Animals at a zoo in Rio de Janeiro were getting cold treats during a mini heat wave on Sept. 22. While it was technically still winter in Brazil, with spring officially starting the next day, a heat wave saw humans and animals alike eagerly greeting any chances to stay cool. The heat wave, also seen […]
The UK braces for a late-summer heat wave that could see the hottest temperatures of the year. The de-banking saga continues. The finance watchdog warns banks will face repercussions for denying politicians services. We speak to the leader of Reform UK, who reveals his loan application was rejected over his political opinions. We also discuss […]
While London Mayor Sadiq Khan focuses on car emissions, air pollution on the Underground is at far higher levels. The prime minister says that the next general election is not a “done deal” after the Tories lost two previously safe seats in by-elections. The Conservatives managed to cling onto Boris Johnson’s old seat in Uxbridge. […]
PHOENIX—A dangerous heat wave threatened a wide swath of the Southwest with potentially deadly temperatures in the triple digits on Saturday as some cooling centers extended their hours and emergency rooms prepared to treat more people with heat-related illnesses. “Near record temperatures are expected this weekend!” the National Weather Service in Phoenix warned in a […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom says a school board in Southern California may get fined for its decision regarding school curriculum. The board says some material is not appropriate for children. Thursday night at midnight, actors joined writers to strike over unfair wages and potential job losses. The strike is disrupting TV production. A heat wave has […]
The education secretary insists that the 6.5 percent pay rise for teachers will not cut into school budgets. NTD’s France correspondent David Vives speaks to us from Paris about this year’s Bastille Day celebrations and the feeling among the public in the wake of recent riots. Southern Europe is in the grip of a heat […]
California is bracing itself for a surge of summer weather this week, as temperatures were predicted to rapidly increase over the upcoming days, according to a National Weather Service (NWS) bulletin released on July 12. This will result in hazardous heat conditions across numerous regions that will persist throughout the weekend.
The weather is warming up in the Golden State. Another heat wave could bring temperatures into the triple digits in some areas. A human rights activist shares with NTD her thoughts on the recently revived lawsuit against Cisco. She’s been trying to raise awareness since the early 2000s. The Orange County Board of Education is […]
Forecasters warn of a long and intense heat wave coming for the Southwest United States that could rank among the most severe in recent history. The focal point of the blistering heat will fall mostly on Arizona, California, and New Mexico, with peak intensity expected later next week, according to regional offices of the National […]
LOUIN, Miss.—Multiple tornadoes swept through Mississippi overnight, killing one and injuring nearly two dozen, officials said Monday. State emergency workers were still working with counties to assess the damage from storms in which high temperatures and hail in some areas accompanied tornadoes. The death and injuries were reported by officials in eastern Mississippi’s Jasper County. […]
Forecasters warned people celebrating Father’s Day outdoors to take precautions as triple-digit temperatures prompted heat advisories across much of the southern U.S., triggered thunderstorms that knocked out power from Oklahoma to Mississippi and whipped up winds that raised wildfire threats in Arizona and New Mexico. A suspected tornado struck near Scranton, Arkansas early Sunday, destroying […]
Many parts of California reached triple digits during this week’s heat wave. While some people had to face energy conservation calls to lower their thermostats, others had to work all day in the scorching heat. NTD visited a construction site to hear how workers dealt with it.
LOS ANGELES—California is facing its highest chance of blackouts this year as a heat wave continues to blanket the state with triple-digit temperatures. State energy officials said the electrical load Tuesday afternoon could top 51,000 megawatts, the highest demand the state has ever seen. As people crank up their air conditioners, the state forecasted record […]
The Labor Day weekend heat wave is almost here, and fires are coming with it. A new fire in the north of California has led to evacuation orders. The country is facing a tomato shortage. On top of that, another tomato hauling truck crashed on a California highway. The Highway Patrol will be out in […]
Labor day travels are expected to be the busiest in three years, at a time of staffing shortages and picketing pilots. We speak to an expert to find out how to navigate the air travel mess.
A possible assassination attempt is foiled after a man aims a pistol at the Argentinian Vice-President’s head. The suspect has been detained by authorities.
California extends its advisory for citizens not to charge their electric vehicles for the third straight day. This as an intense heat wave is broiling the Western United States.
A group of doctors urged policymakers in Los Angeles County to remove mask mandates, citing them being ineffective. Though that letter was issued months ago, it just recently became public. Community members held a forum in San Francisco in response to attacks on elderly members of the Asian community. This time, it was several juveniles […]
The Met Office has issued its highest alert for fire severity over the weekend as a second heat wave of the summer starts. Energy bosses were summoned to Downing Street as Boris Johnson asked them to act “in the national interest” to help ease pressure on vulnerable consumers. A 39-year-old man has been arrested after a […]
NHS dentistry is at a tipping point and patients will pay the price, the British Dental Association warns after research shows that 90 percent of NHS practices are not accepting new patients. As exam systems go back to pre-lockdown arrangements, grades are expected to drop. But the education minister says they must maintain their value. The […]
