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Paris Agreement at 10: Hope for change clouded by climate reality - The agreement, signed in Paris on 12 December 2015, was considered historic but a decade on, the planet is still warming at too great a rate. 12/12/2025

The agreement, signed in Paris on 12 December 2015, was considered historic but a decade on, the planet is still warming at too great a rate.

Euronews - World - 4 hours ago

Gunman in Syria who targeted U.S. troops believed to be ISIS infiltrator, sources say -- The shooting happened during a mission by U.S. and Syrian forces in a historic central town near Palmyra on Saturday. President Trump and U.S. military officials attributed the attack to ISIS.

The shooting happened during a mission by U.S. and Syrian forces in a historic central town near Palmyra on Saturday. President Trump and U.S. military officials attributed the attack to ISIS.

CBS News - World - 5 hours ago

Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente appeared in good spirits while on the water near their Florida home.

Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente appeared in good spirits while on the water near their Florida home.

New York Post - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Fernando Mendoza wins Heisman after leading Indiana to historic season -- College Football

Mendoza is the first Big Ten player to win the Heisman since Troy Smith in 2006 and just the second in the 21st century

CBS News - Sports - 7 hours ago

Photos: Arctic air blast hits northern US; Pacific Northwest waterlogged

An arctic air blast swept south from Canada, spreading into the northern United States. Meanwhile residents of the Pacific Northwest braced for possible mudslides and levee failures as floodwaters …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 14 hours ago

Celebrity News -- Hamnet stars on historical figures and awards hype

Paul Mescal would “love” to one day play Micheal Collins, the Irish rebel leader.

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Cavan's Knockbride secure historic win in convincing fashion at Croke Park

Sarah McCabe, Gia McCabe and Katie Rogers all grabbed goals in victory over Galway side Caltra Cuans

Irish Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Irish News -- How is Uisce Éireann's €6bn plan to pipe water from the Shannon to Dublin going to work?

How is Uisce Éireann’s €6bn plan to pipe water from the Shannon to Dublin going to work?

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Historic Rains and Flooding Trigger Dramatic Rescues in Washington State -- National Guard members knocked on hundreds of doors in Burlington to tell residents about the evacuation notice and help...

National Guard members knocked on hundreds of doors in Burlington to tell residents about the evacuation notice and help transport them to a shelter.

Military.com - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Prehistoric sea monster may have terrorised rivers too, scientists say

The mosasaur may have occupied a similar niche to modern-day saltwater crocodiles

Independent UK - Science - 1 day ago

Some big water agencies in farming areas get water for free. Critics say that needs to end

The federal government is providing water to some large agricultural districts for free. In a new study, researchers urge the Trump administration to start charging more for water.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 day ago

Philippines says fishermen injured by Chinese water cannons

Chinese coast guard ships have used powerful water cannons and blocking maneuvers against 20 Philippine fishing boats off a disputed South China Sea shoal

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Philippines says three fishermen injured by Chinese water cannons in South China Sea

Chinese coast guard ships used powerful water cannons and blocking manoeuvres against 20 Philippine fishing boats off a disputed South China Sea shoal, the Philippine coast guard said.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Why won't Waterford council name US investor buying €2.3m of public land for just €50,000?

Council sees development as improving access to southeast and boosting local economy but secrecy is not sustainable

Irish Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Historic rains and flooding trigger dramatic rescues in Washington state

Record floodwaters are slowly receding in Washington state after triggering evacuations, inundating communities and prompting dramatic rescues from rooftops and vehicles

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Historic flooding swamps Washington state, federal emergency declared ahead of another round of rain

Thousands of evacuations, dozens of dramatic emergency rescues and major road closures are ongoing as Washington state combats major flooding in at least 16 of its 39 counties.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Washington flooding forces an entire city to temporarily evacuate as rivers top historic highs

Gov. Bob Ferguson, who has warned that as many as 100,000 people would need to evacuate statewide, said Friday the Trump administration has approved a disaster declaration.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

White House sued by historic preservation group over ballroom plans -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues the White House failed to seek necessary reviews before demolishing the historic East Wing.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues the White House failed to seek necessary reviews before demolishing the historic East Wing.

BBC News - US News - 2 days ago

Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley-led Hamnet is a tragically beautiful tale of historical trickery -- Jackson Weaver

Chloé Zhao's Hamnet, which draws from William Shakespeare's personal and professional life, is a tragic window into the depths of despair.

CBC News - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Video: Coast Guard rescues 4 people from home in Washington during historic flooding

Air Station Port Angeles and Air Station Astoria each hoisted two survivors and transferred them to emergency responders at a nearby landing zone.

