24 h. ago Trump cuts will increase devastation after disasters, expert warns: ‘It is really scary’

Layoffs and funding cuts to Fema and Noaa will hamstring emergency managers, warns professor Samantha MontanoThe Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to disaster management will cost American lives, with hollowed-out agencies unable to accurately predict, prepare for or respond to extreme weather events, earthquakes and pandemics, a leading expert has warned.Samantha Montano, professor of emergency management at Massachusetts Maritime Academy and author of Disasterology: Dispatches from the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis, said the death toll from disasters including hurricanes, tornadoes and water pollution will rise in the US unless Trump backtracks on mass layoffs and funding cuts to key agencies. That includes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema), whose work relies heavily on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa), which is also being dismantled. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Trump cuts will lead to more deaths in disasters, expert warns: ‘It is really scary’

Layoffs and funding cuts to Fema and Noaa will impact how they predict and respond to disasters, warns professor Samantha MontanoThe Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to disaster management will cost lives in the US, with hollowed-out agencies unable to accurately predict, prepare for or respond to extreme weather events, earthquakes and pandemics, a leading expert has warned.Samantha Montano, professor of emergency management at Massachusetts Maritime Academy and author of Disasterology: Dispatches from the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis, said the death toll from disasters including hurricanes, tornadoes and water pollution will rise in the US unless Trump backtracks on mass layoffs and funding cuts to key agencies. That includes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema), whose work relies heavily on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa), which is also being dismantled. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Why does sweat make people horny in UK heatwave? Expert explains Salophilia fetish

EXCLUSIVE: Brits are set to get their swoon on as temperatures continue to soar this Bank Holiday weekend - and we've chatted to an expert to find out just why libidos increase

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5 d. ago Cat expert's urgent heatwave danger warning to Scottish owners

As Britain basks in an unseasonably warm spring, with temperatures soaring to 29°C this week, Scottish pet owners are being urged to take extra precautions to protect their feline friends from the heat.

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5 d. ago Gardeners urged to use simple trick to stop plants dying in heatwave

As a mini-heatwave sweeps the UK with temperatures reaching 30C, a gardening expert has shared her essential tips to protect your plants against the elements

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5 d. ago Scottish Government must act 'urgently' on alcohol deaths, more than 70 organisations warn

Numerous charities have called for ministers to do more

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5 d. ago Common medications affected by heatwave as expert warns it 'can be dangerous'

Certain common medications may not mix well with the warm weather warns experts. Here's how to make sure you or elderly family members stay safe in the sunshine

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6 d. ago Trump dismisses contributors to key US report on climate crisis preparedness

The assessment, mandated by Congress, is used by federal and local governments to prep for climate disastersDonald Trump’s administration has dismissed all contributors to the US government’s flagship study on how to prepare for climate change impacts, prompting strong criticism from experts over a “senseless” move.The climate assessment is used by federal and local governments to understand how to prepare for climate crisis impacts including from extreme heat, hurricanes, flooding and drought. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Prepare for camping and festival season with ‘extremely comfortable’ self

Get ready for the season of camping and festivals with a self-inflating mattress that not only promises durability but has also been touted as 'extremely comfortable' by thrilled shoppers

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7 d. ago Will Scotland see a heatwave this week as weather expert predicts record temps?

The UK is set for the hottest week of the year so far but will Scotland's temperatures constitute a heatwave?

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7 d. ago Jurgen Klopp's 'extremely positive' message as he prepares for Liverpool return

The former Liverpool boss has had his say on the title triumph of his old side in its debut season under his successor, Arne Slot, with the Premier League wrapped up with Sunday's thrashing of Spurs

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7 d. ago Scotland's prison death rate among highest in Europe after 'worrying' spike, researchers warn

Academics express concern over lack of transparency

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2 w. ago Prepare for more extreme heatwaves, experts warn, as areas with most deaths revealed

Higher temperatures can increase risk of heart attack, stroke, lung problems and other diseases

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3 w. ago Terrified Gayle King SOBS as she arrives for Blue Origin space flight

Gayle, 70, appeared extremely emotional as she prepared to head into the sky on Monday. Cameras caught the TV personality breaking down into tears as it pulled up to the launch site.

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3 w. ago Are YOU drinking too much? Take this simple test that reveals a 'hidden' alcohol problem

Medics have previously warned that many drinkers fail to recognise they have a problem because their body hasn't yet become reliant on alcohol which causes telltale signs like shakes.

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last month Doge’s attack on social security causing ‘complete, utter chaos’, staff says

Understaffed agency sent into ‘death spiral’ as employees warn Musk-led cuts will lead to structural collapseOffice closures, staffing and service cuts, and policy changes at the Social Security Administration (SSA) have caused “complete, utter chaos” and are threatening to send the agency into a “death spiral”, according to workers at the agency.The SSA operates the largest government program in the US, administering social insurance programs, including retirement, disability and survivor benefits. Continue reading...

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