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Apple reopens all of its stores in Arizona
Apple confirmed Tuesday that it would reopen all six of its retail stores in Arizona this week for in-store service, technology support, and curbside pickup.
Pictures show new mobile Weston-super-Mare coronavirus testing centre empty on its second day
The Covid-19 testing unit at Locking Road car park is expected to be there for several days
Many national parks, including Pacific Rim, start to open
More than half of Canada’s national parks — including Vancouver Island’s Pacific Rim — are set to open for day use next week but Tofino’s mayor is urging non-residents to wait for direction from . . .
McDonald's to reopen drive-thrus but with no breakfast items, no milkshakes and no wraps
LONG queues are expected next week when McDonald's reopens 924 branches across Britain and Ireland for drive-thru customers.
Old Fogies kick it for needy
The challenge was accepted, and the goal was reached.
Decorated greyhound trainer found dead in suspicious circumstances
A family feud may be behind the suspected killing of a prominent Victorian greyhound racing trainer. (Image above: supplied) Karen Leek was found dead at her sprawling Devon Meadows property about …
Pick n Pay outlet, 8 other stores in Gauteng closed for contravening regulations
A Pick n Pay outlet, seven stores owned by foreign nationals and a butchery were closed by Gauteng MEC Faith Mazibuko for contravening the law.
As dry as a bone: Reservoir levels fall and our parks turn brown in driest May since Victorian time
The driest May in 124 years has only seen 1.25in (31.8mm) of rain fall on average across the UK this month, and forecasters say this is unlikely to increase in the final few days of May.
Italy-bound flight returns to Germany due to closed airport
May 27 (UPI) -- A flight that departed from Germany landed at the same airport four hours later because the intended destination hub in Italy was be closed.
Michael Jordan's Custom Chicago Estate Listed for $14.9M USD
The 56,000 sqft. property comes with a regulation-size basketball gym.
Delhi records hottest May day since 2002, Churu sizzles at 50 degrees Celsius; Heavy rain alert for Assam, Meghalaya
Delhi recorded its hottest day in 18 years as the mercury touched 46 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. Most parts of north India are reeling under sweltering heatwave.
Sight charity losing £25,000 per week in appeal for funding
A new appeal for help has gone out from a charity helping vulnerable people across the Black Country.
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.
Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness
The 23-year-olds had intended to be gone for about five days, according to police.
Monkey Spotted Walking On Top Of Shelves Inside Hospital Operation Theater In Port-Of-Spain
When medics of Port-of-Spain General Hospital resume elective surgeries, they found a wild monkey roaming about an operation theatre.
Wings Over Wairarapa Confirmed For February 2021
Covid-19 won’t be keeping the Wings Over Wairarapa air festival grounded with dates for the iconic event now locked in.
Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours: IMD
The ongoing heatwave over several parts of north and central India is likely to continue during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday, even as the southwest monsoon
India heatwave: Delhi temperature hits 47C as north India reels
Delhi saw temperatures hit 47C, the highest in decades for this time of year.
Tiger cub 'seeks out human help' and approaches houses after losing her mother in Siberia
A wild tiger cub took the unusual step of seeking human help after losing her mother in east Siberia. She came close to houses in Gornovodnoye and was spotted padding down the road.
285 killed by floods since April - CS Wamalwa
So far, 285 people have lost their lives and 810,655 others affected by floods, mudslides and landslides occasioned by heavy rains in most regions.
Supermarkets see fastest sales jump in 26 years with online orders soaring
Kantar found that sales jumped 14.3% in the 12 weeks to May 17 in grocers, including the period of lockdown when restaurants, bars and pubs shut.
Aldi announces plans to open new store in Cork
Aldi has said that the new store will see “substantial investment” in the area.
A young boy drowns in sagar canal in Prakasam district, search operations underway
A boy who had come out with friends to have fun with swimming in the water drowned in the sagar canal.
Nagano and Ishikawa high school baseball coaches tout special anti-virus masks to get game going again
Local baseball federation to hand out masks made of washable antimicrobial fabric that are more breathable.
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.Here is what some of the provinces have a
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
India wilts as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
India is wilting under a heatwave, with temperatures in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.
Rare penny struck in Northern Ireland breaks auction records
The 17th century coin from Carrickfergus sold for £6,200.
Twin lows brewing over Arabian Sea
Eight southern and central districts can expect isolated heavy rainfall today
The full list of shops, restaurants and businesses the government has banned from reopening on June 15
Lockdown is easing, but not for everyone…
Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to reopen June 1.
New Wetherspoons pub plan approved for Merseyside
The plan represents a £2.2m investment in the town
Family rescue pet rats dumped in soaking wet cage - then name them after Disney characters
The animals were left behind a row of houses in Wigan last week
Walmart partners with thredUP to offer new and pre-owned clothing
Shoppers can now purchase thredUP's secondhand wares through Walmart.com.
Fiver flutter earns €7,505 Lotto in for lucky Louth punter - Talk of the Town
One household in Co Louth is celebrating this week after a €5 flutter landed a tasty four-figure sum from just three lucky Lotto numbers. The anonymous customer placed a €5 treble via their BoyleSports online account on Tuesday and was left hoping for the trio of numbers to come out in the main EuroMillions draw...Read More→
Tiger that had killed shepherd near Hunsur trapped
Big cat injured due to territorial fight; to be shifted to Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park Mysore/Mysuru: The tiger that had mauled a shepherd to death near Hunsur on Monday was trapped inside a cage late last night. A few remains of 65-year-old Jagadeesh was found near D. Haadi of Neralakuppe by the Forest Department officials...
Search continues for missing N.L. fisherman Wednesday after three bodies found
The search for a young fisherman missing since Monday evening continued off the south coast of Newfoundland Wednesday as the community mourned the loss of three men from the same family whose bodies were recovered.
Investigation after tree fell on woman in park and broke her leg
Her children screamed for help
Some countries are offering to pay tourists to visit after coronavirus
With flights grounded and borders closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, several countries are offering to pay tourists to visit once the crisis is over, according to a report. In Italy, travelers to
Heat warning remains in place for a third straight day
A cold front is expected to move in on Friday
Rain effect: Sewage water enters houses
Mysore/Mysuru: Heavy rains accompanied with gusty winds continued to lash city yesterday too. The rain, accompanied by thunder, lightning and strong wind, which began at about 7.30 pm, uprooted a tree at Vidyaranyapuram and brought down branches on Chamaraja Double Road, near Kurimandi in Kesare and other places across the city. The Mysuru City Corporation’s...
29 of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1
Minister of Environment Jonathan Wilkinson says 29 of the 48 national parks will open for day use, and there will be access to washrooms.
Kayaker’s heartbreaking ‘final plea for help’ in Facebook Live video hours before rescuers found his body at sea
HAUNTING footage shows the final moments of a kayaker stranded off the Aussie coast hours before he was found dead in the water. The body of Jeremy Worthy, 43, was found floating dead near Batemans…
Coast guard to end search for 4th fisherman missing from accident that killed 3
Search and rescue operations to find a missing Newfoundland fisherman whose three crewmates perished at sea were to wind down at sunset Wednesday.
Heavy Storms Kill Two People In Siberia, Damage Houses, Infrastructure
Heavy storms and rains in Russia's Siberian region of Kemerovo have left two people dead and damaged dozens of houses and social infrastructure.
Walmart partners with online fashion reseller thredUP
May 27 (UPI) -- Retailer Walmart said Wednesday it's partnering with consignment company thredUP as a measure to boost online fashion sales.
ALL McDonald’s drive-thrus in Suffolk to reopen next week
More than 1,000 McDonald’s drive-thru restaurants, including all sites in Suffolk, will be reopened to the public from next week.
RNLI boss urges Government to restrict access to beaches until lifeguards return
Local RNLI crews were called out several times over the Bank Holiday weekend to rescue people in trouble along North Somerset coast
Pandemic Aftermath: Masks, Plastic Dividers, And Temperature Scans To Welcome Las Vegas Casinos' Guests In The New Normal
Las Vegas casinos will not be the same when the new normal starts after the pandemic. Masks, plastic dividers, and temperature scanners will welcome you.
Isipingo supermarket fined during lockdown
Metro Police also removed more than three tons of stolen property.
Grandma in tears as she sees her children for the first time since lockdown began
There were emotional scenes as 90-year-old Margaret was able to see her son John Yeoman, 62, and his 63-year-old wife Denise during a visit at Eothen care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside
Borough Park businesses are flouting coronavirus shutdown restrictions
A slew of businesses that have reopened in Brooklyn’s Borough Park — some in apparent violation of shutdown orders — are allowing customers to pack their stores as if the coronavirus
Disney World Aims to Reopen on July 11
Disney is taking a more cautious approach to reopening than its rival theme parks.
Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1
More than half of Canada's national parks - including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia - are to reopen next week.
Pinterest Introduces Shopping Spotlights With Influencers And Publishers
Pinterest is introducing a new feature called shopping spotlights that brings expert recommendations from influencers and publishers directly to consumers.
Rare penny struck in Northern Ireland breaks auction records
The 17th century coin from Carrickfergus sold for £6,200.
