Pakistan’s heat wave is so deadly that morgues are overflowing
Pakistan's heat wave has been described as the worst in decades, with temperatures soaring to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The high temperatures hit during the Islamic month of Ramadan, when many Muslims were fasting during daylight hours. As of Thursday, reports in the Pakistani media put the death toll at 1,200, though temperatures have begun to fall.
Pakistan's heat wave has been described as the worst in decades, with temperatures soaring to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The high temperatures hit during the Islamic month of Ramadan, when many Muslims were fasting during daylight hours. As of Thursday, reports in the Pakistani media put the death toll at 1,200, though temperatures have begun to fall.
ANOTHER CME IS ON THE WAY
Since June 21st, four CMEs have hit Earth's magnetic field. A fifth is on the way. Sunspot AR2371 erupted again during the early hours of June 25th, producing an M7.9-class solar flare and a lopsided CME. The CME will probably sideswipe Earth's magnetic field on June 27th.
Since June 21st, four CMEs have hit Earth's magnetic field. A fifth is on the way. Sunspot AR2371 erupted again during the early hours of June 25th, producing an M7.9-class solar flare and a lopsided CME. The CME will probably sideswipe Earth's magnetic field on June 27th.
Giant earthquakes are shaking Greenland — and scientists just figured out the disturbing reason why
“These are all around magnitude 4.6 to 5.2, they’re all pretty close to magnitude 5,” says Meredith Nettles of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University, a co-author of the study. “Which is a pretty big earthquake.”
“These are all around magnitude 4.6 to 5.2, they’re all pretty close to magnitude 5,” says Meredith Nettles of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University, a co-author of the study. “Which is a pretty big earthquake.”
House bill would force the Supreme Court to enroll in ObamaCare
A House Republican on Thursday proposed forcing the Supreme Court justices and their staff to enroll in ObamaCare. Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas) said that his SCOTUScare Act would make all nine justices and their employees join the national healthcare law’s exchanges. “As the Supreme Court continues to ignore the letter of the law, it’s important that these six individuals understand the full impact of their decisions on the American people,” he said.
A House Republican on Thursday proposed forcing the Supreme Court justices and their staff to enroll in ObamaCare. Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas) said that his SCOTUScare Act would make all nine justices and their employees join the national healthcare law’s exchanges. “As the Supreme Court continues to ignore the letter of the law, it’s important that these six individuals understand the full impact of their decisions on the American people,” he said.
Is the Temple Mount Jerusalem’s “Wild West”?
Despite court orders allowing Jews to visit and pray at Judaism’s most holy site, Israeli Police have ignored and violated the judicial decisions.
Despite court orders allowing Jews to visit and pray at Judaism’s most holy site, Israeli Police have ignored and violated the judicial decisions.
Greek deal or not, the euro is now a different beast
"There are a lot of idiots in financial markets: I don't believe in rational markets. The idea that people were lending money on that scale to Greeks at German interest rates - they wanted their heads examined," former UK finance minister and pro-EU Conservative Ken Clarke told the BBC on Monday.
"There are a lot of idiots in financial markets: I don't believe in rational markets. The idea that people were lending money on that scale to Greeks at German interest rates - they wanted their heads examined," former UK finance minister and pro-EU Conservative Ken Clarke told the BBC on Monday.
Greece rejects ‘exceptionally generous’ counterproposals by creditors
the Greek PM insists that the country’s reform plan is equivalent to the counterproposals by the creditors, but much less recessionary.
the Greek PM insists that the country’s reform plan is equivalent to the counterproposals by the creditors, but much less recessionary.
In 1 Alabama county, 15 earthquakes in less than a year
What Greene County lacks in people, it's apparently trying to make up for with earthquakes. The Alabama county with the smallest population, Greene County has seen a surge in earthquakes in recent months.
What Greene County lacks in people, it's apparently trying to make up for with earthquakes. The Alabama county with the smallest population, Greene County has seen a surge in earthquakes in recent months.
Western Wildfires Update: 360 Acres Charred Near Santa Clarita, California; Evacuation Orders Lifted
At its height the blaze, called the Calgrove Fire, burned frighteningly close to homes in Santa Clarita. At least 1,000 people were evacuated from some 500 homes in Newell and Santa Clarita. About three dozen horses were also taken to a shelter. Lanes of Interstate 5 were shut down.
At its height the blaze, called the Calgrove Fire, burned frighteningly close to homes in Santa Clarita. At least 1,000 people were evacuated from some 500 homes in Newell and Santa Clarita. About three dozen horses were also taken to a shelter. Lanes of Interstate 5 were shut down.
Why our planes were grounded
An internal network outage at approximately 2.41pm caused disruption to communication and surveillance systems. Airways is now carrying out an extensive investigation to determine the root cause and ensure this failure doesn't happen again. We will know more once we complete our detailed technical investigation.
An internal network outage at approximately 2.41pm caused disruption to communication and surveillance systems. Airways is now carrying out an extensive investigation to determine the root cause and ensure this failure doesn't happen again. We will know more once we complete our detailed technical investigation.
