2 h. ago Killer flu warning for UK comes after virus mutates to beat immunity

Experts have warned the public amid concerns the worst flu season on record could hit the country this winter - a potentially deadly new virus mutation is behind the worry

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41 h. ago Snow forecast for Northern Plains and potential record cold in the South

Cold temperatures across much of the U.S. and even snow in parts of the Northern Plains are forecast beginning this weekend

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41 h. ago UK snow forecast as '10cm per hour' to fall in Arctic blast lasting five days

As much as 10cm of snow could fall per hour in parts of Britain in less than two weeks, advanced weather forecasting maps show, with millions set to see some of the white stuff

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53 h. ago UK weather: Snow to hit three nations with up to 56cm forecast

Weather maps have revealed which parts of the UK could be pummelled by snow as freezing temperatures are set to hit the country in just a few days time

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63 h. ago UK snow forecast as six days of blizzards set to bring '5cm per hour'

Snow appears to be on the horizon as weather maps suggest Brits face six days of flurries across the country - as much as 5cm could fall per hour in some places

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5 d. ago ‘How did we get here?’: documentary explores how Republicans changed course on the climate

In The White House Effect, now available on Netflix, archival footage is used to show how the US right moved from believing to disputing the climate crisisIn 1988, the United States entered into its worst drought since the Dust Bowl. Crops withered in fields nationwide, part of an estimated $60bn in damage ($160bn in 2025). Dust storms swept the midwest and northern Great Plains. Cities instituted water restrictions. That summer, unrelentingly hot temperatures killed between 5,000 and 10,000 people, and Yellowstone national park suffered the worst wildfire in its history.Amid the disaster, George HW Bush, then Ronald Reagan’s vice-president, met with farmers in Michigan reeling from crop losses. Bush, the Republican candidate for president, consoled them: if elected, he would be the environmental president. He acknowledged the reality of intensifying heatwaves – the “greenhouse effect”, to use the scientific parlance of the day – with blunt clarity: the burning of fossil fuels contr...

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8 d. ago UK snow forecast: Met Office gives verdict for November after temperatures drop

Met Office meteorologists are looking ahead as we move into November

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8 d. ago UK snow: Britain facing icy blast with snowfall forecast in three regions as maps turn black

Weather maps show that temperatures are expected to plummet after the current mild and unsettled spell ends, and we could see snow in three regions of the country

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1 week ago UK snow forecast maps reveal SIX days of blizzards from London to Inverness

Weather modelling maps for November show Brits across the country could soon see some snow as the data suggests flurries may sustain for six consecutive days

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1 week ago Homeowners given radiator alert as snow blizzard predicted to hit the UK

With snow predicted and temperatures forecast to drop, it's important to stay warm. However, one flooring expert has shared a radiator warning as the weather gets chillier

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1 week ago UK snow forecast as several areas face '10cm per hour' and maps turn purple

Advanced weather modelling maps show snow could fall in some parts of the UK today, with the data suggesting the white stuff could come down at a rate of around 10cm per hour where flurries are most intense

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1 week ago UK snow forecast as maps show '3cm per hour' blizzard in Scotland and England

Advanced weather modelling maps show 3cm of snow could fall per hour as a wintry blast looks set to sweep across both Scotland and northern parts of England

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2 w. ago Snow expected in UK over weekend with ‘coldest days of season so far’

Atlantic winds to bring biting temperatures after Storm Benjamin

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2 w. ago After centuries of trauma, Montana’s Blackfeet Nation is bringing back bison: ‘It’s what we need’

Local non-profits and schools are helping students explore traditional practices paired with modern science to make food sovereignty a realityThe Blackfeet Nation is a remote and rugged landscape on the windswept plains of northern Montana. While rich in resources, the remote location and management by the federal government have made food access a challenge here.Only four grocery stores serve the entire reservation. Fresh, healthy produce and meat options are often limited at these stores, and prices are higher than in neighboring communities, making access difficult for low–income families. Instead, highly processed foods, rich in sugars, carbohydrates and fat make up the bulk of the food choices. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago After centuries of trauma, Montana’s Blackfeet Nation turns to an old friend for food sovereignty: bison

Local non-profits and schools are helping students explore traditional practices paired with modern science to make food sovereignty a realityThe Blackfeet Nation is a remote and rugged landscape on the windswept plains of northern Montana. While rich in resources, the remote location and management by the federal government have made food access a challenge here.Only four grocery stores serve the entire reservation. Fresh, healthy produce and meat options are often limited at these stores, and prices are higher than in neighboring communities, making access difficult for low–income families. Instead, highly processed foods, rich in sugars, carbohydrates and fat make up the bulk of the food choices. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Gemma Fay lands new Scottish Rugby role and vows to unlock potential

Goalkeeper lands managing director of women’s rugby position

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3 w. ago UK snow forecast as ALL home nations face Arctic blizzard across 24 hours

A swirling mass of snow and rain looks set to batter the UK later this month, with England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland possibly all seeing the white stuff

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3 w. ago UK snow forecast: England faces '2cm per hour' blizzard as winter comes early

Weather maps show an Acrtic blast sweeping across the UK in just days, with snow predicted to fall at a rate of 3cm per hour in one region - while other areas will see showers

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3 w. ago UK snow forecast as maps reveal exact date for '7cm per hour' Arctic blast

New weather maps predict snow could arrive within days and fall at a rate of 7cm per hour in one region - as forecasters warn the UK is entering a 'transition period' towards more unsettled weather

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3 w. ago UK snow forecast: BBC weather expert gives verdict on October drifts

Fresh weather maps predict snow could be just days away while temperatures are set take a sharp dip as we near the end of the month - now one expert has weighed in on the likelihood of flurries in October

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