Two-thirds of the Earth’s surface experienced record heat in 2024. See where and by how much – visualised
In oceans and on land, from the north to the south pole, records were smashed for the monthly average temperature
Two-thirds of the world’s surface was scorched by a month or more of record-breaking heat, Guardian analysis of satellite data can reveal.
In oceans and on land, from Colombia to China, and from the north to south pole, records for the monthly average temperature were smashed time and time again last year – in some cases, by as much as 5C (9F) hotter than the previous record.
Continue reading...
Read more at The Guardian
-
Where to see cherry blossoms in South Korea
Yahoo News - 1d -
Haberman: Trump, advisers see Musk as 'useful heat shield' for criticism
New York Times White House correspondent Maggie Haberman says President Trump and his advisers have identified tech giant Elon Musk as a “useful heat shield” for criticism on his administration's ...The Hill - 2d -
How much will a $10,000 CD earn by 2026?
You could see hefty returns on a CD at today's rates. Here's how much interest a $10,000 deposit could earn.CBS News - 1d -
Walmart Racks Up Sales Record but Sees Slower Growth Ahead
The retail giant continues to attract shoppers from across the income spectrum, but faces headwinds from stubborn inflation and the risk of tariffs.The New York Times - 2d -
How much will a $150,000 home equity loan cost per month in 2025?
A $150,000 home equity loan won't be cheap, but it's one of the least expensive ways to borrow a six-figure sum now.CBS News - 1d -
How much federal data has Trump really purged?
Since Trump took office, almost 3,400 datasets from Data.gov have been removed.The Hill - 1d -
How to watch the ICC Champions Trophy: Schedule, where to stream for less and more
Here's how to watch every match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How Cisco’s AI defense stacks up against the cyber threats you never see
Cisco AI Defense is purpose-built to address the security paradox AI creates with its exponential growth in enterprisesVentureBeat - 2d -
Where to watch Real Madrid vs. Girona, odds: La Liga live stream, prediction, how to watch, lineups
Carlo Ancelotti's team will be back at the Santiago Bernabeu after winning vs. Manchester CityCBS Sports - 13h -
Google faces heat
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Google caught in crossfire over gulf name change Google is back in the crosshairs of a geopolitical ...The Hill - 2d -
Anglerfish That Surfaced Inspires Emotional Reactions on TikTok
An eerie looking creature from the ocean’s depths has become an unwitting inspiration for intense emotions.The New York Times - 4d -
Space mission aims to map water on surface of the moon
A probe to be launched this week aims to pinpoint sites of lunar water, which could help plan to colonise the Earth’s satellite. Space engineers are set to launch an unusual mission this week when ...The Guardian - 23h -
This country was just named the most relaxing destination on Earth
Yahoo News - 2d -
Earth’s 1st Asteroid Mining Prospector Heads to the Launchpad
The dream of mining metals in deep space crashed and burned in the 2010s. AstroForge’s Odin mission to survey a potentially metallic asteroid is packed and ready to lift off.The New York Times - 6h -
Quantum Computing Is Much Closer Than We Thought
Microsoft unveiled a new chip that shows quantum computing is “years, not decades” away.Inc. - 2d -
Watchdog group sues for DOGE records
"The public must have insight into the operations of the Department of Government Efficiency," the watchdog group's executive director said.CBS News - 1d -
New York Red Bulls go into win now mode and lean on experienced players as new MLS season kicks off
The Red Bulls made a surprise run to MLS Cup last season, losing to the LA Galaxy in the finalCBS Sports - 1d -
'England to monster Scotland? Where's the evidence?'
All the Calcutta Cup talk is of England ending Scotland's dominance, but it would be foolish to write off the visitors, writes Tom English.BBC News - 1d -
South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat
Yahoo News - 2d -
South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat
South Sudan has announced the closure of all schools for two weeks due to an ongoing extreme heatwave that has caused some students to collapseABC News - 2d -
Game investments and M&A totaled $17.5B across 985 deals in 2024 | DDM
As the games industry moves on from “survive til 25,” 2024 games investment and M&A data revealed recovery and improvement, DDM said.VentureBeat - 1d -
Republicans start to feel the heat on budget cuts: From the Politics Desk
House Republicans will face a budget resolution vote after hearing concerns from constituents about Trump and Musk's budget cuts.NBC News - 1d -
The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising
The likelihood of 2024 YR4 colliding with the our planet in 2032 have ticked up to over 3 percent. Is it time to start worrying?Wired - 3d -
Why the chance that an asteroid might hit Earth in 2032 keeps changing
An asteroid has a slight chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here's why the odds are a moving target, according to the astronomer who invented the scale used to measure such risks.NBC News - 1d -
China’s record-breaking blockbuster buoyed by patriotic viewers
‘Ne Zha 2’ rakes in $1.7bn with help from companies organising group outings and repeat viewingsFinancial Times - 2d -
Record-breaking Arctic blast coming to an end
Nineteen states from Nebraska to Florida are facing cold weather alerts on Friday as a brutal Arctic blast persists -- but the warmup is finally on the way.ABC News - 2d -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit: Rankings, sleepers and much more
We've compiled all the awesome content the Yahoo Fantasy baseball crew has put together to help you draft a winning team this season!Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Much of the Black middle class was built by federal jobs. That may change.
