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Christmas Fund: How I Can For Kids feeds hungry children when school is out
There are children in Calgary who depend on school nutritional programs to stay fed throughout the week, but when school is out for the summer they lose access to food.That’s when I Can For K…
What is the future of Alberta's $25-a-day daycare? Operators, parents waiting for answers
Operators of some Calgary child-care centres say they’re holding their breath as they wait for news about the future of Alberta’s $25-a-day pilot program.Kate Stenson, executive directo…
Local activist helps raise $20,000 to support LGBTQ+ youth
Within 10 hours, a local activist helped raise $10,000 to support transgender youth. In less than a week, the amount raised has doubled.Mike Morrison felt compelled to kickstart a fundraising campa…
Scale model of Springbank dam tests flood diversion impacts, raises critics' ire
While final approval of the Springbank dry dam has been held up by regulatory hurdles, a model has been quietly built, far from prying eyes.It’s a 1/16-scale version of the project — co…
Cashel allocated funding through new €15.5m Fáilte Ireland Destination Towns Scheme
In Cashel the funding will help create an extension to the existing Main Street Plaza
5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
The island has seen an uptick in volcanic activity in the past few weeks
RADA warns farmers about beet armyworm increase arising from rainfall
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is reporting that recent rains have triggered an increase in the pest population of the beet armyworm. RADA says the downpours have facilitated increased plant growth such as...
Jamaican students honoured at CXC regional awards
Four Jamaican students have been honoured by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) in its Presentation of Awards for Outstanding Performances in the May/ June 2019 Examinations. The ceremony was held last Thursday at the Radisson Grenada Beach...
Limited water availability raising concerns across the region
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) is warning that limited water availability will become a major concern for the region by February next year due to evolving long term drought in several...
Hotel pilferers set their sights on MATTRESSES as five-star establishments find luxury 'rain-effect' showers, TVs and artwork are also vanishing along with their bathrobes
The luxury beds are worth so much and are filled with so much technology, like memory foam and temperature controls, that they have become a target for thieves, a survey has revealed.
Earthquake strikes Tuscany, damaging buildings and sending people fleeing into the streets
Mayors of towns in the area near the Appennine mountains known as Mugello said there were no injuries from the pre-dawn quake but pictures of cracked buildings flooded social media.
Woman, 24, died after battling with anorexia for ten years while being treated by the NHS, inquest hears
Maria Jakes (pictured), 24, who died last September, was one of five anorexia patients in the east of England to die during NHS treatment between 2012 and 2018.
Regina residents prepare to have their say at city council budget talks
As city council prepares to deliberate the City of Regina’s proposed 2020 general operating budget Monday night, 39 residents are poised and ready to give their thoughts.
Special Kitty Cat Food Recalled
Certain lots of Special Kitty Mixed Grill Dinner Pate that may pose a risk to cats' health have been recalled because they may contain ingredients that don't meet quality and safety standards.
School bans hoodies as they 'intimidate' younger pupils
A secondary school has banned all of its pupils from wearing hoodies as they claim that younger students are intimidated by them.
Student fightback sees University beef ban overturned
Students have fought back against a ban on beef on their University campus as the union voted to reverse the decision.
Playing in a brass band can help people overcome depression and anxiety
Playing in a brass band can help people overcome depression and anxiety, a University of Sheffield study has found.
Buffalo City: SA's rarest tourist bouquet | IOL News
Little explored by fellow nationals and citizens from the rest of the world, Buffalo City is arguably one of South Africa’s rarest tourist bouquets.
Rustenburg withdraws from R650m mall project over alleged exploitation | IOL News
The Rustenburg municipality in North West has pulled out of a R650 million shopping mall project in Geelhout Park, citing ...
New team to tackle stalled public transport services in Khayelitsha | Cape Argus
The Khayelitsha Development Forum has appointed its former chairperson Michael Benu to lead a task team to look into the state of public transport.
Cape couple go from Mr and Mrs to Dr and Dr Bam at PhD graduation ceremony | Cape Argus
It’s an all-round celebration for Doctors Wouter and Louzanne Bam, a husband and wife couple who received their PhD degrees in Engineering.
Load Shedding: Here is the City of Cape Town's guide to Stage 6 and beyond | Cape Argus
Eskom implemented Stage 6 load shedding on Monday, and had everyone frustrated and scrambling to check their schedules.
16 Days of Activism: The effects of intimate partner violence | Cape Argus
Physical abuse at the hands of an intimate partner is the most common form of violence experienced by South African women.
Gauteng's multibillion-rand strategy to end hunger in the province | The Star
MEC Panyaza Lesufi says the strategy will provide solid services that will move them from dependency to independence.
Eskom announces stage 6 loadshedding from 6pm | IOL News
Eskom announced on Monday that the power utility will move to stage 6 loadshedding from 6pm.
Task team established to fight congestion at Cape Town port | IOL News
Western Cape MEC for economic affairs David Maynier said he has established a task team to solve ongoing congestion in the Cape Town port.
More than 500 drivers caught by Gateshead bus lane camera in three days
A camera on South Shore Road, on Gateshead Quayside, caught 529 drivers within three days but the council warned drivers will now be fined
'Extend and upgrade the Metro': Planning expert's plea to politicians vying for Number 10
James Hall said improving the Metro should be a key manifesto commitment from the main political parties
Number of children arrested in North East drops as police turn to restorative justice
The Howard League for Penal reform has welcomed the drop in youth arrests in the Northumbria Police and Durham Constabulary areas
Watch the moving carol service as campaigners refuse to give up fight over closed Jarrow hospice
Campaigners hoping to return palliative care services to the Primrose Hill site held candles and sang carols under the hospice's Christmas lights
Sainsbury's, Asda and Tesco are urgently recalling these items
These supermarkets are recalling food items due to health concerns and the list includes Pot Noodle, Oxfordshire Tea Co and Oumph!
