Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the European Union (EU), has called for reductions in electricity consumption across the union and windfall taxes on energy companies to combat excessive prices.&nbsp;

She informed the European Parliament that following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, gas and energy prices had reached all-time highs. She demanded a minimum five per cent reduction in electricity use during peak hours.&nbsp;

However, proposals to control the cost of natural gas, a significant Russian export to the EU, were postponed.&nbsp;

The Strasbourg plan calls for skimming off low-carbon electricity companies' earnings and enacting a de facto windfall tax on the oil, gas, and coal industries in order to raise "excess revenues."

The estimated €140 billion (£121 billion; $141 billion) in funds would benefit individuals and companies in all 27 member nations of the European Union.&nbsp;

In the hopes of reaching a consensus by the end of this month, the EU's member states will carefully consider the ideas.&nbsp;

Leyen's who will be reach Ukraine on Wednesday on her second visit said,&nbsp;"Europe's solidarity with Ukraine will remain unshakeable."&nbsp;

Olena Zelensky, the wife of &nbsp;Volodymyr&nbsp;Zelensky, attended the address in the legislature as a special guest.

Making ends meet was "becoming a source of anxiety for millions of businesses and households," according to Ms. von der Leyen.&nbsp;

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She stated that it was unfair to benefit from the war and reap remarkable record profits in these troubled times.&nbsp;

Since June, Ukraine has been formally applying to join the EU. It recently launched a counteroffensive to push back Russian forces, and this month, it reportedly reclaimed thousands of square kilometers of terrain in the east and south.

Russia, a major provider of energy, and the EU, which imposed severe sanctions in response to the invasion, are engaged in a financial war.

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Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the European Union (EU), has called for reductions in electricity consumption across the union and windfall taxes on energy companies to combat excessive prices.

Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the European Union (EU), has called for reductions in electricity consumption across the union and windfall taxes on energy companies to combat excessive prices. She informed the European Parliament that following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, gas and energy prices had reached all-time highs. She demanded a minimum five per cent reduction in electricity use during peak hours. However, proposals to control the cost of natural gas, a significant Russian export to the EU, were postponed. The Strasbourg plan calls for skimming off low-carbon electricity companies' earnings and enacting a de facto windfall tax on the oil, gas, and coal industries in order to raise "excess revenues." The estimated €140 billion (£121 billion; $141 billion) in funds would benefit individuals and companies in all 27 member nations of the European Union. In the hopes of reaching a consensus by the end of this month, the EU's member states will carefully consider the ideas. Leyen's who will be reach Ukraine on Wednesday on her second visit said, "Europe's solidarity with Ukraine will remain unshakeable." Olena Zelensky, the wife of Volodymyr Zelensky, attended the address in the legislature as a special guest. Making ends meet was "becoming a source of anxiety for millions of businesses and households," according to Ms. von der Leyen. Also Read: Before and after images show dramatic expansion of Bahrain by building land on sea: 1987 vs 2022 She stated that it was unfair to benefit from the war and reap remarkable record profits in these troubled times. Since June, Ukraine has been formally applying to join the EU. It recently launched a counteroffensive to push back Russian forces, and this month, it reportedly reclaimed thousands of square kilometers of terrain in the east and south. Russia, a major provider of energy, and the EU, which imposed severe sanctions in response to the invasion, are engaged in a financial war. (with inputs from agencies)

EU chief calls for curbing electricity use, windfall taxes on energy firms to tackle high prices

A US teenager who was also a victim of human trafficking was given a five-year prison term and ordered to pay $150,000 (£130,350) to the family of the alleged rapist.&nbsp;

When Pieper Lewis was allegedly raped in June 2020 in Des Moines, Iowa, she was only 15 years old. The now-17-year-old was accused of killing 37-year-old Zachary Brooks.&nbsp;

Later, she entered a guilty plea to deliberate injury and involuntary manslaughter, each of which carry a maximum 10-year prison sentence.