Queues and limited browsing in store for English shoppers
LONDON, May 27 — People eager to hit the shops again when English high street retailers, department stores and shopping centres reopen will face queuing and few opportunities to try products. Stores will look and operate very differently from how they did before a coronavirus lockdown was imposed...
Yogi Prahlad Jani, Who Claimed to Survive Without Food or Water For 76 Years, Dies at 90 in Gujarat
He claimed that he had stopped taking food and water at the age of 14, and survived only on air, because the Goddess sustained him.
Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand and car repairs
The high street retailer has been allowed to trade throughout lockdown, but chose to close stores to the public to protect staff.
Maharashtra: Man offers vegetables for free to poor during lockdown
Some look at it with curious eyes, while others appreciate the gesture of the vendor to offer vegetables for free at a time when many people are facing financial difficulties due to the coronavirus-enforced lockdown.
Woman with Covid-19 symptoms collapses in B&M but customers told to 'keep queuing'
Staff at the B&M in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, have claimed the store also wasn't properly cleaned after the woman was overheard telling paramedics she had coronavirus symptoms
Myer Ballarat shoppers evacuated onto Sturt Street
Ballarat's Myer store has been evacuated on its first day back since the end of March.
Stylmartin Vector Air, the summer shoe to wear on motorcycles and beyond
Stylmartin's SPORT U product line is enriched with a new model, also perfect as a casual garment, but with protections and CE approval
Halfords to reopen 53 stores after physical-distancing trial
Customers allowed in store for first time since UK coronavirus lockdown started on 23 March
Bali Safari Park welcomes newborn baby giraffe named ‘Corona’
The Safari Park in Bali’s Gianyar regency has named their newborn baby giraffe “Corona,” after the coronavirus “Corona’s birth went smoothly, with the medical team monitoring everything via CCTV […] The baby giraffe will be nursing...
Arena 10 Thonglor to host rent-free market to boost the beau monde
A nightlife destination known for clubs and restaurants in the heart of Thonglor will host a rent-free weekend market next month to help upmarket businesses hurt by COVID-19 Arena 10 will not charge vendors to sell at the market to be set up on...
Pani Puri Stall Reopens In Delhi's Chawri Bazar Amid Lockdown4
After the Centre allowed some relaxations in the fourth phase of the ongoing nation-wide lockdown to tackle the spread of coronavirus, street food was seen being sold by a vendor in Delhi's Chawri Bazar area.
Assam: Nearly 2 lakh people affected, over 8,000 shifted to relief camps in first wave of floods
A total of 35 relief camps and distribution centres have been opened.
Classic car fans opting for new wheels instead of holidays
Motoring enthusiasts would rather a new car to a trip away.
A family-run circus has been stranded for 2 months in a Spanish town because of the coronavirus lockdown
Performers with the Raluy Legacy Circus have begun livestreaming their act for free and using their costuming skills to make face masks.
Tourism business reopens cautiously in Jefferson County
The Chamber of Commerce promotes safer steps for tourism businesses reopening by encouraging the Tennessee Pledge.
Bee infestation closes visitors center near Searchlight
Maintenance crews discovered hundreds of bees swarming the faucets, toilets and other facilities.
A family-run circus has been stranded for 2 months in a Spanish town because of the coronavirus lockdown, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Performers with the Raluy Legacy Circus have begun livestreaming their act for free and using their costuming skills to make face masks.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
First baby koala born in Australian wildlife park since devastating New South Wales bushfires
(CNN) — A wildlife park in Australia is celebrating the arrival of its first baby koala since bushfires devastated the area. The baby koala — known as a joey...
No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for virus era
TOKYO, May 28 — No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favourite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era. As Japan’s funfairs slowly reopen, a group of park operators have released...
Strong wind, heavy rain lash Bengaluru for second consecutive day on Wednesday
Strong wind and heavy rain with thunder lashed the city for the second consecutive day on Wednesday uprooting several trees and bringing down several electric poles. The rains that lasted over an
Hershey says mint, gum sales hit as lockdowns restrict social gatherings
Hershey Co said on Wednesday sales of gums and mints have taken a hit as social distancing protocols spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic discouraged ...
Nail-biting video shows brown bear following child on family hike
(CNN) — An Italian family’s mountain hike took a hair-raising turn after a brown bear followed a child down a mountain path during a day out. In a video...
Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane pushes for new safety measures in bars and clubs
Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane said Wednesday he's working with owners of bars and clubs in Old Town's Entertainment District after videos and images showed packed spots over Memorial Day weekend.
Bath & Body Works Is Closing 50 Locations Nationwide, and Malls Just Won't Be the Same
Bath & Body Works announced it will be closing 50 stores across the country, mostly in malls.
Cliffs crumble onto beach sending up huge cloud of dust
There have been three major cliff falls at a beach in Devon in the space of 24 hours.
A family-run circus has been stranded for 2 months in a Spanish town because of the coronavirus lockdown
Louisa Raluy is suspended upside-down from a rope hanging from the ceiling, twisting and turning as her fellow circus performers encourage her on.
John Lewis reveals exact date for reopening of Ipswich store
Retailer John Lewis has revealed Ipswich will be one of the first locations to reopen among a handful of UK branches.
KFC reopens city centre restaurant for drive thru and delivery
A total of five Liverpool restaurants are now open
Angus gamekeeper finds Aberdeen man missing in hills for three days
An Angus gamekeeper carried a missing north east man to safety on his quad bike after finding him in the hills on the border with Aberdeenshire.
Bertha weakens into tropical depression hours after South Carolina landfall
A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect after Tropical Storm Bertha formed off the coast of South Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center.
John Lewis unveils plans to reopen department stores from June 15
It is part of a phased reopening - but some stores are expected to remain shut.
Italian boy, 12, encounters bear on family hike and somehow remains completely calm
The footage may be alarming, but the boy seen in the video claims he wasn’t scared at all.
Locusts attack, a cyclone, forest fires and heatwave add to India's miseries in the middle of COVID-19 pandemic
Locusts, a global pandemic, ravaging cyclone, a deadly heatwave and raging forest fires have all but crushed India's efforts to get back on track at a time when it is dealing with its worst economic crisis since Independence.
Apple will reopen 100 stores in the U.S. this week
Apple is reopening 100 more retail stores in the United States this week that it was forced to close because of the coronavirus, though customers won't be able to enter many of them just yet.
Cyclone Amphan: Kolkata Knight Riders commit to plant 5,000 trees, donate to West Bengal CM's Relief Fund
Two-time Indian Premier League champions Kolkata Knight Riders announced their plan to plant 5,000 trees and also committed to contribute to the West Bengal Chief Minister's Relief Fund in the aftermath of Cyclone Amphan.
Energy investment on pace for record decline, IEA analysis says
May 27 (UPI) -- Global energy investment could sink to its lowest level in history due to fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, the International Energy Agency said in an annual report Wednesday.
Lethal cobra bite leaves experts baffled
They are looking into various aspects of the alleged murder of a woman in Kollam
Walt Disney World Reveals Plans To Reopen Theme Parks In July!
The Walt Disney World Resort is getting ready to reopen!
Tropical Storm Lands in South Carolina Ahead of Atlantic Season
The Atlantic’s second storm of 2020 made landfall just east of Charleston, South Carolina, with the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season still almost a week away.
Unusual sight on hiking trail
UPDATE 12:14 p.m. The man who spotted the folding door spider on the Paul's Tomb Hiking trail tells Castanet he just moved to Kelowna from Langley B.C.
Rotary grants dreams
A global pandemic is not enough to stop Kalamalka Rotary from helping the community.
Safeguarding the source of three of Asia's great rivers
It is official. Everything is on track for the establishment of the Three-Rivers-Source National Park (TRSNP) in China, which—as its name suggests—protects the source of three of Asia's greatest rivers: ...
When are department stores reopening and will you be able to try on clothes?
Retailers are poised to open their doors again.
Reopen Long Island: Long Island enters phase one of reopening
Nassau and Suffolk counties are moving into phase one of reopening which includes manufacturing, construction, agriculture, wholesale trade, and retail stores, which can now offer curbside pick-up only.
Arabian Sea to soon host twin low-pressure areas
Monsoon building in right earnest
Hot weekend on the way
Temperatures could hit the 30s this weekend in the Thompson-Okanagan.
Relief From Heatwave In North India Soon! Temperature Likely To Dip Down From May 29
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that there might be some relief in the heatwave conditions from May 29. Many places in North India recorded temperatures over 45 degrees celsius.
Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast, dissipates in a day
A tropical storm warning has been issued for South Carolina's coast and the storm was expected to bring heavy rainfall, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
McDonald's, Primark, IKEA and Poundland among major chains making announcements ahead of June 15
Including McDonald's Drive Thru branches and Primark stores
Three days of rain thwart Florida reopening, cause severe flooding
South Florida residents were unable to enjoy the reopening of restaurants and beaches after two months of coronavirus lockdown, when three straight days of rain Tuesday caused severe flooding in Miami and other coastal cities.
