Tropical weather brings record rain. Experts share how to stay safe in floods.

The extreme weather events that have hit parts of the U.S. in recent weeks show that it doesn’t take a single major hurricane to cause significant damage, including the heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby that has hit parts of the Southeast. After hitting Florida as a Category 1 hurricane, the slow-moving system remained over… Read More »

Tropical Storm Debby moves across the Carolinas, bringing days of heavy rain and flooding — a climate scientist explains why

Tropical Storm Debby was moving so slowly that the Olympians could overtake it as it passes through the Southeast in early August 2024. That gave its rain time to flood cities and farms across large parts of Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. More than a foot of rain fell in some areas early on August… Read More »

New poll reveals decision on Chancellor Rachel Reeves after ‘£22bn black hole’ row

Rachel Reeves has been slashed as the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, with a £22 billion deficit in the public finances set to be tackled. A new poll has revealed that it is not yet clear who Reeves will be. Four in ten Britons “don’t know” whether they are happy with the way the Chancellor… Read More »

How Muslims rallying to defend mosque led to pub attack

It began with a meeting to protect a mosque amid rumours of a far-right demonstration on Monday. But what began as a peaceful demonstration in Bordesley Green, a suburb of Birmingham, soon turned violent, culminating in an attack on a pub in which one of the pubgoers “ruptured his liver”. Sean McDonagh, 51, was punched… Read More »

AP-NORC poll finds extreme heat affecting most Americans’ electricity bills

WASHINGTON (AP) — Levena Lindahl closes all rooms during the summer months, covers windows with blackout curtains and budgets for air conditioning to manage the monthly cost of electricity. But heat still gets in. “Going up there is like walking into soup. It’s so hot,” Lindahl said. “If I walk past the attic upstairs, you… Read More »

The faces of the rioters who brought shame to the streets of Britain

A gallery of shame shows the faces of those who caused havoc on Britain’s streets during a shameful weekend. Scores of people have been charged over last week’s riots, which saw police officers and innocent passers-by attacked, buildings destroyed and local residents living in fear. Government officials said the courts were ready and an additional… Read More »

Earth’s ‘evil twin’ Venus may have reflected our planet more than expected

When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn commission. Separated at birth? Earth next to its “evil twin” Venus. | Credit: Robert Lea (Created with Canva)/NASA Earth and its inhospitable “evil twin” may have been brought even closer together, new research suggests. Today, Venus appears to lack the… Read More »

Company director breaks down in sobs as he appears in court over alleged role in Middlesbrough riots

A company director burst into sobs in court on Tuesday, dabbing his eyes with a handkerchief as he was told he would be arrested for his alleged role in rioting in Middlesbrough on Sunday. Joe MacKenzie, 28, is accused of being among the main group of about 20 people wearing face coverings and masks who… Read More »

Adding a prebiotic fibre blend to a puppy’s diet supports growth and development and has a positive effect on digestive health, new research shows

Sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition Recent research has shed light on the complex relationship between diet, the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome, and overall health, highlighting its importance in both human and veterinary medicine. A healthy GI microbiome is essential for proper nutrient absorption, metabolism, and intestinal immunomodulation, and is crucial for the overall health and development… Read More »