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Major winter storm brings rain and snow from West Coast to Plains
A high-impact winter storm is forecast to bring rain and snow to an area spanning from California through the northern Plains to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.NBC News - Top stories -
Climate change could affect timekeeping, study says
Melting ice is slowing the Earth's rotation, affecting how time is calculated, a new study says.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Climate Change Made an Early Heat Wave in West Africa 10 Times as Likely
Temperatures in the region rose above 40 degrees Celsius in February, with humidity pushing the heat index even higher.The New York Times - Science - Climate -
Homeowners in these U.S. cities face the greatest threat from climate change
Images of neighborhoods devastated by natural disasters have become commonplace in recent years, but a new study finds that properties in some U.S. cities are especially imperiled.The Hill - Politics - Climate -
How do you save the pint from climate change?
Researchers are identifying genes in the hop plant to produce varieties that will be more resilient to climate change.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Methane From Landfills Is a Big Driver of Climate Change, Study Says
Decades of buried trash is releasing methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, at higher rates than previously estimated, the researchers said.The New York Times - Top stories - Climate -
Customers from the East Coast to the Midwest could see costly impact from Baltimore bridge collapse
Customers from the East Coast to the Midwest who were expecting goods shipped in via the Port of Baltimore could see significant cost increases as a result of Tuesday's collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.NBC News - Top stories -
Japan's most famous cherry blossom trees could disappear due to climate change
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From the blitz to Ukraine: has sheltering underground changed? – in pictures
A new exhibition contrasts the experience of those enduring the second world war in London with Ukrainians currently taking cover from Russian bombs Continue reading...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.1% to 98.95
The WSJ Dollar Index was up 0.1% to 98.95 — up nine of the past 12 trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How climate change is impacting seasonal allergies
Millions of Americans who suffer seasonal allergies are seeing their symptoms start earlier and last longer. Dave Malkoff takes a look at what's causing the change and how people are dealing with it.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
‘Nothing has really changed’: letters from 1719 reveal familiar worries of London life
From expensive rent to efforts to keep up with fashion, a young man’s missives on display in Cumbria are relatable to today. When Ben Browne set off on horseback from his small village in the north of England for the bright lights of London in ...The Guardian - World -
Longtime ESPN anchor John Anderson says he's retiring from 'SportsCenter:' 'The operation has changed'
Anderson has been hosting "SportsCenter" since 1999.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Biden admin has no plans to change how it treats Haitian migrants despite outrage from advocates
The Biden administration is under pressure from rights groups to rethink its treatment of Haitian migrants, but so far there are no plans to change course.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Fascism has changed, but it is not dead
The 1920s and 1930s were different times but a core of traditional attitudes persistsFinancial Times - Business -
In surprise vote, European climate protection plan shelved following farmer protests
A major European Union plan to fight climate change and better protect nature in the 27-nation bloc has been indefinitely postponedABC News - World - Climate -
Orca stranded off Canada’s west coast dies despite efforts to save her
Residents and marine officials in British Columbia hope a changing tide will save her orphaned calf. A killer whale stranded off Canada’s west coast has died despite efforts to rescue her, but residents and marine officials hope a changing tide ...The Guardian - World -
East Coast ports brace for fallout from Baltimore bridge collapse
Eastern seaboard ports are preparing to accept shipments of goods being rerouted from the Port of Baltimore following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning. Port officials and private-sector distributors told The Hill ...The Hill - Politics -
West Virginia governor vetoes bill expanding renewable energy to protect coal
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) on Tuesday vetoed a measure that would raise the allowable size for a solar plant operated by state utilities, citing concerns about its effects on the coal industry. The measure, HB5528, would have expanded the ...The Hill - Politics -
The US must address more than LNG to mitigate climate change