Cambuslang hairdresser on why safety has to come first before resuming her business
Barbara Fraser fears her business could take a serious hit even after lockdown is eased
Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast, dissipates in a day
A tropical storm warning has been issued for South Carolina's coast and the storm was expected to bring heavy rainfall, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
KKR to plant trees, aid in relief work in Cyclone Amphan aftermath
Kolkata Knight Riders announced to plant 5000 trees and also committed to contribute to the West Bengal Chief Minister's Relief Fund in the aftermath of Cyclone Amphan.
Every McDonald's drive-thru in Black Country and Staffordshire to be open next week
The chain said it closed some drive-thru lanes last week after soaring demand impacted local communities or staff and customer safety.
Paddy crop suffers rice leaf mite attack
THANJAVUR Summer paddy crop raised in some parts of delta districts is said to be affected by rice leaf mite, according to the Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, Aduthurai.In a press release, the TRR
The shade of a giant tree provided an escape from the heat for some Delhi residents
India is wilting under a heatwave, with temperatures in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades. Scorching weather is a growing menace in the world's second-most populous nation, and the United Nations warned
Farmers' Market returning
The Penticton Farmers' Market will be re-opening its outdoor market this Saturday, May 30, taking over its usual spot in the 100 block of Main Street.
Care home opens up for socially-distanced visits
For the first time in weeks, relatives could see their loved ones face-to-face in the garden of a care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.
Historic deal preserves millions of pollination corridors for monarch butterflies
Historic agreement gives monarch butterflies and other pollinators millions of acres of new habitat along roadside rights-of-way.
Promoter, alcohol vendor under investigation after large, illegal beach parties broken up on Oahu | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Honolulu Liquor Commission and law enforcement agencies are investigating two businesses that may have organized and profited from massive parties that violated COVID-19 emergency rules and liquor and permitting laws over Memorial Day weekend at Waimea Bay Beach Park and Kaena Point State Park.
Andhra Pradesh natives happy to return home
The first domestic flight landed at Vijayawada airport from Chennai with 79 passengers
Lockdown reveals success of efforts to help rare field crickets
The RSPB said that with no new releases of the insect at two nature reserves this year, the sound of singing crickets shows previous releases worked.
Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test
The Centre for Wildlife Health in Bhubaneswar was contacted to facilitate the process, she said adding that efforts are on to ascertain how the pangolin found its way into the quarantine centre.
Snow shuts down major roads in Eastern Cape
Dangerous driving conditions due to consistent snowfall in the Eastern Cape has forced provincial transport authorities to close parts of major roads in the province.
Care home opens up for socially-distanced visits
For the first time in weeks, relatives could see their loved ones face-to-face in the garden of a care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.
Busy link between two Bristol commuter routes is closed
Wraxall Hill has been closed for vital tree trimming work to be carried out along the route
Some towns opening arms
As municipalities struggle with whether to welcome travellers and tourists, Banff has decided to open its arms and welcome visitors again.
Horrifying moment a hippo throws an impala over its head in a South African river after battling circling hyenas and wild dogs
The rare riverside battle of four species was filmed in Kruger National Park. Photographer Rogan Kerr and field guide Francois Pienaar took videos of the hippo fighting African wild dogs and killing an impala.
Mercury hits 50 degrees in Rajasthan’s Churu, says India Meteorological Department
India Meteorological Department (IMD) said severe heatwave conditions will prevail in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana today.
Meat Seller’s Family Party Is A COVID-19 Super-Spreader
HYDERABAD: A family get-together organized by a meat seller of the city in utter disregard for COVID-19 preventive measures has ended up as a super-spreader for the dreaded virus on Tuesday. As many
John Lewis reveals first stores to reopen doors on June 15
The retailer said it will reopen two stores on Monday June 15, followed by a further 11 sites on Thursday June 18.
Use of Nottingham’s food banks has surged during coronavirus pandemic
There's increased demand above normal levels by 33 percent or more
Care home opens up for socially-distanced visits
For the first time in weeks, relatives could see their loved ones face-to-face in the garden of a care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.
McDonald's sets exact date every branch in UK will reopen
More than 1,000 are throwing open their drive-thru lanes
John Lewis reveals first stores to reopen doors on June 15
The retailer said it will reopen two stores on Monday June 15, followed by a further 11 sites on Thursday June 18.
Quarter-of-a-mile queue forms at tip on first day of reopening
Keynsham Recycling Centre opened today at 8am
Maimed turtle will live
A painted turtle that was seriously injured after being smashed with rocks is going to live.
Behind the scenes with RNLI photographer Nigel Millard
Professional photographer turned RNLI volunteer Nigel Millard has travelled all over the UK and Ireland to capture some of the most dramatic RNLI images. To tie-in with the RNLI's volunteers Week (1st-7th June) he reveals why he volunteers for the institution
Walkers found after 19 days in the New Zealand wilderness
The 23-year-olds were winched from a clearing after a helicopter spotted smoke from their fire.
Time-lapse Video: Fog blankets the Chrysler Building in NYC
There is proof of just how much fog rolled into the New York area on Wednesday morning.
Despite Testing Negative For Covid-19, Odisha Man Forced to Quarantine in Car Because of Stigma
Patra who has been staying inside his car since May 21 will complete the quarantine today.
Nine people rescued from beach at Whitsand Bay
Off-duty lifeguards and members of the public saved them from the sea at Tregonhawke on Bank Holiday Monday
Woman fired from job after calling 911 on black man in park
"There's an African-American, he's recording me and threatening me and my dog," she claimed.
Human activity threatens 50 billion years of evolutionary history, study reveals
Our human footprint--and the changes it has wrought--is threatening some of the most unique species on Earth, a new study reveals.
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on South Carolina coast, could bring up to 8 inches of rain to some areas
Tropical Storm Bertha formed off the South Carolina coast Wednesday morning, the second named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season.
'They're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat': Spearfishing Divers Get Spooked by Great White Shark - Video
Fortunately, it appears that all the divers involved in this encounter managed to get to safety without being attacked by the shark.
Thunderstorm With 96 kmph Winds Rips Through Amphan-Ravaged Kolkata
Like a sequel of a horror film, Cyclone Amphan 2.0 hurtled through Kolkata on Wednesday evening, uprooting trees, squashing cars, and even threatening to pull down an old building or two.
7 red flags to be on the lookout for when restaurants reopen, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Red flags include poor ventilation, waiters not wearing masks, and restaurants not allowing customers to make reservations.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study
New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.
Heatwave Continues In North India, Mercury Nears 50-Degree In Rajasthan
Parts of northern and western India reeled under scorching heat on Wednesday, with temperatures hovering near the 50 degree-mark in Rajasthan, while the IMD said no immediate respite is likely from the ongoing heatwave conditions.
IGI Airport sees less chaos as States come up with clear travel protocol
Nervous flyers wear not-so-comfortable PPE kits before entering the terminal
Man's best friend: Loyal dog waits for months at hospital after owner died of COVID-19
A seven-year-old dog that belonged to a dead Wuhan Covid-19 patient who waited for its owner to leave the hospital for three months now lives in a dog shelter.
Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast, dissipates in a day
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tropical Storm Bertha surprised the South Carolina coast Wednesday, forming and making landfall within two hours, bringing a poor beach day of rain and gusty winds, but no major problems.
Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study
New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.
Oregon family’s public vote for new house color goes viral
There’s no place like home, so it all should be just right. One Oregon family is dazed that a public vote for the new paint color of their house went viral on social media, with more than 2,000
7 red flags to be on the lookout for when restaurants reopen
As restaurants reopen dining rooms, many Americans are eager to once again eat out at their favorite spots.
7 red flags to be on the lookout for when restaurants reopen
Red flags include poor ventilation, waiters not wearing masks, and restaurants not allowing customers to make reservations.
One more containment zone in the city
The addition is Ramamurthy Nagar ward
Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study
New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.
Tropical Storm Bertha brings potential flooding for Carolinas, Virginia
Bertha made landfall as a tropical storm Wednesday east of Charleston, S.C., bringing winds and heavy rain to the region before weakening to a tropical depression.
Coronavirus | All bags disinfected at Chennai airport
According to officials of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), ever since domestic operations resumed on Monday, the baggage of about 2,500 passengers has been disinfected.
Little Kashmir in Telangana: After Four Long Years, Tribal Farmer Harvests Maiden Apple Crop
Even though people laughed at him, he kept on working on his project to grow apples in the arid lands of Telangana.
Ambassador Friedman helps make cheesecake for the elderly - Jewish World
US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and his family join special online broadcast from Pantry Packers in Jerusalem to commemorate Shavuot.
Florida's South Beach awakens after two-month slumber
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (Reuters) - South Beach’s Ocean Drive stirred to life on Wednesday after a two-month shutdown, as diners enjoyed breakfast and early cocktails along the Florida tourist thoroughfare for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic struck in March.
Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study
New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.
Your weather update: Cold snap continues with temperatures staying below 20°C
The South African Weather Service has advised of mostly cold weather across the country on Thursday as temperatures continue to stay below 20°C.
Florida's Disney, SeaWorld parks to reopen within weeks
May 27 (UPI) -- The Walt Disney Company and SeaWorld announced plans Wednesday to reopen their Florida theme parks over the next two months.
Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WELLINGTON, New Zealand >> Two hikers rescued in the New Zealand wilderness Wednesday got lost in fog and exhausted their food but survived 18 days with only minor injuries, police said.
What John Lewis has said about Bristol store as some branches set to reopen
There will be a number of strict social distancing measures in place
Forecast: Breezy trade winds to hold through the weekend
Trade winds will strengthen to moderate to locally breezy levels Wednesday and Thursday then hold into next week.
This is when McDonald’s will reopen in Burton, Swadlincote and Uttoxeter, says the boss
It will initially be drive-thru only
M&S announce permanent closure of Nottingham city centre store
Staff will transfer to the other city centre store
Tributes to ‘sweet’ girl, 17, who drowned when inflatable boat capsized in Bank Holiday horror
A ‘SWEET’ 17-year-old girl who died in a boating accident on Bank Holiday Monday has been named locally as Gillian Davey. Tributes have poured in for the teenager, who was rushed to hos…
After-Effects of Intense Heat Wave: Agricultural Losses and Record Electricity Usage
Consistent with Israel's character of extremes, temperatures dropped to below average after the heatwave ended.
Rising rivers force closures
Peak levels on the Thompson Rivers are still coming.
No Respite From Heatwave In Delhi, Mercury Passes 47 Degrees
The national capital reeled under a scorching heatwave on Wednesday with the mercury settling six notches above normal in most areas, the weather department said.
BBMP prepared to handle monsoon, claims civic chief
Civic body is monitoring places that have a history of flooding and water-logging
Entrepreneur working to bring a drive-in theatre to Grand Forks
The COVID-19 pandemic is making some old things new again, as a Grand Forks entrepreneur hopes to open a drive-in theatre in the community.Chuck Varabioff i
Woman rescued by ferry skipper after driving car into river
The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon on the River Clyde at the crossing for the Renfrew Ferry.
Tropical Storm Bertha forms, quickly hits S. Carolina coast
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on South Carolina’s coast Wednesday morning shortly after it formed, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlanti...
Coronavirus lockdown: Kerala to open liquor shops from tomorrow
The Kerala government has lauched the BevQ mobile app for virtual queue management of the liquor sale.
Activists raise alarms over virus litter along French coast
A French environmental group is finding this virus-era detritus littering the Mediterranean floor near the French Riviera resort of Antibes and is trying to raise awareness and clean it up.
Nail-biting video shows brown bear following child on family hike
An Italian family's mountain hike took a hair-raising turn after a brown bear followed a child down a mountain path during a day out.
No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for virus era
No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house, and please refrain from high-fiving your favourite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era.
Desperate single dads form long queue outside food bank so they can feed their kids
Shocking footage shows the men inside Elephant and Castle shopping centre in a long line leading up to the office of the Dad's House food bank in south east London
Oakland McDonald's employees strike, claim management told them to use dog diapers, coffee filters as masks
The McDonald's location owner has denied the allegations.
No respite from scorching summers! Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours, says IMD
On the progress of the southwest monsoon, the national weather forecasting centre of the IMD said it has further advanced into some more parts of south Bay of Bengal.
Boots reveals how stores will change from June to prevent second wave of coronavirus
Dedicated social distancing wardens will patrol stores at all time
Activists raise alarms over coronavirus litter along French coast
PARIS — Soggy, algae-caked surgical masks resting on the seabed. Soiled, waterlogged rubber gloves, waving eerily beneath the Mediterranean waves. A French environmental group is finding this
Who is Christian Cooper, the birdwatcher accused of threatening Amy Cooper?
Viral video shows Christian Cooper — the black man accused of “threatening” a white dog-walker for simply asking her to leash her pup in Central Park — geeking out over his
SpaceX NASA launch: Weather forecast for best viewing spots across UK tonight
Weather conditions for SpaceX and NASA rocket viewing tonight look promising for much of the UK, and especially in England, Wales and Northern Ireland - but Scotland may miss out
Woman rescued by ferry skipper after driving car into river
The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon on the River Clyde at the crossing for the Renfrew Ferry.
Record breaking heatwave continues to scorch Delhi
A sweltering heatwave continued to sweep Delhi at most places.
Liverpool ONE reopening with one-way walking lanes & reduced hours
There will be strict limits on the number of customers allowed in stores at one time too
Tropical Storm Bertha forms off the coast of South Carolina
MIAMI — Tropical Storm Bertha formed Wednesday morning off the coast of South Carolina, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season. A
New Rochelle, home to NY’s first Covid-19 cluster, slowly reopens for business
The New York suburb of New Rochelle, home to one of the first coronavirus clusters in the US, began to slowly reopen for business on Tuesday.
Nationwide study reveals poorer public toilet cleanliness
The results of a nationwide study conducted from Jan 10 to Feb 7 this year revealed that much work still needs to be done to improve public toilet hygiene standards at coffee shops and hawker centres. The Waterloo study, by Singapore Management University's (SMU) Senior...
Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest
Two New Zealand hikers survived for more than 18 days in a densely-forested national park before being found alive on Wednesday, rescue officials said. Jessica O’Connor and Dion Reynolds, both 23, hiked into Kahurangi National Park in the northwest of New Zealand's South Island on May 9, and were
Brace for stiflingly hot weather during dry season: BMKG
“The meteorological record shows that the maximum temperatures over the past five days – especially in midday – reached between 34 and 36 degree Celsius.”
Severe flood disrupts Florida reopening
South Florida residents were unable to enjoy the reopening of restaurants and beaches after two months of coronavirus lockdown, when three straight days of rain Tuesday caused severe flooding in Mi...
Stone railing on historic bridge makes way for drainage channel
A large chunk of the stone railing on the bridge connecting the Moti Darwaza of the Golconda Fort to MD Lines has been brought down by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation officials to create a
CDC Warns of Increasingly Aggressive Rodents Looking For New Food Sources
New submitter Way Smarter Than You shares a report from The Seattle Times: Humans aren't the only ones hankering for the days they could dine out at their cities' restaurants: Some rats that miss feasting on the scraps are becoming increasingly brazen to find new food sources, the Centers for Disea...
Assam: Over 2 lakh affected in flash floods triggered by Cyclone Amphan; more rainfall predicted for next 2-3 days
More than two lakh people in Assam are currently affected by the flash floods
Heatwave conditions to persist in Andhra Pradesh for next 24 hours
Heatwave conditions are likely to persist for another day in the State, according to an Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) report.
National parks reopening
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to reopen June 1.
Royal B.C. Museum to begin reopening plan next month
The Royal B.C. Museum will begin a multi-phased reopening plan next month that is expected to return it to full operation by Labour Day. “With a big organization, there’s still a lot to work . . .
One Of World's Most Elusive Cats Filmed For The First Time In A Decade
Naturalists in Algeria have filmed a Saharan cheetah, a subspecies listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List, for the first time in a decade, the national parks authority said.
Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Two New Zealand hikers survived for more than 18 days in a densely-forested national park before being found alive on Wednesday, rescue officials said.
NSDMA predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall
Heavy to very heavy rainfall activity is expected in the state over the following week, the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has predicted and said that several other weather conditions were also likely during that period along with hefty showers.
Man ripped from bike by barbed wire trap 'targeting lockdown cyclists'
Similar wood and wire traps have been found blocking paths across the UK over the weekend, as people flocked to public places to enjoy the warm weather.
290 groups so far in Tipperary are preparing for annual Spring Clean
They will take to the hi-ways and bi-ways of the county to make the countrysides more beautiful
North India sizzles as temperature touches 50C
India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly 20 years.
Vet issues warning over dogs using sticks as toys after making grisly discovery
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. A vet has advised dog owners to throw balls or rubber toys for dogs to chase rather than sticks after revealing a border collie who required surgery was not a rare case
Jaipur residents urge state government to do ‘surgical strike’ on locusts as insects swathe city
"I have been unable to sleep since Monday when I saw lakhs of these insects creating havoc in my house on Monday and Tuesday."
AI robots, automated popcorn dispensers: Cinemas in South Korea go contactless
SEOUL, May 27 (UPI) -- As South Korea continues to loosen its social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 outbreak, hard-hit movie theaters are trying to find ways to lure customers back.
McDonald's reveals when they're reopening all UK drive-thrus
The chain has announced it will reopen all of its drive-thrus and many more restaurants for delivery.
Dangerous heat arrives in Las Vegas for at least 3 days
Temperatures will reach dangerous levels across the Las Vegas region starting today and going through at least Friday, says the National Weather Service.
Eddie rescued from tree
It's not just in the movies... While firefighters don't typically turn out to rescue cats from trees, a happy coincidence in Lake Country got feline Eddie down from his high perch on Monday evening.
Disney World hopes to open some parks on July 11, says it will require masks and temperature checks
The theme park will require employees and guests to wear masks and get temperature checks at park entrances.
Wishaw McDonald's drive-thru will open back up from next week
The store will open next week, after being closed for months.
McDonald's to reopen all Scottish drive-thru restaurants from next week
Scots fans can finally get their hands on McDonald's as it makes its long-awaited comeback up north.
