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Andean alarm: climate crisis increases fears of glacial lake flood in Peru
In 1941, thousands of people died in Huaraz when the natural dam on a lake above the city gave way. Now, melting glaciers are raising the chances of it happening again• Photographs by Harriet Barber. Lake Palcacocha is high in the Cordillera ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Russia-Ukraine war live: White House says US passed written warning of Moscow attack to Russia
US describe Russian’s allegation that Ukraine was involved in attack as ‘nonsense’ and says it passed warning to Russian security services. The Russian communications watchdog Roskomnadzor has restricted access to 11 channels in the Telegram ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Lawyers Gear Up for Swift Start in Legal Fight Over Baltimore Bridge
The battle over who will pay for the damage and loss could take a decade, but most insurance claims will be paid much sooner.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How to Get Over Your Fear of Flying
Many people are afraid when they get on a plane, and the Alaska Airlines door-plug blowout hasn’t helped. The good news: They have several options to deal with it.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Wars in Ukraine and Middle East boost orders at German defence supplier
Tank-parts maker Renk’s share price has almost doubled since its listing in FebruaryFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Over 50 million on East Coast under flood alerts amid heavy snow, rain
Over 50 million people on the East Coast are under flood alerts as a cross-country storm brings heavy snow and rain.ABC News - Top stories -
Over half of homeowners fear impact of climate change on property: Survey
Story at a glance The rise of climate change-related extreme weather events like floods, hurricanes and heat waves is worrying homeowners in the U.S. A roughly 2,000-person LendingTree survey published Monday found that 51 percent of homeowners ...The Hill - Politics - Climate -
Kremlin Treads Carefully After Moscow Attack Over Fears of Ethnic Strife
Anti-migrant rhetoric in the aftermath of the attacks at the concert venue outside Moscow has spurred fears that the tragedy could cause ethnic strife inside Russia.The New York Times - World - Russia -
‘It’s mission impossible’: fear grows in Kenya over plan to deploy police to Haiti
Deal to send hundreds of officers to Caribbean country amid spiraling gang violence is facing intense public and legal scrutiny . Haiti’s raging gang insurrection has prompted growing concern in Kenya over plans to deploy hundreds of paramilitary ...The Guardian - World -
Fears grow over Comstock Act, Justices Thomas, Alito
Abortion rights supporters are sounding the alarm that conservative Supreme Court justices want to use a long-dormant law to enforce a nationwide abortion ban. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito repeatedly invoked the Comstock Act during ...The Hill - Politics -
Funeral inquiry firm faces wind up order over debt
Legacy Independent Funeral Directors "owes thousands of pounds" in unpaid burial and cremation fees.BBC News - Top stories -
Stephen Bear ordered to pay £27k over sex tape
The 34-year-old is told to pay back the money he made from illegally sharing sexual footage.BBC News - Top stories -
Oil rises after Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, Moscow orders output cuts to meet OPEC+ pledge
At least 10% of Russia's refining capacity has been disrupted by the attacks, according to British intelligence.CNBC - Business - Ukraine -
South Gaza hospital forcibly evacuated - paramedics
The Palestinian Red Crescent says people were trapped in ambulances after leaving al-Amal hospital.BBC News - Top stories -
Here Comes the Flood of Plug-In Hybrids
New US emissions rules mean more plug-in hybrid cars are on the way. The electric vehicle tech is clean—but has a catch.Wired - Tech -
Inside the Scramble to Evacuate the Bridge, and an Investigation Into Boeing’s Safety Record
Plus, the man who was nearly vice president.The New York Times - Top stories -
‘I lost hope with the Home Office’: Palestinians fundraise to evacuate family in Gaza
Hundreds of GoFundMe campaigns set up after Home Office refuses visas or Ukrainian-style entry scheme. When Hadil Louz heard the news that her family were going to be evacuated from Gaza earlier in March, the relief was immense.. “I was really ...The Guardian - World -
Poland adds pressure on Germany over Taurus missiles for Ukraine
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Ukraine war briefing: Russian ambassador snubs Poland over missile intrusion
EU says 500,000 shells delivered, the rest by end of year; ‘billions’ to fix energy systems damaged by Russian attacks. What we know on day 762. See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageThe Russian ambassador ignored a summons to appear at Poland’s ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Delays at Dover as millions begin Easter getaway
Millions are set to travel on Friday as flood warnings are in place for the Bank Holiday weekend.BBC News - Top stories -
Birmingham-Southern College in Alabama to close at the end of May