GEOMAGNETIC STORM
As expected, a CME hit Eath's magnetic field on June 24th. At first the impact had little effect, but now a G2-class geomagnetic storm is in progress as Earth passes hrough the CME's wake. The intensity of the storm is hard to predict.
As expected, a CME hit Eath's magnetic field on June 24th. At first the impact had little effect, but now a G2-class geomagnetic storm is in progress as Earth passes hrough the CME's wake. The intensity of the storm is hard to predict.
5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Alaska
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Alaska about 75 miles (121 km) northwest of Anchorage on Wednesday at a depth of 71 miles (115 km), the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Alaska about 75 miles (121 km) northwest of Anchorage on Wednesday at a depth of 71 miles (115 km), the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Obama allows US hostage families to pay ransoms
The White House has announced changes to how the government handles hostage situations that involve US citizens. President Barack Obama has directed the US government not to threaten the hostages' families with prosecution if they attempt to pay captors' ransom. Mr Obama has drawn criticism for the long-standing policy of prohibiting concessions to militant groups.
The White House has announced changes to how the government handles hostage situations that involve US citizens. President Barack Obama has directed the US government not to threaten the hostages' families with prosecution if they attempt to pay captors' ransom. Mr Obama has drawn criticism for the long-standing policy of prohibiting concessions to militant groups.
Syria crisis: IS makes deadly return to Kobane
Islamic State fighters have attacked the Syrian city of Kobane, months after being driven out in a symbolic battle that made international headlines. Two car bombs and clashes with Kurdish defenders left up to 30 people dead and scores injured. IS shot dead 20 others in a village nearby, activists say. IS has recently suffered a string of defeats to Kurdish forces.
Islamic State fighters have attacked the Syrian city of Kobane, months after being driven out in a symbolic battle that made international headlines. Two car bombs and clashes with Kurdish defenders left up to 30 people dead and scores injured. IS shot dead 20 others in a village nearby, activists say. IS has recently suffered a string of defeats to Kurdish forces.
US Seeks to Reassure France On Spying, Julian Assange Urges Action
President Barack Obama on Wednesday moved to defuse tensions after revelations of US spying on three French presidents angered France, while WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange called for legal action over Washington's snooping and promised more disclosures to come.
President Barack Obama on Wednesday moved to defuse tensions after revelations of US spying on three French presidents angered France, while WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange called for legal action over Washington's snooping and promised more disclosures to come.
ISIS drowns prisoners inside cage
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) reportedly killed five prisoners in Iraq by locking them in a metal cage and drowning them in a swimming pool, a report by the Daily Mail said on Wednesday. In a seven-minute video, Daily Mail said ISIS lowered the prisoners into a pool in Mosul “with no hope of escape.”
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) reportedly killed five prisoners in Iraq by locking them in a metal cage and drowning them in a swimming pool, a report by the Daily Mail said on Wednesday. In a seven-minute video, Daily Mail said ISIS lowered the prisoners into a pool in Mosul “with no hope of escape.”
The Queen hints at desire for Britain to remain in European Union
The Queen has warned of the dangers of division in Europe at a state banquet in Berlin, urging Britons and Germans not to take the benefits of a peaceful continent for granted.
The Queen has warned of the dangers of division in Europe at a state banquet in Berlin, urging Britons and Germans not to take the benefits of a peaceful continent for granted.
Boston Marathon bomber apologises to victims
Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has apologized to his victims for the first time before being formally sentenced to death by a federal judge. The 21-year-old was officially sentenced to death on six counts over the 2013 bombings, one of the worst assaults on US soil since the September 11 attacks in 2001. 'I would like to now apologize to the victims and to the survivors,' said the former university student in his first public remarks since the bombings, that killed three people.
Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has apologized to his victims for the first time before being formally sentenced to death by a federal judge. The 21-year-old was officially sentenced to death on six counts over the 2013 bombings, one of the worst assaults on US soil since the September 11 attacks in 2001. 'I would like to now apologize to the victims and to the survivors,' said the former university student in his first public remarks since the bombings, that killed three people.
Water level in reservoir formed by Hoover Dam dips to record low
The largest capacity reservoir in the United States has hit its lowest water level in history following years of severe drought that have dramatically reduced flows from the Colorado River, water managers said on Wednesday. Officials said Nevada’s Lake Mead, the 79-year-old reservoir created by the massive Hoover Dam, registered 1,074.98 feet (327.7 meters) above sea level late on Tuesday, but was able to rise above a critical mark by early on Wednesday morning.
There’s a giant hole that’s draining a lake on the border of Oklahoma and Texas like it’s a bathtubThe largest capacity reservoir in the United States has hit its lowest water level in history following years of severe drought that have dramatically reduced flows from the Colorado River, water managers said on Wednesday. Officials said Nevada’s Lake Mead, the 79-year-old reservoir created by the massive Hoover Dam, registered 1,074.98 feet (327.7 meters) above sea level late on Tuesday, but was able to rise above a critical mark by early on Wednesday morning.
The gaping hole — which appeared recently in Lake Texoma — alarmed everyone from Twitter users to the Tulsa District US Army Corps of Engineers, who posted a YouTube video of the vortex. Below the video, they describe the hole as being "8 feet in diameter and capable of sucking in a full-sized boat."