Exposure to 5G radio-frequency will be far lower than what guidelines allow
70 years of research shows that the only established adverse health effect of RF energy (above 100KHz) is thermal effect and will not cause cancer or any other diseases
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
New Zealand's most continuously active volcano White Island has erupted, killing five people and leaving many more unaccounted for. Police said "no sign of life" could be seen on the island following the tourist attraction's latest eruption, so the death toll is likely to rise. The eruption sent huge plumes of smoke and ash into the air when it erupted on Monday afternoon. The threat level was raised last month following an increase in activity - meaning eruptions are more likely than normal and can happen with little or no warning. White Island last erupted three years ago.
Wind warnings still in place from Storm Atiyah
Weather warnings remain in place for south-west and north-east regions owing to strong winds from Storm Atiyah. And more strong gusts are forecast from a second storm expected to hit the country on Tuesday. The Met Office has forecast England and Scotland will be “windy across all areas” with severe gales possible in the northwest, with wind gusts potentially reaching 100mph. The south-west of England and Wales were buffered overnight by gales of up to 70mph after the storm swept in from Ireland, where it disrupted transport and power networks.
Met Office says 'potential for snow' on Dartmoor and Exmoor this week
On Wednesday the Met Office says there is a potential for sleet or snow on the moors, including in Princetown
Professor Lisa Roberts named new vice chancellor of Exeter University
She will replace long serving Professor Sir Steve Smith
Devon council facing £6million overspend on children's social care
Residential placements for children in care are costing Torbay Council around £5,000 a week each, it has emerged
Met Office say freezing temperatures, gales, heavy rain and huge waves on the way after Storm Atiyah
Hour-by-hour guide as more storms set to pummel region
These five adorable kittens need rehoming in Devon after being abandoned
Warning: There are pictures of ridiculously cute kittens contained in this article
Exeter Uni 'at the forefront' of research into likes of dementia and schizophrenia with new equipment
The new genome sequencing platform is a significant boost to the university's research capabilities
Event Highlight: World-Renowned Dr. Dan Siegel speaks on The Science and Practice of Presence
World-renowned researcher, author, and speaker Dr. Dan Siegel has spoken for the King of Thailand, Pope John Paul II, The Dalai Lama, Google University, London’s Royal Society of Arts (RSA), and millions of others. Now he's speaking for you in Santa Barbara at The Consciousness Network’s event on Friday, December 13, to be held in Hahn Hall at The Music Academy of the West. Tickets can be purchased here.
SBCC Staff Takes Care of Students During Wildfire
When flames from the Cave Fire in the Santa Ynez Mountains above Santa Barbara erupted on Monday, Nov. 25, evacuation notices, fluctuating power and poor air quality prompted the closing of all three Santa Barbara City College campuses on the days before Thanksgiving. That didn't stop the staff and counselors of SBCC's Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) from serving their students, however.
Santa Barbara Featured in Climate Change Article
Santa Barbara has been featured in a Washington Post article covering climate change in California.
World’s first human composting site to open
The world’s first funeral home dedicated to composting human beings is set to open in 2021 – allowing those left behind to turn their dearly departed into soil. US ‘deathcare’ company Recompose will
Konbaung era monastery in Aunglan under repair
Local residents are repairing an over-100-year-old monastery of Konbaung Era design in Aunglan Township, Magway Region, without harming the original architecture. The monastery, built under the reign of King Thibaw in Letplanhla Village, is being repaired under the permission of the Department of Archaeology and National Museums.
5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
The island has seen an uptick in volcanic activity in the past few weeks
Irish weather forecast: Met Eireann issues advisory as strong winds set to batter Ireland after Storm Atiyah chaos
There are fears that trees and structures weakened by Storm Atiyah could be damaged even further
Floods worsen in Johor while Kelantan fully recovers
JOHOR BARU, Dec 9 — The number of flood victims currently housed at the temporary relief centres (PPS) in Kota Tinggi has increased to 39, as of 5pm, compared to 19 victims recorded at noon today. State Local Government, Urban Well-being and Environment Committee chairman Tan Chen Choon, in a...
Minister: Polio virus probably brought in from outside Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 9 — The polio virus which infected a three-month-old Malaysian boy from Tuaran, Sabah is suspected to have come from outside Sabah, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said there were two possibilities how the polio virus, which had been eradicated 27 years ago,...
Kota Tinggi flood victims rise, 729 people evacuated
JOHOR BARU, Dec 9 — The number of flood victims placed at temporary evacuation centres (PPS) in Kota Tinggi tonight rose sharply to 729 people compared to 39 victims this afternoon. State Local Government, Urban Well Being and Environment Committee chairman Tan Chen Choon, in a statement, said as...
Sabah takes precautionary measures to prevent spread of polio virus
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 9 — Sabah Health and People’s Wellbeing Minister Datuk Frankie Poon Ming Fung said the State Health Department had been conducting inspections around the homes of children infected with polio virus to prevent it from spreading. He said as of December 5, 646 individuals had...
Chow: Four restoration projects in Penang Hill completed
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 9 — Four repair and stabilisation projects undertaken in Penang Hill following a landslide on November 4, 2017 have been completed, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the projects included the refurbishment and enhancement of three communal septic tanks, landscaping and...
