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Mark Poynting, Jess Carr and Phil LeakeBBC Climate and Verify data journalism teamsGetty ImagesMany reservoirs in northern England, like Lindley Wood in Yorkshire, have hit extremely low levelsMillions of people across England and Wales are in regions hit by drought, and further areas are at risk of following if dry weather continues.England’s National Drought Group, led by the Environment Agency, says the water shortfall situation is now a “nationally significant incident”.Parts of eastern Scotland are also being closely monitored amid low water levels, according to the water companies there.So how is your area doing and how close are you to…

WHSmith shares slumped 38% on Thursday morning following an accounting error which led it to overstate its North America profits.The company has cut its profit forecasts in the region as a result and has ordered a review by auditors.The firm said the mistake was because of an issue in how it calculated the amount of supplier income it received – essentially causing it to be logged too early.Experts have said the error is a “huge embarrassment” for WHSmith which is looking for a fresh start after selling its UK high street division earlier this year.The error means the group is…

Without access to the site, it may be quite some time before outside experts can gauge exactly how seriously Fordo was damaged, though a recent U.S. assessment described it as badly damaged. But a look at the bomb used and the facility’s structure, as well as an assessment of the site’s geology, offers some clues.The bombBallistics and blast experts describe the GBU-57 as akin to a giant bullet. Dropped from a B-2 bomber, the 30,000-pound bomb, which includes more than 5,000 pounds of explosives, hits the ground at around supersonic speed before detonating.As powerful as it is, even a bomb…

Labor Day is not until September 1, but retailers are already offering oodles of Labor Day deals. The unofficial end of summer, a celebration of the American worker’s contribution to our national prosperity, brings with it bargains on WIRED-tested gear, including home office essentials and some of our favorite gadgets. For the next couple of weeks, we’ll be cruising and perusing for the latest true discounts on the gear we recommend to our friends—and rounding them all up for you below.Check our Best Labor Day Mattress Deals and upcoming outdoor gear deals stories for additional savings. We’ve also got some…

The World Health Organization has declared corporal punishment a global public health concern that causes serious harm to children’s physical and mental wellbeing, and can lead to criminal behaviour.A new report found that across 49 low- and middle-income countries, children exposed to corporal punishment – defined as “any punishment in which physical force is used and intended to cause some degree of pain or discomfort, however light” – were 24% less likely to be developmentally on track than children who were not.Globally, an estimated 1.2 billion children are subjected to corporal punishment each year. In the past month, 17% of…

The number of Americans who read for pleasure has fallen by 40%, according to a new study.Researchers at the University of Florida and University College London have found that between 2003 and 2023, daily reading for reasons other than work and study fell by about 3% each year.The number saw a peak in 2004, with 28% of people qualifying, before falling to 16% in 2023. The data was taken from more than 236,000 Americans who participated in the American Time Use Survey and the study was published in the journal iScience. The definition of reading in the survey wasn’t limited…

Aug 21, 2025, 05:00 AM ETArsenal are weighing up a move for Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers, while Rasmus Højlund wants any loan deal to include an obligation to make it permanent if he leaves Manchester United. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s gradesTOP STORIES- Sources: Arsenal set to hijack Tottenham’s £67.5m move for Eze- Source: USMNT’s Aaronson near move from Frankfurt to Rapids- Source: Orlando Pirates’ Mofokeng on brink of move to MinnesotaAston Villa’s Morgan Rogers and Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze are…

August 20, 20252 min readSecond U.S. Malaria Case Not Tied to Travel Raises Fears of Local Transmission One-off cases of malaria in the U.S. may become more common as warming temperatures lead to booming mosquito populationsBy Stephanie Pappas edited by Lauren J. YoungAn adult female Anopheles mosquito bites a human body. Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesHealth officials are investigating a case of possibly locally acquired malaria in New Jersey, just weeks after a health department in Washington State launched a similar investigation. The cases are sparking alarm over rising risks of mosquito-borne illnesses as climates warm.According to the New Jersey…

When it comes to resorts in New York, some of the most alluring escapes lie just a few hours from the clamor of New York City—places with misty lakeside mornings, candlelit dinners, and outdoor tubs under the stars are closer than you think. Whether you’re craving the Atlantic breeze in Montauk, a lakeside retreat in the Adirondacks, or a cozy, chic hideaway in the Catskills, these destinations offer the kind of curated comfort and natural beauty that makes a quick weekend trip feel worlds away. Here are the best resorts in New York for a refined, restorative getaway within easy…

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