Birmingham-Southern College announced Tuesday that its operations will cease by the end of May after the school failed to secure a loan from the state. The college’s board of trustees voted Tuesday to close the school after they were informed a ...The Hill - Politics -
Where to find Richard Serra's sculptures in Southern California
Famed American artist Richard Serra, who died Tuesday, was known for creating large-scale, site-specific sculptures made of steel. Here's where to see them in Southern California.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - California -
Easter processions cancelled in southern Spain due to rainstorms
Spain is hit by strong winds and rain from Storm Nelson and four drown on storm-battered coasts. Easter processions in southern Spain have been cancelled after heavy rain from Storm Nelson, as the country was hit by strong winds and four people ...The Guardian - World -
To make water last year-round, Kenyans in dry regions are building sand dams on seasonal rivers
In drought-prone southeastern Kenya, residents are constructing structures along seasonal rivers to harvest water during rainy seasons for use during dry seasonsABC News - World -
Geert Wilders won’t be Dutch PM, but he can still harm Europe. He must be challenged | Ties Dams
The far-right leader will cheerlead for Putin and relaunch his culture war with the EU. But his incendiary narrative about it is also his weakness. Despite winning the Dutch elections last year, the far-right leader Geert Wilders has reluctantly ...The Guardian - World -
Supply chain fears after crash
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed on Tuesday, spanned the ninth-busiest port in the US.BBC News - Top stories -
A President We Don't Have to Fear
‘Meek’ is far from the worst leadership style.The Wall Street Journal - World -
As Gaza is destroyed, Israel is killing dozens of children in the West Bank
A 12-year-old Palestinian boy was shot while lighting a firework. ‘Cases like these happen quite regularly, but no one’s hearing about them,’ according to the Israeli rights group B’Tselem. “The depth of the horror surpasses our ability to ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Why the USDA wants you to destroy these invasive, mud-like masses
The invasive species, native to China, has spread to at least 17 states over the last decade.The Hill - Politics -
Children of the flood: what can lands lost to rising waters tell us?
From Atlantis to Noah, humans have always been fascinated by stories of sunken lands. But what do modern losses, such as Pett Level in Sussex and Isle de Jean Charles in Louisiana, say about our climate-change predicament?. When writer Gareth E ...The Guardian - World -
Brazil races to save flood victims as storm death toll rises
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Weary of rebuilding, residents of German valley feel flat post floods
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Weather tracker: Flood fallout claims at least 20 lives in Brazil
Heavy rainfall brings landslides to country’s south-east. Elsewhere, a wild temperature fluctuation in Iberia. Brazil was hit by devastating floods over the weekend that have so far claimed 20 lives in the resultant landslides and mudslides. There ...The Guardian - World - Brazil -
The USDA wants you to destroy these invasive fuzzy, muddy masses
The invasive species have the ability to "attack or defoliate hundreds of tree and plant species," the USDA warns.CBS News - Top stories -
David Squires on … England’s collar and other ‘woke’ things destroying football
Our cartoonist on the hot takes that have followed the ‘playful update’ to the St George Cross on Nike’s new kit. Get yourself a copy of a cartoon in the Guardian Print StoreLike what David does? Consider supporting our journalism Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
Six presumed dead after ship collides with Baltimore bridge
US Coast Guard says six people are presumed dead and search and rescue efforts have been called off.BBC News - Top stories -
Enjoy Your Favorite Wine Before Climate Change Destroys It
Extreme heat and droughts are making it harder to grow grapes in many traditional regions. Here’s how scientists are helping the industry adapt.Wired - Tech - Climate -
Yellen Warns China Against Flood of Cheap Green Energy Exports
The Treasury secretary, who plans to make her second trip to China soon, argued that the country’s excess industrial production warped supply chains.The New York Times - Business - China -
A Kentucky mining disaster killed dozens and destroyed homes. Will a lawsuit bring change?
Chase Hays and more than 50 neighbors are suing Blackhawk Mining after a silt retention pond burst and killed 43 people. Chase Hays knew it was time to evacuate when he saw his neighbor’s home float through his front yard. It was just after ...The Guardian - World -
Sinking US cities increase risk of flooding from rising sea levels
Subsidence linked to extraction of groundwater and natural gas, and weight of buildings pressing into soft ground. A number of cities on the US east coast are sinking, increasing the risk of flooding from rising sea levels.. Between 2007 and 2020 ...The Guardian - World