lifeline for Gaza
Israel’s parliament has passed two laws that severely restrict the U.N. agency responsible for distributing aid in GazaWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
Dead bodies found after torrential rain brings flash flooding to Spain
Unspecified number of bodies found as flood waters push cars through streets, closing roads and cancelling train services in Valencia. Several dead bodies have been recovered by emergency workers ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
A hotel collapses in Argentina and leaves 1 dead and several trapped
Authorities say a 10-story hotel under renovation in Argentina has collapsed, leaving one person dead and at least seven trapped in the debrisWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
Spain’s deadly floods and droughts are two faces of the climate crisis coin
Scientists say violent weather battering Mediterranean is a harbinger of what the rest of Europe can soon expect. Residents of Chiva, a small town on the outskirts of Valencia, can expect a grim ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Wildfires rage in Oklahoma, severe weather expected in central U.S.
Wildfires are blazing in Oklahoma as warnings of severe weather spread in Kansas and other parts of the central U.S. CBS News' Rob Marciano has the latest on strong winds that could create severe ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Ford Motor to Pause F-150 Lightning Production for Several Weeks
The automaker said it would idle the assembly factory that makes the battery-powered truck from mid-November to Jan. 6.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Gunfight and massive brawl in France seriously wounds five
Shootings in Poitiers are latest to injure children, with minister saying country at ‘tipping point’ on drug violence. A shooting and massive brawl linked to drug trafficking has seriously wounded ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Death toll in Spain soars to more than 150 following severe flooding
The death toll in Spain has risen to more than 150 people after torrential rain caused severe flooding. The city of Valencia has been declared a disaster zone and officials are warning the ...Top stories - NBC News - November 1
