15 h. ago Pentagon retreats from climate fight even as heat and storms slam US troops

For decades, the military treated climate crisis as a threat. Now it’s backing away from plans to protect people and bases from extreme weatherThis story is from Floodlight, a non-profit newsroom that investigates the powers stalling climate action.Retired Marine Corps gunnery sergeant Vida Rivera knows heat can be as dangerous as any enemy. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk

Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurable, Guardian investigation findsThe flood-prone Worcestershire town being abandoned by insurersDoors, drains and paving perils: protecting your home from floodingMillions more homes in England, Scotland and Wales face devastating floods, and some towns may have to be abandoned as climate breakdown makes many areas uninsurable, a Guardian investigation has found.New analysis from the insurance industry, seen by the Guardian, reveals the extent of concern in the sector, with bosses warning that large swathes of housing and commercial property in densely populated areas will be at greater risk.Every constituency in Great Britain is projected to have increased flood risk in future. In England, 69% of constituencies are likely to have an increase of more than 25% in the number of properties facing flood risk by mid-century. In Wales and Scotland, every area is projected to have a similar rise with m...

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23 h. ago Millions more homes in Great Britain at risk of flooding, investigation finds

Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurableThe flood-prone Worcestershire town being abandoned by insurersDoors, drains and paving perils: protecting your home from floodingMillions more homes in England, Scotland and Wales face devastating floods, and some towns may have to be abandoned as climate breakdown makes many areas uninsurable, a Guardian investigation has found.New analysis from the insurance industry, seen by the Guardian, reveals the extent of concern in the sector, with bosses warning that large swathes of housing and commercial property in densely populated areas will be at greater risk.Every constituency in Great Britain is projected to have increased flood risk in future. In England, 69% of constituencies are likely to have an increase of more than 25% in the number of properties facing flood risk by mid-century. In Wales and Scotland, every area is projected to have a similar rise with many being much worse hit.Bermo...

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36 h. ago Kelly Ripa's daughter's modest London home is worlds away from parent's $27 million townhouse

Kelly Ripa's daughter's modest London home is worlds away from parent's $27 million townhouse  HELLO! Magazine

Society

39 h. ago 'You are coming home': surviving Israeli hostages freed after two years in Gaza – video report

All 20 remaining living Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas after more than two years in captivity in Gaza. Hostages were handed over to the Red Cross before finally rejoining their families with the help of the Israeli army. Hamas had allowed some of the hostages to make video calls home on Monday morning before their release.Emotional footage was shared by Israeli broadcasters to an estimated 65,000 people gathered in front of large screens in 'hostages square' in Tel Aviv and to millions more watching the coverage at home. Hundreds were there from the early hours of Monday and tens of thousands more joined them as the morning went on where they watched live footage of events from large screens on two sides of the square. Israeli ministers had approved overnight a list of 1,718 Palestinian prisoners due to be releasedHamas releases 20 remaining living Israeli hostages after two years in GazaGaza ceasefire – live updatesAs Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt...

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49 h. ago Britain is 'at risk of falling into a Chinese debt trap' amid spy saga

Chinese investment in the UK economy is substantial and leading economists have voiced fears that could lead to a dependence on the Asian superpower and its ruling Communist Party (CCP).

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49 h. ago Marcus Rashford 'faces a huge bill to finish his dream home as construction is STILL yet to be completed after five years

The footballer, 27, began 'investing more in property' at the beginning of 2020, when he bought the site of a former nine-hole golf course and clubhouse in the Cheshire countryside.

Society

50 h. ago Openreach makes major change set to impact one million homes and businesses

Openreach has announced a further 94 new exchange locations, covering almost one million premises across the UK, where it plans to halt the sale of traditional copper-based phone and broadband services

Economics

61 h. ago Diane Keaton's reclusive final months revealed after her death at 79, as details of the astonishing $100M fortune she leaves her two adopted children emerge

Accompanied by her beloved dog Reggie, Diane Keaton showed no sign of ill health as she promoted National Pet Day with Instagram followers in April.

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62 h. ago Diane Keaton's reclusive final months: How legendary actress retreated from public life and stunned friends by putting the 'dream home' she swore she'd never leave on the market 

Accompanied by her beloved dog Reggie, Diane Keaton showed no sign of ill health as she promoted National Pet Day with Instagram followers in April.

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3 d. ago New bin rules for millions of homes across England explained

The change will affect every home in England

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3 d. ago Millions of Britons have NO IDEA how to switch off water, gas or electric in an emergency

Around three million homeowners in Britain have no idea how to switch off the water system inside their home, data seen by the Daily Mail shows.

Science

4 d. ago Millions of Brits struggling with poor wifi connections while working from home

Nearly 80 per cent of respondents to a survey said they suffer wifi problems at least once a month

Economics

4 d. ago New DWP update for millions of people due £150 Warm Home Discount payment this winter

Nine energy firms are currently accepting applications for this winter with a further 19 set to open at the end of October.

Economics

5 d. ago The council tax house price lottery: How some homes worth MILLIONS pay just 0.03% of their value

The system, based on house prices from 1991, has long been criticised because residents of some wealthy areas pay far less proportionally than those in more deprived ones.

Economics

5 d. ago Inside Victoria Beckham's four lavish homes including a £60 million mansion

Victoria Beckham has given fans a glimpse into her life with husband David Beckham in a new Netflix documentary.

Economics

5 d. ago UKHSA 'stay at home' alert on illness 9 million Brits get a year

Diarrhoea and vomiting are common symptoms that can affect people of all ages

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5 d. ago Millions of homes set for bigger jump in water bills in new cost of living blow

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Economics

6 d. ago No wonder billionaires' row has lost its shine! Mansion on sale for £20M

Fair Hill, located on the enviable road near Hampstead Heath, North London, is on the market for a cool £20 million, according to Channel 4's Britain's Most Expensive Homes.

Economics

8 d. ago South Carolina judge speaks out after $1.5 million home was destroyed in ‘explosion’

Judge Diane Goodstein’s house in Edisto Beach burned to the ground at the weekend, forcing her loved ones to jump from windows to safety

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