Health Ministry springs to action after first confirmed polio case in nearly 30 years
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The Health Ministry has mobilised available measures to contain the possible re-emergence of the polio virus that was eradicated in Malaysia almost three decades ago. After confirming the infection of a three-month-old boy in Tuaran, Sabah, the ministry tested 661 people in...
Sabah govt views seriously re-emergence of polio, says Shafie
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 9 — The Sabah government views seriously the re-emergence of polio in the state, the first for the country after almost 30 years, and will do its level best to ensure that it will not spread, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said. He said the re-emergence of the...
Oceans Are Running Out of Oxygen Due to Climate Change
The world’s oceans—and their inhabitants—are being choked to death by climate change and nutrient pollution. Ocean oxygen loss, according to a new report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), is […]
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
The uninhabited and privately owned volcanic island is about 50 kilometres off the mainland in the Bay of Plenty.
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
The threat level was raised last month following an increase in activity.
Dozens feared dead following eruption of New Zealand volcano
Police said aircraft had seen no signs of life.
Five dead as volcano erupts in New Zealand
White Island erupted with a large plume of ash and steam on Monday.
Smell and health worries over chicken farm plan
Opponents of a proposals to build a 120,000-chicken farm in Llangadfan say the area is already struggling to cope with intensive farming practices.
Clean-up operations begin after Ironbridge cooling towers demolition
Clean-up operations were beginning at Ironbridge power station today following the demolition of the cooling towers.
Wet and windy weather forecast for polling day
An area of low pressure will bring outbreaks of rain to all parts of the UK throughout Thursday.
UPDATE: Five dead, many injured after New Zealand volcano eruption
New Zealand police said at least one person was killed and more fatalities were likely, after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted leaving dozens stranded.
White Island volcano: All you need to know
Volcano popular with tourists erupts in northern New Zealand leaving at least five dead and 10 trapped.
Costco talk continues Tuesday with Lake Stevens City Council
Last time, there was no vote on the proposed wholesale store. Now the council has another chance.
Longtime Edmonds resident leaves legacy at new senior center
Rose Mary Specht’s family donated her 25 solar credits from the PUD to the Edmonds Waterfront Center.
Why Is An F-35 Sitting On The Deck Of HMS Queen Elizabeth?
The F-35 aircraft will remain on HMS Queen Elizabeth until repair and maintenance work is complete.
Could Obesity Alter a Child's Brain Structure?
Overweight and obese children tend to have a thinner prefrontal cortex, a part of the brain associated with decision-making and problem-solving.
Moderate Drinking May Increase Cancer Risk
A new study from Japan found that compared to nondrinkers, people who had two drinks a day for 40 years had a 54% higher risk of cancer.
Dangers of 'Superbug' Germs Greater Than Believed
There's been an uptick in the number of laboratory studies showing how just one mutation could create highly infectious or "hypervirulent" strains of disease-causing bacteria, fungi and water molds.
Blood Tests Show Exposure to Ethylene Oxide
The testing offers the first biologic evidence that living near a facility that emits ethylene oxide increases a person’s body burden of the chemical, which has been linked to breast and blood cancers
No One Brand Explains Vaping-Related Lung Injuries
As of Dec. 3, 2,291 patients have been hospitalized, with cases in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands due to these particular lung injuries, the CDC reports.
Man Receives Testicle Transplant From Twin
A man who was born without testicles got a transplanted one from his identical twin brother during a six-hour operation performed early last week in Belgrade, Serbia, by an international team of surgeons.
Cades Cove Loop Road closed for tree clearing
According to the National Park Service, Cades Cove Loop Road will be closed starting Monday.
Crimea appears to be thriving under the control of Putin’s Russia
Russia is now in charge and it is evident the country is committed to turning Crimea around.
SANDF helicopters airlift 70 trapped guests at Centurion Hotel
The South African Weather Service has issued a watch for more heavy rain in Gauteng this evening.
Australia braces for heatwave as more than 100 fires burn
An estimated two million hectares have burned -- the size of some small countries -- across a region spanning hundreds of kilometres.
At least 700 shacks destroyed by floods, people trapped in Mamelodi
Communities across the city are in dire need of help after being affected by the flooding.
Western Gateway residents fear developer holding up Swallow roundabout upgrade
Fed-up residents living in the Western Gateway are demanding a leading property developer fulfills its pledge to upgrade the Swallow Roundabout.
Police patrols ramped up after series of break-ins at old psychiatric hospital in Perth
Police are stepping up patrols at an abandoned psychiatric hospital after a spate of thefts.
Arbroath FC project to stop litter going in North Sea nets environmental award
Arbroath FC added praise for their off-the-pitch environmental efforts to another point bagged in the club’s on-the-park Championship campaign on a wet winter weekend at Gayfield.
Plans for new homes in East Neuk village ‘essential to ensure its vitality’
Plans for 86 new homes in the East Neuk village of St Monans have been hailed as "essential to ensure its vitality".
Dundee University research on tropical diseases to feature in National Museum of Scotland exhibition
Research from Dundee University features in a new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland exploring the role of academics in the fight to eliminate tropical diseases by tackling the parasites that cause them.
320 years since the ‘Big One’ doesn’t mean it’s overdue: B.C. professor
‘It could happen today, tomorrow or 100 years from now’
5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
The island has seen an uptick in volcanic activity in the past few weeks
Shopping local is part of a vibrant community
Buying locally is an integral part of what it takes to have a healthy and vibrant community. By encouraging our consumers to do their holiday shopping in locally owned businesses it increases the measurable effect that every dollar spent in a local business has on local economies.
