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2024 Audi Q8 facelift launched in India at Rs 1.17 crore: What’s new

The new Audi Q8 will be available in eight exterior colour options - Sakhir Gold, Waitomo Blue, Mythos Black, Samurai Gr...

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China’s extreme weather takes bite out of produce as prices soar

By Bernard Orr BEIJING (Reuters) - Produce prices in China have risen sharply over the past two months, affected by extr...

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From the Fields: LeeAnne Bulman weighs in on conditions in western Wisconsin

“We’re just kind of waiting around,” is how Jimmy Ellis describes field conditions this week in western Wisconsin....

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COLUMN: Fertilizer Facts for Gardeners

Fertilizers including weed and feed, ammonium nitrate, inorganic, organic, granular, liquid, manure, stakes, lawn starte...

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Obituary: Sage Paquette-Cohen

BERKELEY, Calif. - Sage lived and died on her own terms. She was fiercely passionate about many things and is deeply ......

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Obituary: Nicholas Ryan Foss

SOLON — Nicholas Ryan Foss, 38, of Madison, passed away on Aug. 7, 2024, as a result of an automobile accident. ......

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How climate crisis made this UK summer feel like a letdown

July was warmer than 1961-1990 average and the 34.8C peak this month was very hot, but perceptions have changedThere has...

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A pleasant Thursday

Nice weather today before heat and humidity increases into the weekend....

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A few showers possible Thursday

The best chance for showers and a few rumbles comes late in the day into the night....

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Naomi Long slapping down of Chief Constable over PM letter is 'disgraceful attempt to gag'

A letter from justice minister Naomi Long’s top official to the chief constable, reprimanding him over a letter to the...

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Romania faces extreme heat wave, severe weather alerts

Warnings were issued of a severe heat wave and atmospheric instability across Romania on Wednesday, with Bucharest facin...

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First Alert Forecast: 8/21/24 Nightly Weather in New York

CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 21 at 11 p.m....

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86,000 relocated, transport disrupted due to heavy rain in south China

Over 86,000 people in south China's Guangdong Province have been relocated as a preventive measure following heavy rainf...

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Keep pigeons out of gardens instantly with one cheap object that scares them away

There is a humane way to stop pigeons from nibbling on your garden plants or pooing on your roof as all you need is one ...

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Peace lilies ‘flower all the time’ after years of no blooms with 1 simple 20-second task

A peace lily owner has shared how she has finally managed to make her houseplant bloom after two years of trying with on...

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Dutch Elm Disease: Waikato trees to be vaccinated

The fatal Dutch elm disease was discovered in the region in February....

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Single mom rescues three-year-old son's teddy before Connecticut flood destroys home

"The normally idyllic stream next to her house rose to completely demolish the base of their home, washing away all of t...

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Kirloskar and CNNIC Celebrate 16 Years of Partnership in Promoting the Importance of Environmental Efforts

HONG KONG , Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kirloskar, a leading multi-engineering conglomerate in India celebrates its 16...

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Alan Titchmarsh warns 'never water the lawn and let it go brown' for simple reason

The seasoned gardening expert says lawns don't need to be watered during warm weather, instead you should focus on your ...

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Wednesday evening First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen - 8/21/24

An unseasonal summer storm system is expected to pass through later this week, bringing cloud cover and possible showers...

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Texas bakes as heat scorches millions across Southwest

A major heat alert is in place for Texas, reflecting what the weather service called "rare and/or long-duration extreme ...

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Biden approves emergency declaration request in 3 Connecticut counties

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says President Joe Biden has approved his request for an emergency declaration in Fairfield,...

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Lawns change colour when one gardening rule isn't followed - it will 'scorch the grass'

Gardeners are being warned against ignoring one key gardening rule that can completely change the appearance of their la...

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National Weather Service radar upgrade revolutionizing severe weather tracking

After nearly a decade of work, the National Weather Service finally finished upgrading its weather radars....

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Park Fire burn scar in Northern California will be under flash flood warning this weekend

A flash flood warning will be in effect this weekend for the Park Fire burn scar area as wet weather is expected to roll...

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Suffolk County executive confident federal government will help with storm damage costs. What homeowners should do to assess their losses

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine is confident the federal government will come through with financial assistance afte...

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Suffolk County homeowners asked to fill out storm damage assessment survey

Residents across Long Island lost precious family memories and possessions in horrific flooding earlier this week. Now, ...

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‘Ingrained in our heritage’: UK’s ancient oaks showcased in Tree of the Year contest

Woodland Trust’s competition comes as charity campaigns for more robust legal protection for precious treesAn oak tree...

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Cold water swimming needs to be made safer for women, study finds

Experts said risks can be exacerbated by the swimming environment, such as the increased likelihood of gastroenteritis a...

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Woman's 'genius' gardening trick helps you pick up leaves without any fuss

Gardening has its pros and cons, but one annoying thing to come from being green-fingered is picking up leaves, especial...

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Goats, sheep reducing California's fire risk by clearing out dry vegetation

Los Angeles County firefighters are recruiting the help of goats and sheep to clear brush provides fuel for explosive wi...

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Montclair's Studio Playhouse theater loses props, furniture in flooding

Cleanup is just getting started after flooding damaged a beloved theater in New Jersey. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway...

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First Alert Weather: Another pleasant day on Thursday

CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says temperatures will jump back up into the 80s on Friday and stay there over the week...

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NIGHT SKY

NIGHT SKY: Surreal image of the first Supermoon of the year – also known as the blue moon and Sturgeon Moon – which ...

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Rain possible in the Bay Area this week in rare August storm system

Nearly any accumulation Friday and Saturday would be the first real rain in three months....

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Long Island residents recount being trapped in basement during flash flooding

Cleanup continued Wednesday in Suffolk County, three days after what authorities are calling a 1-in-1,000-year flood dev...

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Pregnant people and fetuses not being protected from wildfire risks – report

Researchers say public health officials not doing enough to share warnings and safety information with health workersWil...

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U.S. has its first national strategy to reduce plastic pollution

Plastic waste is piling up at a daunting pace around the world. The World Bank estimates that every person on the planet...

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Conservative Media Star Crashes DNC, Steals the Show from Chuck Schumer

For anyone who has followed Daily Wire star Matt Walsh for more than a few years, it’s actually astounding to see how ...

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Bayesian Yacht Sinking: Climate Change Created Perfect Storm for

While the exact cause of the deadly sinking of the Bayesian superyacht remains unknown, dangerous waterspouts were spott...

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Weather pattern is not showing much of a fall signature yet

StormTRACKER Meteorologist John Wheeler looks at the changing weather patterns....

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The disappearing mountains and hungry volcano: Researching the evolution of the Teton Range

Once upon a time, the Teton Range, a 40-mile-long mountain range in the northern Rocky Mountains, may have extended much...

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Ricketts focuses on federal spending, debt during Wednesday stop in Gering

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) gave a briefing on the federal budget, with a heavy focus on spending and debt, at L...

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Study tracks decades of extreme heat, cold in Upper Midwest

Researchers analyzed meteorological data from nine Upper Midwest states from 1979–2021, tracking trends in extreme hea...

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Study calls for locally inclusive public health adaptation strategies to climate change

Modern disaster risk reduction strategies must incorporate Indigenous knowledge and local cultural practices to be adopt...

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The underrated impact of humidity in predicting heat-related deaths

Governments, medical institutions and other bodies require accurate models on health-related matters in order to better ...

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AP needs visible change in policing: Chandrababu

"Criminals should feel that if they touch a woman, it will be their last day in life," the AP CM observed...