Stars and Stripes - US News - 2 days ago

Mothers and daughters, China and Massachusetts, in Janice Page's memoir, 'Year of the Water Horse'

Ranging from Page’s South Shore childhood to her journey to Nanchang to meet their baby, the book braids together strands of mothers and daughters, lost and found again.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Thunder continue historic roll in equaling 25-game start in NBA history

The Oklahoma City Thunder have equaled the best 25-game start to a season in NBA history by achieving a significant record of 24 wins out of their first 25 games.This historic start matches the...

International The News - Sports - 3 days ago

A'ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP

Wilson is only the fifth basketball player to be honored as the Female Athlete of the Year since it was first presented in 1931.

NBC News - Sports - 3 days ago

Can Music Box CEO Brody Sheldon, a second-generation movie buff, build a mini-empire of historic theaters?

As many movie theaters struggle, Chicago’s Music Box is expanding into Minnesota and adding a third screen in Lake View. “We seem to be doing something right here,” Sheldon says.

Chicago Sun-Times - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Chile elections: Far right candidate may break with historic support for Palestine

The possible election of presidential candidate Jose Antonio Kast may mark the beginning of a significant setback for Palestine in South America

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 4 days ago

The Music Quiz: Which Van Morrison song did Bob Dylan encore with at Belfast's Waterfront Hall?

Plus: Which US television show used Napalm Death’s You Suffer as an alert for fluctuations in Bitcoin?

Irish Times - Entertainment - 4 days ago

How extreme weather is straining Asia's critical water and energy infrastructure

Climate change is hammering Asia’s water and power systems, endangering the lives and livelihoods of millions, with countries facing billions in protection costs, according to Asia-based lenders and advocacy groups.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 5 days ago

Curbing wetland protection will water down Chicago area's natural safety system

Losing wetlands puts our communities at greater risk, as they are our most valuable tools for managing stormwater and addressing climate change.

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 6 days ago

Engineering -- How Sound Waves Can Fight Fires without Water

A new sound-based system could squelch small fires before they grow into home-destroying blazes

Scientific American - Technology - 6 days ago

Louvre: Water leak damages hundreds of historic books

Compounding embarrassment over the state of the Louvre's security system, upkeep and bureaucracy are now in the spotlight in the wake of a foreseeable water leak that damaged hundreds of historically important books.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 6 days ago

Underwater Chess Tournament Challenges The Brain And The Lungs

Chess is a challenging game. Holding your breath for long periods underwater isn't easy either.

Inside Edition - Weird - 7 days ago

Messi dazzles with team celebrating first historic MLS title

The Argentina superstar capped his third Major League Soccer season with the 47th trophy of his career, guiding Inter Miami to a 3-1 win over Muller’s Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Cup...

International The News - Sports - 7 days ago

Star-studded draw sets stage for historic 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw unfolded Friday at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., in a star-packed ceremony that marked the debut of the...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 9 days ago

Major city may have to evacuate as water is running out

Tehran is not alone. Cape Town in South Africa narrowly avoided taps running dry eight years ago. Even London, known for its rain, is at risk.

Sky News - Technology - 9 days ago

Grand Canyon South Rim hotels forced to close due to water pipe breaks

Grand Canyon South Rim faces water emergency as broken pipeline forces hotel closures. Park remains open for day visits while water repairs continue.

Fox News - Business - 10 days ago

'Hugely exciting' prehistoric artifacts uncovered during hunt for long-lost Irish castle

Archaeologists in Northern Ireland searching for a medieval castle recently discovered 9,000-year-old flint tools and Bronze Age remains in County Fermanagh.

Fox News - Weird - 10 days ago

California strongly objects to Trump's plan to pump more Delta water south

The Trump administration plans to send more water to Central Valley farmlands. California is objecting, saying that poses multiple threats.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 11 days ago

Dogfish launches final 2025 'Benevolence Beer' in partnership with Lewes Historical Society

LEWES — Inspired by the cannonball lodged in Cannonball House, Dogfish Head’s final 2025 ‘Benevolence Beer,’ debuts on Dec. 3 at the Rehoboth EmPOURium, 320 Rehoboth Ave., …

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 11 days ago

Oxford Union elects Palestinian woman as president in historic first

Arwa Hanin Elrayess also becomes the first Arab woman to head up prestigious debating society

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 11 days ago

Ocean Spray Responds To Videos Of Cranberry Cans Filled With Water

Some families across the country were shocked this past Thanksgiving when they opened a can of Ocean Spray cranberry sauce to find just water in it.

