Massive Rain Storms This Summer Cancel Out Spring and Winter Drought in New Jersey
New Jersey – The U.S. Drought Monitor has released its latest update, revealing that massive rain storms this summer have effectively erased the drought conditions that plagued the state during the spring…
EU states urged to roll out COVID booster shots to fend off winter infections
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU countries should start offering COVID boosters to their populations now to contain a fresh wave of infections expected this autumn and winter, the bloc’s executive said in a…
Rising energy prices could fuel social unrest across Europe this winter
By Jorgelina do Rosario LONDON (Reuters) – Europe’s wealthiest nations face rising risks of civil unrest over the winter, including street protests and demonstrations, due to high energy prices and mounting costs…
Finland to slash electricity tax over winter, subsidise bills
By Essi Lehto and Anne Kauranen HELSINKI (Reuters) -Finland on Thursday slashed value-added tax on electricity to 10% from 24% over the winter and said it would pay more subsidies to those…
Analysis-Full gas storage no fix for Europe’s winter energy crunch
By Kate Abnett and Bozorgmehr Sharafedin BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union is on track to beat targets for filling gas storage, but analysts warn the bigger factor for energy security this winter…
Global stocks in for a chilly winter, strategists say – Reuters poll
By Hari Kishan and Jonathan Cable BENGALURU (Reuters) – It will be a chilly winter for global stocks, according to analysts in a Reuters poll who cut year-end predictions for most major…
‘Political Suicide’: Germany Will Shutter Nuclear Plants Despite Looming Winter Shortages
‘Political Suicide’: Germany Will Shutter Nuclear Plants Despite Looming Winter Shortages Jack McEvoy on August 22, 2022 German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Sunday that the government is unlikely to delay…
Winter diesel shock looms as tanks dry up ahead of sanctions
By Ahmad Ghaddar and Rowena Edwards LONDON – Europe is heading into winter with seasonally low levels of diesel in storage tanks, with major implications for the continent’s industries and drivers in…
La Nina conditions to continue, but odds lower into winter -U.S. forecaster
(Reuters) -Chances for La Niña are expected to gradually decrease from 86% in the coming season to 60% during December-February 2022-23, a U.S. government weather forecaster said on Thursday. The La Niña…
Columbus Police Continue Search for Killer of 19-Year-Old Last Winter
COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus police are searching for a man wanted for the murder of a 19-year-old in February Police today issued the following statement: Homicide detectives have identified a suspect in…
Biden Touts Northeast’s Climate Progress — They Now Face Energy Shortages Every Winter
Biden Touts Northeast’s Climate Progress — They Now Face Energy Shortages Every Winter Jack McEvoy on July 22, 2022 President Biden boasted about replacing fossil fuel plants in New England with renewable…
‘Especially Perilous’: Europe Encouraged To Ration Gas Supplies Ahead Of Winter
‘Especially Perilous’: Europe Encouraged To Ration Gas Supplies Ahead Of Winter Jack McEvoy on July 18, 2022 The International Energy Agency (IEA) is calling for widespread energy rationing across Europe due to…
Winter Park Man Sentenced To 25 Years In Federal Prison For Producing And Distributing Sexually Explicit Photos Of Young Children
Orlando, FL – U.S. District Judge Wendy Berger today sentenced Kelly Brown (41, Winter Park) to 25 years in federal prison for producing sexually explicit images of children and distributing these images…
EU plans first joint gas buying before winter
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS – The European Union plans to start jointly buying gas before winter, the bloc’s energy policy chief said on Monday, as it seeks to cut reliance on Russian…
As COVID restrictions ended, a busy winter for asylum-seekers at the Canada border
By Anna Mehler Paperny TORONTO – Snowy northern winters tend to see a drop in asylum-seekers crossing from the United States into Canada at Roxham Road, Quebec. Not this past winter. In…
Germany approves law mandating full gas storage before winter
By Vera Eckert and Markus Wacket BERLIN – The Bundestag lower house on Friday approved legislation requiring Germany’s privately-operated gas storage facilities to be full at the start of the next winter,…
Winter Storm Expected To Turn Into Bomb Cyclone
Winter Storm Expected To Turn Into Bomb Cyclone Harry Wilmerding on March 11, 2022 A winter storm is expected to turn into a bomb cyclone Saturday, delivering snow, winds and dangerous travel…
Winter storm grips U.S. Northeast with mix of heavy snow, freezing rain
– An intense winter storm will dump a mix of heavy snow and freezing rain on the U.S. Northeast on Friday, creating dangerous travel conditions while knocking out power to homes and…
New Jersey Forest Fire Service Says Prescribed Burns in Winter and Spring Prevent Large Forest Fires in Summer and Fall
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Tis the season of controlled and prescribed burns. You might notice the smell of smoke in your neighborhood across wooded areas of New Jersey, such as Jackson Township…
Two winter systems blast the U.S. with heavy snow, gusty winds
By Brendan O’Brien CHICAGO – Two major winter storms will dump heavy snow and blow fierce winds in the Midwest, New England and Southwestern United States on Tuesday and into the next…
Grady Judd details story of of Winter Haven burglar’s capture
by Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd A deputy had been doggedly trying to find two suspects who were wanted for a burglary case last month, but had so far avoided capture. Doggedly…
EU wants to make countries fill gas storage before winter – draft
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS – The European Union wants to require countries to fill natural gas storage ahead of each winter, to help bolster stocks and cope with supply disruptions, according to…
Winter storm, packing heavy snow and rain, sweeps across eastern U.S
By Brendan O’Brien CHICAGO – A powerful winter storm was barreling through the eastern half of the United States on Thursday, bringing a variety of weather threats to the area that included…
When she had the chance, she just did it, but prison escapee’s winter break ends with capture in Palm Coast
PALM COAST, FL – When Brittni Pozza had the chance to escape from custody back in December, she just did it. She jumped her way across the state of Florida from the…
CRYPTOVERSE-After bitcoin ‘winter’, investors hunt risk in virtual worlds
By Medha Singh and Lisa Pauline Mattackal – As bitcoin drifts towards mainstream maturity in 2022, daring crypto investors are eyeing up new sources of explosive action: “altcoins” that power online games…
Olympics-China to boost supply of Winter Games panda mascot souvenirs
By Muyu Xu and Karolos Grohmann BEIJING – China will increase the supply of merchandise featuring “Bing Dwen Dwen”, the panda mascot of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, the organising committee said…
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