Macquarie Uni races tech giants to build AI medical scribe
Calls for data to beat out Google, Microsoft.
Treating the whole patient essential for older people with cardiovascular disease
Geriatric conditions such as frailty and cognitive impairments may inadvertently worsen when older patients are treated in cardiac intensive care units - even as they receive excellent care for their heart attack, heart failure, valvular heart disease or pulmonary embolism, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's premier journal Circulation.
Piglet study shows probiotics and prebiotics work differently in girls and boys
The team from the Universities of Bristol and Reading found that 28-day old piglets produced very different levels of immune cells, antibodies and other immune-associated molecules depending on their sex, contradicting previous evidence suggesting that the difference in immunity begins during puberty.
Even light to moderate alcohol consumption can increase cancer risk
In a study conducted in Japan, even light to moderate alcohol consumption was associated with elevated cancer risks.
Malaysia announces first case of polio in the country for 27 years
Malaysia health officials have reported the first case of polio in the country for 27 years.
Researchers use machine learning to better understand conversations about death
Some of the most important, and difficult, conversations in healthcare are the ones that happen amid serious and life-threatening illnesses.
Study shows safety of palbociclib for advanced breast cancer patients with unique gene alteration
Women who receive palbociclib (Ibrance) to treat their advanced breast cancer and have a gene alteration that can lead to a condition known as benign ethnic neutropenia (BEN), can safely receive the drug without major concerns of developing infections associated with neutropenia, or low white blood cell counts, say Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers.
Study highlights benefits of Medicaid expansion for Michigan enrollees
When the state of Michigan expanded its Medicaid program to provide health coverage to more low-income residents, its leaders built special features into the plan, different from most states.
Experts say cancer research is making more progress that people think
The focus on a “cure for cancer” is masking progress made in extending lifespan and making cancer manageable in the long-term.
Inpatient psychiatric hospitalization is associated with reduced suicidality, shows study
When an adolescent is acutely suicidal and cannot safely remain in the community, inpatient psychiatric hospitalization is the traditional intervention.
Exercise improves key measures of cardiovascular health
Eight months of daily, afterschool physical activity in previously inactive 8- to 11-year-olds with obesity and overweight improved key measures of their cardiovascular health like good cholesterol levels, aerobic fitness and percent body fat, but didn't improve others like arterial stiffness, an early indicator of cardiovascular risk, investigators report.
Severe drought — Once mighty Victoria Falls dries to a trickle
The worst drought in a century in south-central Africa has slowed the world's largest waterfalls - situated across the Zimbabwe and Zambia border - down to a trickle.
The Labour General Election candidates for Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset
Here is what your local Labour candidates had to say ahead of the 2019 election in the UK
Thieves carry out 'utterly devastating' raid at charity-run farm
The criminals seized a van, cash and equipment from Elm Tree Farm
Popular country pub The Battleaxes given a zero food hygiene rating
The new owners are working to make improvements
Pornography and poor decision-making: Are they connected?
Pornography, erectile dysfunction, bad effects of Pornography, Pornography causes depression and sexual dysfunctions in men at TheHealthSite.com
Embrace healthy habits if you want your brain to tackle stress efficiently
stress, healthy habits, tips for healthy brain, how to manage stress, stress management tips, ways to boost brain health at TheHealthSite.com
Want to live longer? Exercise vigorously every day TheHealthSite.com
Exercise, exercise health benefits, exercise lower risk of heart disease, women's health, running benefits, cardiovascular disease at TheHealthSite.com
Accidental house fire warning as more than 500 blazes reported in Scotland
More than 500 accidental house fires were recorded across Scotland during the festive season last year, according to new figures.
Anatomy of an epidemic: How measles took hold of Samoa
More than 63 children in Samoa have died from measles. After a mass vaccination campaign, authorities are hopeful the spread of the highly contagious virus has been contained, but remain on edge. How did it come to this?
Perovskite solar cell method to make solar energy more affordable
If someone asked you to wager a guess on when solar energy first came of age, and you said the seventies, you'd be correct—but only if you meant the 1870s.
Study projects scenarios for water use reduction in thermal power plants using satellite imagery
Water and energy are closely linked, as current electricity generation methods often require water, and extracting water typically consumes energy. This connection between water and energy, also known ...
Research draws on Formula 1 technology for the construction of skyscrapers
City, University London draws on Formula 1 technology for the construction of "needle-like" skyscrapers.
Nottingham charity given green light to move from 'decrepit' home after 60 years
Nottingham Mencap has been in consultation to move into the Edwards Lane Community Centre
Another earthquake registered in Faial
An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 on the Richter scale was felt at dawn on Faial Island on 9 December, in an area that since the beginning of November has seen an increase in seismic activity.
Teacher shortage hinders Portuguese teaching in California
The shortage of teachers and the constraints of the education department are affecting the expansion of Portuguese teaching in California, where Duarte Pinheiro, deputy coordinator of the Camões Institute, found fewer students than expected.
Nobel laureate to study high incidence of heart problems in India
Ferid Murad will do joint research with Apollo Hospitals
5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
The island has seen an uptick in volcanic activity in the past few weeks
More flooding expected on Monday
Weekend flooding may continue as rain pelts Israel from north to south.
Report: One-third of daycare subsidies goes to kollel families
Daycare subsidies no longer serving original purpose of encouraging women to work in addition to their husbands, report says.
