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Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices

The contiguous United States is experiencing record drought levels for this time of year, according to weather data

The Independent UK

Firebirds end year-long Super Netball home win drought

Quuensland Firebirds rallied from multiple seven-goal deficits to beat NSW Swifts 77- 66 in Super Netball.

AAP

Cher’s Moroccan-Inspired Front Yard Proves That Drought-Resistant Tropical Gardens Can Still Look Incredibly Glamorous

Cher’s former retreat pairs North African flair with eco-conscious design –combining water features with architectural palms and heat–hardy greenery

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When Is the Last Time Each MLB Team Threw a No-Hitter: Surprising Droughts and Forgotten Names

No-hitters remain a mysterious entity.

Sports Illustrated

As Corpus Christi scrambles to find more water, nearby cities are facing their own water woes

Like their larger neighbor, small South Texas cities are drilling new water wells amid a stubborn drought. But experts say that could deplete local aquifers.

The Texas Tribune

Could more cattle cause record beef prices to drop? Ranchers say it's not that simple

It’s never been so expensive for Americans to buy a steak or hamburger, but cutting those costs requires ranchers to raise more cattle, and that’s not an easy ask

The Independent UK

Drought could be making antibiotic resistance worse, scientists say

Antibiotic resistance is often associated with hospitals and the overuse of antibiotics in agriculture. Both are genuine problems, but new research suggests another potential culprit that many people haven’t considered – droughts caused by climate change.

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Michigan updates air quality alert system as wildfire smoke season approaches

Michigan is updating how it communicates air quality risks to residents this year after Canadian wildfires brought poor air quality to Detroit in 2023 and 2025

The Independent UK

Eberechi Eze vows to block outside noise as Arsenal aim to silence doubters

Eze insists he does not care how rival fans feel about Arsenal as the Gunners look to end their trophy drought

The Independent UK

‘Nothing but tree skeletons’: record-breaking wildfires devastate US cattle country

Rising temperatures and extreme drought are driving more destructive spring fires across the Great Plains. This year, forces aligned to create the perfect storm in Nebraska

The Guardian - US

‘Super El Niño’ is officially here, scientists say. What can we expect?

Experts say climate pattern could supercharge extreme weather events and push temperatures to record highs

The Guardian - US

Years of drought has major energy port of Corpus Christi, Texas, wrestling with water crisis

The Texas city of Corpus Christi is facing a severe water crisis because of a prolonged drought, and it is a threat not just to residential use but also to the refineries and petrochemical plants in a major energy port

The Independent UK

100 races without a Cup win: Every time Kyle Busch nearly ended his NASCAR drought

Kyle Busch is the winningest active driver in Cup, but it's been almost three full years since he last held the checkered flag at the top level of the sport

Motorsport

The myrrh tree that's key to luxury perfumes and African incomes is threatened by drought

Myrrh, a key ingredient in some luxury perfumes, is becoming harder to harvest in Ethiopia because of a historic drought

The Independent UK

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‘The danger and value of water are in my blood’: how rain fences are making Dutch homes more climate resilient

Housing corporations are adopting rainwater storage in garden fences, reducing pressure during downpours and preserving water for times of drought

The Independent UK

The Masters LIVE: Rory McIlroy leads at Augusta with Scottie Scheffler and Justin Rose chasing

McIlroy carded an opening 67 to sit atop the leaderboard with Sam Burns as a number of big names gather behind

Capital & Main

As Shrinking Colorado River Imperils California Agriculture, Data Centers Seek More Water

Imperial Valley’s only water source continues to decline due to overuse, drought and climate change, leaving industries and residents grappling with the implications.

The Conversation

Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas offer a glimpse of the future

When a drought turns into an urban water crisis, a city’s first step is often to limit lawn watering and launch a campaign to encourage everyone to conserve. It might raise water-use rates or offer incentives for installing low-flow devices.

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The Conversation

Farmers are boosting their profits and production – with nature’s help

Farming is a vital industry, contributing an estimated A$100 billion to the Australian economy this year alone.

Sports Illustrated

Updated List of Longest Playoff Droughts in Sports As Sabres Finally Clinch Postseason

The Sabres held the longest playoff drought streak in NHL history until Saturday.

Texas Observer

The Corpus Christi Water Crisis Isn’t Exceptional. It’s Early.

When drought cycles outpace infrastructure planning, a water emergency is not a surprise—it’s a forecast.

Sports Illustrated

Mauricio Pochettino’s Candid Remark Snubs Pulisic Amid Goal Drought

Christian Pulisic has now gone 15 games without a goal across all competitions.

The Independent UK

What you need to know about desalination, a growing source of drinking water

As droughts worsen and freshwater grows scarce, desalination is expanding rapidly

The Independent UK

Record low Colorado mountain snow won't bode well for water in the drought-stricken US West

Hydrologists working high in the Rocky Mountains have measured what they say is Colorado’s driest winter of snow moisture on record

We Got This Covered

‘This is not our first drought’: Denver’s water crisis is so bad that even ordering water at a restaurant now comes with rules

The Colorado water crisis is very real.

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