Major cuts by the Trump administration, led by Elon Musk’s DOGE, are threatening a path to Black financial stability once offered by federal jobs.NBC News - 1d -
Nothing has made me laugh as much as Man City's form - McCausland
Comedian and Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland shares his love for Liverpool before their Premier League match with Manchester City.BBC News - 9h -
WATCH: Snow one knows where this dog is going
"He’s gonna hide under the snow forever.”ABC News - 2d -
La Salle's Fran Dunphy to retire: Big 5 coaching legend will step aside at the end of 2024-25 season
Dunphy will transition into a role as special assistant to the president at La SalleCBS Sports - 2d -
10 questions for the 2025 MLS season: Will Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Cup after early exit in 2024?
The 2025 MLS season begins on Saturday, and here are 10 questions as the season gets underwayCBS Sports - 2d -
Raptors vs. Heat odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 21 predictions from proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Miami Heat vs. Toronto Raptors on FridayCBS Sports - 2d -
The Fantasy Baseball Numbers Do Lie: There's more to these 2024 stats than meets the eye
Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don examines some questionable statistics for the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Bill Self 'seriously considered' leaving Kansas for alma mater Oklahoma State in 2024, per report
Oklahoma State made a push to land Self, a former Cowboy, following Mike Boynton's firingCBS Sports - 1d -
At town halls, Republicans feel the heat from Trump and Musk's firing and cutting spree
Republicans members of Congress who held town halls back home this week got an earful from constituents upset about Donald Trump and Elon Musk's firing spree.NBC News - 1d -
Shannon Sharpe says 2000 Ravens would beat the 2024 Eagles, hold Saquon Barkley to under 40 rushing yards
Sharpe wants his old team to get more respectCBS Sports - 1d -
Tyler Herro scores 28 points as Heat beat Raptors 120-111 in overtime to snap 4-game skid
Tyler Herro scored 10 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, Andrew Wiggins added 25 points and the Miami Heat snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Raptors 120-111ABC News - 1d -
2024-25 NHL injury tracker: Charlie McAvoy, Matthew Tkachuk sidelined after 4 Nations Face-Off
The injury bug has bitten some 4 Nations Face-Off participantsCBS Sports - 20h
More from The Guardian
-
Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy says he would give up presidency for peace and Nato membership
Comments come after Russia launches largest drone attack on eve of third anniversary of invasion. Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to give a press conference this afternoon at about 14:30 GMT. We ...The Guardian - 11m -
German election live: voters head to polls amid fears over Ukraine security, Trump and rise of far right
Conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz could unseat chancellor Olaf Scholz but threat of gains by far-right AfD looms large. Opinion is divided as Germany faces what some describe as the ...The Guardian - 9m -
Massive crowds attend funeral of late Hezbollah leader Nasrallah
Hasan Nasrallah, one of the founding members of Hezbollah, was killed during Israeli bombing in September. Tens of thousands of people have attended a funeral in Beirut for Hassan Nasrallah, who ...The Guardian - 40m -
Kash Patel tells FBI staff to ignore Elon Musk request to list their achievements
Agency reportedly seeking guidance from DoJ as Musk’s demand sparks confusion across key government agencies. The new FBI director, Kash Patel , has told his agency employees to hold off on ...The Guardian - 1h -
Trump compared to mobster Tony Soprano by former envoy to Panama
John Feeley launches stinging critique of US president’s bully-boy approach to Latin America. The former US ambassador to Panama has launched a stinging critique of Donald Trump ’s approach ...The Guardian - 3h
More in World
-
Italy v France: Six Nations updates – live
Minute-by-minute from the 3pm GMT kick-off Prendergast kicks Ireland to triple crown success Email Daniel here | Sign up to The Breakdown here Anthems done. Not long to go now.. Italy ...The Guardian - 6m -
Newcastle 4-3 Nottingham Forest: Premier League – live reaction
Latest updates from the 2pm GMT kick-off Email Daniel here | Subscribe to Football Daily What could possibly go wrong? . Also going on… Continue reading...The Guardian - 6m -
Live Updates: Germany Votes in High-Stakes Election
Voting will soon close in national elections. Polls show the hard-right AfD party is likely to have its best showing ever. The results will be of critical importance as Europe re-evaluates ...The New York Times - 6m -
Voters Took Note of U.S. Meddling in Campaign
Several voters took note of a speech by Vice President JD Vance this month, when he told European leaders to stop shunning parties deemed “extreme.”The New York Times - 6m -
Manchester City v Liverpool: Premier League – live
Premier League updates from the 4.30pm GMT kick-off Live scoreboard | The latest table | Email John Chris in Corfu gets in touch: “It’s just like in years gone bye. City will be two down ...The Guardian - 8m