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S&P downgrades Thames Water debt further into ‘junk’ territory
Decision comes after troubled UK utility reached tentative deal on £3bn of emergency financingBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Jim Trotter says his Nick Bosa column was "watered down" by The Athletic
You can disagree with Jim Trotter regarding his views.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
Waters seizes opportunity, catapults Warriors to win vs. Pelicans
Lindy Waters III provided all the oomph the Golden State Warriors needed in their 124-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
Wiggins out, Waters starting in second Warriors-Pelicans game
Andrew Wiggins is the Golden State Warriors' second-leading scorer early in the 2024-25 NBA season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Rachel Reeves’ budget leaves her little room to manoeuvre
Bet on long-term improvements will make spending review in 2027 a crunch time for the governmentWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Rival creditor group offers Thames Water emergency loan at lower rate
The UK’s largest water and sewerage provider is struggling with a £19bn debt loadBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Watch first wave of flood water gushing through town in Valencia
Cars were still driving along streets when the Valencian town of Paiporta was hit by devastating floods.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
How Waters went from DoorDash driver to rising Warriors standout
Golden State Warriors guard Lindy Waters III had an unusual path to the NBA that included stints gardening and driving for DoorDash.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1 -
New Yorkers urged to conserve water after driest October in 150 years
Mayor Eric Adams asks residents to take shorter showers as city agencies ordered to prepare conservation plans. New York ’s mayor urged residents to take shorter showers, fix dripping faucets and ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
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 -
Southern Water at risk of debt default in event of further credit downgrades
Bond issue documentation shows UK utility under pressure over high financing costsBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
‘How Do I Boil the Water?’ The Cooking Adventures of Young N.H.L. Players.
In some ways, the transition from amateur to pro hockey is seamless. But in the kitchen, it’s an “adjustment.”Sports - The New York Times - November 6 -
Maxine Waters on Trump: 'What can I do to not investigate him'
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) signaled in an interview Wednesday that it will be tough to work alongside President-elect Trump, claiming he has "no moral compass." "This is a man who has no moral ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Keep Fluoride in New York Water? Mayor Adams Hesitates, Then Weighs In.
President-elect Donald J. Trump has indicated that he would support ending water fluoridation. Mayor Eric Adams was reticent on the issue, before eventually taking a side.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Island gets broadband via water pipes in UK first
Cables have been laid within existing water pipes, using the community-owned water system.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Invasive Species Are Threatening the Quality of New York’s Tap Water
Zebra mussels, hydrilla, and now a water flea have made their homes in New Croton Reservoir.Tech - Wired - November 9 -
7 Best Water Bottles (2024): Owala, Hydro Flask, Yeti
Stay hydrated in style and cut down on single-use plastic with our favorite bottles—now updated with information on lead.Tech - Wired - November 9 -
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AP PHOTOS: Death by water, burial by mud. Images of Spain's floods of the century
Twelve days have passed since catastrophic flash floods carved a muddy scar through eastern Spain, killing over 200 people and soiling the homes of thousands more. Apocalyptic scenes documented by ...World - ABC News - November 10 -
Disney Cruise Line ship rescues 4 from boat taking on water
The Disney Treasure, a brand new Disney Crusie Line ship that hadn't even embarked on its maiden voyage yet, rescued four people from a catamaran that was taking on water near Bermuda Sunday, ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson admits to peeing in water bottles on set: ‘Yeah, that happens’
The actor and producer has responded to a viral news story from April – but denied being eight hours’ late to filming. Dwayne Johnson, AKA The Rock, has admitted he does sometimes urinate in water ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Communities debate on removing fluoride from its water supplies
More communities across the U.S. are voting to remove fluoride from water, with Lebanon, Oregon, being the latest location to take action. As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raises concerns over fluoride's ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
New Jersey declares drought warning and urges residents to reduce water use
New Jersey’s governor has issued a drought warning and said water restrictions could come if conditions worsen. The dry spell is plaguing much of the Northeast.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
RFK Jr. faces hurdles in push against fluoride in water
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s goal of removing fluoride from the water supply faces challenges regardless of what role he plays on health care in the new Trump administration. Days before ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Waters ruled out of Warriors-Grizzlies after hyperextending knee
Golden State Warriors guard Lindy Waters III landed awkwardly while contesting a dunk attempt and was forced to leave Friday's game.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16 -
Thames Water’s emergency loan could cost £800mn in interest and fees
Mooted £3bn loan will hit customers and drain troubled utility’s resources, warn expertsWorld - Financial Times - November 17 -
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Officials urge water conservation amid Northeast drought warning
Dry conditions are prompting drought warnings across the Northeast as officials in New Jersey now urge residents to conserve water. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports for TODAY.Top stories - NBC News - November 16 -
To Save More Water, American Homes Need Smaller Pipes
Most of the plumbing pipes in the United States are oversize, wasting water in a time of increasing drought.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
‘When the water subsided, I saw our house was gone’ – This is climate breakdown
We were shocked by how quickly the water rose. My children panicked and I didn’t know what to save first. This is Leoncia’s story. Location Sitio Gipit, Philippines. Disaster Typhoon Carina, ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Alarmed residents and activists demand action over lead in the water in Syracuse
Syracuse residents are demanding city officials declare a state of emergency over what they say could be a worse lead contamination than the crisis in Flint, Michigan.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Tests reveal dangerously high lead levels in water for dozens of Syracuse homes
New testing shows Syracuse, New York, has double the levels of lead in the water than Flint, Michigan. The city insists the water is safe, but NBC News' Erin McLaughlin speaks to several residents ...Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
G20 waters down support for Ukraine amid pressure for peace talks
Advanced economies omit criticism of Moscow targeting civilian infrastructure and nuclear threats in Rio statementWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago
