Report suggests that Iranian authorities are prepared for almost 3000 deaths as Khamenei’s funeral begins Iranian authorities are putting on a show of strength for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral, but behind the scenes, officials are preparing for up to 3,000 deaths, according to Germany’s WELT.The report, written by an anonymous journalist in Tehran, said … Read more
Long before concrete and steel arrived in the Philippines, Filipino communities had already worked out how to live comfortably in a hot, humid and flood-prone archipelago; they simply raised their houses off the ground. The bahay kubo, or nipa hut, is the clearest example, a small home built from bamboo, wood and thatched nipa palm … Read more
File photo of Lake Tahoe ( Credit: League to Save Lake Tahoe) As millions of Americans fire up their barbecue grills, head to beaches and prepare for fireworks displays this Fourth of July, another annual tradition is quietly taking shape.One of the biggest contributors to the July 4 trash is food. According to ReFED, a … Read more
The White House took a swipe at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding celebrations by spoofing the couple’s viral marriage announcement on social media. The White House took a swipe at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding celebrations by spoofing the couple’s viral marriage announcement on social media.In a post shared on its official X … Read more
People rest in the shade at the Great American State Fair, during an extreme heat wave (AP photo) A massive heat wave across eastern US pushed electricity demand close to record levels on Friday, prompting the country’s largest power grid operator to activate emergency measures to reduce consumption.PJM Interconnection, nation’s largest supplier which provides electricity … Read more
Representational AI photo For millions of Americans, summer has always meant backyard barbecues, baseball games and long sunny evenings. But this year, the season is looking very different.A powerful heatwave is expected to grip large parts of the United States over the Fourth of July weekend, with the National Weather Service warning that more than … Read more
Iran offers to export ACs to Europe amid heatwave (AFP) Iran has offered a “friendly suggestion” to Europe to deal with its deadly heatwave saying that it was ready to export air conditioners and cooling equipment if European nations first lift sanctions imposed on Tehran.“Given the unprecedented heatwave across Europe and the tragic loss of … Read more
The casket of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s granddaughter, Zahra Mohammadi Golpayegani, is displayed alongside the caskets of Khamenei and other members of his family As thousands gathered in Iran for its late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral ceremonies, one of the most striking images showed the coffin of his 14-month-old granddaughter displayed … Read more
File photo: US President Donald Trump with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have agreed to meet in the United States in the near future following a phone conversation on Friday, according to a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).During the call, Netanyahu congratulated Trump … Read more
A massive wildfire raging in northern Portugal has scorched an estimated 10,000 hectares of forest, prompting the government to seek international assistance as extreme heat and dry conditions fuel multiple blazes across the country. The fire, which broke out on Wednesday night in the municipality of Vouzela in the district of Viseu, has left at … Read more