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fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Damage from burst pipes is main reason for home insurance claims

"Given the ferocity of recent storms and the damage that extreme weather can inflict on people's homes and property, it is no surprise that storms now account for nearly one in five of home insurance claims."
UK news
#giro-ditalia
Bicycling
fromCyclingnews
3 weeks ago

Final mountain stage of Giro d'Italia reportedly at risk because of heavy snowfalls in Alps

The Giro d'Italia's key Colle delle Finestre pass may be affected by heavy snow, impacting stage 20 on May 31.
Bicycling
fromCyclingnews
3 weeks ago

Final mountain stage of Giro d'Italia reportedly at risk because of heavy snowfalls in Alps

The Giro d'Italia's key Colle delle Finestre pass may be affected by heavy snow, impacting stage 20 on May 31.
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Giant strawberries 'you can't fit in mouth' coming to UK supermarkets

The recent warm and dry spring in the UK has led to the production of extraordinarily large strawberries, with some reaching sizes akin to plums or kiwi fruits.
SF food
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Brian Keogh: PGA preview - Masterful Rory McIlroy the man to beat at Quail Hollow

The Bomber Command can overpower the softer conditions at Quail Hollow, where players who can hit 300 yards are likely to dominate in the 107th PGA Championship.
Boston Bruins
#drought
fromScooter in the Sticks
1 week ago

Seduced by Warm Weather - Scooter in the Sticks

During the past week I've ridden the Kawasaki W650, the Royal Enfield Himalayan, the Honda Trail 125, and yesterday a pleasant ride on the Vespa GTS scooter.
Bicycling
fromPinstripe Alley
1 week ago

Yankees prospects: Sorry, closed today!

A good friend of mine used to say, "This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Sometimes it rains."
Atlanta Braves
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Sunniest April on record lifts UK retail sales as consumers flock to pubs, DIY and gardening

Retail spending rose by 7% year-on-year last month, a notable jump from the modest 1.1% increase recorded in March, driven by Easter falling in April.
UK news
#mlb
#flight-delays
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I moved from a city that's cloudy 50% of the year to one of the sunniest places in the US. It's changed my life.

Reno has dramatically improved my lifestyle; I spend 70% of the year basking in sunshine and experiencing consistent clear skies, enhancing my mood significantly.
California
#public-safety
fromPinstripe Alley
1 month ago

Yankees Prospects: Week 2 minor league review

Scranton's minor-league baseball team, the RailRiders, showcased resilience in challenging weather, winning four out of five games during a week marked by rainouts and cancellations.
New York Mets
#climate-change
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 month ago

How a Giant Sculpture of Mars Rolled Around the Kennedy Center Grounds - Washingtonian

The giant sculpture of Mars, part of the Kennedy Center’s 'Celestial Bodies' exhibit, rolled around due to high winds, highlighting the unpredictable nature of outdoor installations.
Arts
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Day 20 of the 16th St. plaza cleanup: rain washes away much of the activity

The rain kept the plazas and side streets in check, bringing together city workers and police for routine maintenance and outreach efforts.
San Francisco
#volta-a-catalunya
fromcyclingnews.com
1 month ago
Barcelona

'Like the last day of a Grand Tour' - radically changed Volta a Catalunya mountain stage leaves peloton perplexed and disappointed

fromcyclingnews.com
1 month ago
Barcelona

'I'm very upset' - Volta a Catalunya organiser dismayed by riders' last-minute change of heart over altered stage 6 route

fromcyclingnews.com
1 month ago
Barcelona

'Like the last day of a Grand Tour' - radically changed Volta a Catalunya mountain stage leaves peloton perplexed and disappointed

fromcyclingnews.com
1 month ago
Barcelona

'I'm very upset' - Volta a Catalunya organiser dismayed by riders' last-minute change of heart over altered stage 6 route

#cycling
France news
fromcyclingnews.com
2 months ago

'Pretty unfortunate but we are not done with this Paris-Nice' - Ben O'Connor slips down GC after brutal conditions hit

Ben O'Connor's hopes in the Paris-Nice race suffer after a challenging stage impacted by severe weather.
France news
fromcyclingnews.com
2 months ago

'Pretty unfortunate but we are not done with this Paris-Nice' - Ben O'Connor slips down GC after brutal conditions hit

Ben O'Connor's hopes in the Paris-Nice race suffer after a challenging stage impacted by severe weather.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Grim weather calls for a grim face: How rain affects your mood

Approximately one in 20 people develop seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, when faced with prolonged adverse weather, which impacts emotional well-being during fall and winter.
Mental health
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Landslide in southwest Colombia kills 1 and leaves 3 missing

