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The ominous sign Super El Niño is ramping up: Global ocean temperatures hit a record high – and scientists say the worst is yet to come
Global ocean temperatures have reached their highest daily average on record, in what scientists say is an ominous sign of a building “Super El Niño.” The Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed sea surface temperatures outside polar regions hit 21.1C on 22 August, surpassing the previous record set in March 2024, and making it the hottest…
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Notorious Colorado police department ignored 911 calls about man destroying community garden and bee hives… but quickly raced to scene to help HIM after he collapsed
Residents in Aurora, Colorado, say police failed to respond promptly to multiple 911 calls reporting a man rampaging through their neighbourhood, destroying a community garden and beehives, and only arrived after he collapsed and needed medical attention. Worku Woldemariam, 42, is accused of causing a string of destructive incidents over several days, including vandalising a…
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I dug through hundreds of Labor Day sales to find real deals on high-quality products that last
The Guardian’s Filter team has rounded up 22 of the best Labor Day sales on durable, well-reviewed products, timed to help shoppers ease into autumn while making the most of the long weekend’s discounts. The selections span kitchenware, home comfort and cleaning essentials, chosen for their staying power rather than fleeting trends. Highlights include: -…
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Seven Killed in A66 Wrong-Way Crash; Government Targets Social Media Posts Celebrating Dangerous Driving
Donations to the families of the two Cleveland Police officers killed in Saturday’s A66 crash have topped £750,000, as the force’s investigation into suspected organised crime linked to the incident continues, with six people still in custody. Contrasting vigils were held on Monday: a solemn tribute to PC Tom Clough, 38, and PC Matthew Blades,…
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Former World Snooker Champion Convicted of Sexual Abuse Against Two Children
Graeme Dott, a 49-year-old retired snooker professional who won the world championship in 2004, has been found guilty of sexually abusing two primary school-aged children in the Glasgow area. The Scottish sports figure w
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Trump’s fury with Canada boils as he announces MORE 50 percent tariffs on cars and steel… but his ‘risky’ gamble could backfire
Donald Trump has widened his tariff war with Canada, announcing that duties on Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel will rise to 50 per cent from 1 January, on top of fresh 50 per cent tariffs already imposed on roughly $20 billion of other Canadian goods since the preceding Saturday. The escalation followed the…
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Nato missile boost for Ukraine, US financial offensive against Iran, Fed chair faces Jackson Hole test
Andy Burnham has pledged British support for Ukraine’s missile ambitions in Kyiv, whilst Washington threatens Iran’s trading partners and new Fed chair Kevin Warsh braces for a critical Jackson Hole address amid inflation fears.
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Ex-world snooker champion Graeme Dott is found guilty of sexually abusing two primary school children
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty of sexually abusing two children of primary school age in the Glasgow area, following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow. A jury convicted the 49-year-old on two counts of “lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour” involving a girl and a boy in offences committed…
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Iran faces ‘greatest financial offensive ever’, says US treasury secretary
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned Iran of “the single greatest financial offensive ever”, describing it as an “economic D-Day” that would sever all economic ties with Tehran and isolate any nation continuing financial dealings with it. The warning comes as Bessent claimed the US-Israel war with Iran was “entering its endgame”, though it…
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Woman granted UK settled status is left stranded in Spain after Home Office database mixes her up with identical twin sister
A British Columbia-based woman with settled status in the UK was blocked from boarding a flight home from Spain after the Home Office’s digital eVisa system confused her immigration record with that of her identical twin sister. Nidia Webb, who has lived in the UK for eight years and was granted status under the post-Brexit…