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The Extreme Weather Conditions That Drove the Carolina Wildfires
The wildifires in the Carolinas have followed months of whiplash weather—drought, followed by hurricane-fueled floods, and then more drought.Wired - 3d -
Body found in floodwaters and troops injured in Australia storm
At least one man has died in floodwaters and military personnel have been injured in the wild weather.BBC News - 3d -
Climate Change Made South Sudan Heat Wave More Likely, Study Finds
Years of war and food insecurity in the region made the extreme heat especially dangerous.The New York Times - 4d -
What life is like for people living near the UK's longest-running roadworks
Decade-long delays to work on a bridge have led to it jokingly being ranked a town's top attraction.BBC News - 3d -
UK hotter than Costa del Sol on warmest weekend of the year
Temperatures topped 19.7C this weekend in Crosby near Liverpool but cold weather is back in the forecast.BBC News - 2d -
A perfect measles’ storm: Vaccine skepticism and failed leadership broke public trust
The U.S. can restore confidence in its public health institutions and those who represent them if it responds decisively in situations like the Texas measles outbreak.The Hill - 3d -
Watch: Tropical storm erodes iconic Australian beach
Queensland's iconic Surfers Paradise beach looks strikingly different after the storm eroded the sand.BBC News - 1d -
Von der Leyen says €150bn defence loans should be spent in Europe
Funds to be used on weapons from EU and like-minded European nations such as UK, Norway and SwitzerlandFinancial Times - 5h -
NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.CBS News - 41m -
Floodwaters threaten parts of Australia's east coast as tropical storm cleanup begins
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has cautioned that the fallout from a vicious tropical storm over the weekend was “far from over.”ABC News - 1d -
Scotland produce performance of extremes but survive Wales fightback
Scotland 35-29 Wales Home side lead 35-8 but Wales secure late bonus points All of Scotland’s brilliance, all their familiar failings. It cannot be denied, they have once again underscored their ...The Guardian - 3d -
Will we see the lunar eclipse in the UK?
The Moon will appear red during partial lunar eclipse in UK on Friday.BBC News - 6h -
Nissan Readies Its Own Robotaxis
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Staff shortages halt some federal weather balloon launches amid Trump cuts
The Trump administration is pausing at least a handful of balloon launches that collect weather data in at least three locations due to staffing shortages. On Friday, the administration said it ...The Hill - 2h -
Best Employers: UK
In this report, we highlight the FT’s ranking of the 500 best employers in the UK. Plus: employers rethink what makes a workplace desirable; healthcare pay lags behind worker commitment; ...Financial Times - 1d -
Floodwaters still threaten parts of Australia's east coast as tropical storm cleanup begins
Australia’s prime minister cautioned that the fallout from a vicious tropical storm over the weekend was “far from over” as parts of two states remained inundated with perilous floodwaters.NBC News - 1d -
Illegal working in UK was unbearable, migrant says
A migrant who returned home after working in a Cannabis farm in the UK is warning other Albanians.BBC News - 18h -
Mass blackouts in storm-hit eastern Australia
Residents are warned power may not return for days as further heavy rainfall is forecast.BBC News - 2d -
What The Hell Just Happened? - the UK's 'risky' Eurovision entry and the trio behind it
Announced as the UK's entry, Remember Monday tell BBC Newsbeat they are feeling confident about their chances.BBC News - 3d -
UK troops may need to protect peace in Ukraine for 'many years'
Former national security adviser says the UK needs to be "willing" to deploy troops for potentially quite a long period.BBC News - 3d -
I adore my children. I’m also scared that one day my son will kill me
In the UK, more than 170 women have been murdered by their sons in the past 15 years. An anonymous mother reveals what it is like to be frightened of your child while desperately wanting to support ...The Guardian - 3d -
Spain near end of four-year drought: weather agency
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MoJ readies extra prison places in case summer riots happen again
Exclusive: Justice minister James Timpson says more cell capacity means emergency early release schemes won’t be needed. Prisons are being prepared to cope with a sudden influx of offenders in case ...The Guardian - 1d -
US says Ukraine 'ready to move forward' on truce demand
Ukraine is under US pressure to accept a quick truce to end the war with Russia, with US-Ukrainian talks set to begin in Saudi Arabia.BBC News - 1d -
‘Ukraine is ready for peace’: Zelenskyy accepts 30-day ceasefire proposal – live
US state secretary says ‘ball is now in Russia’s court’ after Kyiv accepts US-backed ceasefire proposal. As the talks in Jeddah take place behind the closed doors, let’s catch up with European ...The Guardian - 20m -
Want to boost UK’s investment culture? Exempt stocks-and-shares Isas from IHT
I doubt the government will go for my idea, but it could increase investment in UK plc — and make people richerFinancial Times - 3d -
US support to maintain UK’s nuclear arsenal is in doubt, experts say
Malcolm Rifkind joins diplomats and analysts urging focus on European cooperation to replace Trident. Britain’s ability to rely on the US to maintain the UK’s nuclear arsenal is now in doubt, ...The Guardian - 3d -
Mastercard and Visa linked to illegal gambling sites accused of scamming UK customers
Card giants processing payments for unlicensed operators as customers report losing thousands. Mastercard and Visa are processing payments for illegal gambling websites accused of scamming UK ...The Guardian - 2d -
What will a tripolar world look like?
It will not go down well for US markets or for relations with traditional alliesFinancial Times - 1d -
England match like Wales' World Cup final - George
England vice-captain Jamie George says the Six Nations finale in Cardiff will be like a "World Cup final" for Wales as they seek to end a 16-match losing streak.BBC News - 1d -
DOGE likely subject to open records law, judge rules
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is likely covered under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a federal judge ruled late Monday, rejecting the Trump administration’s position that ...The Hill - 18h -
More Americans are now seeking UK citizenship. Three of them tell us why
Donald Trump’s re-election has made many in the US doubt whether the direction of their nation is for them. A record number of Americans are seeking UK citizenship, according to recent data.. In ...The Guardian - 2d -
WATCH: St. John's caps memorable regular season with thrilling buzzer beater in OT to hold off Marquette
The Red Storm spoiled Senior Day for the Eagles on Saturday with the wild finishCBS Sports - 3d -
Deadly floods engulf Argentine city after fierce storm
Eight hours of rainfall hit Bahía Blanca, killing at least 13 people and leaving many areas under water.BBC News - 2d -
UCLA storms back for Big Ten title against USC in battle of LA
The Bruins lost to the Trojans twice in the regular season, but ultimately lifted the end-of-season hardware.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Viral TikTok Captures Devastating Storm Erosion at Popular Beach
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Explorers discover wreckage of cargo ship that sank in Lake Superior storm
Explorers have discovered the sunken wreckage of one of the first steel cargo ships to travel the Great LakesABC News - 59m -
Greenland votes Tuesday as Trump wants to take control of the strategic island
The single polling station in Greenland’s capital city is readyABC News - 13h -
Entire families reportedly killed in fighting in north-west Syria, UN says
Human rights commissioner calls for investigation into ‘extremely disturbing’ attacks in Latakia province. The UN has condemned what it called “extremely disturbing” reports of entire families ...The Guardian - 1d -
How to watch Sunday's Cup race at Phoenix: Start time, TV info and weather
Defending race winner Christopher Bell could make history.Yahoo Sports - 3d