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HISTORICAL FACTS: Drought - The Untold Story

Drought could be making antibiotic resistance worse, scientists say

Antibiotic resistance is often associated with hospitals and the overuse of antibiotics in agriculture. Both are genuine problems, but new research suggests another potential culprit that many people haven’t considered – droughts caused by climate change.

The Conversation

Michigan updates air quality alert system as wildfire smoke season approaches

Michigan is updating how it communicates air quality risks to residents this year after Canadian wildfires brought poor air quality to Detroit in 2023 and 2025

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Eberechi Eze vows to block outside noise as Arsenal aim to silence doubters

Eze insists he does not care how rival fans feel about Arsenal as the Gunners look to end their trophy drought

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‘Nothing but tree skeletons’: record-breaking wildfires devastate US cattle country

Rising temperatures and extreme drought are driving more destructive spring fires across the Great Plains. This year, forces aligned to create the perfect storm in Nebraska

The Guardian - US

Are we heading for ‘super El Niño’ – and what could we expect?

Experts say climate pattern could supercharge extreme weather events and push temperatures to record highs

The Guardian - US

Years of drought has major energy port of Corpus Christi, Texas, wrestling with water crisis

The Texas city of Corpus Christi is facing a severe water crisis because of a prolonged drought, and it is a threat not just to residential use but also to the refineries and petrochemical plants in a major energy port

The Independent UK

100 races without a Cup win: Every time Kyle Busch nearly ended his NASCAR drought

Kyle Busch is the winningest active driver in Cup, but it's been almost three full years since he last held the checkered flag at the top level of the sport

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The myrrh tree that's key to luxury perfumes and African incomes is threatened by drought

Myrrh, a key ingredient in some luxury perfumes, is becoming harder to harvest in Ethiopia because of a historic drought

The Independent UK

‘The danger and value of water are in my blood’: how rain fences are making Dutch homes more climate resilient

Housing corporations are adopting rainwater storage in garden fences, reducing pressure during downpours and preserving water for times of drought

The Guardian - UK

The Masters LIVE: Rory McIlroy leads at Augusta with Scottie Scheffler and Justin Rose chasing

McIlroy carded an opening 67 to sit atop the leaderboard with Sam Burns as a number of big names gather behind

The Independent UK

As Shrinking Colorado River Imperils California Agriculture, Data Centers Seek More Water

Imperial Valley’s only water source continues to decline due to overuse, drought and climate change, leaving industries and residents grappling with the implications.

Capital & Main

Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas offer a glimpse of the future

When a drought turns into an urban water crisis, a city’s first step is often to limit lawn watering and launch a campaign to encourage everyone to conserve. It might raise water-use rates or offer incentives for installing low-flow devices.

The Conversation

Farmers are boosting their profits and production – with nature’s help

Farming is a vital industry, contributing an estimated A$100 billion to the Australian economy this year alone.

The Conversation

Updated List of Longest Playoff Droughts in Sports As Sabres Finally Clinch Postseason

The Sabres held the longest playoff drought streak in NHL history until Saturday.

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The Corpus Christi Water Crisis Isn’t Exceptional. It’s Early.

When drought cycles outpace infrastructure planning, a water emergency is not a surprise—it’s a forecast.

Sports Illustrated

Mauricio Pochettino’s Candid Remark Snubs Pulisic Amid Goal Drought

Christian Pulisic has now gone 15 games without a goal across all competitions.

The Independent UK

What you need to know about desalination, a growing source of drinking water

As droughts worsen and freshwater grows scarce, desalination is expanding rapidly

The Independent UK

Record low Colorado mountain snow won't bode well for water in the drought-stricken US West

Hydrologists working high in the Rocky Mountains have measured what they say is Colorado’s driest winter of snow moisture on record

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‘This is not our first drought’: Denver’s water crisis is so bad that even ordering water at a restaurant now comes with rules

The Colorado water crisis is very real.

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Drought Concerns in West Africa Boost Cocoa Prices

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Tuesday closed up +145 (+1.60%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed up +129 (+5.47%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Tuesday, with NY cocoa posting a 1-week high and London cocoa posting a 2-week high. Cocoa prices surged on Tuesday...

The Independent UK

Denver’s drought is so bad the city is asking restaurants to only serve water on request

Enforcement plans may include a premium on high-volume outdoor water use to protect essential supplies for cooking and bathing

Golf Monthly

Gary Woodland Ends Surprising PGA Tour Win Drought For This Well-Known Driver Brand

Woodland's Texas Children's Houston Open victory was the first on the PGA Tour for a Cobra driver since June 2023

The Independent UK

Somali children are 'on the edge' as hunger spreads. UNICEF says Iran war has worsened the crisis

Mothers in a displacement camp in southern Somalia struggle to keep their children alive as drought and aid disruptions deepen hunger, a crisis that now also has a link to the far-away Iran war

Euronews

Drought is fuelling antibiotic resistance worldwide, study finds

Drought concentrates antibiotic-resistant microorganisms in soil, raising concerns about the impact of climate change on public health, according to a new study.

The Guardian - UK

Sewage released into England’s rivers and seas nearly 300,000 times last year

Campaigners criticise frequent use of storm overflows when parts of the country were in drought for months

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