While the Biden administration intended to send a message about addressing climate change, it is important to place the LNG story within the broader emissions context.The Hill - Politics - Climate -
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 -
Climate change driving up inflation in food prices: Study
Rising global temperatures are associated with inflation in food prices, both in regions that are already hotter and in countries outside the tropics like the U.S., according to a study published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment. ...The Hill - Politics - Climate -
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 -
Climate change endangers 70 percent of world's wine regions: Study
Rising global temperatures could decimate global wine production over the new few decades, according to a study published Tuesday in the science journal Nature. Researchers estimated that as much as 70 percent of the world’s suitable regions for ...The Hill - Politics - Climate -
‘Everybody has a breaking point’: how the climate crisis affects our brains
Are growing rates of anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, Alzheimer’s and motor neurone disease related to rising temperatures and other extreme environmental changes?. In late October 2012, a category 3 hurricane howled into New York City with a ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
'Political mood has changed' on assisted dying - MSP
The MSP behind a new attempt to legalise assisted dying for terminally-ill people says he is "convinced" it will be passed.BBC News - Top stories -
Scientists call for protection of moon sites that could advance astronomy
Fears raised that prime lunar locations for universe-unravelling instruments are in danger from imminent wave of human activity. Astronomers are calling for the urgent protection of sites on the moon that are rated the best spots in the solar ...The Guardian - World -
Nevada's first big-game moose hunt will be tiny as unusual southern expansion defies climate change
It will be a very tiny big-game hunt for one of the largest animals in North AmericaABC News - Tech - Climate -
Tennessee Passes Law Protecting Musicians and Artists From AI Threats
Country music's home state leads the nation with first law on AI infringements with the Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and Image Security Act or "ELVIS Act."Inc. - Business -
Can bridges be protected from ships hitting them? An expert weighs in.
An engineer explains what happened in the wake of the 1980 Sunshine Skyway Bridge collision in Tampa, Florida, and what can be done to prevent incidents like the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge.CBS News - Top stories -
Shohei Ohtani scandal could focus more attention on the 'Wild West' of sports betting, lawmakers say
Two lawmakers pushing bills aimed at reining in the sports betting industry say the Shohei Ohtani translator scandal puts a spotlight on the plague of gambling addiction.NBC News - Top stories -
7 Ways the Apple Antitrust Case Could Change Your iPhone
The US Department of Justice lawsuit could force Apple to play nice with Android—with major implications for the iPhone.Wired - Tech - Apple -
How Waymo Driverless Cars Could Change Los Angeles
Autonomous taxis have arrived in the nation’s second most populous city. Some Angelenos aren’t ready to go driverless.The New York Times - Tech -
Russia claimed the West, Kyiv ordered the Moscow terror attack. Now it has the problem of proving it
Accusations against Ukraine and the West give Moscow a problem: It now has to find the evidence to back up its unsubstantiated claims.CNBC - Business - Russia -
Motherhood has changed my wife’s body – and I’m no longer attracted to her
I love her very much, and think she is beautiful, but I sometimes struggle to get an erection when we’re making love. What can I do? I worry for our marriage. Sign up for Well Actually, a free weekly newsletter about health and wellnessI’m 39 and ...The Guardian - World -
Russia Has No Formal Death Penalty. Some Want to Change That.
Some prominent Russians are calling for the execution of those responsible for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow, and an end to Russia’s 28-year moratorium on capital punishment.The New York Times - World - Russia -
Working From Home Could Be Great---With These New Features
Co-working spaces at your house, built-in wellness tech and backdrops for video calls will be part of the designThe Wall Street Journal - World -
DraftKings is showing this ‘powerful sign’ that could help boost its stock 20%
DraftKings’ stock has been a big recent winner, rising nearly 170% over the past 12 months. But there’s still room to run, according to a new bull.MarketWatch - Business -
Iowa vs. West Virginia odds: 2024 Women's NCAA Tournament picks, Caitlin Clark predictions from top experts
Women's college hoops expert Calvin Wetzel identified his best bets for West Virginia vs. Iowa on Monday in the 2024 Women's NCAA TournamentCBS Sports - Sports -
Caitlin Clark, Iowa set for emotional home finale with extra motivation from West Virginia coach
Clark has some extra motivation heading into her last game at Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye ArenaCBS Sports - Sports