'A fantastic outcome': Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness
The 23-year-olds had intended to be gone for about five days, according to police.
Tesco will use technology to monitor crowds in its stores
Tesco will begin introducing a new system to help control the number of people within its stores. The new technology will count how many people enter and ex
India wilts as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
The hot spell is projected to scorch northern India for several more days, 'with severe heat wave conditions in isolated pockets'
When can you see friends and family inside your house?
Will the restrictions be lifted?
More parts of the UK banning sky lanterns and helium balloons
North East Derbyshire District Council has introduced a charter to ban the release of sky lanterns and helium balloons on its land.
Coronavirus: Loyal dog in China waits at hospital for three months for elderly owner who died of COVID-19
Xiao Bao refused to leave the hospital premises till a dog shelter got a hold of him
Curbside registration for summer reading begins at Lincoln Parish Library Thursday
The summer reading movement kicks off at Lincoln Parish Library on Thursday and it is offering curbside registration for the program.
Heatwave may continue in several parts of India during next 24 hours: IMD
On Tuesday, Delhi recorded a maximum of 47.6 degrees Celsius in the Palam area
McDonald's drive-thrus in Notts set to reopen next month
The wait is nearly over
'Animal abuser, 18, set kitten's face on fire with blow torch'
William Carr is said to have set the baby animal ablaze after arguing with its owner while on a house painting job
Disney World is set to reopen on July 11 with masks and temperature checks required
Disney told a Florida task force that it planned to open its Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parks first, followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios.
Man, 22, dies after falling from jet ski in Devon in third seaside fatality this week
Emergency services were called out to the seaside town of Teignmouth, Devon, on Tuesday following a 999 call reporting a man in the water after falling off a jet ski.
Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat Acknowledged With World’s First-Ever ILFI Certification Of Sustainability
Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat Acknowledged With World’s First-Ever ILFI certification of Sustainability For Visitor Accommodations
Disney World is set to reopen on July 11 with masks and temperature checks required, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Disney told a Florida task force that it plans to open the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom first, followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Activists Raise Alarms Over Virus Litter Along French Coast
Soggy, algae-caked surgical masks resting on the seabed. Soiled, waterlogged rubber gloves, waving eerily beneath the Mediterranean waves.
Banff ready to welcome visitors once again, some streets closed to vehicle access
A two block stretch of Banff Avenue will be closed to vehicles, along with a portion of Caribou Street.
Delhi reels under heatwave, Palam records high of 47.2 degrees Celsius
The last time the mercury touched the 46-degree mark at the Safdarjung weather station was on May 19, 2002
Delhi reels under heatwave, Palam records high of 47.2 degrees Celsius
Dust storm and thunderstorm with winds gusting up to 60 kilometers per hour are likely over Delhi-NCR on May 29-30, said IMD.The all-time record for Safdarjung in May is 47.2 degrees Celsius. It was recorded on May 29, 1944
NASA-NOAA satellite sees Tropical Storm Bertha organizing
The second tropical storm of the North Atlantic Ocean hurricane season has formed off the coast of South Carolina. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite provided forecasters with a visible image of Tropical ...
High-Fashion Market Continues Its Digital Shift
Shopping for high-fashion apparel continues to change under the pressure of the pandemic, as Instagram makes a play to become the go-to platform for fashion.
103-year-old woman walks hill outside her care home to raise money for charity
Joan Willet, who lives at Old Hastings House in East Sussex, aims to walk 17 miles before her 104th birthday in July.
West Bengal News: Week After Cyclone Amphan, Kolkata Hit by Gusty Winds, Downpour
Notably, the second storm hit the city at a speed not much less than Cyclone Amphan itself, that gusted through at a speed of 110-130 kmph in Kolkata.
Trees the biggest casualty of pre-monsoon showers
The eight control rooms of the BBMP got the maximum complaints about tree and branch falls from Malleswaram
Burger King debuts 'social distancing crowns' in Germany
Burger King wants its customers to enjoy eating their food safely - hence why they've come up with a smart idea: social distancing crowns.
More than half of national parks to reopen June 1 after COVID-19 closure
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia &
McDonald's is Reopening All of Its UK Drive-Thrus by Next Week
Prepare for the end times, as droves of people descend upon the golden arches for some takeaway fries and a burger, taking over roads and leaving carnage in their wake.
Disney World is set to reopen on July 11 with masks and temperature checks required
Walt Disney World is set to reopen this summer – with masks and temperature checks required – after it closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
The hot spell is projected to scorch northern India for several more days, the Meteorological Department said late Tuesday, "with severe heat wave conditions in isolated pockets".
Tigers took away their men, Amphan their livelihood: Sunderbans' 'tiger widows' struggle to survive
Manjula Sardar (45) carrying a bowl of puffed rice and jaggery, her first proper meal in the last two days, wistfully stares at a flooded pond full of saline water. Cyclone Amphan, which hit West
Blue crab stock remains within healthy range
Results from the latest Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey—conducted annually by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Maryland Department of Natural Resources—show the Chesapeake Bay's blue crab ...
'Mother of all sales' predicted for Devon and Cornwall's shops as they reopen
According to experts, there could be the 'mother of all sales' for the next few months
Lost hikers found alive 18 days after vanishing in foggy forest
The hikers got lost in a forest covered in fog, but were miraculously found alive 18 days later with only minor injuries.
Week after cyclone Amphan, Kolkata struck by 96 kmph nor’wester
The squall, known as "Kalbaisakhi" in local parlance, uprooted several trees in some parts of the city, blocking traffic movement.
PETA founder vows to close 'Tiger King' zoo after it reopens to the public
Ingrid Newkirk, the founder and president of PETA, is once again coming after the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park.
Red Rock Canyon to reopen Monday
Areas in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, including the Scenic Drive, will reopen Monday after a weekslong closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Heat wave likely to recede in Central India from May 29 onwards: IMD
The IMD predicted that maximum temepratures in North India likely to recede from May 28
Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors in early June
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to re
Memorial Day weekend crowds, rain-soaked Missouri river results in 23 rescues, 1 drowning death
The city of Noel Fire Department said on Facebook that a total of 23 river rescues were made over the three-day weekend, including 21 on Saturday alone.
Water safety stressed after rescues off west Cork
The Irish Coast Guard has issued a warning about water safety, following two separate incidents in west Cork this afternoon in which six people were swept out to sea.
Invasive mussel spreads in backwaters
Charru mussel has in many places replaced the Asian green mussel
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.
Colourful rosy maple moth sends hearts aflutter in newfound social media stardom
With its fuzzy body and unique pink and yellow-coloured wings, a North American moth has social media users atwitter after photos of the species were shared online.
Crowds take advantage of latest easing of lockdown restrictions in Northern Ireland as car parks of forests and country parks re-opened
CROWDS of people yesterday took advantage of the latest easing of lockdown restrictions in Northern Ireland as car parks of forests and country parks were re-opened.
Heatwave likely to recede from today: IMD
The temperatures north and central India have soared over 47 degrees Celsius at a few places since the past four-five days. The maximum temperature in Churu, which had recorded 50 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, was 49.6 degrees, followed by 48.9 degrees in Ganganagar and Bikaner districts of Rajasthan.
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in South Carolina
Still days away from the official start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and the Southeast coast of the U.S. on Wednesday was dealing with its second named tropical system in less than two weeks.
Tigers took away their men, Amphan their livelihood: Sunderban’s ‘tiger widows’ struggle to survive
Cyclone Amphan, which hit West Bengal a week ago, not only killed all the fish in Manjula's pond, but also snatched away her sole source of livelihood.
Crash knocks off hydrant
Emergency crews are dealing with a single-vehicle crash on West Kelowna's Boucherie Road where a van knocked off a fire hydrant.
Two low pressure areas developing over Arabian Sea
Public Authority of Civil Aviation has issued a weather bulletin on the weather over the Arabian Sea.
Orphaned bear cubs coming to Bearizona, brand new enclosure planned
Bearizona is welcoming three orphaned bear cubs from Montana into its family.
'A sunrise surprise’: Tropical Storm Bertha quickly forms, hits South Carolina coast
Forecasters expected the bad weather, but didn’t predict it to organize so quickly and become the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season
Tropical Storm Bertha lashes South Carolina in sunrise surprise that could affect NASA SpaceX launch
"Life-threatening" flash flooding is expected across parts of Virginia, and South and North Carolina, after Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall sooner than expected.NASA satellites are closely watching the storm as it prepares to send two astronauts to space in a historic launch aboard SpaceX
Low rates, poor demand hit jasmine growers
Though the sale of Udupi Mallige or Udupi jasmine started about a month ago, growers say that they are getting low rates, while flower sellers say that the demand is poor on account of lockdown restri
Turtle smashes through car windshield and nearly decapitates passenger
'If that glass wasn't as thick as it was and I didn't slow down the way I did when I saw the object coming, it would have been disastrous,'
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on South Carolina coast with 50mph winds after South Florida is inundated with three days of torrential rain and flash flooding that left cars submerged and locals stuck in knee-deep water
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on South Carolina's coast at 9.30am EST with sustained winds near 50mph, less than two hours after it was officially named.
