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What is hurricane storm surge, and why can it be so catastrophic?
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 15 minutes agoStorm surge begins over the open ocean. The strong winds of a hurricane push the ocean waters around...
Former Higgs cabinet minister endorses Liberal candidate to take his seat
CBC via Yahoo News· 36 minutes agoAn outgoing cabinet minister and MLA representing a Progressive Conservative stronghold has endorsed...
A court rules that pollution has violated the rights of a river that runs through Ecuador's capital
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 51 minutes agoIn an usual ruling, a court in Ecuador ruled Sunday that pollution has violated the rights of a river that runs through the capital, Quito. The ...
Opinion: Many people can’t physically flee disasters. Too often, we fail to help them
CNN via Yahoo News· 53 minutes agoEmergency managers should recognize there has been a history of exclusion and commit to inclusive...
Alcaraz, Sinner into Wimbledon last-eight as Sun shines
AFP News via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoDefending champion Carlos Alcaraz and world number one Jannik Sinner were locked on a Wimbledon...
Texas hunkers down as storm Beryl approaches
AFP News via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoCoastal Texas was under hurricane and storm surge warnings on Sunday, as the southern US state braced for the approach of Beryl, which was threatening to...
Home Secretary launches new Border Security Command to tackle small boats gangs
PA Media: UK News via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoHome Secretary Yvette Cooper has set out the first steps to establishing a new UK Border Security...
Chris Murphy Says Biden Should ‘Do More’ to Convince Voters: ‘The President Needs to Make Some...
The Wrap via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoThe “clock is ticking” for voters to be reassured about the Democratic candidate, the senator says ...
Extreme temperatures across Alberta produce smoke, fire and heat warnings
CBC via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoFrom High Level to Fort McMurray to Edmonton, heat warnings are in effect for nearly all of...
French Elections: Left Wing Bloc Triumphs In Knife Edge Parliamentary Elections; Far Right National...
Deadline via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoThe left wing New Popular Front (NFP) alliance triumphed in the second round of France’s snap...