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Washington state reels from bomb cyclone as atmospheric river drenches California
Washington state is reeling following a powerful “bomb cyclone” that left two dead, knocked out power to half a million at its peak and downed trees and power lines.Top stories - NBC News - 1 hour ago -
Atmospheric River Brings Rain, Snow and Power Outages to California and West Coast
The “atmospheric river” storm disrupted travel and left at least two people dead in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.Top stories - The New York Times - 9 hours ago -
Biden administration offers alternatives for Colorado River’s long-term operations
Biden administration officials on Wednesday announced several potential alternatives for the Colorado River's long-term management, as the expiration date for the current rules approaches. ...Politics - The Hill - 20 hours ago -
Atmospheric River and Hurricane-Strength Storm Drenches the West
A “bomb cyclone” over the Pacific Ocean is expected to bring days of damaging winds, rainfall and blizzards to Northern California, Oregon and Washington.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Milei plan to privatise Argentina river sparks fears among local communities
Communities on Paraná River fear privatisation of waterway operations will destroy way of life . River communities in Argentina fear that Javier Milei’s plans to privatise operations on a key ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Power Outages Affect 600,000 in Washington State as Storm Kills at Least 1
A storm system approaching the Northwest with hurricane-force winds was expected to drench the region with rain. At least one death was reported.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Atmospheric river set to bring rain and flooding to Pacific Northwest
An atmospheric river is a narrow band of wind that carries immense plumes of moisture, spanning hundreds or even thousands of miles, resembling a vast river in the sky. NBC News' Chase Cain reports ...Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
California and Pacific north-west brace for an atmospheric river – but what is it?
Powerful storm is predicted to be strongest region has seen this season, causing ‘life-threatening’ conditions. Northern California and the Pacific north-west are bracing for what is expected to be ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Pacific Northwest braces for severe weather from 'bomb cyclone' — with an atmospheric river on the way
Severe weather is set to hit opposite ends of the country this week, with a powerful low pressure system — followed by an atmospheric river — set to bring damaging winds, up to 12 inches of rain ...Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Huge storm system will soak the Gulf Coast as an atmospheric river takes aim out West
Flood alerts have been issued for areas like coastal Mississippi and Louisiana for a storm system stretching all the way from the Midwest. Meanwhile winter alerts have been raised as a big storm ...Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Where Glaciers Melt, the Rivers Run Red
As the glaciers of South America retreat, the supply of freshwater is dwindling and its quality is getting worse.Health - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
‘The sores on the fish are nasty’: what’s behind the changes in the Severn river?
Faced with a dearth of data on the impact of local mega farms, volunteers have shown sewage pollution has soared. The sores were unlike anything veteran anglers had seen before. Black, swollen and ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
A bomb cyclone and atmospheric river are developing in the Pacific
The Northwest is bracing for a strong storm system to move in this week, fueled by an atmospheric river and bomb cyclone. What do those terms mean?Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Raw sewage from new homes being flushed into river
Raw sewage is being dumped into London's rivers from at least 100 homes, a charity finds.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Washington Huskies vs. UMass Lowell River Hawks: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
How to watch Washington vs. UMass Lowell basketball gameSports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago -
NBA fines Bucks coach Doc Rivers for comments about call refs admitted they got wrong
Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Sunday for public criticism of the officiating on a foul against Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo that the referees admitted they got wrongSports - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Bucks' Doc Rivers fined $25K for blasting refs after crucial 'phantom foul' against LaMelo Ball
The referees admitted after the game that there was no foul on the playSports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago -
Referees say foul on Antetokounmpo that gave Hornets winning free throws should not have been called
Giannis Antetokounmpo shouldn’t have been called for a foul against LaMelo Ball on Saturday, referees determined, agreeing with Bucks coach Doc Rivers’ criticism of the play that gave the Charlotte ...Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Rivers laments refs 'blowing call' in Bucks' loss
Bucks coach Doc Rivers criticized referees for calling a foul on Giannis Antetokounmpo against LaMelo Ball that helped the Hornets escape with a win.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
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Key Colorado River basins could be at a tipping point: Study
Six key watersheds along the Colorado River have become increasingly vulnerable to drought and could be nearing a point of no return, a new study has found. These basins, located in Colorado's ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Don't expect Doc Rivers to take fall for Milwaukee Bucks 3-8 start
He signed a $40 million contract just a season ago and the Bucks ownership is not going to just eat that.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13 -
A bus carrying wedding guests falls into a river in northern Pakistan, killing 18
Officials say a bus carrying wedding guests fell into the Indus River in northern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 18 peopleWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
A bus carrying wedding guests has fallen into a river in northern Pakistan, killing 18
A bus carrying wedding guests has fallen into a river in northern Pakistan, killing 18World - ABC News - November 12 -
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AP PHOTOS: Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flock to rivers for prayers to the sun god
Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flocked to rivers and bodies of water across India to pray to the sun god as part of the Chhath festival this week. In Noida, on the outskirts of the capital ...World - ABC News - November 8 -
Welsh Water dumped sewage in conservation area
The equivalent to 17 tankers a day was going into a special conservation area, campaigners say.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Perspective: How do you make a play about Joan Rivers without Joan Rivers?
'Joan,' a new play by Daniel Goldstein at South Coast Repertory about the life of comedian Joan Rivers, mixes biography with the comedian's old stand-up material.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6 -
WATCH: Toxic foam covers India's Yamuna River
Aerial footage shows India's Yamuna River, a sacred waterway for Hindus, plagued by toxic foam floating on its surface.Top stories - ABC News - November 4 -
London protesters demand water companies clean up sewage-tainted rivers
Thousands of people have marched in London to demand a cleanup of Britain’s sewage-clogged waterwaysWorld - ABC News - November 3 -
‘You can’t even wash your hands’: is a global industrial hub responsible for the destruction of Mexico’s Atoyac River?
Pollution from a cluster of foreign factories is contributing to a threat to public health, allege campaigners, who say the country is prioritising economic growth over the environment. On the ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Joan Rivers was a comedy legend. A new play proves 'she was so much more'
The stage play about the comedian's life and career is having its world premiere at Costa Mesa's South Coast Repertory through Nov. 24.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30 -
AP PHOTOS: River and air pollution in India's capital pose a severe health threat to residents
One of India’s most sacred rivers, the Yamuna in New Delhi, is covered with white toxic foam, with vast sections frothing as a result of pollutants discharged from industries around the city. The ...World - ABC News - October 29 -
River turns orange - after iron deposits wash in from abandoned mine
The Environment Agency say it is investigationg the source of the discolouration.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Champions League update, Bradley Wright-Phillips talks Hudson River Derby, MLS playoffs, rap | The Cooligans
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss all the action from the Champions League before welcoming Bradley Wright-Phillips to talk about the MLS playoffs, having Ian Wright as a father, and ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25 -
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Villagers are wary of plans to dam a river to ensure Panama Canal's water supply
The Panama Canal Authority is reaching out to communities that could be impacted if the Indio River is dammed to make a new reservoir ensuring the water supply needed to operate the Panama CanalWorld - ABC News - October 23
