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UK weather: Is it turning warmer?
You may have heard rumours that a heatwave is on the way. Ben Rich takes a look at when it is likely to warm up.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Dubai battles flood waters as historic storm causes chaos
Airport, metro and road traffic disruption continue in financial centre even as skies clearFinancial Times - World -
Torrential Rain, Flooding Wreak Havoc at Dubai Airport
The most severe flooding in decades caused a wave of flight cancellations and delays at Dubai International Airport, prompting the world’s second-busiest hub to warn passengers to avoid it.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Some Gulf Coast states schools, government offices close for severe weather
Schools and government offices have closed in some Gulf Coast states, where widespread severe thunderstorms are expected with the potential for tornadoesABC News - Top stories -
1 dead in Mississippi as severe storms, flooding slam the South
A deadly storm is bringing extreme rainfall and dangerous tornadoes to the South.ABC News - Top stories -
Dubai airport struggles for third day amid travel chaos after storm
World’s busiest international hub has seen airlines cancel more than 1,000 flights since TuesdayFinancial Times - Business -
Arizona's abortion ban likely to cause people to travel to states it's still legal
Tuesday's Arizona Supreme Court decision said officials may enforce an 1864 law criminalizing all abortions except when a woman's life is at stake.CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators block traffic into Chicago airport, causing headaches for travelers
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Toxic gas, livelihoods under threat and power outages: how a seaweed causes chaos in Caribbean
Leaders have failed to tackle invasion of sargassum, which may have a bumper year in 2024. Schools evacuated due to toxic gas. Smelly tap water at home. Tourist operators and fishers struggling to stay in business. Job losses. Power outages ...The Guardian - World -
UK home insurers hit by surge in weather damage claims
Last year’s severe storms highlight growing challenge caused by climate changeFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Flood warnings and travel delays as high tides hit
Exceptionally high tides combined with strong winds cause problems in parts of the UK.BBC News - Top stories -
Floods and travel disruption as high tides hit
Dozens of flood warnings and alerts remain in place as communities count the cost of latest floods.BBC News - Top stories -
Patched-up Bulls face Northampton after travel chaos row hogs agenda
Quarter-final marred by Bulls leaving 13 players in PretoriaLeinster host La Rochelle, Exeter travel to Toulouse on SundayOn paper the Champions Cup quarter-final between Northampton and the Bulls from Pretoria is a rugby fantasist’s dream come ...The Guardian - World -
‘Rat bites and chronic asthma’: schools on frontline of UK housing crisis
Schools say increasing numbers of children are turning up sick because of dire housing conditions – if they turn up at all. Some children living in dire housing conditions have been woken up by chesty coughs caused by damp, others by the smell of ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
NatCon conference continues in Brussels after police leave without enforcing closure – UK politics live
Mayor of Brussels reportedly told police to close down NatCon conference as Nigel Farage was speaking. At 12.30pm a transport minister will respond to an urgent question in the Commons tabled by Labour on job losses in the rail industry. That ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
EU proposes youth mobility agreement with UK to help youngsters travel, work and live in both areas
The European Commission is proposing to open negotiations with the United Kingdom to allow young people to move freely, work and study in both regions after Brexit — the U.K.’s departure from the EU four years agoABC News - World - United Kingdom -
EU proposes youth mobility agreement with UK to help youngsters travel, work and live in both areas
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Game Of Thrones Jon Snow Series Not Moving Ahead
The Game of Thrones spin-off series focused on Jon Snow is no longer in the works. Kit Harington himself, who played Snow on the HBO show, confirmed the news to ScreenRant. . He said the show is not currently in the works. "It's off the table ...GameSpot - Tech -
Severe weather batters the South
The Mississippi Valley saw downed trees and power lines as thunderstorms continue to sweep through the southern U.S. Wednesday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest from Jackson, Mississippi, where flooding is the biggest concern.CBS News - Top stories -
The Uplift: A bad weather friend
Spencer, the official mascot of the Boston Marathon, is honored by his community. David Begnaud introduces us to a woman who calls herself a "bad weather friend" – because she's there when you need her most. Plus, more heartwarming stories.CBS News - Top stories -
When will the weather get warmer?