Heavy rains caused a deadly landslide in southwest Colombia, affecting over 200 people.
Rescue operations are ongoing following the landslide that damaged homes and infrastructure.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Australia orders evacuations as Cyclone Alfred approaches DW 03/07/2025

Tropical Cyclone Alfred prompts evacuation orders for thousands on Australia's eastern coast as it impacts homes and infrastructure.
#power-outages
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Three dead as Cyclone Garance wrecks France's La Reunion island

Cyclone Garance caused severe damage in La Reunion, resulting in fatalities, widespread outages, and significant disruptions while prompting emergency responses.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tractors, generators and life-saving medication - communities rally together during 'bitterly cold' snow and ice warning

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

From home generators to hand-crank chargers and solar batteries - how to survive a power blackout in Ireland

Home backup systems are essential as power-disrupting storms are expected to be more frequent.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
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402,000 customers still without power after Storm Eowyn, as 18 counties have new Status Yellow warnings issued

Storm Éowyn has resulted in significant damage and power outages across Ireland, with ongoing restoration efforts facing challenges.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Three dead as Cyclone Garance wrecks France's La Reunion island

Cyclone Garance caused severe damage in La Reunion, resulting in fatalities, widespread outages, and significant disruptions while prompting emergency responses.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tractors, generators and life-saving medication - communities rally together during 'bitterly cold' snow and ice warning

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

From home generators to hand-crank chargers and solar batteries - how to survive a power blackout in Ireland

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

People with mobility issues struggle to navigate sidewalks as cities rush to clear snow | CBC News

I was using the road and like preparing myself to have an altercation with drivers.
Canada news
Canada news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Delta plane crash latest: Airline offers $30K to passengers with 'no strings attached'

Extreme weather conditions leading to significant snowfall may have affected flight operations leading up to Delta Flight 4819's crash.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Avalanche closes Mammoth Mountain, seriously injures ski patroller

Mammoth Mountain closed temporarily after ski patrollers were injured in an avalanche during avalanche mitigation work following a recent storm dumping six feet of snow.
California
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Semitruck hydroplanes across Highway 50 amid rainy weather

The truck slid across traffic on Highway 50 due to the atmospheric river storm, majorly impacting traffic for several hours before the highway reopened.
California
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Their love of pickleball led them to open an indoor facility just for the game

"The week we had a hurricane threat, we stayed open until midnight, and we were booked solid. Anytime there's a hurricane, you can expect us to be open until midnight."
Miami
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

NBA reschedules postponed Spurs-Lakers game

The NBA has rescheduled several games, including the Spurs-Lakers on March 17 and Bucks-Pelicans on April 6, due to recent postponements.
National Basketball Association
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Schools with power can reopen tomorrow if 'safe to do so' as 278,000 customers still without electricity

We anticipate that the vast majority of customers who lost power during Storm Éowyn have supply restored by Friday night, January 31.
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fromMail Online
3 months ago

Thousands of flights cancelled as snowstorm kills eight overnight

Winter Storm Enzo has led to unprecedented snowfall across the Southeast, affecting thousands of flights and resulting in at least eight fatalities.
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Weather bumps LSU-S. Carolina showdown to Fri.

The Southeastern Conference has postponed Thursday night's women's basketball game between No. 5 LSU and No. 2 South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina, until Friday due to winter weather.
Miscellaneous
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

Cold snap leads to four-wheel drive spike according to leading online retailer - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The freezing weather that carried over into the new year has been a wake-up call for many drivers, with a realisation that their cars aren't completely fit for purpose.
Business intelligence
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Lows of -8C expected later as freezing fog to hit some counties; ESB to provide hotel facilities to thousands still without power

ESB Networks has confirmed that it is providing facilities in local hotels for around 3,000 customers without power due to freezing conditions, allowing them to charge devices and stay warm.
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fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

Major Amtrak Delays in the Northeast, Airlines Recover From Weekend Flight Cancellations As Holiday Travel Ramps Up

Amtrak is facing significant delays and cancellations affecting travel during the holiday season, with passengers advised to prepare for extended wait times.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Wind hits festive travel as Heathrow cancels flights

Severe winds are causing significant travel disruption across the UK, particularly affecting flights and ferry services.
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Brace For a Parade of Storms

The Bay Area is bracing for a parade of atmospheric river storms expected to begin this Friday and continue through Christmas, possibly lasting up to ten days.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Warmer-than-expected fall weather is hurting retailers that sell coats and boots

At Burlington, we are particularly sensitive to warmer weather. In October, our cold weather businesses represent almost a quarter of our sales. The warmer temperatures discourage some shoppers from coming into the store in the first place.
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