Extreme heat continues to be a major concern throughout this year’s World Cup, and organizers of the tournament have built hydration breaks into games designed to help players stay safe. And some stadiums have air conditioning. But that doesn’t help all the people selling concessions, cleaning the stadium, or working...
Congress set to overhaul disaster recovery, speeding up new home builds
There are a lot of ways for disaster victims to get help in the immediate aftermath of a flood or fire. The Federal Emergency Management Agency gives out temporary housing assistance and pays for debris removal, insurance companies pay to rebuild homes and replace lost valuables, and charity groups pass...
The oceans are full of heat, and it’s coming ashore
It’s barely the middle of summer in the northern hemisphere, and heatwaves are once again breaking temperature records. In the United States, dozens of cities sweltered through their hottest Fourth of July celebrations, with temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. In New Jersey alone, dozens died from the heat over the...
Novak Djokovic plans on ‘at least one more’ Wimbledon after Sinner semi-final defeat
Veteran will be 40 during next year’s tournament ‘I’m still able to compete at the highest level’ Novak Djokovic has vowed that he will return to Wimbledon next year, when he will be 40, despite a painful straight sets defeat by Jannik Sinner. Djokovic looked second best in Friday’s semi-final...
Muchova and Noskova latest in line of Czech talent to contest women’s Wimbledon final
Muchova is more experienced with one major final to her name but her fearless compatriot has youth on her side It feels somehow fitting that at the end of one of the most open women’s singles events in history, two Czech players should find themselves fighting it out for the...
Australia v France: Nations Championship rugby union international – live
Updates from the Wallabies’ second match of the tournament Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email Australia in gold, France in blue, round two of the Nations Championship is under way… Anthem time in Brisbane, which means an always welcome rendition of La Marseillaise. Advance Australia Fair pales by...
‘What’s the point of working if you can’t do stuff like this?’ England fans descend on Miami
England and Norway fans have flocked to Miami in their tens of thousands to enjoy the football and sunshine It is not just another morning on Ocean Drive, where brashness mingles with brilliance and grandeur sits unashamedly alongside the grotesque. A Huddersfield Town flag is being hung from one of...
World Cup 2026: Spain v Belgium reaction, Kane confirms playing golf with Trump, Norway v England buildup – live
⚽ All the latest updates as the quarter-finals continue⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email us A reminder of kick-off times for the two remaining quarter-finals which take place this evening/tomorrow morning depending where you are. ⚽️ England v Norway: 5pm EDT/10pm BST/7am AEST ⚽️ Argentina v...
Catnip lotion as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, study finds
Researchers testing a cheap, homegrown oil in Uganda found what cats knew all along – it worked as well as the artificial chemical used globally A homegrown catnip lotion has proven “just as effective as Deet” as a mosquito repellant in trials carried out in Uganda. Catnip, or Nepeta cataria,...
Men’s average testosterone levels have halved in last 50 years, say scientists
Exclusive: Researchers warn of ‘major crisis in male reproductive health’ partly driven by obesity and diabetes Men’s average testosterone levels have halved over the past 50 years, according to scientists, who say society is facing a male fertility crisis. Total testosterone levels in men declined by 54% between 1972 and...