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• In pictures: Heatwaves, drought and wildfires
  
  High temperatures and lack of rain continues across Europe, as governments to issue health warnings.
  BBC News.  Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:18:56 GMT.
• Firenado rages in California
  
  Hot temperatures and strong winds formed a 'firenado' in California on Wednesday.
  BBC News.  Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:58:05 GMT.
• Tropical Threat Fizzling Out As Surprisingly Quiet Hurricane Season Nears Peak
  
  A lull of more than five weeks without a named storm shows no signs of ending, even as forecasters warn the tide could turn quickly.
  By Nicholas Reimann, Forbes Staff.  Forbes.  Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:50:21 -0400.
• Monkey enclosure intruder exposed to 'potentially fatal' herpes at Tasmanian zoo
  
  A zoo intruder in Tasmania has exposed themselves to "potentially fatal" herpes after breaking into a snow monkey enclosure to collect coins from a pond.Authorities have urged the person to seek immediate medical attention for ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:38:56 +1200.
• Man claims to have stored thousands of litres of rainwater to protect his exotic plants from drought
  
  Many of green-fingered father Mike Clifford's plants in his garden in Poole, Dorset which are used to warm and moist climates are at risk of dying due to the shortage of rain this summer.
  Daily Mail.  Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:04:40 +0100.
• Tropical storm Mulan churns towards Covid-stricken Hainan island
  
  Seventh storm of the year carrying wind speeds of up to 62 kmh.
  Straits Times.  Wed, 10 Aug 2022 11:44:45 +0800.
• Ukraine Unleashes A 'Hurricane' Of Rockets Against Russian Forces
  
  Ukrainian soldiers say there's a "big difference" when using the Bureviy multiple-launch rocket system, a modernized version of the Soviet-era Uragan system. ...
  Radio Liberty.  Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:50:50 +0000.
• At least eight killed after record rainfall floods Seoul
  
  At least eight people have died after heavy rain hit South Korea's capital - flooding homes, roads and subway stations.
  Sky News.  Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0100.
• Photos: Eight dead after heavy rains cause major floods in Seoul
  
  At least eight people died in Seoul after torrential rain caused power outages, and left roads and subways submerged.
  Al Jazeera.  Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:41:18 +0000.
• In Pictures: Drought takes its toll on countryside as England changes colour
  
  England has taken on a different hue with infrequent rain causing parched landscapes.
  Pa.  The Independent.  Tue, 09 Aug 2022 07:12:16 GMT.
• Two more workers trapped in drainage main after rain in Moscow found dead
  
  According to earlier reports, 12 workers who were clearing a drainage main were trapped inside when water rose following a heavy rain
  Tass.  Sun, 07 Aug 2022 22:58:04 +0300.
• Destructive rain in Death Valley and flooded Vegas casinos mark a summer of extreme weather
  
  As Death Valley dries off from near record rains, some see the fingerprints of climate change
  Alex Wigglesworth, Harriet Ryan.  Los Angeles Times.  Sun, 7 Aug 2022 00:01:24 GMT.
• 3 Downpours in 8 Days: How Extreme Rain Soaked the Midwest
  
  Back-to-back deluges swamped Kentucky, Missouri and Illinois. These types of storms are expected to be more frequent and more intense as the planet warms, climate experts say.
  Amanda Holpuch.  New York Times.  Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:06:07 +0000.
• Forecasters trim Atlantic hurricane season outlook a bit, still busy
  
  The NOAA update trims a storm off some of the high-end of predictions. It says there's a 60% chance of a busier-than-normal season, instead of 65%.
  Ap.  ABC News.  Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:07:35 +0000.
• 4 in critical condition following lightning strike near White House
  
  Four people were injured in a lightning blast that struck near the White House in Washington, D.C, on Thursday night during a severe thunderstorm in the nation's capitol. DC Fire and EMS tweeted around 7:17 p.m. ...
  Brad Dress.  The Hill.  Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:40:18 +0000.
• Zacks Market Edge Highlights: Apple, ExxonMobil, Twitter, Microsoft, and Activision Blizzard
  
  Apple, ExxonMobil, Twitter, Microsoft, and Activision Blizzard are part of Market Edge blog.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:08:00 GMT.
• Inflation weighs on back-to-school buying for many families
  
  To understand the impact of surging inflation on this year's back-to-school spending, look no further than children's rain boots with motifs like frogs and ladybugs made by Washington Shoe Co.
  Anne D'innocenzio, Claire Savage.  Washington Times.  Wed, 03 Aug 2022 06:00:07 -0400.
• Western Australia in the middle of major storm
  
  Heavy rain and damaging winds are lashing parts of Western Australia as a once-in-a-year storm continues.
  Sydney Morning Herald.  Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:57:16 +1000.
• Reno Extends Emergency Water Restrictions, Boil Water Notice Added
  
  The Parker County city of Reno will remain under emergency water restrictions due to high water usage and a lack of rain depleting the city's storage tanks, the city administrator said Friday.
  Lili Zheng.  NBC.  Fri, Jul 22 2022 04:59:58 PM.
• Texas suspects charged with assaulting Six Flags Hurricane Harbor water park security guards, sheriff's deputy
  
  A group of Texas residents who refused to leave a water park assaulted security guards and a responding deputy as they were being detained, authorities said
  Louis Casiano.  Fox News.  Thu, 21 Jul 2022 20:33:40 GMT.

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