Inside Edition - Weird - 11 days ago

A virtual trip aboard the Titanic -- Tech Now steps aboard the historic Titanic ship for a virtual trip on its maiden voyage in 1912. -- Tech Now

Tech Now steps aboard the historic Titanic ship for a virtual trip on its maiden voyage in 1912.

BBC News - Technology - 14 days ago

Water pollution in DRC attributed to Chinese mining company

While areas rich in rare minerals may be a blessing for the country’s economy, they can also be a curse for the local populations in the DRC.

Global Voices - Environment - 15 days ago

Historic Newtown Holiday House Tour returns December 7

A 40-year holiday tradition returns to the historic Newtown neighborhood Sunday, December 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event, which occurs every three years, will feature nine private homes plus The Gillis Grier Bed & Breakfast, four churches, and the Parsons Assisted Living Facility. Poplar Hill Mansion will also open its doors that day in conjunction with the House Tour.

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 16 days ago

Discovery of ancient statues rewrites prehistoric human history

Experts say the find sheds light on death rituals in the Neolithic age

Independent UK - Science - 18 days ago

Formation of oceans within icy moons could cause the waters to boil

A rigid ice shell over a shrinking interior makes for pressures low enough to boil.

Ars Technica - Science - 19 days ago

Ivanka Trump's new water workout could promote healthy aging, expert says

Paddleboarding offers incredible health benefits, including core strength, balance training and stress relief. An expert explains why Ivanka Trump's water sport works.

Fox News - Health - 21 days ago

Archaeologists discover evidence of prehistoric lake 'parking lot'

Experts believe ancient peoples would leave canoes for communal use, much like a modern-day e-bike rental system

Independent UK - Science - 24 days ago

The rich are 'renting' out their idle gold bars for income as prices remain at historic highs

A soaring gold market is turning stashed bullion into an income source, as investors turn to leasing arrangements that supply jewelers and fabricators hungry for metal.

CNBC - World - 26 days ago

Growing smarter: How farmers can help fix Europe's broken water cycle - In partnership with - The European Commission

Every year, 30% of the EU faces water shortages, while fewer than 40% of watercourses are in good or very good ecological condition. Agriculture is both a victim of and a contributor to the EU’s broken water cycle — which the Union has pledged to repair.

Euronews - Environment - 1 month ago

On the Front Line of the Fluoride Wars, Debate Over Drinking Water Treatment Turns Raucous

After decades of fluoridating drinking water to improve public health, some communities are wavering on the practice. In one Michigan county, the medical director is mirroring Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s efforts against fluoridation.

ProPublica - Health - 2 months ago

Dave Portnoy breaks Florida Keys sales record with $27.8M waterfront mansion

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy added a $27.8 million Florida Keys property to his $95 million real estate portfolio spanning multiple states.

Fox News - Business - 2 months ago

Amid Rise of RFK Jr., Officials Waver on Drinking Water Fluoridation — Even in the State Where It Started

As federal agencies review their guidance on fluoridation and the nation’s top health official calls fluoride “industrial waste,” state and local governments are pulling back on the practice, upending a decadeslong public health success story.

ProPublica - Health - 2 months ago

Allensworth Rising: A Fight for Water

In the town of Allensworth, California, residents join forces with Dr.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 4 months ago

8 Things to Know About New Research on Earth's Rapid Drying and the Loss of Its Groundwater

Decades of NASA satellite data reveal how quickly the planet’s underground stores of fresh water have been depleted and how their use is contributing to rising sea levels. Here are the key takeaways.

ProPublica - Environment - 4 months ago

A Chinese research vessel returns to Arctic waters — and Canada is watching -- Murray Brewster -- News

The Canadian military and possibly the coast guard are keeping tabs on a Chinese research vessel as it returns to Arctic waters off Alaska for the second year in a row.

CBC News - Technology - 4 months ago

Scientists predict underwater volcano eruption 300 miles off Oregon

The Axial Seamount, located 300 miles off Oregon's coast, shows signs of eruption. Experts assure it won't affect land or cause seismic events.

Fox News - Science - 6 months ago

Millions of People Depend on the Great Lakes' Water Supply. Trump Decimated the Lab Protecting It.

The Trump administration’s slashing of budgets and staff have Great Lakes scientists concerned that they have lost the ability to protect the public from toxic algal blooms, which can kill animals and sicken people.

ProPublica - Environment - 7 months ago

Inside the Century Club, Elite Media's Watering Hole

Why are so many journalists pressing to join?

New York Magazine - Opinion - 10 months ago