Large study: Smoking increases risk for gestational diabetes
Pregnant smokers at higher risk for gestational diabetes, Hebrew University study finds.
Volunteers pull 33 shopping trolleys, three bikes and two scooters from Rival Almond
Forth Rivers Trust's Riverside Project is engaging with the local community to clean up the River Almond.
Burst water main at Dumbarton Common described as 'mini geyser'
It's left a large hole in the grass.
Twin makes incredible gesture for Brain Tumour Charity
Naomi Gywnne, 10, from Hamilton, handmade hundreds of bookmarks to sell at the Christmas fair at Beckford Primary School.
Storm Brendan set to batter Scotland as country hot by two weather warnings
The Met Office has put in the alerts for heavy rain and wind for much of the country on Tuesday.
David Livingstone Memorial Primary kids are given a lesson in health
The children learned all about having a healthy diet, healthy mind and a healthy body.
Dumbarton council offices turn green for children's charity
Dumbarton Academy building in the town’s Church Street was bathed in green light, to highlight an NSPCC campaign
Australia braces for more fires as extreme temperatures predicted
Thousands of firefighters were fortifying containment lines on Monday as temperatures were forecast to soar, increasing the danger of a fresh wave ...
Decorated with butterflies, infant-sized coffins sent to measles-ravaged Samoa
Volunteers in the New Zealand city of Rotorua are preparing two dozen white-lined coffins to be transported to Samoa at the end of the week as the ...
LTA awards S$210 million contract for Jurong West, Bahar Junction MRT stations
SINGAPORE: Two Jurong Region Line stations will be designed and constructed by the Singapore branch of China Railway 11 Bureau Group, the Land ...
Tourists stranded as storms batter New Zealand
MOUNT HUTT: Almost 1,000 tourists were stranded in New Zealand's South Island on Monday (Dec 9) after wild storms cut highways, washed away ...
No reprieve as Samoa measles toll hits 70
A devastating measles outbreak continued to spread in Samoa, data released Monday showed, as the death toll from the epidemic climbed to 70, ...
Australians' faith in government hits record low
SYDNEY: Australians have less trust in government than at any point on record and are more worried about climate change, according to a ...
Health experts warn of emerging threat of Nipah virus
LONDON: A deadly virus called Nipah carried by bats has already caused human outbreaks across South and South East Asia and has "serious epidemic ...
Several injured, about 100 people in the area as New Zealand's White Island volcano erupts
WELLINGTON: About 100 people were near New Zealand's White Island volcano when it erupted suddenly on Monday (Dec 9), leaving authorities ...
Decorated with butterflies, infant-sized coffins sent to measles-ravaged Samoa
Volunteers in the New Zealand city of Rotorua are preparing two dozen white-lined coffins to be transported to Samoa at the end of the week as the ...
Trócaire appeals to Louth for support for families living in war zones this Christmas
Trócaire reimagines iconic John Lennon peace campaign on 50th anniversary.
Temperatures set to soar into 40s in NSW heatwave
Firefighters are trying to contain dozens of bushfires across NSW before temperatures soar later this week.
Worst still to come on day of heat, fire danger for Victoria
A total fire ban remains in place for Victoria's north and north-west regions as Melbourne's temperature climbs up to 38 degrees.
HART aims to start bus rapid transit between USF and Downtown Tampa
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit is considering rapid bus service along Florida, Nebraska and Fowler avenues, between USF and downtown Tampa. Now, transportation leaders are looking for feedback from the public.
12 days of school choice begins in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County kicked off 12 Days of School Choice on Monday as they prepare to launch the most new programs in the district's history.
5 dead, others missing after volcano erupts in New Zealand
Desperate efforts are underway to locate any additional survivors of a deadly volcanic eruption on New Zealand's White Island Monday, which killed at least five people and injured at least a dozen more.
5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
Both New Zealanders and overseas tourists were among those who were dead, missing or injured.
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
The uninhabited and privately owned volcanic island is about 50 kilometres off the mainland in the Bay of Plenty.
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
The threat level was raised last month following an increase in activity.
Jersey's changing climate
THE dramatic change in Jersey’s climate has been laid bare in new data which reveals the Island is seeing a significant rise in temperatures and is coming to the end of its hottest decade since records began.
Yoga, holistic therapy sessions and posture workshops offered to States police to improve wellbeing
YOGA, holistic therapy sessions and ‘posture’ workshops have all been offered to police officers and staff as part of a drive to improve wellbeing.
Wet and windy weather forecast for polling day
An area of low pressure will bring outbreaks of rain to all parts of the UK throughout Thursday.
One in seven adults are now smokers, says survey
ANTI-SMOKING campaigns have reduced the proportion of smokers in Jersey to around one in seven adults, new figures show.
Climate bragging rights
We Okanaganites love to brag to family across the country about our hot summers and mild winters.
DST switch 'reckless'
It’s late December, 6 a.m., and you hop in the shower. Dark.
Deadly volcano eruption
A volcano on a New Zealand island erupted Monday with a towering blast of ash and scalding steam as tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving perhaps two dozen others missing and presumed dead. Eighteen others were rescued, some of them severely burned.
They crammed that cruiser
Generous residents "Crammed the Cruiser" in Lake Country over the weekend.
Surrey to get 2nd hospital
The fast-growing city of Surrey is getting a second hospital.