Woman, 103, inspired by Captain Tom climbs hill outside her care home for charity
Joan Willet is aiming to walk 17 miles up and down a steep hill outside her care home by her 104th birthday in July to raise money for the British Heart Foundation
Bengaluru police inaugurates dog park for its canine squad
The dog park was inaugurated by Bhaskar Rao, Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru (city).A special demonstration of anti-terrorist dog warfare, vehicle hijacking, drug and bomb tracing by the canines were done
Santa Clara health officer suggests California is reopening too soon
Cody said she wants to reopen Santa Clara County — but only when safe to do so.
Rescue pup left fighting for his life after being 'rag-dolled' in savage dog attack
Schnauzer-poodle cross Bruno has undergone multiple surgeries with the ligaments in one of his legs completely destroyed and faces a long road to recovery after the attack in Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh
Loyal Dog Spends Over 3 Months Waiting At Hospital For Owner Who Passed Away From COVID-19
"[Xiaobao] didn't know and just stayed in the hospital looking for him."
Coronavirus in Ballarat: call to check online alcohol amid COVID-19
ALMOST three in four Victorians are receiving home delivered alcohol while drunk during COVID-19 lockdowns while one in three accepting orders did not have ag...
Delhi: Over 250 shanties gutted in fire in Tughlaqabad, no casualties
DFS divisional officer S K Dua said that while the fire started as a small one, it escalated to the medium category because of the small LPG cylinders in the area which caught fire and exploded leading to the quick spread of the blaze.
Rijksmuseum given unique painting to remember virus victims
AMSTERDAM, May 28 — Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum will display a famous 16th-century painting donated to commemorate victims of the coronavirus when it re-opens next week, almost three months after closing its doors, the museum said yesterday. The 1587 painting by Flemish master Bartholomeus Spranger...
What do you do with a stolen Vincent van Gogh painting?
An art thief reviews the 'copycat' heist of The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen from a Dutch museum on March 30.
Rough squall in Kolkata brings back Amphan fears
The Regional Meteorological Centre and Department had warned of a storm earlier.
Fraser Valley libraries to offer contactless hold pick-ups
FVRL Express — Click, Pick, Go service to be offered at all 25 locations starting June 1
What do you do with a stolen Vincent van Gogh painting?
An art thief reviews the 'copycat' heist of The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen from a Dutch museum on March 30.
Swiss sex workers offer just two sexual positions for safety during COVID-19 pandemic
It's to avoid "droplet transmission" in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hikers, 23, who spent 19 DAYS lost in the bush reveal how they survived - and why finding a footprint saved their lives
Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor, both 23, went camping at Anatori Valley in Kahurangi National Park, in New Zealand's South Island, on May 9.
Chimpanzees develop their own local cultures and customs by imitating each other, researchers reveal
Researchers have found new evidence that chimpanzees develop their own local cultures and communities, and pass on certain behaviors to their offspring to ensure they'll fit in with local customs.
Bali floats travel bubble as way back for Australians
If cash-starved Bali hotel owners had their way, Australians would be heading back to the resort island as early as July.
Tropical storm makes landfall, bringing heavy rain to South Carolina
MIAMI: A tropical storm that could unleash heavy rainfall and produce life-threatening flash flooding made landfall along the South Carolina coast ...
Bertha weakens to a depression as it spreads heavy rain over Carolinas
May 27 (UPI) -- Still days away from the official start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and the Southeast coast of the U.S. on Wednesday was dealing with its second named tropical system in less than two weeks.
Pubs and restaurants could reopen NEXT MONTH as Boris Johnson says roadmap is moving 'faster than previously thought' and orders review of the six-foot rule
Boris Johnson tonight told MPs he hopes to allow watering holes and restaurants to re-open earlier than July 4 - the date which has been set down in the government's roadmap out of lockdown.
Unexpected Best Friends: Baby Duck Loves Resting Atop Husky’s Head
Some animals may be completely different and expected to not get along, particularly when they would have a prey-predator relationship in the wild. However, sometimes...
Woman wins $127,000 jackpot using money from making face masks
May 27 (UPI) -- An Oregon woman who took up sewing face masks when she was laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic said the money from her efforts scored her a $127,000 lottery jackpot.
Pick n Pay outlet, 8 other Gauteng stores closed for contravening regulations
The Pick n Pay outlet, situated at Evaton Mall, was found selling rotten meat and expired food items.
Tooth-Marked Bones Suggest Famished Jurassic Dinosaurs May Have Resorted To Cannibalism
In a resource-scarce ancient Colorado hungry dinosaurs would go to extreme lengths for food, even if that meant eating one of their own, a new study has fo
First Las Vegas casinos to reopen on the Strip are revealed
Vegas is betting that it’s time to reopen.
Dogs make morale-boosting visit to seals used to being on show
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has also been playing music to keep its residents happy.
Dinosaurs resorted to cannibalism when food was scare, study claims
It was a dino-eat-dino world back then
Bertha weakens to tropical depression after making landfall in South Carolina
(Reuters) - Bertha, the second named storm this Atlantic hurricane season, has weakened to a tropical depression but was still expected to bring heavy rain and possibly life-threatening flash floods to parts of the Carolinas and Virginia, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Wednesday.
Land Lines installation reimagines landscapes in hanging fabrics
Oklahoma artist Rachel Hayes stitched together colourful pieces polyester, nylon and cotton to create abstract versions of natural landscapes that hang in a Los Angeles gallery.
Dogs make morale-boosting visit to seals used to being on show
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has also been playing music to keep its residents happy.
Dogs make morale-boosting visit to seals used to being on show
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has also been playing music to keep its residents happy.
Researchers baffled by 'completely weird' underwater tornado
May 27 (UPI) -- Researchers said a tornadolike formation caught on camera off the coast of Australia was "completely weird."
Home is where the accidents are
Surgeons are seeing almost 15 to 20 cases in a month as compared to just 1-2 freak accident cases previously While road traffic accidents drastically dropped during lockdown period, there was a spike .
$5,250 in fines for DIY plumbing
News from Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board Property owners are again being warned not to fall into the trap of using unlicensed people to conduct restricted sanitary plumbing work on renovation projects.
Animal welfare: New food label proposed to 'guarantee transparency’ in pig breeding
A new animal welfare label has been developed in Italy to boost ‘clarity’ in pig husbandry for meat products.
Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test
Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test. The swab samples of the pangolin has been collected for the coronavirus test
Woman killed – hit by train at Tawa level crossing
Wellington.Scoop A woman has died after she was hit by a train at a level crossing near the intersection of Hinau Street and McClellan Street in Tawa.
In pictures | Heatwave adds to nation's miseries
The ongoing heatwave over several parts of north and central India is likely to continue during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday, even as the southwest monsoon
Covid-19: Are city's night shelters ready for a heat wave?
The heat wave condition continues to burn the national Capital as an orange alert was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Tuesday. The maximum temperature at Palam was recorded at 47.2 degrees Celsius, making it the highest for this season.
Salvation Army opens heat relief stations in metro Phoenix
The Salvation Army on Wednesday opened heat relief stations across metro Phoenix as forecasters say temperatures will reach as high as 112 degrees in some desert areas by Friday.
Air New Zealand opens domestic and regional lounges with limited services
The lounges will be operating “slightly differently to what people are used to”, said the carrier
Dog squad to get 50 dogs for Rs 2.5 crore
As many as 50 dogs will be adopted and inducted into the Dog Squad at a cost of Rs 2.
Higher chance of warm winter
Otago and Southland farmers may be in for another warmer-than-average winter this year. Niwa National Climate Centre scientists are forecasting...
Urban Art’s City of Sculpture exhibition goes live on Lambton Quay
Press Release – Urban Art Foundation
Cyclist is left bloodied and bruised after smashing into wire booby trap deliberately set to snare riders using woodland path during lockdown
Neil Nunnerley, 47, was riding on a path in Cardiff shortly before 3pm on Saturday. He hit a barrier made of wire and branches that was stretched across the trail.
Smokies nonprofit to hold virtual firefly event on YouTube
The annual lottery to see the synchronous fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park may be canceled this year due to the coronavirus, but a Smokies-based nonprofit will be offering a virtual
Skiing is back in Colorado for lucky few with reservations
Skiing is back in Colorado after a more than two-month closure caused by the coronavirus, but only a few have been lucky enough to score reservations at the only reopened resort in the state.
Disney to present reopening plan for Walt Disney World
LOS ANGELES, May 27 — Walt Disney Co will present its proposal for a phased reopening of its Orlando, Florida, theme parks to a local task force today, the company said in a statement. Disney closed theme parks around the world starting in January to help prevent the spread of the novel...
Heatwave grips Capital, mercury touches 46O C
As heatwaves continued to persist, the national Capital on Tuesday recorded the maximum temperature at 46 degree Celsius, the highest for the month of May in 18 years. Delhi touched 46 degrees in May was in 2002. According to Dr Rajender Jenamani, MeT scientist, Delhi (Palam) reported
The CDC Has Issued a Warning About Aggressive Rat Behaviour Due to The Pandemic
Rats are growing increasingly aggressive in their hunt for food as restaurants across the US remain shuttered to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned.
