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Four ways climate change affects extreme weather
Extreme weather is becoming more frequent and more intense in many places because of climate change.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Heat-Related ER Visits Rose in 2023, CDC Study Finds
As record heat enveloped the nation, the rate of emergency room visits increased compared with the previous five years, a sign of the major health risks of high temperatures.The New York Times - Health -
Global heating and urbanisation to blame for severity of UAE floods, study finds
World Weather Attribution group says intensified El Niño effects caused torrential rain, but rules out cloud seeding as cause. Fossil fuels and concrete combined to worsen the “death trap” conditions during recent record flooding in the United ...The Guardian - World -
When it rains, it pours: Miami takes Game 2 with record-setting statline
Miami hit 23 3-pointers during its big playoff victory against the top-seeded Boston Celtics — a franchise playoff record.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Mosquito-borne diseases spreading in Europe due to climate crisis, says expert
Illnesses such as dengue and malaria to reach unaffected parts of northern Europe, America, Asia and Australia, conference to hear. Mosquito-borne diseases are spreading across the globe, and particularly in Europe, due to climate breakdown, an ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Employers are using zero-hours contracts to cut wage bills, study finds
Research by Resolution Foundation will increase calls for reform of UK workers’ rightsFinancial Times - World -
Employers are using zero-hours contracts to cut wage bills, study finds
Research by Resolution Foundation will increase calls for reform of UK workers’ rightsFinancial Times - Business -
Noise from traffic stunts growth of baby birds, study finds
Researchers also find zebra finches 20% less likely to hatch from eggs if exposed to noise pollution. Noise pollution from traffic stunts growth in baby birds, even while inside the egg, research has found.. Unhatched birds and hatchlings that are ...The Guardian - World -
UK veterinary deal with EU could boost agrifood exports by 22%, study finds
Since Brexit, food and drink industry has faced border checks on business with largest trading partnerFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
UK veterinary deal with EU could boost agrifood exports by 22%, study finds
Since Brexit, food and drink industry has faced border checks on business with largest trading partnerFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK veterinary deal with EU could boost agrifood exports by 22%, study finds
Since Brexit, food and drink industry has faced border checks on business with largest trading partnerFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
Tyler Herro hit six of Miami’s franchise playoff-record 23 3-pointers to lead the Heat to a 111-101 victory over the Boston Celtics and tie their first-round playoff series at one game apieceABC News - Sports -
Inside the Crisis at NPR
Listeners are tuning out. Sponsorship revenue has dipped. A diversity push has generated internal turmoil. Can America’s public radio network turn things around?The New York Times - Business -
Europe’s Climate Leaders
This annual FT-Statista survey lists the companies that have made the most progress in cutting their carbon emissions intensity. A full report, comprising articles discussing the issues that this research raises, will follow on May 16Financial Times - World - Climate -
Oil price could exceed $100 a barrel if Middle East conflict worsens, World Bank warns
Increase in cost of crude could drive inflation up and force central banks to keep interest rates high. • Business live – latest updates. A serious escalation of tensions in the Middle East would push the price of oil above $100 (£80) a barrel and ...The Guardian - World -
A Real Market Fix for Climate Change
If advocates actually want to use the economy, leave carbon credits in the bin. There’s a better way.The Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
Finding Comfort in a Haircut
A good cut is hard to find no matter where you live. But some hairstylists know it holds more weight for their transgender clients.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Deadly Rains and Floods Sweep Cities Across East Africa
Downpours fueled by climate change and poor infrastructure have killed at least 200 people and submerged homes and farms in Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi.The New York Times - World -
A Megaraptor Emerges From Footprint Fossils, Study Suggests
A series of foot tracks in southeastern China points to the discovery of a giant velociraptor relative, paleontologists suggest in a new study.The New York Times - Science -
Deloitte Study: Women Are More Stressed--but Hybrid Helps
A new report found that women still face many challenges at work, including high stress, microaggressions, and poor work-life balance.Inc. - Business -
Crisis at Pearl Harbor I Sunday on 60 Minutes
Jet fuel from a Navy facility leaked into the water system, contaminating the drinking water for thousands of military families. Families say they are dealing with ongoing health issues and are suing the government. Sunday.CBS News - Top stories -
Forecasters predict record number of hurricanes
Weather forecasters at the University of Pennsylvania predicted a record hurricane season for 2024 on Thursday, a “hyperactive” season that could threaten the Gulf Coast. The Penn forecast predicts between 27 and 39 named tropical storms, with the ...The Hill - Politics -
Europe’s Climate Leaders 2024: interactive listing
Despite chafing at green regulations, companies are making headway on cutting carbon emissionsFinancial Times - World - Climate -
Deadly Dubai floods made worse by climate change
But it rains so rarely in the region that scientists do not have enough data to be fully sure.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
The US supreme court heard one of the most sadistic, extreme anti-abortion cases yet | Moira Donegan
Idaho’s law requires doctors to treat pregnant women’s health as disposable – and the loss of their lives as an acceptable risk. The risk of stating plainly what Idaho argued at the US supreme court on Wednesday morning is that it is so sadistic ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
Canada's 'Extremely Mature' Grocery Market Leads Some Foreign Players to Pass on Entry
Canadian officials are likely to get cold shoulders without some package of financial incentives, analysts said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Canada's 'Extremely Mature' Grocery Market Leads Some Foreign Players to Pass on Entry
Canadian officials are likely to get cold shoulders without some package of financial incentives, analysts said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
People now think old age starts at 75: Study
Story at a glance Perceptions on aging are changing with older adults now considering 75 to be the beginning of old age, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association. “Life expectancy has increased, which might contribute ...The Hill - Politics -
This Famous Harvard Study Reveals the Greatest Predictor of Health and Happiness in 5 Words
Valuable insights from one of the longest happiness studies ever conducted.Inc. - Business -
WWA Study Points to Role of Hot Oceans in Recent Dubai Floods
An international team of researchers found that heavy rains were intensifying in the region, though they couldn’t say for sure how much climate change was responsible.The New York Times - Science -
Study says it's likely a warmer world made deadly Dubai downpours heavier
A new report says circumstantial evidence points to climate change as worsening the deadly deluge that flooded Dubai and surroundingsABC News - Tech -
More than 100 inmates break free from an old Nigerian prison after heavy rains
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Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa
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More than 100 inmates break free from an old Nigerian prison after heavy rains
A Nigerian official says more than 100 inmates have escaped from a prison near the capital city of Abuja after heavy rains overnight destroyed parts of the facility, including the perimeter fenceABC News - World -
Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa
Tanzania's prime minister says flooding caused by weeks of heavy rain has killed 155 people and affected more than 200,000 othersABC News - World -
Copper’s record as a stock market and economic predictor is tarnished
‘Dr. Copper’ is practicing without a license.MarketWatch - Business -
U.S. Fertility Rate Falls to Record Low
Fewer babies were born in the U.S. in 2023 than any year since 1979.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'We lost £26,000 in a year' - shoplifting hits record in England and Wales
Shoplifting was up by 37% in the year to December 2023, the highest since records began in 2003.BBC News - Top stories -
These cities have the dirtiest air, new report finds
It's not as simple as looking up in the sky and seeing "clean air," so how can you really know?The Hill - Politics -
The National Enquirer’s Parent Company Struggles To Find A Buyer
The parent company of The Enquirer, the tabloid now famous for its ties to former President Donald J. Trump, has tried repeatedly to sell the publication. It hasn’t been easy.The New York Times - Business