Biden-Harris admin wants to ban plastic utensils at federal agencies in hopes of affecting the weather
Republican lawmakers reacted with stunned laughter after the Biden-Harris administration announced it would cut back on the use of plastic cups and utensils in federal agencies to curb so-called “climate change.” Last month, the Biden-Harris team announced they were taking “ambitious action” to address plastic pollution at every stage of plastic’s lifecycle. As part of […]
Cooler weather helps firefighters corral a third of massive California blaze
CHICO, Calif. — Firefighters battling California’s largest wildfire this year have contained a third of the flames, thanks in part to cooler temperatures, but the blaze could spread further if temperatures return to triple digits, fire officials said Sunday. Calorie counts are rising, and temperatures are dropping, giving firefighters a “great opportunity to make significant […]
Don’t let summer allergies get in the way of warm weather fun: Understand common triggers and preventative measures you take
Summer allergies can put a damper on your plans. June, July and August have many of us reaching for tissue paper as flowers bloom and the warm, humid weather causes mold to develop. Allergies can occur all year round for a variety of reasons. Seasonal allergies result from symptoms associated with the season, while perennial […]
Heineken blames gloomy beer sales on rainy weather during Euro soccer championship
Shares in Dutch brewer Heineken fell nearly 10 percent on Monday after hopes of a boost in beer sales from sports failed to materialize and the company took a roughly $1 billion write-down on its China investments. The Dutch manufacturer of Europe’s top-selling large vehicles raised its full-year operating profit forecast, but some analysts said […]
Security Had Reportedly Been Stationed On Rooftop Used By Trump Rally Shooter, But Abandoned It Due To ‘Hot Weather’
At Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania rally, officers were stationed on the “sloping” roof used by the shooter before the attack, but the roof was abandoned due to “hot weather,” according to a whistleblower familiar with Secret Service planning. Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri published a letter on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday to Homeland Security […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul asks Biden for emergency declaration after severe weather devastates parts of NY
New York Gov. Kathy Hockle has asked President Joe Biden to declare a federal emergency after severe weather devastated parts of the state earlier this week. Hawkle’s letter to Biden cited the high winds and heavy rains that wreaked havoc on July 15 and 16 across 15 counties, including Genesee, Herkimer, Montgomery, Oswego, Oneida, Saratoga […]
Final round weather at Royal Troon calls for more benign conditions: it’s anyones Open
Weather played a major role in three consecutive rounds at the British Open on Saturday. Heavy rain and strong winds plagued the players at Royal Troon, with those at the top of the leaderboard struggling to weather the tough conditions. Shane Lowry complained about the course setting but frankly there was nothing the R&A could […]
Xander Schauffele cards incredible 69, calls it one of his better rounds amid brutal weather
The weather worsened at the British Open on Saturday afternoon, leaving competitors struggling to stay alive. Par became nearly impossible to keep and birdies took a backseat, but amid the chaos, Xander Schauffele shot a brilliant 2-under 69 at Royal Troon to climb the leaderboard. “I think so. It definitely was,” Schauffele said when asked […]
UK weather: hottest day of the year so far as temperatures top 30C | UK weather
The Met Office confirmed that the UK had reached its hottest temperature so far this year, with a temperature of 31.9C recorded in St James’s Park in central London. The high temperatures were recorded mainly in the eastern half of the country, but came at a time when most schools in England and Wales were […]
British Open 2024: 2nd round weather calls for more carnage, frustration, 30 mph gusts
What’s the biggest story after the first round of the British Open on Thursday? Scotland’s summer weather. A strong southerly wind played havoc with players all day at Royal Troon. Temperatures were in the low 60s and occasional nasty drizzle didn’t help. All of this combined to produce a first-round scoring average of 74.45, a […]