More than 30 feared dead with 'no more survivors' of New Zealand volcano eruption
It's too dangerous for rescue teams to reach the island
Inside the estate where 'hundreds of kids are starving and mums live off energy drinks'
Charity says 600 people in small community in Wales are relying on food bank parcels to eat
Whopping 550-home development in Plymouth is getting underway
The site clearance follows the removal of the industrial buildings which was given permission in March
Plymouth family's Christmas 'ruined' as mice run riot in their home
Residents of Lofoten Close say they've caught over 20 mice in the building but PCH have not resolved the problem
DENR wants public, stakeholders to help solve garbage crisis
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) admitted that the government alone cannot solve the garbage problem and called on stakeholders and the public to join hands in addressing the crisis.
Pasig River Ferry Service relaunched by MMDA
THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) relaunches its Pasig River Ferry Service (PRFS) with free ride offer until January 31, 2020 yesterday morning in Manila’s Lawton.
BI to open departure e-gates to reduce passenger queues
IN order to hasten processing and reduce passenger queues in immigration counters at the country’s premiere port during the holiday rush, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) is launching its electronic gates (e-gates) at the departure area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
Works restart at Forrestania Nickel Operation in Western Australia
Nickel mining firm Western Areas has resumed normal operations at its Forrestania project in Western Australia, following a bush fire incident last week.
Rock collapse at gold mine in South Africa kills four workers
A rock fall at the Village Main Reef’s Tau Lekoa gold mine in Orkney, North West province of South Africa, has claimed the lives of four workers.
Quake rattles Tuscany, no injuries reported
ROME (AP) - An earthquake struck Tuscany north of Florence on Monday, sending frightened people into the street in the middle of the night, opening up cracks in walls and damaging a church.
Torrential rains in Uganda, 26 killed, says Red Cross
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - At least 26 people have been killed in floods unleashed by heavy rains in different parts of Uganda, the Red Cross said on Monday as authorities urged people in affected areas to relocate.
Rail improvement works in Lancashire this Christmas
Rail teams are to work across Christmas to improve drainage on the main rail link out of Preston.
Met Office issues yellow weather warning - predicting 60-70 mph winds across Lancashire
Weather experts at the Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning of high winds for Lancashire and the North West tomorrow (Tuesday, December 10, 2019).
Five dead as volcano erupts in New Zealand
Five people have been killed and many more are missing after a volcanic island in New Zealand erupted in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface.
Peebles High School fire: Pupils return to classes after major blaze
HIGH SCHOOL pupils in Peebles have returned to class this morning after their secondary school was badly damaged in a fire. Peebles High School went up in flames on Thursday, November 28 and will r…
Highland secondary school sends kids home after 15 teachers struck down with illness
A HIGHLAND secondary school sent kids home after 15 teachers were struck down with an illness. Nairn Academy confirmed that S1-S3 pupils will be off today and tomorrow after more than a dozen teach…
Over 500 Scottish homes ravaged by fire during 2018 Christmas period as SFRS warns of danger of cooking while drunk
MORE than 500 Scottish homes were ravaged and four people killed by fire during the festive season last year. The worrying statistics were released today by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service as …
At least 5 killed as New Zealand volcano erupts on tourist island
New Zealand's most active volcano erupted on Monday killing at least five people with many trapped on the popular tourist spot, White Island, as conditions were too dangerous for search-and-rescue teams.
White Island volcano: All you need to know
New Zealand's most active volcano erupted violently on Monday with at least five people killed and many still trapped on White Island with rescuers unable to reach them.
The heat builds as the fires burn in Australia
The Australia Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) is forecasting a heatwave across the northern half of the country this week as firefighters continue to battle bushfires.
At least five dead, many more missing following eruption of New Zealand volcano
A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five peo
Dumping of garbage continues near Sangameswarar Temple
Despite bins are present, waste materials are dumped by the devotees
Surveillance stepped up at night in human habitations
The Forest Department has stepped up surveillance at night in human habitations that are witnessing regular movement of wild elephants in Coimbatore. Anti-poaching watchers (APW) and members of the Ra
Plea to desilt Parakkirama Pandian Kulam
TIRUNELVELIVillagers of Anaithalaiyoor and Vadakarai near Gangaikondan submitted petitions to Collector Shilpa Prabhakar Satish on Monday appealing to her to include the Parakkirama Pandian Kulam in t
Kumarakom to become plastic-free
All stakeholders in the tourism industry to come together against single-use plastics
MahaMetro suggests Light Metro, Metro Neo for TS
Both can be built quickly to provide for faster public commute and do not require much land acquisition
Quarrying poses threat to hundreds of fossil tree trunks in Thiruvakkarai
Unbridled quarrying of red laterite soil near the country’s first National Fossil Wood Park is turning these fossils into dust
This birding season, walk down Chennai’s Akkarai wetland
Akkarai, where the Buckingham Canal overflows into wetlands, is a biodiversity hotspot in the middle of an extended city. But will it survive the frenetic construction of villas?
