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Rory McIlroy sent brutal two-pronged reality check over major drought by LIV Golf critic

Rory McIlroy has been told he needs to sort out two key areas of his game if he is to break his major drought. The 35-year-old made...

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Drought, fires and deforestation battered Amazon rainforest in 2024

By STEVEN GRATTAN BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — 2024 was a brutal year for the Amazon rainforest, with rampant wildfires and extreme drought ravaging...

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NYC lifts drought warning after days of rain

New York City is no longer under a drought warning after several days of rain and other favorable developments, Mayor Adams announced Monday....

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Heavy rain expected in NYC amid historic drought warning

Heavy rain is expected in the New York City metro area and parts of New Jersey and Connecticut on Thursday — just days...

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NYC placed under drought warning as reservoirs dry up, fire risk high

New York City has been placed under a drought warning, with city agencies now under water restrictions and repairs to the city’s main...

World

Tenerife in drought emergency crisis as tourists face paying more than locals for water

As it battles through one of the worst droughts in living memory, a major Canary Island has had its emergency status extended as...

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NJ declares drought warning as water levels drop, wildfires burn

New Jersey declared a statewide drought warning Wednesday, as water levels dropped throughout the state and several wildfires continued burning. According to weather...

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Drought sparks record 229 NYC brush fires in two weeks: FDNY

New York City’s ongoing drought has sparked a record 229 brush fires in just the last two weeks, FDNY officials said Wednesday. The...

Sport

Ding Junhui ends ranking title drought with International Championship win

Ding Junhui ended a five-year wait to win his 15th world ranking title with a 10-7 victory over Chris Wakelin in the final...

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Second minor brush fire put out in Prospect Park amid ongoing drought

Firefighters extinguished a second brush fire in Prospect Park on Saturday, roughly a mile away from the site of Friday night’s larger blaze,...