On Tuesday, Polk County District Judge David M Porter sentenced Lewis to five years of closely monitored probation and ordered her to pay $150,000 in compensation to Brooks' family. If she breaks the terms of her probation, she might receive a 20-year sentence.

"This court is presented with no other option," Judge Porter remarked in reference to the payment to the alleged rapist's estate.&nbsp;

The girl recalled how the 28-year-old had held her at knifepoint and had her accompany Brooks to his residence. She claimed to have stabbed Brooks in a fit of rage after he had raped her once more, taking a knife from the bedside table, according to the authorities.

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Iowa is a state without safe harbour laws, which provide victims of human trafficking with some level of criminal immunity. Additionally, the prosecution claimed that Lewis' guilty plea waived any affirmative defences.

A plan to establish a safe harbour statute for victims of human trafficking had passed the Iowa House earlier this year, according to Karl Schilling of the Iowa Organization for Victim Assistance, but it had stuck in the Senate due to worries from law enforcement groups that it was too broad.

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A US teenager who was also a victim of human trafficking was given a five-year prison term and ordered to pay $150,000 (£130,350) to the family of the alleged rapist.

A US teenager who was also a victim of human trafficking was given a five-year prison term and ordered to pay $150,000 (£130,350) to the family of the alleged rapist. When Pieper Lewis was allegedly raped in June 2020 in Des Moines, Iowa, she was only 15 years old. The now-17-year-old was accused of killing 37-year-old Zachary Brooks. Later, she entered a guilty plea to deliberate injury and involuntary manslaughter, each of which carry a maximum 10-year prison sentence. On Tuesday, Polk County District Judge David M Porter sentenced Lewis to five years of closely monitored probation and ordered her to pay $150,000 in compensation to Brooks' family. If she breaks the terms of her probation, she might receive a 20-year sentence. "This court is presented with no other option," Judge Porter remarked in reference to the payment to the alleged rapist's estate. The girl recalled how the 28-year-old had held her at knifepoint and had her accompany Brooks to his residence. She claimed to have stabbed Brooks in a fit of rage after he had raped her once more, taking a knife from the bedside table, according to the authorities. Also Read: Before and after images show dramatic expansion of Bahrain by building land on sea: 1987 vs 2022 Iowa is a state without safe harbour laws, which provide victims of human trafficking with some level of criminal immunity. Additionally, the prosecution claimed that Lewis' guilty plea waived any affirmative defences. A plan to establish a safe harbour statute for victims of human trafficking had passed the Iowa House earlier this year, according to Karl Schilling of the Iowa Organization for Victim Assistance, but it had stuck in the Senate due to worries from law enforcement groups that it was too broad. (with inputs from agencies)

US teen who killed her rapist sentenced to 5 years in prison, ordered to pay $150,000 fine

Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, a reputable figure in the cybersecurity community, is a wild card in Elon Musk's legal ploy to void the $44 billion contract to purchase the social network.&nbsp;

Musk is trying to persuade a judge that he was tricked when he pushed his unsolicited bid on the firm, and Zatko's whistleblower complaint about "extreme, egregious deficiencies" in Twitter's defences against hackers helps him in this endeavour.&nbsp;

Zatko stated in his testimony before US Congressmen on Tuesday that he decided to come forward due to his concerns for both national security and potential harm to Twitter users.

I didn't release my whistleblower information to hurt Twitter or get even, claimed Zatko.&nbsp;

Far from it, I still support the organization's objective.&nbsp;

In an October trial in a Delaware court, Twitter has vowed to demonstrate that it did nothing wrong after dismissing 51-year-old Zatko's lawsuit as being without merit.&nbsp;

Zatko's claims might be rendered irrelevant if the court places emphasis on the fact that the richest man in the world neglected to conduct the fact-finding procedures generally connected with high-value transactions.

