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fromwww.thelocal.se
2 days ago

Number of drownings spikes as Swedes cool off in hot weather

"We can see that the number of drownings has increased a lot, and the reason behind that is the nice weather we've seen across the country."
Public health
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

World Cup lessons from Club World Cup: Extreme weather, bad traffic, kickoff times, more

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup highlighted the severe impact of weather on match quality, with players experiencing vastly different conditions in various cities. Bad weather led to fixture pile-ups, particularly seen when Manchester City played in both Philadelphia and Atlanta, which had contrasting temperatures and stadium conditions. The intense heat affected performance, demonstrating that FIFA must carefully schedule matches during the upcoming 2026 World Cup to avoid similar issues and ensure fairness across teams.
Soccer (FIFA)
#flooding
#rescue-operations
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Landslide in southwest Colombia kills 1 and leaves 3 missing

Heavy rains caused a deadly landslide in southwest Colombia, affecting over 200 people.
Rescue operations are ongoing following the landslide that damaged homes and infrastructure.
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Landslide in southwest Colombia kills 1 and leaves 3 missing

Heavy rains caused a deadly landslide in southwest Colombia, affecting over 200 people.
Rescue operations are ongoing following the landslide that damaged homes and infrastructure.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

F1 in Britain: Terrible English summer weather equals entertaining race

The heat dome that has been oppressing much of Europe seems to have largely ignored the British Isles. Not a drop of rain marred the 24 hour races at Le Mans, the Nürburgring, or Spa-Francorchamps, held unusually over consecutive weekends this June. Similarly, last weekend's Austrian Grand Prix took place under scorching skies that were baking the Tyrolean mountains.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes' waning influence with the bat on display in England's soggy defeat | Andy Bull

Akash Deep took as many wickets in this match as England's four quicks managed between them and gave them one long lesson in how to bowl in their own conditions.
Soccer (FIFA)
#baseball
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 weeks ago

Chelsea anger at Club World Cup weather delay - but will the 2026 World Cup suffer the same fate?

For me it's not football. It's already seven, eight, nine games that they suspended. I think it's a joke to be honest, it's not football.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

London to Brighton line faces delays in heatwave

Network Rail stated that the high temperatures would make track temperatures reach about 50C (122F), leading to speed restrictions and revised timetables for train services.
London
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why are ice cream prices soaring this summer?

The price of coconut oil has soared in 2025, with the wholesale price reaching $2,800 a tonne, doubling from the previous year, primarily due to adverse weather conditions.
Silicon Valley food
#saharan-dust
#uk-agriculture
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

US Army drone pilots are facing a hot and rainy headache in the Pacific

Generally, we've seen a reduction in the distance they can fly and the endurance for which they can fly.
DevOps
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Warm weather boosts B&Q's DIY and garden sales

Your support makes all the difference. B&Q owner Kingfisher has seen UK sales bounce back thanks to a warm weather boost for the DIY chain.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Damage from burst pipes is main reason for home insurance claims

"Given the ferocity of recent storms and the damage that extreme weather can inflict on people's homes and property, it is no surprise that storms now account for nearly one in five of home insurance claims."
UK news
#giro-ditalia
Bicycling
fromCyclingnews
2 months ago

Final mountain stage of Giro d'Italia reportedly at risk because of heavy snowfalls in Alps

The Giro d'Italia's key Colle delle Finestre pass may be affected by heavy snow, impacting stage 20 on May 31.
Bicycling
fromCyclingnews
2 months ago

Final mountain stage of Giro d'Italia reportedly at risk because of heavy snowfalls in Alps

The Giro d'Italia's key Colle delle Finestre pass may be affected by heavy snow, impacting stage 20 on May 31.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Brian Keogh: PGA preview - Masterful Rory McIlroy the man to beat at Quail Hollow

The Bomber Command can overpower the softer conditions at Quail Hollow, where players who can hit 300 yards are likely to dominate in the 107th PGA Championship.
Boston Bruins
#drought
fromScooter in the Sticks
2 months ago

Seduced by Warm Weather - Scooter in the Sticks

During the past week I've ridden the Kawasaki W650, the Royal Enfield Himalayan, the Honda Trail 125, and yesterday a pleasant ride on the Vespa GTS scooter.
Bicycling
fromPinstripe Alley
2 months ago

Yankees prospects: Sorry, closed today!

A good friend of mine used to say, "This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Sometimes it rains."
Atlanta Braves
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Sunniest April on record lifts UK retail sales as consumers flock to pubs, DIY and gardening

Retail spending rose by 7% year-on-year last month, a notable jump from the modest 1.1% increase recorded in March, driven by Easter falling in April.
UK news
#mlb
#flight-delays
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I moved from a city that's cloudy 50% of the year to one of the sunniest places in the US. It's changed my life.

