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Extreme demand took down LA's water system during the Palisades Fire. Here's how other U.S. cities can prepare
Some 20% of hydrants failed during the fight to save the Pacific Palisades from LA's massive fire on Jan. 7. Here's how other U.S. cities can better prepare.CNBC - 16h -
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 - 19h -
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 - 1d -
Woman in Disguise Took U.K. Citizenship Test for Others, Authorities Say
A 61-year-old woman was arrested after impersonating at least 14 people over the course of more than a year, the authorities said.The New York Times - 1d -
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 - 2d -
Sundance documentary disputes who took 'napalm girl' photo in Vietnam
Nguyen Thanh Nghe, a Vietnamese freelance photographer, claimed authorship of the Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph in the new documentary “The Stringer.”NBC News - 3d -
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What It’s Like to Be a Kid in L.A. After Fires Took Almost Everything
Ten children talked about losing their homes, their schools and their neighborhoods in the Los Angeles fires. They discussed what they’re worried about and what’s cheering them up.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump cites voter ID, water flow as conditions for LA wildfire aid
President Trump on Friday said he wanted to see two actions taken in California before he offered federal support for Los Angeles as it grapples with wildfires. "I want to see two things in Los ...The Hill - 6d -
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 -
Medics under siege: 'We took this photo, fearing it would be our last'
The last functioning hospital in Sudan's Darfur region has come under constant bombardment.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War
As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back into his old life.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
A stuntman's body was changing. It took nearly a decade to find out why
Ray Kohn knew something was wrong, but it took several years dozens of doctor's visits to find an answer.CBS News - Jan. 18 -
Before Josh Allen Took the N.F.L. by Storm, He Was a Legend in Wyoming
In his college days, the Bills quarterback lived off Applebee’s and charmed everyone with a goofy sincerity.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Why Trump Wanted a Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Before He Took Office
The agreement removed one of the most vexing international conflicts that hovered over the start of his second term.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
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 -
Man who abused girlfriend before she took own life jailed
Ryan Wellings was cleared of manslaughter but "set the scene" for Kiena Dawes' death, a court heard.BBC 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 -
South Korea Arrests President on Second Attempt. It Took 1,000 Police.
Authorities detained the impeached Yoon Suk Yeol, a move some say prolongs the divisions that have racked South Korea since he declared martial law last month.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15 -
Widow pushes back against state's conclusion that husband took his own life
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke to the widow of Dennoriss Richardson, who was found hanging in an abandoned Alabama house last September.ABC News - Jan. 14 -
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 -
Estimated cost of Thames Water renationalisation questioned
Comparison with Bulb government loans gives exaggerated forecast, experts claimFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Debts on EY’s failed Project Everest took longer than expected to clear
Doomed spin-off plan still had $270mn outstanding at the end of the firm’s financial yearFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires
Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Newsom calls for independent investigation of LA Department of Water and Power
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) called for an independent investigation of the Los Angeles Department Water and Power on Friday amid reported water supply issues during this week's wildfires. In ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
South Carolina grower took farmworkers' pay for political donations
Feds looking for hundreds of H-2A program workers to repay them for illegally deducted political donations and cleaning fees.CBS News - 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 -
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 -
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 -
Anti-Trump former Georgia official on getting kicked out of state GOP: 'What took them so long?'
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R), among the party's highest-profile critics of President-elect Trump, responded to getting kicked out of the Georgia Republican Party on Thursday by asking ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Even the house can lose: Why FanDuel owner Flutter took a $370 million hit on NFL games
Flutter said this football season has seen the most “customer-friendly” NFL outcomes since the launch of online sports betting.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
How a handful of X accounts took Elon Musk ‘down the rabbit hole’ on UK politics
Tech billionaire’s posts about grooming gangs scandal have elevated issueFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Thousands without water in Republic of Ireland
Irish national weather forecaster Met Éireann has issued a fresh orange warning in the Republic.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
It Took 11 Seasons, but This N.F.L. Player Is Finally Becoming a Star
Kyle Van Noy has had fractured ribs, a herniated disc, and a fractured orbital socket during his career. It has all made him more resilient.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Dick Capri, Catskills Comic Who Took His Shtick to Broadway, Dies at 93
He was a regular at the mountain resorts where many comedians honed their acts, then had a star turn in the long-running revue “Catskills on Broadway.”The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
‘Are you kidding me?’ How Slow Horses’ Rosalind Eleazar took on a sensational thriller
The actor stars in the much-celebrated sleeper hit. Now, she’s changing gears to tackle the compulsively twisty Harlan Coben adaptation Missing You. When Rosalind Eleazar got married last year on a ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
