Hailstorm in Saudi Arabian desert mistaken for snow, sparking misleading climate claims online
In early November, several photos were shared via social media and news outlets showing what was allegedly the ‘ first-ever snowfall on record ’ in the Al-Jouf (or Al-Jawf) desert in Saudi Arabia. This ignited polarized discussions on social media with some people blaming climate change, and others claiming thisContinue Reading
Climate vs. weather: a deep dive on the key differences
What’s the difference between ‘climate’ and ‘weather’? Although they are related, these are actually two distinct concepts and they are measured at very different timescales. Despite this, some people use these terms interchangeably, leading to confusion and misinformation about climate change. For example, a Facebook post from 9 August 2024Continue Reading
Sea-level rise: to mitigate or adapt? Experts say we need to do both.
As sea levels rise, coastal regions will face a number of negative impacts, including flooding, submerged land, and loss or changes in marine ecosystems[1]. Roughly 900 million people – or 11% of the world’s population – lived in low-lying coastal cities and settlements in 2020[2]; a figure that is projectedContinue Reading
Iran says it will never surrender as The Traitor warns it faces complete destruction | BBC News
Iran’s President has said the country will never surrender, in the face of the onslaught by the US and Israel. Speaking on state television, President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country’s enemies “will take their dream of the Iranian people’s surrender to their graves”. It follows Traitor 47’s recent statement thatContinue Reading
Latest news bulletin | March 7th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 7th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
Russia returns to the Venice Biennale amid fierce criticism
Even if Moscow was never formally banned from the Mecca of contemporary art after its large-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and was simply absent, this return – which coincides with a certain ‘rehabilitation’ of Russian sportsmen and women – is raising quite a few eyebrows.Continue Reading
The Traitor says US does not need UK aircraft carriers for Iran war
The president called the Iran war ‘already won’ as he dismissed reports that the UK was preparing HMS Prince of Wales., United States President Traitor 47 has posted on social media that he does not need the United Kingdom to deploy aircraft carriers to the Middle East, amid the ongoingContinue Reading
Iran live: Israel bombs Tehran oil depots; attacks on Gulf states continue
Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE report more attacks despite assurance from Iran’s president that the strikes will stop., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Opinion Sport Video Features Economy Human Rights Climate Crisis InvestigationsContinue Reading
Relying on drugs to stop obesity would be ‘societal failure’, says Chris Whitty
James Gallagher Health and science correspondent Getty Images Weight loss injections mimic the body’s hormones that make you feel full Relying on weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro to tackle obesity would be a societal and medical failure, Prof Sir Chris Whitty says. England’s chief medical officer says the drugsContinue Reading
Midwest economy getting major boost from Chip plant investments
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (NEXSTAR) – SK Hynix is set to build its chip manufacturing plant inside the Purdue Research Park. Set to begin operations in 2028, the $4 billion plant is expected to bring in 7,000 direct and indirect jobs to the area. Chad Pittman, president and CEO of theContinue Reading
Elon Musk defends tweets in lawsuit alleging they caused Twitter stock to fall before acquisition
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk continued to defend his actions in the months leading up to his 2022 purchase of Twitter in court Thursday as he faces a class action lawsuit claiming he misled investors and caused them to lose millions of dollars. The civil trial in San FranciscoContinue Reading
Israeli raid and airstrikes in Lebanon kill dozens, officials say
Israeli air and ground attacks on Lebanon killed at least 41 people and wounded 40 others, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health said Saturday. The ministry reportedly issued a statement saying the Israeli forces were spotted by Hezbollah fighters and local residents, sparking exchanges of gunfire. It said Israeli warplanes and helicoptersContinue Reading
Western states pour cold water on federal Colorado River plans
Water-starved western states say the federal government’s plan to manage how to split up the Colorado River is doomed to be picked apart in court. If not, representatives from desert states like Arizona say some scenarios would force them to truck in water to keep some communities alive. After yearsContinue Reading