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Manchester Evening NewsDWP Cold Weather Payments mapped - all the postcode areas in England and Wales eligible for £25 cash
Households in 116 areas of the UK will be getting £25 from the DWP if they are eligible for Cold Weather Payments
- 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.
- 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
- CNN
59 degrees Fahrenheit might not sound that chilly. In Thailand’s capital, it’s a shock to the system
Tropical beaches, cold drinks by the pool and extreme heat are some of the things one might associate with Thailand. Yet, a rare recent cold snap has seen residents of the kingdom’s capital throwing on extra layers and enjoying the cool winter breeze.
- Evening Standard
Satellite map shows every home destroyed in LA wildfires as apocalyptic images reveal scale of destruction
Stark images show the extent of destruction caused by wildfires around Los Angeles
- Yahoo News UK
Met Office dismisses ‘470-mile snow bomb’ claims
There have been reports that the UK will face more snow later this month, but what does the Met Office say?
- Wales Online
Met Office predicts when snow could return to Wales
The immediate forecast is 'unsellted' but there could be 'deep lows' and 'colder spells' in the longer range forecast
- The Daily Beast
Gavin Newsom Hits Back at Elon Musk With Clip of Firefighters Exposing His ‘Lies’
Gavin Newsom has taken to X to share what he believes is a gotcha clip of Elon Musk being “exposed” for lying about the California wildfires. The MAGA billionaire, along with Donald Trump, has been a vocal critic of the governor’s response to the crisis. Trump even dubbed him “Gavin Newscum,” before Musk described him as a “subtard.” Newsom had sensibly refused to get drawn into the war of words, saying he “respect[s] the office” of the incoming president. But, taking to X on Sunday evening, he
- The Independent
The end of the world as we know it? Theorist warns humanity is teetering between collapse and advancement
When will human civilization end for 8.2 billion Earthlings? It could be happening right now
- Manchester Evening News
Numbers on your radiator dial have important function that could save you money
It turns out the small dial at the bottom of your radiator could make your home more efficient if used correctly - but the wrong setting can actually cost you money
- Yahoo News UK
LA fires map shows scale of devastating infernos near Hollywood
The fires ravaging Los Angeles remain uncontrolled and more than 92,000 people have been ordered to evacuate.
- The Independent
LA fires: Is it safe to travel to California and is LAX closed?
Roads are closed but flight disruption has so far kept to a minimum as fires spread in southern California
- 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
- BuzzFeed
"How Dumb Can You Be" — People Are Slamming Lara Trump After She Questioned How Climate Change Could Be A Factor In California Fires
Donald Trump's daughter-in-law leaned in to climate denialism amid historic winter fires in California.
- Reuters
Los Angeles firefighters hold the line despite extreme conditions
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Firefighters on Tuesday held the line against two massive wildfires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles for the past week, even as desert winds and a parched landscape presented extremely hazardous conditions. Some 8,500 firefighters from at least seven states and two foreign countries prevented the blazes from growing for the second day running.
- KameraOne
Massive air pocket in frozen lake released, causing ice to crack and collapse
This is the moment a group of people noticed the lake aeration system in Anton's Lake in Minnedosa, Canada caused a large air pocket inside the frozen lake on December 7, 2024. They drilled a hole into the ice, rapidly releasing the air pressure and causing huge chunks of ice to collapse. No one was hurt. Lake aeration systems are intended to maintain oxygen levels in the water, for fish and for general water quality.
- The Guardian
LA braces for more fire evacuations as experts warn of new ‘dangerous weather situation’
Region faces ‘extreme fire risk’ warnings and ‘significant risk of rapid fire spread’ as official death toll expected to rise
- The Telegraph
LA fires may have been started by NYE fireworks
The Los Angeles fires may have been a reignition of a blaze that began on New Year’s Eve due to residents setting off fireworks.
- The Independent
Mapped: Flood warnings and alerts amid fears of deluge as temperatures finally rise
A drastic temperature change could see parts of England flooded due to snow melting
- Storyful
6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Plane on Tarmac
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan on Monday, January 13, prompting a tsunami advisory for the Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures.This footage filmed by X user @tkyl0 shows the seats of an airplane shaking at what the source said was Kagoshima International Airport.The Japan Meteorological Agency said that the earthquake occurred at around 9:19 pm local time on Monday, and that the epicenter was in the Hyuganada Sea.“Please do not enter the sea or approach the coast until the warning is lifted,” it added. Credit: @tkyl0 via Storyful