Water released from Shanmuganadhi dam
It will benefit lands in Uthamapalayam taluk
A school for food
Dhivya Vasudevan spreads awareness about pesticide-free agriculture to classrooms
GITAM plans to set up National Orthopaedic Learning Centre
CME programme on total knee arthroplasty organised
Water problem could lead toWorld War III, says expert
‘Disaster will strike India if governments do not heed the wake-up call’
‘Aathmeeyudu’ owns up improvement of hostels in Narayanpet
Officials from other departments deputed to find gaps and find solutions to bridge them
New rope car construction inspected
PALANIA second rope care facility was proposed and construction work has begun at the Palani hill temple. On Monday, representatives and experts from the French company Poma inspected the first phase
Why people across the world gathered to spend one night out on the streets
In Chennai, about 500 people braved the rain and gathered in Besant Nagar as part of The World’s Big Sleep Out, raising funds to tackle homelessness
Met Office issues yellow weather warning, with 'strong winds' expected in Greater Manchester
The warning includes Greater Manchester
Changes approved at Bolton skip hire site despite local health fears
A local councillor says Lostock Skip Hire is linked to a spate of coughs, skin irritation and asthma
20-storey Bolton tower block branded a 'blot' on the landscape
It would bring 144 new apartments to the town centre
New studio flats to be built in Bolton town centre
Nine new apartments will be built at the site of an empty warehouse
Eco-house and forest school on greenbelt near Bolton refused
The applicant is now appealing to the national planning inspectorate
Bolton Muslim Girls School can expand to take extra 150 pupils
It's already the best-performing school in the district
A child loses their home every 8 minutes despite parents 'doing everything they're supposed to'
Penny Walster, a hub manager at Shelter, says many families and individuals are caught in a 'perfect storm' of homelessness, which has seen people who work in schools and hospitals turn to the charity for help
"Only the Labour Party can truly fight Britain's youth mental health crisis"
Jonelle Awomoyi is a 20-year old-student, a member of the National Council of Women, and an ambassador for the #iwill campaign - she also serves on the Youth Parliament in Croydon, south London
WA families urged to be ‘sunsmart’ this summer
A SORRENTO mother-of-three who found a melanoma on her leg is urging families to be ‘sunsmart’ this summer.
New £70,000 play area opens after 'huge team effort' from villagers
Children in a Suffolk village finally have a place to play - after the community worked together to secure a new £70,000 playground.
Flood alert in force from Lowestoft to Bawdsey
A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency along parts of the Suffolk coast this evening.
Adelaide weather: Christmas 2019, the Bureau of Meteorology gives us a sneak peek at what’s in store
Searching for the Adelaide Christmas weather forecast? Here’s an early look at what’s in store as the big day approaches.
‘No other survivors’ in New Zealand volcanic eruption tragedy on White Island
New Zealand police do not expect to find any more survivors of a volcanic eruption on White Island that killed at least five people.
Study points to Aussie tooth decay issues
A new study has revealed high rates of untreated tooth decay among Australian adults.
Met Eireann predicts stormy weather and possibly snow this week
As Storm Atiyah clears Ireland Met Eireann is forecasting a week of cold weather with wintry showers and very cold conditions.
Five killed, several injured as volcano erupts in New Zealand
Five people have died and several others are injured after a volcano erupted off the coast of New Zealand's North Island
Thousands of homes and businesses left without power following Storm Atiyah
Around 7,000 homes and businesses are without power this morning following high winds from Storm Atiyah which took place last night.
Hebrew U Study: Pregnant Smokers at Higher Risk for Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes leads to higher risks for pregnancy and birth complications such as macrosomia (larger than average babies) and caesarean deliveries.
Ashkelon under Water, Residents Sail in Kayak on Hanamer Street
“There was water in the closets, in the beds, in the downstairs unit. Objects were floating."
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
The uninhabited and privately owned volcanic island is about 50 kilometres off the mainland in the Bay of Plenty.
Dozens feared dead following eruption of New Zealand volcano
Police said aircraft had seen no signs of life.
Five dead as volcano erupts in New Zealand
White Island erupted with a large plume of ash and steam on Monday.
Wet and windy weather forecast for polling day
An area of low pressure will bring outbreaks of rain to all parts of the UK throughout Thursday.
New Zealand volcano eruption kills 5
The island volcano eruption also left 18 injured and several others stranded.
Poachers kill 2 southern white rhinos
This comes after six years of successfully keeping all rhinos in the conservancy safe.
Flying along Kenyan coastline now risky
Met department warns aviation industry as cyclonic activities take place.
Doug Ford goes back to the well on water bottling ban
The province has extended a moratorium on water bottling operations, but is it just a stall tactic?
Electricity vandals throw nine Anambra communities into darkness
EEDC on Monday said that about nine communities were affected by the power outage resulting from the vandalism of the Enugwu-Ukwu 33KV line
4.5 magnitude earthquake hits Tuscany, no victims
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit the central Italian region of Mugello on Monday, sending panicked residents into the streets but causing minimal damage to buildings.
Five dead, many injured after New Zealand volcano eruption
Five people were killed, 18 were injured and several more were left stranded after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted unexpectedly in New Zealand on Monday.
Environmental campaigners call for end to overfishing
Campaigners from Extinction Rebellion and the Irish Wildlife Trust have gathered at the gates of Leinster House calling for an end to overfishing.
Greater Victoria hockey tournament hit with norovirus-like outbreak
Island Health says there are no new reported cases of a norovirus-like outbreak that affected players in a hockey tournament over the weekend. “We have not had any reports that the suspected . . .
Michelle Obama visits Mekong Delta, promotes girls' continued education - VnExpress International
Former US first lady Michelle Obama visited the Mekong Delta Monday, stressing the importance of continued education for girls and young women.
One killed, several injured in New Zealand volcano eruption
At least one person was killed, several injured and others reported missing in New Zealand after a volcano erupted off the east coast of its North Island on Monday, spewing a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air.
