Spain won its first Women’s World Cup title less than a year after a player rebellion, holding off England 1-0 on Sunday after Olga Carmona’s first-half goal. (August 20)
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‘Dangerous to catastrophic’: Tropical Storm Hilary takes aim at California. Live updates
Hurricane Hilary eased slightly to tropical storm status, but high winds, flash flooding, mudslides and power outages remained a threat.
Warming waters could lead to more hurricanes, collapsed Gulf Stream: 5 Things podcast
What’s causing these marine heat waves and how worried should we be? NOAA Chief Scientist Dr. Sarah Kapnick helps us dig into it: 5 Things podcast
United Methodist Church disaffiliation in US largely white, Southern & male-led: Report
The UMC is majority white, Southern and pastored by men. But among disaffiliated churches, it’s even more the case, says research center’s analysis.
Italian fisherman battle predator crabs
Italian fisherman battle predator crabs
Warming world sparks Sweden’s wine revolution
Sweden’s wine industry is flourishing, driven by warming temperatures due to climate change and new varieties of grapes suited to this region. As drought, heatwaves and other extreme weather events hurt traditional wine growing regions, Sweden sees som…
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Here’s the latest for Saturday, August 19th: California braces for Hurricane Hilary; Wind-driven wildfire in eastern Washington; Thousands gather in Niger to volunteer for junta; Egyptian activist freed.
Those without homes ‘most at risk of dying’ from Hurricane Hilary in SoCal, advocates warn
Volunteer organizers in Los Angeles have been driving the streets, and giving tarps to people living in tents and other makeshift shelters.
0820 Today in History
0820 Today in History
West Kelowna officials warn of a difficult night as wildfires grow
Jason Brolund, chief of the West Kelowna fire department, said on Friday that residents will face a difficult night as wildfires burn close to the city. (Aug. 19)