Europe smashed previous temperature records this summer, with long periods of sunshine causing sweltering conditions and droughts across much of the continent while also helping boost much-needed solar power, according to data published Thursday. The European Commission said average temperatures from June to August were 0.4 C higher on the continent this year than the previous record
The Current19:22Relief efforts continue amid Pakistan’s devastating floods As NGOs and other nations scramble to help Pakistan deal with devastating floods, one expert is calling on others to remember the role of climate change — and the countries that contributed to it. “When Europe was industrializing and other Western states were industrializing, we increased these
Is Prince Charles now King Charles? Following the Queen’s death, Charles immediately succeeded to the throne and assumed the title of king. As detailed on the family’s website, any new sovereign succeeds to the throne “as soon as his or her predecessor dies.” Because Charles was first in the line of succession, he took up
The O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant in Jackson, Mississippi, shown late last month. Jackson is currently struggling with access to safe drinking water after flooding caused a disruption at a main water processing facility. Brad Vest/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brad Vest/Getty Images The O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant in Jackson, Mississippi, shown late
Electronic cigarette maker Juul has agreed to a multi-state settlement. The states allege the company marketed aggressively to teenagers. It’s the latest blow to a company under fire. A MARTINEZ, HOST: E-cigarette maker Juul has agreed to pay out $440 million. This after an investigation found that the company illegally targeted children with an advertising
The puss caterpillar has venomous barbs along its hairy body. A sting from the insect causes extreme pain and can result in blisters that can last for weeks. North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation hide caption toggle caption North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation The puss caterpillar has venomous barbs along its hairy
A third-grader punches in her student identification to pay for a meal at Gonzales Community School in Santa Fe, N.M. During the pandemic, schools were able to offer free school meals to all children regardless of need. Now advocates want to make that policy permanent. Morgan Lee/AP hide caption toggle caption Morgan Lee/AP A third-grader
Dr. Tim Maloney and Andika Priyatno work at the site in a cave in East Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia, on March 2, 2020. The remains, which have been dated to 31,000 years old, mark the oldest evidence for amputation yet discovered. Dr. Tim Maloney and Andika Priyatno work at the site in a cave in East
Sam Nugraha, who himself was once addicted to heroin, started a rehab center in Indonesia with a different philosophy from those government dried up — but then a new opportunity opened up. Julia Simon for NPR hide caption toggle caption Julia Simon for NPR Sam Nugraha, who himself was once addicted to heroin, started a
Abortion rights protesters attend a rally outside the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich., on June 24, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Enforcement of Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban was blocked Wednesday by a judge who replaced her temporary order with a permanent injunction. Michigan Court of
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