Reno has dramatically improved my lifestyle; I spend 70% of the year basking in sunshine and experiencing consistent clear skies, enhancing my mood significantly.
California
#public-safety
#climate-change
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
3 months ago

How a Giant Sculpture of Mars Rolled Around the Kennedy Center Grounds - Washingtonian

The giant sculpture of Mars, part of the Kennedy Center’s 'Celestial Bodies' exhibit, rolled around due to high winds, highlighting the unpredictable nature of outdoor installations.
Arts
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Day 20 of the 16th St. plaza cleanup: rain washes away much of the activity

The rain kept the plazas and side streets in check, bringing together city workers and police for routine maintenance and outreach efforts.
San Francisco
#volta-a-catalunya
fromcyclingnews.com
3 months ago
Barcelona

'Like the last day of a Grand Tour' - radically changed Volta a Catalunya mountain stage leaves peloton perplexed and disappointed

fromcyclingnews.com
3 months ago
Barcelona

'I'm very upset' - Volta a Catalunya organiser dismayed by riders' last-minute change of heart over altered stage 6 route

fromcyclingnews.com
3 months ago
Barcelona

'Like the last day of a Grand Tour' - radically changed Volta a Catalunya mountain stage leaves peloton perplexed and disappointed

fromcyclingnews.com
3 months ago
Barcelona

'I'm very upset' - Volta a Catalunya organiser dismayed by riders' last-minute change of heart over altered stage 6 route

#cycling
fromcyclingnews.com
4 months ago
France news

'Pretty unfortunate but we are not done with this Paris-Nice' - Ben O'Connor slips down GC after brutal conditions hit

France news
fromcyclingnews.com
4 months ago

'Pretty unfortunate but we are not done with this Paris-Nice' - Ben O'Connor slips down GC after brutal conditions hit

Ben O'Connor's hopes in the Paris-Nice race suffer after a challenging stage impacted by severe weather.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Grim weather calls for a grim face: How rain affects your mood

Approximately one in 20 people develop seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, when faced with prolonged adverse weather, which impacts emotional well-being during fall and winter.
Mental health
World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Australia orders evacuations as Cyclone Alfred approaches DW 03/07/2025

Tropical Cyclone Alfred prompts evacuation orders for thousands on Australia's eastern coast as it impacts homes and infrastructure.
#power-outages
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Three dead as Cyclone Garance wrecks France's La Reunion island

Cyclone Garance caused severe damage in La Reunion, resulting in fatalities, widespread outages, and significant disruptions while prompting emergency responses.
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tractors, generators and life-saving medication - communities rally together during 'bitterly cold' snow and ice warning

fromIndependent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

From home generators to hand-crank chargers and solar batteries - how to survive a power blackout in Ireland

Home backup systems are essential as power-disrupting storms are expected to be more frequent.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

402,000 customers still without power after Storm Eowyn, as 18 counties have new Status Yellow warnings issued

Storm Éowyn has resulted in significant damage and power outages across Ireland, with ongoing restoration efforts facing challenges.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Three dead as Cyclone Garance wrecks France's La Reunion island

Cyclone Garance caused severe damage in La Reunion, resulting in fatalities, widespread outages, and significant disruptions while prompting emergency responses.
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tractors, generators and life-saving medication - communities rally together during 'bitterly cold' snow and ice warning

fromIndependent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

From home generators to hand-crank chargers and solar batteries - how to survive a power blackout in Ireland

fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

People with mobility issues struggle to navigate sidewalks as cities rush to clear snow | CBC News

I was using the road and like preparing myself to have an altercation with drivers.
Canada news
Canada news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Delta plane crash latest: Airline offers $30K to passengers with 'no strings attached'

Extreme weather conditions leading to significant snowfall may have affected flight operations leading up to Delta Flight 4819's crash.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Avalanche closes Mammoth Mountain, seriously injures ski patroller

Mammoth Mountain closed temporarily after ski patrollers were injured in an avalanche during avalanche mitigation work following a recent storm dumping six feet of snow.
California
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Semitruck hydroplanes across Highway 50 amid rainy weather

The truck slid across traffic on Highway 50 due to the atmospheric river storm, majorly impacting traffic for several hours before the highway reopened.
California
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago

Their love of pickleball led them to open an indoor facility just for the game

"The week we had a hurricane threat, we stayed open until midnight, and we were booked solid. Anytime there's a hurricane, you can expect us to be open until midnight."
Miami
fromESPN.com
5 months ago

NBA reschedules postponed Spurs-Lakers game

The NBA has rescheduled several games, including the Spurs-Lakers on March 17 and Bucks-Pelicans on April 6, due to recent postponements.
National Basketball Association
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Schools with power can reopen tomorrow if 'safe to do so' as 278,000 customers still without electricity

We anticipate that the vast majority of customers who lost power during Storm Éowyn have supply restored by Friday night, January 31.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Thousands of flights cancelled as snowstorm kills eight overnight

Winter Storm Enzo has led to unprecedented snowfall across the Southeast, affecting thousands of flights and resulting in at least eight fatalities.
fromESPN.com
6 months ago

Weather bumps LSU-S. Carolina showdown to Fri.

The Southeastern Conference has postponed Thursday night's women's basketball game between No. 5 LSU and No. 2 South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina, until Friday due to winter weather.
Miscellaneous
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago

Cold snap leads to four-wheel drive spike according to leading online retailer - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The freezing weather that carried over into the new year has been a wake-up call for many drivers, with a realisation that their cars aren't completely fit for purpose.
Business intelligence
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

Lows of -8C expected later as freezing fog to hit some counties; ESB to provide hotel facilities to thousands still without power

ESB Networks has confirmed that it is providing facilities in local hotels for around 3,000 customers without power due to freezing conditions, allowing them to charge devices and stay warm.
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