KidsFest gets the green light to go ahead in July
Planning for the popular annual Canterbury children's event KidsFest is under way, in spite of the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic....
Rain & storm wreak havoc; around 1500 affected
SHILLONG/JOWAI/MAWKYRWAT/NONGPOH: East Jaintia Hills and West Jaintia Hills districts reeled under "unprecedented" floods as heavy downpour coupled with high-velocity winds pounded at least seven districts triggering landslides, washing away roads an
'Fantastic outcome': Missing trampers found
Missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor were found when smoke from a fire they lit was seen by a search helicopter - a result police...
Heatwave: Weatherman sounds ‘stay home’ alert in Telangana
the practice of staying home will be beneficial not just to combat the Covid-19 pandemic but to avoid the scorching sun, which is getting all the more fierce across the State as summer peaks.
Grand Egyptian Museum receives 1006 pieces of Khufu’s second ship
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is working on completing archaeological projects, while taking all the necessary precautions to battle the virus.
52 bats drop dead in 60 mins, scare Uttar Pradesh town
When Pankaj Shahi, owner of a mango orchard in Belghat area, saw a few bats lying dead in a nearby orchard on Tuesday
Water restrictions lifted in Waihi, Waikino
Residents are still urged to save water where they can.
Bengaluru Containment Zones: At least 20 zones in city are no longer in the red
At least 20 places in Bengaluru, which were identified as “containment zones” to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the neighbourhood, have been freed from all restrictions over the last month, as zero Covid-19 positive cases were detected here over the period.
Retail stores allowed to reopen in city of Los Angeles, Garcetti says
Small retail stores in the city of Los Angeles will be allowed to reopen starting Wednesday, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced.
Torrential rain uproots 50 trees and 40 electricity poles, cuts power supply in Bengaluru
Heavy rains, coupled with thunder, lightning and gusty winds, lashed Bengaluru and the surrounding districts on Tuesday, bringing down dozens of trees, electricity poles and flooding low-lying streets.
Montreal Shatters May Temperature Record With A 98°F High On Wednesday
Wednesday's high temperature of 98°F in Montreal, Quebec, is one of the city's hottest temperatures on record.
A Tropical Disturbance Soaked Miami With Six Inches Of Rain In Two Hours
After soaking Miami with more than half a foot of rain in just a couple of hours, a tropical disturbance will move up the coast on Wednesday and bring a threat for flooding and tornadoes to the Carolinas.
Canadian man receives package ordered 8 years earlier
May 27 (UPI) -- A Toronto man said he was surprised and confused when a package showed up at his home containing a product he had ordered eight years earlier.
2 Meghalaya towns received more rainfall last week than what Delhi, Punjab get in a year
"When it rains, it pours," say the residents of Mawsynram and Sohra towns in Meghalaya which have received more rainfall in the last week than Delhi, Punjab and Haryana get in a year. The towns,
Fox rescued after getting its head stuck in a car wheel
How did he manage to do that?!
Tradewinds making a comeback today | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The tradewinds are expected to make a comeback today, strengthen to moderate to locally breezy levels tomorrow, forecasters said, and remain through the weekend.
Coast guard to end search for 4th fisherman missing from accident that killed 3
ST. LAWRENCE, N.L. - Search and rescue operations to find a missing Newfoundland fisherman whose three crewmates perished at sea were to wind down at sunset
Thredbo ski resort reopening in June with new social distancing rules
The snow season will look very different this year with capacity halved to allow for physical distancing.
EDITORIAL: Ease human-animal crisis
The increased attacks could see the people resort to killing the animals, which is illegal.
Winter outlook released as Victoria nears three-decade rain record
Victoria is on track for its wettest autumn in more than three decades. Melbourne has received 276 millimetres of rain in the past three months, already more than triple last year’s autumn to…
Heroin worth £8.5 million stashed in fruit and nut boxes at Heathrow Airport
Border Force officers found 170kg hidden in envelopes that were concealed in the walls of a consignment of 630 boxes on May 21.
No screams please: Japanese amusement parks prepare to reopen
No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favorite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era. As Japan's fun fairs slowly reopen, a group of park operators have released joint guidelines on how to operate safely under…
West Kootenay jogger spends 2 hours up tree as bear prowls below
A West Kootenay jogger is lucky to be in one piece after he spent two hours stuck-up a tree following a run-in with an aggressive black bear.Francis Levasse
Nazareth Child & Family Connection announces cancellation of popular events
Nazareth Child & Family Connection officials have made the decision to cancel three upcoming community events as a precaution against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Weather updates, May 27: Heatwave to continue for next few days in north
Weather Forecast Today, 27 May 2020: Maximum temperatures over the plains of north India are expected to recede from May 28 onwards, with substantial reduction in heatwave conditions from May 29.
Traffic free zone for Clifton Village sparks concern from businesses
Business leaders fear temporary plans to pedestrians parts of Clifton Village could become permanent - and damage trade
GALLERY: Bridgnorth photographer delves into archives to create bespoke town calendars across the region
A professional photographer from Bridgnorth has delved into his archives over the last decade to produce bespoke 2021 calendars of some of the region's most attractive towns.
Council facing complaints over suspension of grass cutting services
Grass cutting services have been suspended in a Black Country borough sparking complaints from residents.
Small signs of normality returning to our town centres ahead of shops reopening
While the high streets are still quiet, there are small signs of a return to normality since the Prime Minister announced his 'roadmap' to end the lockdown a fortnight ago.
Crafty Market Drayton veteran Clive raises more than £1,200 for NHS by making rainbow gifts
A blind veteran who has been making rainbow gifts at home to support the NHS has now raised more than £1,200.
'Buzz in the air' as Shropshire shops prepare to reopen
Plans to reopen retail next month could save the high street and stop scores of shops being closed for good, according to a Shropshire business owner.
Heat wave singes North India; Delhi records hottest day in 18 years
Live weather update: According to Kuldeep Srivastava, head of IMD's Regional weather forecasting centre, the last time the mercury touched the 46 degree-mark in New Delhi's Safdarjung was on May 19, 2002
No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for virus era
No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favourite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era.
Telford friends drop off goodies for isolating families
A group of friends dressed up as famous characters took a royal trip around their neighbourhood to drop off balloons and goody bags for isolating families.
Shops reopening 'vital in battle to save Midlands towns'
The reopening of shops has been welcomed by West Midlands Mayor Andy Street, who said it was "vital" for town and city centres.
Nevada governor green-lights June 4 reopening of casinos; Las Vegas gets ready
Shut down by the coronavirus, casinos get the go-ahead to start business again with social distancing in place.
Delhi records hottest day in May in 18 years at 46 degrees Celsius
The weather station at Palam, Lodhi Road recorded 47.6 degrees Celsius – six degrees above normal – falling in the severe heat wave category.
Pools and holiday parks among range of Tweed facilities set to reopen!
Tweed residents can rejoice, with the announcement that a range of facilities are finally set to reopen to the public after being shut due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some of the facilities set to…
Assamese bride wears silk handloom mask for wedding, idea wins praise online
Several pictures and videos of the marriage ceremony, which took place in Guwahati, Assam, on May 22, doing the rounds on social media show the bride and the groom donning matching silk handloom face masks during the wedding ceremony.
Promoter, alcohol vendor under investigation after large, illegal beach parties broken up on Oahu | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Honolulu Liquor Commission and law enforcement agencies are investigating two businesses that may have organized and profited from massive parties that violated COVID-19 emergency rules, liquor, and permitting laws, over Memorial Day weekend at Waimea Bay Beach Park and Kaena Point State Park.
UK weather forecast: Britain to be hotter than the Mediterranean with highs of 28C
Britain is unlikely to see any rain until June, adding to concerns the country could be hit with a hosepipe with reservoirs half empty despite major winter flooding
Delhi sizzles at 46 degrees amid severe heatwave, records Tuesday as hottest in May since 2002
However, Delhi is expected to get some respite from the stifling heat on May 28 due to a fresh Western Disturbance and easterly winds at lower levels.
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius
India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring ...
Tropical Storm Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
MIAMI >> Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on South Carolina’s coast today morning shortly after it formed, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.
EXCLUSIVE: Benny the Butcher on Rappers Going Broke Trying to Compete with Each Other
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New bid for 27 self-build and custom-built homes in Suffolk village
Plans for up to 27 new homes in Melton have been re-submitted by developers.
Clark County opens cooling stations as temperatures soar
Clark County will be opening daytime cooling stations from Wednesday to Friday as temperatures are set to climb well into the triple digits.
Ford disinfects police cruisers by 'roasting' them
Ford's software cranks the heat in police cruisers to disinfect them and slow the spread of COVID-19.
Rijksmuseum given unique painting to remember virus victims
Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum will display a famous 16th-century painting donated to commemorate victims of the coronavirus when it re-opens next week, almost three months after closing its doors, the museum ...