Back when he was a long-haired hacker determined to raise awareness about the dangers of inadequately secured federal computer systems, Zatko gave his first congressional testimony 24 years ago.&nbsp;

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This time, he was asked to go into further detail on his claims that Twitter covered up security holes and that it discriminated against accounts controlled by spammers or automated programmes rather than actual people.&nbsp;

He testified at the hearing that Twitter's security flaws pose a threat to both national security and user privacy, but that the company's leadership has resisted making the required but difficult improvements because it places a higher priority on profitability than security.&nbsp;

The quantity of phoney Twitter accounts has been cited by Musk as one of the justifications for abandoning the April buyout agreement.

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Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, a reputable figure in the cybersecurity community, is a wild card in Elon Musk's legal ploy to void the $44 billion contract to purchase the social network.

Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, a reputable figure in the cybersecurity community, is a wild card in Elon Musk's legal ploy to void the $44 billion contract to purchase the social network. Musk is trying to persuade a judge that he was tricked when he pushed his unsolicited bid on the firm, and Zatko's whistleblower complaint about "extreme, egregious deficiencies" in Twitter's defences against hackers helps him in this endeavour. Zatko stated in his testimony before US Congressmen on Tuesday that he decided to come forward due to his concerns for both national security and potential harm to Twitter users. I didn't release my whistleblower information to hurt Twitter or get even, claimed Zatko. Far from it, I still support the organization's objective. In an October trial in a Delaware court, Twitter has vowed to demonstrate that it did nothing wrong after dismissing 51-year-old Zatko's lawsuit as being without merit. Zatko's claims might be rendered irrelevant if the court places emphasis on the fact that the richest man in the world neglected to conduct the fact-finding procedures generally connected with high-value transactions. Back when he was a long-haired hacker determined to raise awareness about the dangers of inadequately secured federal computer systems, Zatko gave his first congressional testimony 24 years ago. Also Read: Before and after images show dramatic expansion of Bahrain by building land on sea: 1987 vs 2022 This time, he was asked to go into further detail on his claims that Twitter covered up security holes and that it discriminated against accounts controlled by spammers or automated programmes rather than actual people. He testified at the hearing that Twitter's security flaws pose a threat to both national security and user privacy, but that the company's leadership has resisted making the required but difficult improvements because it places a higher priority on profitability than security. The quantity of phoney Twitter accounts has been cited by Musk as one of the justifications for abandoning the April buyout agreement. (with inputs from agencies)

Whistleblower who complained of 'egregious deficiencies' is the 'wild card' in Musk's clash with Twitter

Tuesday saw the announcement by France's civil aviation authority that it has requested airlines cancel 50% of their flights for Friday due to planned air traffic controller strikes for greater pay.&nbsp;

The SNCTA ( Syndicat majoritaire des contrôleurs aériens) union, the largest among controller unions, called for the strike, which the DGAC ( Direction générale de l'Aviation civile) authority said is expected to result in significant delays in mainland France and might affect flights to other parts of Europe.&nbsp;

It claimed to be in talks with the manager of aviation traffic at Eurocontrol to suggest alternate routes for planes to use in order to avoid French airspace.

For its side, the SNCTA claimed that the strike was a reaction to high inflation, which is reducing its members' purchasing power, and concerns over "future recruitments."&nbsp;

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The action is being taken as the French government gets ready to present its 2023 budget, which the union claims does not ensure the DGAC's financial stability and may restrict its ability to give salary increases.&nbsp;

The strike threat, which would also affect flights to the nation's overseas territories, was not immediately addressed by Air France, the country's leading airline.

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Tuesday saw the announcement by France's civil aviation authority that it has requested airlines cancel 50% of their flights for Friday due to planned air traffic controller strikes for greater pay.

