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The TelegraphWorld’s deadliest spider just got larger
A larger, more venomous, longer-fanged species of one of the world’s deadliest spiders has been discovered by scientists in Australia.
- The Telegraph
Miliband quango to block new businesses from joining power grid
A quango overseen by Ed Miliband has blocked new energy projects from joining the National Grid, potentially dealing a significant blow to the Energy Secretary’s net zero ambitions.
- HuffPost
'How Dumb Can You Be?' Lara Trump's Claim On Fox News Leaves Critics Fuming
Donald Trump's daughter-in-law leaned in to climate denialism amid historic winter fires in California.
- Wales Online
Met Office warns of risk of snow showers as temperatures drop
The Met Office's UK long-range weather forecast says we could see some snow in the coming weeks
- The Independent
British zoo explains how zebra was killed by rhino in ‘extremely rare’ incident
Colchester Zoo says it is conducting a review after male zebra died in mixed species enclosure
- Euronews
Freezing temperatures and heavy snow cause disruptions in southeastern Europe
Southeastern Europe is experiencing much lower than expected temperatures this week, bringing heavy snowfall and flooding risks.View on euronews
- The Independent
‘Forever chemicals’ found in non-stick pans and pizza boxes will cost £1.6 trillion to clean up
The toxic substances are commonplace – and very hard to get rid of
- The Independent
Mysterious marble-sized balls washing up on Sydney beaches baffle authorities
Northern Beaches Council says they don’t know what the balls actually are
- Associated Press
Key takeaways from Trump's energy secretary pick's confirmation hearing
Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, told senators during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that he would promote all sources of American energy, while also acknowledging the burning of fossil fuels causes climate change. Wright, a fossil fuel executive, has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change.
- The Guardian
LA residents receive short reprieve from Santa Ana winds fanning deadly flames
National Weather Service warns ‘next week is a concern’ as winds could bring increased chances of red flag warning
- KameraOne
Sea giant sneaks up : Whale shark rams diver from behind
A terrifying moment for a female diver off the coast of Cebu, Philippines. A young whale shark rammed her from behind. The sea giant is harmless to humans, but it still caused quite a fright.
- Yahoo News UK
What causes potholes and why does the UK have so many?
The cost of fixing vehicles damaged by potholes has reached a record high.
- Manchester Evening News
DWP Cold Weather Payment tool to see if you’re owed up to £50
Households across 18 postcodes are expeted to be able to claim up to £50 if found eligible
- Storyful
Extinct-in-the-Wild Socorro Doves Moved to London Zoo
The London Zoo recently welcomed three rare Socorro doves from Portugal’s Lagos Zoo as part of an international restoration effort.The species has not been seen in the wild since 1971 and “today survive only in human care, making them one of the rarest animals in the world,” the zoo said.The three doves joined the six others of their kind at the zoo, and represent “an important milestone for the Socorro Dove Project,” an initiative that aims to return the species to Mexico’s Socorro Island by 2030, according to the Zoological Society of London. Credit: ZSL London Zoo via Storyful
- Wales Online
Man says his heat pump is a 'money trap' as bills four times higher
Vahid has struggled to get the temperature in his home above 15C and says his fnmaily has to take cold showers
- Evening Standard
Los Angeles faces crucial day in battle against devastating wildfires as winds strengthen
Firefighters brace for high winds with gusts that could fuel the two monstrous wildfires that have leveled entire neighbourhoods
- The Conversation
How the world’s tallest bridge saves thousands of tonnes of carbon emissions
The Millau Viaduct just turned 20, but passed its carbon break-even point some years ago.
- News and Star
Rendering plant firm 'disheartened' by 'misleading information' from councillors
The parent company of a Cumbrian animal rendering plant stated that it is ‘deeply disheartened’ after councillors ‘provided incorrect and misleading information’ during a planning meeting.
- ABC News
LA fires live updates: How the Palisades Village managed to survive the firestorm
At least 24 people have died and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong winds, rage across the Los Angeles area. Thousands of firefighters are battling wildfires across 45 square miles of densely populated Los Angeles County. Dangerously high winds that could fuel wildfires are impacting the Los Angeles area Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Colchester Evening Gazette
Colchester Zoo prepare to say goodbye to 'firm favourite' chimpanzee pair
Colchester Zoo is preparing for the departure of their two male chimpanzees, as they move to Belfast Zoo due to conservation efforts.