Despite hundreds of millions of dollars spent on environmental cleanup, more than half the yards in a section of Omaha, Nebraska, that used to surround a lead smelter still have enough contamination to cause high blood-lead levels in kids, according to tests by the Flatwater Free Press and ProPublica. The findings were consistent across the…
The heat waves roiling Western Europe this summer toppled an average temperature record for the June-July period set in 2022, according to the European climate agency Copernicus. The extreme heat began in May and has contributed to major wildfires, prolonged drought and new national temperature records across the region, as well as thousands of projected…
Lord’s is currently playing balanced to slightly bowler-friendly in the Men’s Hundred this season, with the new ball offering swing, seam movement, and bounce, while the famous slope can make timing genuinely tricky for batters. The three men’s matches here in 2026 have produced first-innings totals of 138/9, 105, and 160/5, showing the surface can…
2 Sky Germany reporters Florian Plettenberg and Dennis Bayer report that SC Paderborn are set to complete the signing of highly-rated TSG Hoffenheim attacking prospect Deniz Zeitler. The newly-promoted Bundesliga club have moved decisively in negotiations for the 19-year-old after opening talks with Hoffenheim. Final details are now being completed ahead of the transfer. Plettenberg…
Jul 29, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Mauricio Dubon (14) singles during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The Atlanta Braves will be looking for their 10th straight victory at home on Monday when they open a three-game series…
Leaders of governments with stricter migration policies have criticized Sánchez. Denmark and Italy, for example, accused Spain of not being able to secure the E.U.’s only border with Africa. How has Spain responded? Spain deployed armed forces and police to Ceuta, where migrants were met with water cannons and tear gas and escorted back across…
By Chris Snellgrove | Published 17 seconds ago Ronald D. Moore’s Battlestar Galactica reboot remains one of the best sci-fi series in modern TV history. One reason for this is that the show’s characters are allowed to be messy: unlike on Star Trek: The Next Generation (where Moore got his start), BSG’s colorful characters constantly…
In a private call before his confirmation vote, the AG said Trump officials are working to make the decision ending the national right to abortion “permanent in every single state.” In a private call before his confirmation vote, the acting AG said Trump officials aim to make the decision ending the national right to abortion…
For millions of Egyptians living overseas, staying connected to home is now becoming easier as the government rolls out faster, more accessible consular services and a growing range of digital initiatives designed to simplify everyday procedures. Speaking during the Seventh Egyptians Abroad Conference in Cairo on Sunday, August 2, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced…
Wheelchair assessment involves much more than body dimensions and mobility needs. Factors such as daily activities, occupational requirements, transport, and domestic environment have to be considered when assessing the performance of a wheelchair after delivery. Ignoring such factors will end up delivering a wheelchair that is less efficient in its use because of lifestyle changes….
