4 h. ago South Carolina trooper dies days after being hit by a truck on an interstate

A South Carolina trooper has died three days after being struck on the side of an interstate by a box truck

Events

6 h. ago Jockeys hit by 32 days of whip bans after controversial Shergar Cup at Ascot races

The team competition attracted controversy after some of the riding was criticised by trainers and now officials have slapped four of the jockeys with suspensions

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15 h. ago ‘No country is safe’: deadly Nordic heatwave supercharged by climate crisis, scientists say

Historically cool nations saw hospitals overheating and surge in drownings, wildfires and toxic algal bloomsThe prolonged Nordic heatwave in July was supercharged by the climate crisis and shows “no country is safe from climate change”, scientists say.Norway, Sweden and Finland have historically cool climates but were hit by soaring temperatures, including a record run of 22 days above 30C (86C) in Finland. Sweden endured 10 straight days of “tropical nights”, when temperatures did not fall below 20C (68F). Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Taylor Swift emotional as she reveals family's role in regaining her masters

Taylor Swift has opened up about the day she got her masters back, admitting that she 'very dramatically hit the floor for real' when she found out the news

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32 h. ago Dash cam footage captures pillar of fire sparked by dramatic lightning strike

Dash cam footage captured the moment that lightning struck a highway in South Carolina before a pillar of fire erupted in the sky.

Events

33 h. ago Met Office issue weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain in Perthshire

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Perth and Kinross with thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to hit the region over the next two days.

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38 h. ago Amber warning in place as London basks in third day of heatwave with temperatures set to hit 30C

The capital sizzles in another day of sunshine on Wednesday as the fourth heatwave of the summer continues

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53 h. ago Bolt of lighting hits transformer by busy highway causing huge fireball in dramatic footage

Police said no one was injured in the shocking highway incident

Events

62 h. ago Terrifying moment lightning strike causes tower of flames in South Carolina as hurricane weather threatens US

A lightning strike in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, exploded a transformer into a tower of flames, causing widespread power outages and traffic chaos. The dramatic moment was caught on police dash cam

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3 d. ago South Carolina lawmaker awaiting trial on child sex abuse material charges resigns from office

A Republican lawmaker in South Carolina has resigned from the House while awaiting trial on charges of distributing child sexual abuse material

Society

4 d. ago How to make the perfect peach cobbler – recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect

A fruity stew topped with something akin to a crumble dumpling, the cobbler is a beloved specialty of the southern US – but whose version will make it to your table?‘If you go to a picnic in the south,” wrote the late South Carolina chef Emily Meggett, “and there’s no peach cobbler, someone’s got some explaining to do.” Cobblers, a rustic variety of fruit pie that seems to have originated in the rough-and-ready environs of the American west, are now principally associated with the US south and are, as chef Brad McDonald observes, “unglamorous” yet “rarely fail to please”.As befits frontier food, they’re extremely adaptable to a variety of climates and kitchens, too, but, as the southern food critic James Villas once explained, “no matter how you construct a hot cobbler, the main principle is that the filling should never be either soggy or dried out and the crust must be crisp enough to create a good counterpoint with the soft fruits or berries – not to mention the obligatory scoop ...

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4 d. ago How to make the perfect peach cobbler – recipe | Felicity Cloake

A fruity stew topped with something akin to a crumble dumpling, the cobbler is a beloved specialty of the southern US – but whose version will make it to your table?‘If you go to a picnic in the south,” wrote the late South Carolina chef Emily Meggett, “and there’s no peach cobbler, someone’s got some explaining to do.” Cobblers, a rustic variety of fruit pie that seems to have originated in the rough-and-ready environs of the American west, are now principally associated with the US south and are, as chef Brad McDonald observes, “unglamorous” yet “rarely fail to please”.As befits frontier food, they’re extremely adaptable to a variety of climates and kitchens, too, but, as the southern food critic James Villas once explained, “no matter how you construct a hot cobbler, the main principle is that the filling should never be either soggy or dried out and the crust must be crisp enough to create a good counterpoint with the soft fruits or berries – not to mention the obligatory scoop ...

Politics

4 d. ago UK set to bake in sunshine as mega 33C heatwave will hit Britain in hours

Temperatures across the UK are set to soar over the coming days as the country is about to be hit by its fourth heatwave of the summer - with some parts being hotter than Ibiza

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4 d. ago Storm Dexter heatwave maps show exactly where could hit 34C within days

People around the UK have been told to expect blistering heat next week as weather maps predict some areas to reach peaks of up to 34C

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6 d. ago UK weather maps show 6 days in August when 30C scorcher to hit 23 counties

Weather maps have shown that several counties could expect 30C + temperatures as early as next week, with the Met Office saying that "a spell of hot weather is looking increasingly likely

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6 d. ago UK weather maps show heatwave to hit Wales within days with temperatures nearing 30°C

A tropical storm is expected to bring very warm weather to the UK in the coming days and yellow heat alerts have been issued

Society

6 d. ago Netflix fans thrilled as 90s classic finally available to stream

Clueless first hit our screens in 1995 and it hasn't aged a day

Sport

6 d. ago Pensioner dies in hospital six days after being hit by car in Airdrie while riding mobility scooter

A man riding a mobility scooter has died after being hit by a car.

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6 d. ago Jet ski heist gang carry out second hit in days as owners left thousands out of pocket

Gilbert Naismith has been left devastated because of an "organised crime gang on the prowl for jet skis.”

Events

7 d. ago Nancy Mace says she would ban ‘chemtrails’ as South Carolina governor

Nancy Mace says she would ban “chemtrails” if she is elected as South Carolina’s next governor.

Politics