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The Latest Breaking News from Drought

A $20 billion effort to avoid calamity: Here’s what Texas lawmakers did to save the state’s water supply

Among other changes is a new law that says homeowner associations can no longer fine Texans for not watering their grass during a drought.

The Texas Tribune

Yorkshire enters drought after driest spring in 132 years

Hosepipe bans possible as low reservoir levels make region second in England to enter drought status

The Guardian - UK

Drought declared in Yorkshire after extremely dry spring

The UK has seen one of the driest springs on record this year

The Independent UK

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Yorkshire in drought with low water levels in reservoirs after dry spring

The county is the latest in the north of England to see its status moved to ‘drought’ after the driest spring for 132 years.

Evening Standard

New Mexico’s Governor Declares Drought Emergency. Sort Of.

A warming climate — fueled in part by the state’s oil and gas production — has parched rivers and turned forests to tinder.

Capital & Main

World sees second-hottest May on record as Europe faces rising drought concerns

Persistent dry conditions have led to the lowest spring river flow across Europe since records began in 1992

Euronews

32 Teams in 32 Days: Falcons Counting on Michael Penix Jr. to End Playoff Drought

Atlanta hasn’t made the playoffs since Matt Ryan was the quarterback in 2017.

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Parts of Australia are suffering another devastating drought, but you wouldn’t know it in the cities

It’s not so much that rural and metro communities hold different opinions about climate change but rather they are holding completely different conversations

The Guardian - AU

Drought fears in Europe amid reports May was world’s second hottest ever

Copernicus data shows month was 1.4C above estimated 1850-1900 average used to define pre-industrial level

The Guardian - UK

Jacaranda, black locust and London plane: common street trees show surprising resilience to growing heat in Australia

As Australian cities heat up and dry out, street trees are emerging as frontline defenders of urban liveability.

The Conversation

Aid cuts push global funding down by a third in 2025, UN data shows

IN FOCUS: Agency that coordinates humanitarian responses says that for 44 humanitarian crises it has prioritised this year, only around 11 per cent of the required funding as been confirmed, writes Nick Ferris

The Independent UK

Drought Conditions Are Pushing Oat Prices Higher. More Upside Is Ahead.

December oat futures present a buying opportunity after hitting a 4.5-month high last week.

Barchart

Underdog Dems look to snap congressional baseball drought - Roll Call

Republicans have won four in a row, but Democrats are hopeful ahead of this year’s charity game: “We have a little more depth, so we’ll see.”

Roll Call

Aid cuts put vital work to protect millions in Ethiopia from climate crisis at risk

IN FOCUS: Programmes helping vulnerable communities in Ethiopia to deal with the financial shock of extreme weather and drought are under threat, writes Nick Ferris

The Independent UK

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Winners and losers from MotoGP's Aragon Grand Prix

What is there to say? At the track where Marc Marquez ended his over-1,000-day winning drought last year, the six-time world champion looked untouchable.

The Independent UK

Drought, rising prices and dwindling herds undercut this year's Eid al-Adha in North Africa

North Africa’s historic drought has upended many families’ plans for Eid al-Adha

The Independent UK

Reservoir levels across England drop to new lows after driest spring since 1893

Recent rain has stabilised the situation and no hose pipe bans are currently planned but the spectre of drought remains.

Sports Illustrated

Rory McIlroy Contextualizes Maple Leafs Stanley Cup Drought With Funny Masters Line

Rory McIlroy compared his Masters victory to the Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup Final drought.

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The Conversation

The atmosphere is getting thirstier and it’s making droughts worse – new study

Droughts are becoming more severe and widespread across the globe. But it’s not just changing rainfall patterns that are to blame. The atmosphere is also getting thirstier.

Sports Illustrated

32 Teams in 32 Days: Jets Begin Reset After Aaron Rodgers Era

New York will hope to snap a 14-year playoff drought with Justin Fields at the helm. Plus, this could be the year the team’s investment in the offensive line finally pays off.

Euronews

Spain, Cyprus, Greece: Where is Europe facing drought after a record-breaking hot spring?

Agriculture and hydropower could struggle to make ends meet as Europe’s climate-driven dry spell continues.

The Guardian - AU

It never rains or it pours: Australia suffers two weather extremes in May

Parts of eastern NSW recorded wettest May on record as rainfall in Victoria and South Australia was 70% below average for the month

AAP

Farmers hit by disasters to get financial counselling

As drought and floods simultaneously affect farmers across the country, the government has offered more money to help them through the tough times.

Autosport

How Cassidy splashed to success at Shanghai E-Prix

A dominant masterclass in the rain helped Jaguar’s Nick Cassidy end his drought of Formula E success, comfortably converting pole position into his first victory in over a year on a rain-affected race day in Shanghai.

The Sports Daily

Chase Elliott Minces No Words: I Need To Work On My Craft

Chase Elliott, NASCAR’s perennial most popular driver, acknowledges his need to improve as his long absence from Victory Lane continues.

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