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Europe’s perfect storm

The continent needs its own industrial strategy to cope with challenges from China and the US

Financial Times - 9h

More rats infesting cities amid warmer temperatures, scientists say

A new study finds that rat infestation in many of the world’s cities appears to be soaring, especially in Washington

ABC News - 2d

Rats! More rodents are infesting cities as scientists say warmer temperatures mean more rat babies

A new study finds that rat infestation in many of the world’s cities appears to be soaring, especially in Washington

ABC News - 2d

Rat populations spike in cities due to warming temperatures, study says

Large rat populations can have a damaging effect on cities. Researchers found that living with rats " impacts people and their psyche."

CBS News - 1d

‘Perfect rat storm’: urban rodent numbers soar as the climate heats, study finds

Sharp rise in population in 11 of 16 cities expected to continue as rising temperatures make it easier for the animals to breed, say researchers. Rat numbers are soaring in cities as global ...

The Guardian - 2d

13-hour coach? Newcastle travel affected by storm

Newcastle United's travel plans for their Premier League clash against Southampton could be affected by Storm Eowyn, manager Eddie Howe admitted on Friday.

ESPN - Jan. 24

Storm Eowyn Brings Fierce Winds to Britain and Ireland

The storm had knocked out power to more than half a million utility customers by early Friday as it moved across Ireland.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

Winter storm impacts towns destroyed by Hurricane Helene

The frigid winter storm that covered most of the South slammed towns in North Carolina that were destroyed by Hurricane Helene in 2024. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports.

CBS News - Jan. 23

Schiff on Trump Jan. 6 pardons: 'He doesn’t give a rat’s a-- about law enforcement'

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said President Trump showed a disregard for police officers after granting roughly 1,500 Capitol insurrectionists pardons on Monday. “One thing is abundantly clear. He ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

Winter storm causes more chaos in the South

Parts of Atlanta and elsewhere in the South faced chaotic conditions after a historic winter storm that crippled travel by road and air. Atlanta was dealing with abandoned cars, and DeKalb County ...

NBC News - Jan. 22

Historic storm brings blanket of snow to Deep South

The snowstorm covered stadiums across the South and produced record-breaking snowfalls.

ESPN - Jan. 22

Weather warning increased to amber ahead of Storm Éowyn

Storm Éowyn will bring severe gales to parts of the UK on Friday with widespread disruption likely

BBC News - Jan. 22

Rare winter storm, snow hit parts of the South

New Orleans is under a blizzard warning and snow is reportedly falling in parts of North Florida as a rare winter storm slams parts of the South. CBS News' Kati Weis reports. Also, meteorologist ...

CBS News - Jan. 21

Love honey: the ‘erectile nectar’ causing a storm in France

Young men are flocking to buy this ‘natural supplement’ – but it contains pure Viagra, is being seized by customs officials and has prompted widespread health warnings. Name: Love honey.. Age: ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Winter Storm Brings Snow to Texas and Louisiana

“So many of you have never seen an event like this,” Louisiana’s state climatologist warned, with New Orleans facing possibly the most snow it has ever seen.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Council urged to scrap 'rat tax'

A councillor has put forward an amendment to a recent review of pest control charges.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Where is the upcoming winter storm likely to hit worst?

Nearly 70 million people are under weather alerts from North Carolina to Maine as a major winter storm is expected to bring snow and ice.

ABC News - Jan. 19

Significant Winter Storm Moves Into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

Snow was falling in the Mid-Atlantic and New York City on Sunday. The coldest air in several years will descend across much of the country starting Monday, forecasters said.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

‘La Migra!’ A Glimpse of Trump’s Promised Deportation Storm

Sweeps by Border Patrol agents in California have stoked fears among undocumented migrant workers on the eve of Donald J. Trump’s presidential inauguration.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Rats get taste for drugs in Houston police evidence room

Police department officials lament ‘systemic problem’ and say rats ‘enjoying’ 400,000lbs of marijuana in storage. Houston has found itself with a problem after drug-eating rats invaded the city’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Drug-eating rats invade Houston police evidence room

The rodents are enjoying marijuana at the Houston Police Department that has been sitting in evidence for years.

CBS News - Jan. 16

'Drug-addicted rats' infesting Houston police evidence room

"Drug-addicted rats" are eating narcotics seized and stored by Houston police, prompting a change in how long the police department is required to store the evidence, officials said.

NBC News - Jan. 15

FDA Bans Red Dye 3 in Foods, Linking It to Cancer in Rats

Consumer and food safety groups have long urged the agency to revoke the use of this dye and others. The F.D.A. says studies have shown that it causes cancer in rats, but not in humans.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Storm use core player designation on Williams

Gabby Williams, who averaged a career-high 10.3 points last season, was designated as the Storm's core player and will not become an unrestricted free agent.

ESPN - Jan. 14

Rockets-Hawks ppd. as winter storm hits Atlanta

Saturday's game between the Rockets and Hawks has been postponed because of a winter storm.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Snow storm pummels southern U.S.

A winter storm is moving out of Texas after dropping ice and snow across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Parts of the South pummeled by winter storm

A winter storm stretching from Arkansas to Virginia brought snow to parts of the South. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Nashville, Tennessee, and meteorologist John Elliott breaks down global ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Texas prepares for severe winter storm

As Texas prepares for severe winter weather, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence in the state's power grid.

ABC News - Jan. 8

Winter Storm Forecast to Bring Snow and Ice to Texas

Just after the season’s first major winter storm, snow and ice are set to sweep across Texas and into the Carolinas this week.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

India rescuers race to save men stuck in flooded 'rat-hole' mine

Nine men were trapped on Monday morning after water flooded the narrow hole manually dug to extract coal.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Millions across U.S. under winter storm warnings

Over 34 million Americans are under winter storm warnings as heavy wind and snow blanket the Midwest through the East Coast. According to FlightAware, more than 2,000 U.S. flights were canceled due ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Deadly winter storm sweeps across the country

At least five people have been killed in crashes in Kansas and Missouri as a major winter storm created hazardous conditions on the roads. Indiana, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey are among ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Sprawling winter storm blamed on at least four deaths

A sprawling winter storm is blamed on the deaths of at least four people and dumped 2 feet or more of snow in some areas. The storm stretched from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic, leaving tens of ...

NBC News - Jan. 6

Winter storm disrupts thousands of U.S. flights

The Washington, D.C., area had the bulk of the day's cancellations from the winter storm.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Biden monitoring severe winter storm

President Biden is keeping a close eye on the major winter storm making its way through much of the central and eastern United States, the White House said on Monday. Biden and his team are ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Thousands of flights disrupted by massive winter storm

Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed by a massive winter storm set to impact tens of millions of Americans. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports from Washington.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Eye Opener: Winter storm to hit much of U.S.

Millions of Americans are in the path of the first major winter storm of the year, which is expected to dump snow and ice and create dangerous conditions from the Central Plains to the East Coast. ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

Watch live: Winter storm tracker

Watch a live tracker of a powerful winter storm that is expected to bring heavy snow and significant ice across much of the U.S. over the weekend and into Monday.

NBC News - Jan. 4

Midwest, East to be hit by major winter storm

The first major winter storm of the season is expected to bring snow and ice from the Central Plains to the East Coast, along with bone-chilling temperatures. Rob Marciano has the latest.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Major airlines offer storm waivers to passengers ahead of winter storm

American, JetBlue, Southwest and United are offering passengers waivers to reschedule flights ahead of Winter Storm Blair.

CBS News - Jan. 3

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