Water Security in Focus As England Faces Threat of Another Summer Drought
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Water companies in England face outrage over record sewage discharges
Call for environmental emergency to be declared after data reveals 105% rise in raw sewage discharges over past 12 months. How polluted is your local river and which regions are worst hit?Water companies in England have faced a barrage of ...The Guardian - World -
U.S. Border Patrol chief calls southern border a "national security threat"
For the third consecutive year, Border Patrol is on track to record two million apprehensions at the U.S. southern border.CBS News - Politics -
WuXi AppTec's Net Profit Jumps, Reiterates It Doesn't Pose Security Threat
Chinese biotechnology company WuXi AppTec said net profit jumped last year, while reiterating that it doesn’t pose a security threat to any country amid worries over a potential U.S. ban.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Moscow Concert Hall Shooting: Security Questions Emerge as First Charges Are Filed in Russia Attack
Russian officials formally charged four men in the attack, which killed at least 137 people at a Moscow-area concert hall on Friday. American officials blamed a branch of the Islamic State.The New York Times - World - Russia -
Border Patrol chief Jason Owens says border situation is a "national security threat"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez, U.S. Border Patrol chief Jason Owens said the situation at the southern border is a "national security threat." "What's keeping me up at night is the 140,000 known got-aways," Owens ...CBS News - Top stories -
Death threats and security concerns hinder creation of council that will choose Haiti's next leader
Fresh turmoil involving a transitional presidential council that will be responsible for choosing Haiti’s new leader has triggered a flurry of meetings with Caribbean leaders and officials from the U.S., Canada and FranceABC News - World -
Death threats and security concerns hinder creation of council that will choose Haiti's next leader
The transitional presidential council for Haiti has yet to be sworn in, given concerns over the security of its members, internal conflict and other problems.NBC News - Top stories -
Trump Will Face His Greatest Fears as Two Legal Threats Coincide Monday
Donald J. Trump could receive a trial date for his criminal hush-money case on the same day that he must provide a half-billion bond for a civil fraud judgment.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
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 -
'We'll come back stronger' - reaction after 14-player England thrash Italy
Reaction after defending champions England start their Women's Six Nations campaign with an eight-try win over Italy.BBC News - Top stories -
Australia to face England in historic day-night women’s Ashes Test at MCG
Four-day encounter to take place from 30 January next yearClash will be first women’s Test at venue since 1949England’s bid to regain the Women’s Ashes in Australia early next year will take in a historic day-night Test match at the ...The Guardian - World - Australia -
Welcome to Founder Focus
In this new weekly newsletter, Inc. will track the top policy issues small businesses face and bring everything into focus for founders nationwide.Inc. - Business -
French PM backs school head who faced death threats after Muslim veil row
Gabriel Attal says state will file a complaint against student over accusation against principal who had to resign for his safety. The French prime minister, Gabriel Attal, has defended French secularism following the resignation of a Paris school ...The Guardian - World - France -
FirstFT: Global M&A drought ends as blockbuster deals double in first quarter
Also in today’s newsletter, Sam Bankman-Fried sentencing and the broken market for medicinesFinancial Times - World -
It takes a village: the Indian farmers who built a wall against drought
In rural Rajasthan, villagers have taken action against climate damage by constructing water-saving walls, trenches and dams to revive their farmland. The villagers of Surajpura have built a wall: a 15ft (4.5 metre) mud bulwark that snakes through ...The Guardian - World -
What next for Thames Water?
