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Increasing weather whiplash fuels fires

Around the world, dramatic swings between heavy rain and drought are increasing exponentially, new research finds

Salon

‘We are crying for rain’: Suriname’s villages go hungry as drought bites

After the worst rains in decades, rivers are drying up and crops failing, leaving people in the interior without clean water or healthcare, and cutting transport links

The Guardian - UK

Southern California Faces Heightened Wildfire Threat Due To Drought

Southern California faces heightened wildfire risk due to severe drought and lack of rain, urging preparedness and vigilance.

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The UK is surprisingly short of water – but more reservoirs aren’t the answer

Despite its rainy reputation, the UK’s public water supplies are often threatened by drought and water scarcity. Shouldn’t the country do a better job of capturing and using all its rain?

The Conversation

Washington Commanders Secure First Playoff Win In 6,945 Days

Washington Commanders end playoff drought with thrilling win over Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jayden Daniels leads the team to victory with a game-winning field ...

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‘Particularly dangerous’ wildfire weather returns to California and could linger for months, say forecasts

Forecasters say there won’t be winds as strong as last week’s record-setting gusts, but LA’s dry season will get worse

The Guardian - US

Los Angeles Firefighting Efforts Complicated By Rising Winds

Rising winds in Los Angeles complicate firefighting efforts due to severe drought and dry vegetation. Limited rain and increased humidity may offer some re...

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Ivan Juric asks Kamaldeen Sulemana to help Southampton avoid Premier League drop

Forward Sulemana ended a 37-game drought stretching back more than 19 months with a goal against Swansea.

The Independent UK

Jack Grealish has a weight lifted as Man City show some of the old ruthless spark

Man City 8-0 Salford City: Grealish ended a lengthy goal drought and James McAtee scored a hat-trick as Pep Guardiola’s much-changed side hammered their League Two opposition in the FA Cup third round

The Independent UK

Australia’s once-in-a-generation crop out to break 49-year drought at home grand slam

Alex de Minaur at No 8 leads three locals among men’s singles seeds while Nick Kyrgios returns from injury at the Australian Open

The Guardian - AU

Is climate change to blame for the California wildfires?

Climate scientist say warming temperatures and droughts are making wildfires more frequent and intense.

Al Jazeera

LA was sitting on a powder keg ripe for a fire after months of drought. Then it was lit

EXCLUSIVE: Author John Vaillant tells The Independent that human-driven climate change has created dangerous wildfire conditions and thousands of ‘climate refugees’ in the city of Los Angeles

The Independent UK

Drought Worsens In Southern California, Santa Ana Winds Exacerbate Conditions

New data reveals worsening drought conditions in Southern California, with severe impacts in Los Angeles County. Climate change exacerbates the situation, ...

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Trees ‘remember’ wetter times − never having known abundant rain could buffer today’s young forests against climate change

What does the future hold for forests in a warmer, drier world? Over the past 25 years, trees have been dying due to effects of climate change around the world. In Africa, Asia, North America, South America and Europe, drought stress amplified by heat is killing trees that have survived…

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The Guardian - US

Visual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?

Santa Ana winds, drought and a hotter planet have helped exacerbate the fires in California

The Guardian - UK

Malawi sees influx of refugees from post-election violence in Mozambique

Unrest since October’s election has seen thousands of refugees look for shelter in neighbouring Malawi, despite its drought, food and fuel shortages

The Guardian - UK

Newcastle’s Carabao Cup chance comes at crucial moment in club’s history

Eddie Howe is desperate to end a long trophy drought as decision awaits over potential rebuild of St James’ Park

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Broncos End Playoff Drought With Shutout Win Over Chiefs

Denver Broncos clinch playoff spot with a 38-0 win over Kansas City Chiefs, setting up a wild-card showdown with Buffalo Bills.

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Drought and farming: how women in South Africa are using Indigenous knowledge to cope

Africa’s small-scale farmers make up nearly 80% of all farms in the agriculture sector. In South Africa, there are about 2 million small-scale farmers, predominantly Black and based in the eastern summer rainfall region of the country.

The Guardian - UK

Climate crisis ‘wreaking havoc’ on Earth’s water cycle, report finds

Global heating is supercharging storms, floods and droughts, affecting entire ecosystems and billions of people

Sports Illustrated

Bo Nix Celebrated Snapping Broncos' Playoff Drought With Much-Deserved Victory Lap

Bo Nix celebrated the Broncos' playoff berth with fans at Mile High Stadium.

Sports Illustrated

Taylor Pendrith Ends Sentry's 27-Year Albatross Drought in Final Round at Kapalua

It was barely caught on camera, but Taylor Pendrith made history early in the final round of the PGA Tour's season opener.

AAP

Evolving world water cycle threatens Australia, Pacific

Floods and droughts are among the deadliest threats, scientists warn in a report calling for better preparedness as climate change alters the world water cycle.

The Times of India

India's batting woes in BGT: Few individual sparks but otherwise a dud show

The history books have been written: Australia have won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 by 3-1 margin. In the process they ended their decade-long drought of the BGT and shut India's ambition of completing a hat-trick of wins Down Under. Icing on the cake? Spot in the World Test Championship final…

USA Today Sports Media Group

Browns end touchdown drought in fourth quarter against Ravens

The Browns find the endzone in the fourth quarter against the Ravens. Finally.

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