Inmates at quarantine centres have a harrowing time
Helpline Twitter handles are loaded with such complaints about the paid quarantine services
Truth about rumours McDonald's is reopening Liverpool sites
Several posts have circulated this week suggesting that Liverpool's sites would reopen this week
Girl, 11, plunges 200ft and breaks her back after falling through a gap on a glass walkway in a Chinese park
The 11-year-old dropped to the ground after her safety harness 'fell off', Chinese authorities said. The walkway comprises of dozens of see-through panes with gaps in between.
Paragliders collide at 4,757ft and plummet into trees leaving one dangling by his harness in terrifying footage
Sebastien Watier, 31, found himself hurtling towards the ground from the height of 4757ft with a tangled parachute after hitting a female paraglider above Aiguebelette Lake, Savoie, France.
Disney World hopes to open some parks on July 11, says it will require masks and temperature checks
The theme park will require employees and guests to wear masks and get temperature checks at park entrances.
Man, 22, dies after crashing jet ski he bought hours earlier
His ‘heartbroken’ girlfriend paid tribute to the emergency services who tried to save his life.
City springs back to life with almost all shops open
Managements are strictly following guidelines to prevent virus spread
Summer hosepipe ban fears after one of driest Springs ever with less than 3.5in of rain since March
FEARS of a Summer hosepipe ban are growing today after one of the driest Springs on record. The Met Office said that less than 3.5in (86mm) of rain has fallen since the start of March. Reservoir le…
Playful dolphins surprise jet skier by leaping out of the water and darting underneath him in the sea off Brighton
Nicholas Coleman, 31, filmed the pod of dolphins a mile from the Brighton coast. The avid jet skier spotted two babies and two adults and says they are the first dolphins he has seen in three years.
Archaeologists find Roman mosaic floor beneath a row of vines in Italy
May 27 (UPI) -- Archaeologists have uncovered the remarkably well preserved mosaic floor of an Ancient Roman villa dating to the 3rd century A.D. The floor was found beneath a row of vines near Verona, a city in northern Italy.
Photos of crowds at Disney World’s shopping center show how difficult social distancing might be once the theme park reopens
Disney World is still temporarily closed, but that isn’t stopping die-hard fans from visiting the theme park’s recently-reopened shopping center.
'Animal abuser' arrested for 'kicking chicken like a football player'
A witness told authorities that Chew kicked the bird in a way resembling a football field goal, which done with a running start.
PR Consulting Shutters L.A. Office
A growing number of p.r. firms have been impacted by COVID-19 as fashion companies postpone shows and events and pull back on advertising.
Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours: IMD
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Seeking nominations for the top women transforming the sneaker industry, from designers to resellers
From designers to developers, women are making their voices heard in the multi-billion dollar sneaker industry, which has been known to often exclude female creatives and fans.
Sun set to stay in Suffolk as warm spell continues
Suffolk is set to see a prolonged warm spell this week with clear skies and temperatures reaching the mid 20s.
Tropical Storm Bertha Hits South Carolina Coast
Bertha's maximum sustained winds were near 50 mph as it came ashore but it was expected to weaken to a tropical depression after moving inland.
Texas Bar Says Patrons Wearing Masks Will Not Be Allowed Inside
It is possible you could see a ' No Mask, No Service' sign at a particular business. At this place, it's 'Mask On, No Service'.
Mercury nears 50-degree mark in Delhi, Rajasthan; IMD says no immediate respite in sight
India News: Parts of northern and western India reeled under scorching heat on Wednesday, with temperatures hovering near the 50 degree-mark in Delhi and Rajastha
Female artists star in $263m Sotheby's sale
A trove of works by women artists will feature prominently in Sotheby's first post-pandemic live sale in July, which already has $263m worth or art consigned.
South Korean cafe uses robotic baristas to comply with social distancing
A cafe in Daejeon, South Korea, is using robots to prepare drinks and deliver them to customers.
Unknown archeological find shuts down work on a Kelowna lakefront walkway
Work on a long-sought pathway along Okanagan Lake began in February but only lasted a week.The plan was to connect Kelowna’s Strathcona Park with Roya
Aussies are heading back to shopping centres in high numbers as coronavirus restrictions start to ease, according to new data
More people are heading into shopping centres as coronavirus restrictions ease in Australia.
UK weather: How hot will it get this week?
Here's the latest forecast from the Met Office
Floods hit nearly 2 lakh in seven Assam districts
Nearly two lakh people in Assam have been hit and about 9000 forced to take shelter in relief camps as the situation due to the first wave of floods w
visvim Crafts Supple Black Suede Shaman-Folk Christos
Embellished with frayed detailing throughout.
In Uttar Pradesh, 52 bats drop dead in 60 minutes on Tuesday
When Pankaj Shahi, owner of a mango orchard in Belghat area, saw a few bats lying dead in a nearby orchard on Tuesday, he informed the forest officials. By the time the forest team arrived, more bats dropped dead from the trees and the tally had gone up to 52.
UK weather forecast – No more rain until JUNE as country on track for driest May since 1896
A NEW record of the direst month of May on record since 1896 is about to be hit in England, according to the Met Office. With no wet weather forecast until June, this Spring is also likely to be cr…
52 bats drop dead in 60 minutes in this town of Uttar Pradesh
Within hours, people in Gorakhpur and adjoining areas were in a state of panic.People have their own reasons for the panic - some logical, some illogical
Kalaburgi district records maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius
Karnataka's Kalaburgi district recorded a maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, as per information provided by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
How Can Architecture Combat Flooding? 9 Practical Solutions
We delineate nine measures that architects can use to mitigate the negative effects of flooding on homes and other buildings in flood-prone areas.
Walmart is now selling used goods from Nike, Coach, Michael Kors and more as it dives into the $32 billion resale market
Walmart will for the first time sell used clothing, accessories, and shoes on its website through a partnership with the resale site ThredUp.
Sainsbury's massive sale starts today with clothes for £1
Sainsbury's up to 70% off sale launches across stores today with huge savings to be made
Coronavirus in Ballarat: Parents confused over playgrounds reopening
People were spotted using the new outdoor gym equipment on Wednesday morning
Pat Rafter's former Sunshine Beach home sells for $17m
David Hales bought the oceanfront mansion from Pat Rafter for $15.2 million but was only able to resell after two years for $17 million.
Warning over 'aggressive' cannibal rats struggling to find food in the US during pandemic
With people stuck at home, there's less rubbish left in the streets for rats to feed off.
Walmart teams with ThredUP to sell used clothing online
NEW YORK — Walmart is teaming up with online resale site ThredUP.com to offer nearly 750,000 items of used women’s and children’s clothing and accessories items on its website.
Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness
Two hikers rescued in the New Zealand wilderness Wednesday got lost in fog and exhausted their food but survived 18 days with only minor injuries, police said. Jessica O’Connor and Dion Reynolds, both 23, had hiked into the sprawling Kahurangi National Park on May 9, intending to be gone for about five
NASA-NOAA satellite sees Tropical Storm Bertha organizing
The second tropical storm of the North Atlantic Ocean hurricane season has formed off the coast of South Carolina. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite provided forecasters with a visible image of Tropical Storm Bertha as it was organizing.
Tiger that mauled tribal man to death trapped near Mysuru
It is the third one caught in the Bandipur-Nagarahole belt in the last 10 days
Sex workers reveal best positions they think may limit the spread of coronavirus
They also say sex workers should wear mouth and nose coverings at all times.
Cleaner is just taking a short break, says resident who took photo
Cleaner is just taking a short break, says resident who took photo
BREAKING John Lewis names the 13 stores that will reopen to the public in June
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
How and what time you can see the Space X rocket launch over Ireland tonight with astronauts headed for space
The clear skies will make for perfect viewing of the rocket tonight
Strict rules Primark fans will need to follow when stores reopen
Primark stores will look very different with changes to how customers shop and browse items
Friends rally over troubled Greg Mortimer icebreaker
The ship named after the popular 67-year-old mountaineer has become one of the most written about ships in the world – for all the wrong reasons.
Libraries, playgrounds, dog parks begin to re-open
City of Ballarat has announced some council facilities including the acquatic centre, libraries and playgrounds will re-open with restrictions in place over the coming week.
Lockdown Barber Shops Ordered to Close by Trading Standards
A war led by the BBC on barber shops caught defying the lockdown to offer haircuts has ended, after the local trading standards department ordered the closing of around 20 rule-flouting hairdressers.
NEIGHBORHOOD Drops Marbled Dark Camo 30L Cooler Box
Featuring a cutting board and bottle holder.
They took good care of me: 9-yr-old after solo flight back from Mumbai
Shiven had left for Mumbai on March 15 with his grandmother after his exams were cancelled on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. His holiday was unexpectedly extended when on March 24, the Centre announced a nationwide lockdown.
Fishermen advised not to sail into rough Arabian sea till June 4
Adam H. Sobel, Atmospheric scientist at the Columbia University has also anticipated a cyclone over the Arabian Sea, early next week.
Anger at 'disgusting' eBay listing for 'mummified witch's cat' used for rituals
The cat, said to have been used to ward off harm at a 16th Century cottage, has been listed with a £640 price tag by a seller in Coventry, West Midlands
No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for virus era
TOKYO, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favorite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era.