16 h. ago 30 million Americans at risk as monster storm shifts path in new spaghetti models

Meteorologists have warned that a surge in tropical moisture could set off dangerous flash floods all the way from the Gulf Coast to the Ohio Valley, impacting residents in parts of 11 states.

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56 h. ago Native American radio stations at risk as Congress looks to cut $1B in public broadcasting funding

Native American radio stations could face shutdowns if Congress cuts over $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Economics

4 d. ago EU scrambles to respond to US tariff threat as Trump promises ‘major statement’ on Russia – Europe live

EU ministers meet for urgent talks after US president threatens 30% tariffs on blocA show of unity is expected publicly with German chancellor Friedrich Merz saying he will work “intensively” with Emmanuel Macron, Ursula von der Leyen and Trump to try and rescue the agreement in principle that was put on Trump’s desk last week involving tariffs of 10%. Over the past three months Germany has urged a quick UK style deal while Macron has favoured a tougher stance to face down Trump, given average tariffs before his presidency were 2.5% and they breach WTO rules.The EU’s continued and future reliance on the US for security and defence is influencing the position with member states accepting a trade off between business and arms and military intelligence Trump provides.If stock markets fall that puts at risk the pensions and the savings of the Americans. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Crystal Palace in dark over European place and stuck in Textor’s tangled web | Ed Aarons

The American could next move for Sheffield Wednesday or Watford while Palace wait to see if dealings fall favourablyA champion skateboarder in his youth, John Textor has never been averse to risk. The American businessman even warrants a mention in Craig Snyder’s book A Secret History of the Ollie as “one of the few who beat eight-time world champion Rodney Mullen in freestyle competitions during the turn of the 70s”, but a serious head injury put an end to his competitive career.Textor surprisingly turned his attention to football club ownership in 2021 when he bought a stake in Crystal Palace after making his fortune in digital technology and the next week could prove decisive for his latest venture. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Scientists pinpoint exact number of alcoholic drinks that can cause colon cancer

Health experts from the World Health Organization have revealed the exact number of alcoholic drinks it takes to increase the risk of colon cancer, which is surging in young Americans.

Science

3 w. ago Cannabis users more likely to die of heart disease, study reveals

Marijuana users face double the risk of dying from heart disease, according to American researchers

Events

4 w. ago Why Americans who live near coastlines and lakefronts may face heightened ALS risk

The problem is growing thanks to climate change and nutrient pollution

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