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England sewage spills more than double in 2023
Environment Agency data shows sewage spilled into England's waterways for over 3.6 million hours last year.BBC News - Top stories -
Raw sewage discharges in England and Wales hit record
Data from Environment Agency prompts calls for government to declare national emergencyFinancial Times - Business -
Haiti gang wars push hunger to worst levels on record
Almost half of Haiti’s people are struggling to feed themselves as gang violence spreads across the country, with several areas close to famine, international organizations said on Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
Declan Rice steps up as England leader as he reaches half century
Arsenal midfielder will captain his country for the first time against Belgium at Wembley on the occasion of his 50th cap. It is a story that bears retelling mainly because it will make people smile. It was early last week, the England squad have ...The Guardian - World -
Water companies in England face outrage over record sewage discharges
Call for environmental emergency to be declared after data reveals 105% rise in raw sewage discharges over past 12 months. How polluted is your local river and which regions are worst hit?Water companies in England have faced a barrage of ...The Guardian - World -
Drug overdoses reach another record with almost 108,000 Americans in 2022, CDC says
Nearly 108,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2022ABC News - Health -
Rowers in England's university Boat Race warned over E.coli levels in the Thames
Jumping into London’s River Thames has been the customary celebration for members of the winning crew in the annual Boat Race between storied English universities Oxford and CambridgeABC News - Health -
Cocoa prices are soaring to record levels. What it means for consumers and why 'the worst is still yet to come'
Cocoa has more than tripled in cost over the past year and is up 129% in 2024.CNBC - Business -
Rowers in England's university Boat Race given health warning over E.coli levels in the Thames
Jumping into London’s River Thames has been the customary celebration for members of the winning crew in the annual Boat Race between storied English universities Oxford and CambridgeABC News - Sports -
Is tap water safe to drink? CDC report highlights deadly waterborne infections
The United States has one of the safest public water systems in the world, though you might want to think twice about drinking directly out of the faucet.The Hill - Politics -
Sexually transmitted infection rates have risen sharply among adults 55 and older, CDC data shows
CDC data shows that rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis in people ages 55 and up more than doubled over a 10-year period.NBC News - Top stories -
Iran’s currency hits a record low
Iran’s currency fell to 613,500 to the dollar as it celebrates Persian New Year.ABC News - World - Iran -
Murray beats Etcheverry to reach Miami third round
Andy Murray gains a measure of revenge against Tomas Martin Etcheverry by beating the Argentine in the second round of the Miami Open.BBC News - Top stories -
Biden steps up efforts to reach voters of color
President Biden's campaign is stepping up efforts to reach voters of color ahead of a November showdown with former President Trump and amid signs that some Black and Latino voters are turning away from the Democratic Party. President Biden’s ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
The Sandbox reaches 1,000 user-generated experiences
The Sandbox has reached a new milestone of 1,000 user-generated experiences on its metaverse platform.VentureBeat - Tech -
Disney, DeSantis-backed board reach settlement agreement
Disney and the state of Florida have reached a settlement agreement in their lawsuit about who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board announced Wednesday. Members of the board approved ...The Hill - Politics -
Panthers boost pash rush with veteran Clowney
Free agent pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney has agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract with the Panthers.ESPN - Sports -
Dodgers keep spending, extend Smith for $140M
The Dodgers and All-Star catcher Will Smith agreed to a 10-year, $140 million contract extension.ESPN - Sports - MLB -
'It's on another level, completely alien in darts' - Littler's rapid rise
Luke Littler is increasingly appearing on our TV screens off the oche as well as on it - but how is the teenage darts sensation adapting to the limelight?BBC News - Top stories -
Malinin on top of world after skating gold, record
Ilia Malinin put on a dominant display that included a jaw-dropping six quad jumps -- including his patented quad axel -- to snag the men's singles crown Saturday night at the world championships.ESPN - Sports -
British public donated record £13.9bn to charity in 2023
Average monthly donations rose by nearly 40% to £65, with poorest areas among the most generous. The British public donated a record £13.9bn to charity in 2023, with people in some of the country’s least affluent areas among the most generous, a ...The Guardian - World -
PetroChina Posts Record Profit, but Revenue Misses Estimates
Chinese state-controlled oil company PetroChina said its annual profit rose to a record due to lower operating expenses, but revenue fell on weaker oil prices.The Wall Street Journal - World -
PetroChina Posts Record Profit, but Revenue Misses Estimates
Chinese state-controlled oil company PetroChina said its annual profit rose to a record due to lower operating expenses, but revenue fell on weaker oil prices.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Successful school building bids drop to record low
The government has approved the lowest number of school building work requests since its model began.BBC News - Top stories -
Stocks Extend Slide from Recent Records
Investors rode a sugar high in Krispy Kreme shares and cocoa contracts.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Michelin awards stars to a record 340 restaurants in Germany
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Record numbers of migrants cross Channel in 2024
The number of migrants arriving in the UK in 2024 after crossing the Channel has hit a record high.BBC News - Top stories -
Messi visit set to smash Revs attendance record
The anticipated visit of Lionel Messi to Gillette Stadium next month is set to break the New England Revolution's long-standing single-game attendance record, with over 60,000 tickets already sold for the matchup with Inter Miami.ESPN - Sports -
USWNT's Smith signs record NWSL contract
USWNT forward Sophia Smith has signed a new contract with the Portland Thorns making her the highest-paid player annually in the NWSL.ESPN - Sports -
Record growth in renewables, with a long way to go
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Record growth in renewables, with a long way to go World nations achieved record renewable energy deployment in 2023, with the sector ...The Hill - Politics -
King tells of 'great sadness' at missing Maundy service
He is not attending public events while he has treatment for cancer but recorded a message instead.BBC News - Top stories -
The wealth of the 1% just hit a record $44 trillion
Economists say the rising stock market is giving an added boost to consumer spending through what is known as the "wealth effect."CNBC - Business -
St Helens beat Leeds to reach Challenge Cup quarter-finals
St Helens repeat last week's Super League win over Leeds Rhinos as they win comfortably at Headingley for the second time in eight days to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.BBC News - Top stories -
Moscow terror attack: Putin says all four gunmen held as death toll reaches 133
Putin suggests – without evidence – that Kyiv may have been involved in attack, claiming attackers planned to flee to Ukraine. Vladimir Putin said Russia had arrested all four gunmen responsible for the shooting that killed 133 people at a concert ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Putin says gunmen who raided Moscow concert hall tried to escape to Ukraine. Kyiv denies involvement
The suburban Moscow concert hall where gunmen opened fire on concertgoers was a blackened, smoldering ruin as the death toll in the attack surpassed 130 and Russian authorities arrested four suspectsABC News - World - Ukraine -
Harry and Meghan reach out to Kate after cancer news
Prince Harry and Meghan say they hope Catherine and her family can heal "privately and in peace".BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
US senators reach deal on $1.2tn spending bill to avert government shutdown
Passing of the bill sparks backlash from Donald Trump’s supportersFinancial Times - World -
Duke rallies, stuns Ohio State to reach Sweet 16
No. 7 seed Duke used a 13-2 run to rally past No. 2 Ohio State and reach the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA tournament for the first time since 2008.ESPN - Sports - College Football -
World Open: Judd Trump beats Jackson Page to reach final in China
Judd Trump reaches the final of the 2024 World Open in China with a 6-2 semi-final win over Welshman Jackson PageYahoo Sports - Sports - China -
EU probes Apple, Meta and Alphabet under landmark new law
Big Tech groups are the first to face full investigations under bloc’s Digital Markets ActFinancial Times - Business - European Union