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Underdog Dems look to snap congressional baseball drought - Roll Call

Republicans have won four in a row, but Democrats are hopeful ahead of this year’s charity game: “We have a little more depth, so we’ll see.”

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Aid cuts put vital work to protect millions in Ethiopia from climate crisis at risk

IN FOCUS: Programmes helping vulnerable communities in Ethiopia to deal with the financial shock of extreme weather and drought are under threat, writes Nick Ferris

The Independent UK

Winners and losers from MotoGP's Aragon Grand Prix

What is there to say? At the track where Marc Marquez ended his over-1,000-day winning drought last year, the six-time world champion looked untouchable.

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Drought, rising prices and dwindling herds undercut this year's Eid al-Adha in North Africa

North Africa’s historic drought has upended many families’ plans for Eid al-Adha

The Independent UK

Reservoir levels across England drop to new lows after driest spring since 1893

Recent rain has stabilised the situation and no hose pipe bans are currently planned but the spectre of drought remains.

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy Contextualizes Maple Leafs Stanley Cup Drought With Funny Masters Line

Rory McIlroy compared his Masters victory to the Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup Final drought.

Sports Illustrated

The atmosphere is getting thirstier and it’s making droughts worse – new study

Droughts are becoming more severe and widespread across the globe. But it’s not just changing rainfall patterns that are to blame. The atmosphere is also getting thirstier.

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32 Teams in 32 Days: Jets Begin Reset After Aaron Rodgers Era

New York will hope to snap a 14-year playoff drought with Justin Fields at the helm. Plus, this could be the year the team’s investment in the offensive line finally pays off.

Sports Illustrated

Spain, Cyprus, Greece: Where is Europe facing drought after a record-breaking hot spring?

Agriculture and hydropower could struggle to make ends meet as Europe’s climate-driven dry spell continues.

Euronews

It never rains or it pours: Australia suffers two weather extremes in May

Parts of eastern NSW recorded wettest May on record as rainfall in Victoria and South Australia was 70% below average for the month

The Guardian - AU

Farmers hit by disasters to get financial counselling

As drought and floods simultaneously affect farmers across the country, the government has offered more money to help them through the tough times.

AAP

How Cassidy splashed to success at Shanghai E-Prix

A dominant masterclass in the rain helped Jaguar’s Nick Cassidy end his drought of Formula E success, comfortably converting pole position into his first victory in over a year on a rain-affected race day in Shanghai.

Autosport

Chase Elliott Minces No Words: I Need To Work On My Craft

Chase Elliott, NASCAR’s perennial most popular driver, acknowledges his need to improve as his long absence from Victory Lane continues.

The Sports Daily

'Salty soup': climate threat to vital lagoon ecosystems

Drought, sea level rise and more water evaporation from higher temperatures are ratcheting up lagoon salt contents to potentially harmful levels.

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Climate-Displaced Migrants Trapped at U.S.-Mexico Border as Asylum Doors Slam Shut

IRAP report warns that families fleeing floods, drought, and violence face life-threatening conditions—while U.S. immigration policies make it even harder to find refuge.

The Independent UK

Mapped: Where hosepipe bans could come into effect after major drought warning

Officials say Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire, and Cumbria and Lancashire are in drought status

International Business Times

New To South Africa, Saffron Holds Promise

Livestock farmer Joe Kroon turned to saffron in desperation when drought threatened his livelihood and, as this season's harvest winds down, he is encouraged by the potential of a new entry into South Africa's farming catalogue.

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Record heat engulfs parts of France, Portugal and Spain

High pressure across much of Europe comes amid worst drought in decades, while Canada braces for hot spell

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Tax reprieve for farmers as drought declared statewide

Drought has taken root across an entire state, paving the way for all farmers to receive a brief discount from a controversially hiked tax.

LiveScience

The land under South Africa is rising every year. We finally know why.

The land under South Africa steadily rose between 2012 and 2020, a new GPS-based study finds, and drought may be the main driver.

The Guardian - UK

Drought declared in north-west England amid declining reservoir levels

Hosepipe ban could follow, says Environment Agency, after England had driest February-April period on record

The Independent UK

Scientists reveal what would happen if the Amazon rainforest dried out

When trees die from drought, they release carbon, accelerating global warming

Evening Standard

North-west England in drought due to low water levels in reservoirs and rivers

The region is the first in England to move into drought status – despite recent rain – following one of the driest springs on record.

The Independent UK

UK sees sunniest spring on record as drought declared in North West England

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From record rainfall to drought: Expert reveals what’s causing Europe’s unusual spring weather

Many may wonder whether the unusual weather is a consequence of climate change. The answer is, at least in principle, no

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