UK’s biggest water utility, the government and Ofwat are at an impasse over its financesFinancial Times - Business -
Nikkei Rises 0.5%, Led by Machinery, Real-Estate Stocks
Japanese stocks ended higher, led by machinery and real-estate stocks, after signs of U.S. economic strength and selloffs related to the ex-dividend date on Thursday.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Malawi follows Zambia in declaring drought disaster as El Niño brings hunger to southern Africa
The southern African nation of Malawi has declared a state of disaster over drought in 23 of its 28 districtsABC News - World -
The US may catch a spring break on weather. Forecasters see minimal flooding and drought for spring
Federal meteorologists predict that the United States can expect a nice spring break from past too rainy or too dry extremesABC News - Tech -
In Frigid Early Spring, Lining Up for a Rite of Summer in Western Massachusetts
Music lovers stood in the cold this week for a first crack at tickets to Tanglewood, a beloved outdoor venue where the Boston Symphony Orchestra plays all summer long.The New York Times - Top stories -
Russia is preparing 100,000 soldiers for a possible summer offensive, Ukraine says
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Gas prices topping $4 a gallon this summer are possible — but not expected
Retail gasoline prices are set to rise as they usually do just as the U.S. summer driving season gets underway, but to say the average national price will climb to $4 a gallon is a bit of a stretch.MarketWatch - Business -
Bleak Tory mood enlivens talk of summer election and confidence vote
PM likely to land in trouble after May but chances of a leadership ousting are slimFinancial Times - World -
Chicago plans to move migrants to other shelters and reopen park buildings for the summer
Chicago plans to close five shelters for migrants in the coming weeksABC News - Top stories -
The threat of closed primaries is growing
A dozen U.S. states, both Democratic and Republican Party led, will shut out tens of millions of voters in closed primaries this year. That number increases to almost half of all states during the presidential primary. It could get even worse.The Hill - Politics -
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds in Asia-Pacific: Focus Turns to Economic Data
After a week of multiple central-bank decisions around the globe, focus now turns to economic data as investors seek clues as to their next moves.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oil Inches Lower With Focus on Geopolitical Risks, OPEC+ Policy
Oil prices inched lower after the UN passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and OPEC+ delegates reportedly said they see no need to change supply policy at a review meeting next week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on bridge collapse: "Focus is on the search and rescue"
Two people have been rescued and a search is ongoing after a cargo ship struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joined CBS News to talk about the situation.CBS News - Top stories -
This Simple Framework Can Help You Focus on the Big Picture
Empower your team to maximize their impact by dropping the busy work.Inc. - Business -
Trump Advisers Talk of Palestinian Expulsions, but Activists Focus on Biden
Donald J. Trump’s son-in-law and his former ambassador to Israel have amplified policy proposals embraced by Israel’s far-right wing, but U.S. activists say their anger still rests with the current administration.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Amazon's New Focus: Fending Off Rivals Temu and Shein
The e-commerce companies with Chinese roots have, for now, replaced Walmart and Target as Amazon’s central competitive focus.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Amazon -
Eurozone Sovereign Spreads Could Widen on Higher Focus on Fundamentals
Higher-than-expected Italian and French budget deficits in 2023 and a heavy ratings calendar ahead will shift the focus to fundamentals of eurozone government bond issuers, potentially causing some yield spread widening later this year, Societe ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Life Is Strange Dev Announces New Focus On These Specific Genres
Life is Strange developer Don't Nod has laid out its future plans, and is focusing on a few specific genre of games moving forward. The studio also has a total of seven projects currently in development.. According to its most recent financial ...GameSpot - Tech -
The Hotel That Owed Over $300,000 in Water Bills
The Hotel Hayden in Chelsea tops the list of 2,400 New York addresses where owners are chronically delinquent on water charges.The New York Times - Top stories -
Biden campaign tests waters on Trump’s financial woes
President Biden’s reelection campaign has grown more aggressive in its mocking of former President Trump’s financial situation, even in light of millions of dollars in legal penalties Trump owes. Biden’s team took no mercy on Trump last week when ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Divers recover bodies from Baltimore bridge
Searches continue for four other people missing after two bodies are found in a submerged truck.BBC News - Top stories -
Thames Water shareholders signal readiness to take £5bn hit
Investors say regulatory conditions make utility’s business plan ‘uninvestable’Financial Times - Business -
How Thames Water can avoid nationalisation
Without fresh equity the UK utility would have to slash costs and investment and focus squarely on cash preservationFinancial Times - Business -
Thames Water boss says bills need to rise by 40%
The regulator, whose approval is needed for any price rises, has pushed back on substantial bill increases.BBC News - Top stories -
Renter reforms watered down after Tory concerns
Ministers propose changes after some MPs said they wanted more protections for landlords.BBC News - Top stories