It feels like this year could see a slow start to spring and summer - when can we expect things to warm up?BBC News - Top stories -
The Jon Snow sequel to 'Game of Thrones' isn't happening, Kit Harington says
Winter is, apparently, not coming back, as Kit Harington shut down talk of a Jon Snow sequel to HBO’s massive hit “Game of Thrones.”ABC News - Entertainment -
At least 2 dead in Austria avalanche as rescue operation underway
A major rescue operation with dog handlers and helicopters is underway after a large avalanche in Austria has reportedly buried several people.ABC News - Top stories -
A Hiker Was Lost in the Woods. Snow Was Falling. Time Was Running Out.
A backcountry search in the Adirondacks is a reminder that even experienced hikers should prepare for the worst.The New York Times - Top stories -
How Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's Laura O'Neill and Other Growth-Minded Entrepreneurs Keep Their North Star
Growth at all costs is for tech bros. The Brooklyn-based ice cream maven and other founders are charting a more sustainable course.Inc. - Business -
Nearly 50 pounds of meth found in ice chest full of dead fish at US border crossing
Almost 50 pounds of methamphetamine found in an ice chest full of fish has been discovered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in a car crossing into the U.S.ABC News - Top stories -
Weather tracker: Gulf braced for thunderstorms
Heavy rain forecast in Saudi Arabia and UAE as France and Spain cool down after weekend of high temperatures. Intense thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the Gulf on Monday and Tuesday, bringing very high rainfall to the region and a ...The Guardian - World -
Why has the weather changed again?
Following a pleasant weekend of weather for many it has turned wet and windy again. Can we hope for a swing back to something more settled later this week?BBC News - Top stories -
Wealthy investors weather the inflation storms
Despite rising prices around the globe, investments made by the world’s richest have grown faster — boosting their wealthFinancial Times - Business -
An avalanche in the Austrian Alps kills 3 people from the Netherlands
Authorities say an avalanche near the Austrian ski resort of Soelden has killed three people from the Netherlands who were on a skiing and hiking tripABC News - World -
Why Phones Will Stay in School
As lockdowns become more frequent, parents want to hear from their children.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A ‘Nature School’ Meets in Brooklyn
A series of workshops hosted by the artist collective Field Meridians will try to get New Yorkers to open their eyes to the nature all around them.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Reinhart gets his 55th goal to win it, Florida tops Buffalo 3-2 in OT to clinch home ice for Round 1
Sam Reinhart got his 55th goal of the season with 1:02 left in overtime, and the Florida Panthers clinched home ice for at least Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs by beating the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in the next-to-last regular season game for both ...ABC News - Sports - Florida -
Man City adapted quickly to chaos - Guardiola
Manager Pep Guardiola praises Manchester City's ability to "adapt quickly to chaos" in their 3-3 first-leg draw against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals.BBC News - Top stories -
Blue Lights series two promises 'absolute chaos'
The Belfast-based police drama returns to our screens on Monday 15 April.BBC News - Top stories -
Donald Trump Is His Own Chaos Whisperer
At rallies, he does alt-universe loops in which he suggests that if the election hadn’t been taken from him, nothing bad would have befallen the world.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Dubai airport chaos as Gulf hit by deadly storms
The world's second-busiest airport warns that "recovery will take some time" after its runway was submerged amid flash floods.BBC News - Top stories -
Shutting Down the Political Right
A case study in why voters distrust Europe’s liberal elites.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Severe weather, flooding, possible tornadoes threaten Southeast
A violent storm is barreling through the Southeast, flooding roads, knocking out power and causing at least two suspected tornadoes.CBS News - Top stories -
Weather tracker: Stormy weeks for France and New Zealand
More than 27,000 lightning strikes recorded across France as heavy rain warnings issued in New Zealand. As Storm Pierrick affected France this week, a tornado was reported to have damaged about 15 homes in Lestrem, a village of about 5,000 people ...The Guardian - World - New Zealand