Man born without arms or legs forced to prove he can't work three times a year
Kevin Donnellon, 58, was one of the children affected in the thailidomide tragedy which saw approximately 2,000 babies born with malformed limbs as a side effect of a sedative drug
'Spider's web' of cycle paths in Swansea is leading the way forward, say campaigners
The council has secured £5.5 million this year alone to create more cycling and walking facilities
A gigantic asteroid will fly over the Earth during the Holidays
Asteroid collisions happen only once very 100000 years
Mums forced to 'live on energy drinks so kids can eat' on estate
Residents of an estate in North Wales are facing heartbreaking decisions
People banned from keeping cars at 'fire trap' flats but they can still live there
EXCLUSIVE: The Decks development is fitted with the same material that contributed to the devastating fire at The Cube student block in Bolton last month
St Helens Council won't reopen Sutton pool after closure of Parr Baths
Over a thousand people opposed the original closure of the site
Deadly India fire in one of thousands of illegal factories
NEW DELHI (AP) - Day laborers in one of New Delhi's most congested neighborhoods demonstrated against unsafe working conditions on Monday, a day after at least 43 people were killed in a devastating fire at an illegal factory there.
West Virginians head to Canada to find affordable insulin
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - A group of West Virginians left the country Sunday in search of affordable insulin - they went to Canada, where insulin prices are reported to be about a tenth of what it costs people in the United States.
Nonprofit plans 50-bed homeless shelter in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - A Pennsylvania nonprofit is proposing to open a 50-bed homeless shelter in Scranton.
Prosecutor warns public after cluster of drug overdoses
READING, Pa. (AP) - A district attorney in southeastern Pennsylvania issued a public health warning Monday in the wake of a series of drug overdoses, some of them deadly, believed to involve the same substance.
Army helicopters sent in to rescue dozens stranded at Centurion hotel
The air force was called in on Monday to rescue numerous people trapped by flood waters as heavy rain continued to pelt Centurion and other parts of Gauteng.
Sask. syphilis outbreak continues as doctors struggle to find patients
Khan said he's worried by a newer trend driving syphilis infections: sex fuelled by crystal meth.
Raw sewage and rodents account for record food-safety closures
More restaurants closed or sanctioned by watchdog than any time in last 20 years
Australia burns grasslands to minimise looming bushfire risk
More than 100 fires are ablaze in New South Wales and Victoria states
Mount Trenchard direct provision centre must close, says Limerick charity
Residents of Foynes centre living in ‘the most challenging’ asylum conditions in Ireland
Biggest mumps outbreak in a decade continues with 103 new cases last week
Worst affected part of the State is the greater Dublin area, which accounted for 1,126 cases so far this year
Commuter hell: ‘My daily commute is affecting my mental health’
Commuter-belt living is fruitful for some, but the majority are dismayed by transport links
Editorial: A fair and equitable repeal
As the discussion of Edgewood High School’s interest in expanding its sports field on campus has gone on for the last couple of years we’ve gained a better understanding of the complexities of the relationship between the city, the Monroe Street neighborhood and the three institutions on the campus.
Hermit crabs are confusing plastic for shells and it's killing them
Research teams estimate about 508,000 hermit crabs have been killed in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands in the Indian Ocean and about 61,000 on Henderson Island in the Pacific after getting stuck in debris such as plastic bottles, which researchers said served as "deadly traps."
City leaders discuss new proposed gun range in Cape Coral in council meeting
City council members will discuss the $8 million proposed gun range planned for Cape Coral
Lee County announces Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year
The School District of Lee County has announced their Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year for 2019.
Utility work to close two Marco Island roads next week
The City of Marco Island is warning drivers of two road closures that begin next Monday.
CROW admits 5,000th patient of 2019, a hawk showing effects of poisoning
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) says they're taken in their 5,000th animal rescue of the year, an 11% increase in total patients over last year.
Chipotle has nurses who check if workers are actually sick or just hungover
At a conference last week, the CEO of Chipotle said the restaurant chain now has nurses on call who check whether some workers who call in sick are actually ill or just hungover.
Weatherman Issues Update on Cyclone Belna
In a statement sent to newsrooms, the Kenya Meteorological Department admitted that...
Free Christmas parking proposal in Mayo county town not clearcut
A call has been made to introduce some free hours of parking in local authority car parks in Castlebar on the run-up to Christmas.
€80,000 funding approved for seven Mayo Social Enterprises
THE Minister for Rural and Community Development, has announced the allocation of €81,590 through his department’s Dormant Accounts Fund to support seven social enterprise projects in Mayo.
Mayo secondary school saves time and money with technology solutions
A forward-thinking school in east Mayo is using technology to drive down its costs and administration time by using solutions from Three Ireland.
Clean-up operation underway in Mayo after storm
MAYO has come through Storm Atiyah without suffering too much damage.
Dubai Airports prepares to cut single-use plastics
UAE – Mubasher: As the clock is ticking towards the self-imposed deadline to ban single-use plastics, Dubai International Airport (DXB) is actively laying the groundwork to eliminate plastic cutlery and drinking straws. In June 2019, Dubai …
Met Office warns of power cuts when high winds hit Derbyshire
Winds could reach up to 60mph
Govt to recruit over 500 health workers
Joyce Moriku Kaducu, the state minister for primary healthcare, says the ministry has been understaffed
Occupational safety, health awareness and practice are paramount
It is the sole responsibility of employers to ensure the safety and health of their employees by preventing their exposure to occupational risks
Beleaguered DR Congo rainforest attacked on all sides
An array of global and local NGOs are in a tense fight to save the rainforest, which lost an area twice the size of Luxembourg last year alone, according to Global...