Tuesday saw the announcement by France's civil aviation authority that it has requested airlines cancel 50% of their flights for Friday due to planned air traffic controller strikes for greater pay. The SNCTA ( Syndicat majoritaire des contrôleurs aériens) union, the largest among controller unions, called for the strike, which the DGAC ( Direction générale de l'Aviation civile) authority said is expected to result in significant delays in mainland France and might affect flights to other parts of Europe. It claimed to be in talks with the manager of aviation traffic at Eurocontrol to suggest alternate routes for planes to use in order to avoid French airspace. For its side, the SNCTA claimed that the strike was a reaction to high inflation, which is reducing its members' purchasing power, and concerns over "future recruitments." Also Read: Before and after images show dramatic expansion of Bahrain by building land on sea: 1987 vs 2022 The action is being taken as the French government gets ready to present its 2023 budget, which the union claims does not ensure the DGAC's financial stability and may restrict its ability to give salary increases. The strike threat, which would also affect flights to the nation's overseas territories, was not immediately addressed by Air France, the country's leading airline. (with inputs from agencies)

France cancels half its flights for Friday as traffic controllers plan to strike for higher wages

Shashi Tharoor, the leader of the Congress, was furious when Fox News host Tucker Carlson made the untrue claim that India lacked civilization and had not produced any architectural wonders prior to the start of the British colonial era.&nbsp;

The Fox News host who is accused of promoting false information regarding the Covid-19 vaccine during the epidemic on his prime-time programme and of omitting the Capitol Hill riots remarked that the British "didn't just take things, they added."

Strong nations rule over weak ones. This pattern has not altered. At least the English were serious about their colonial duties. Instead of only taking, they also added. When we (the US) departed Afghanistan, we also took our arsenal with us. Carlson said that the British had abandoned civilization when they departed India, disregarding the country's long history of civilisation and even the fact that the first highly developed human civilizations originated there.&nbsp;

While ignoring the Taj Mahal, the Hawa Mahal, the Mehrangarh Fort, the Golconda Fort, and countless other numerous gorgeous, enormous structures that dot the landscape of the seventh largest country in the world, Tucker displayed a graphic of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai and claimed that India has been unable to construct such architectural wonders.

In response to Tucker Carlson's tirade, Tharoor uploaded two furious face emojis and said: "I think Twitter ought to have an option for something to press when you can’t respond without losing your cool."&nbsp;

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During his Fox News primetime programme, Tucker Carlson went on the offensive and even asserted that the British did not carry out any genocide during the colonial era.&nbsp;

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Carlson disregarded the 1943 Bengal Famine and the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, both of which historians and experts consider to be instances of mass murder under British rule.

Martina Navratilova and Shashi Tharoor both outclassed the Fox News host in tennis. "Hey Tucker Carlson - your utter ignorance of history is quite staggering. I suggest you read the book “Inglorious Empire” by Shashi Tharoor and then try again. Your racism is off the charts and your stupidity on this particular issue is of Olympic proportions!&nbsp;”&nbsp;

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The Fox News host hasn't addressed the tweets or provided an explanation for his remarks.

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Shashi Tharoor, the leader of the Congress, was furious when Fox News host Tucker Carlson made the untrue claim that India lacked civilization and had not produced any architectural wonders prior to the start of the British colonial era.

Shashi Tharoor, the leader of the Congress, was furious when Fox News host Tucker Carlson made the untrue claim that India lacked civilization and had not produced any architectural wonders prior to the start of the British colonial era. The Fox News host who is accused of promoting false information regarding the Covid-19 vaccine during the epidemic on his prime-time programme and of omitting the Capitol Hill riots remarked that the British "didn't just take things, they added." Strong nations rule over weak ones. This pattern has not altered. At least the English were serious about their colonial duties. Instead of only taking, they also added. When we (the US) departed Afghanistan, we also took our arsenal with us. Carlson said that the British had abandoned civilization when they departed India, disregarding the country's long history of civilisation and even the fact that the first highly developed human civilizations originated there. While ignoring the Taj Mahal, the Hawa Mahal, the Mehrangarh Fort, the Golconda Fort, and countless other numerous gorgeous, enormous structures that dot the landscape of the seventh largest country in the world, Tucker displayed a graphic of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai and claimed that India has been unable to construct such architectural wonders. In response to Tucker Carlson's tirade, Tharoor uploaded two furious face emojis and said: "I think Twitter ought to have an option for something to press when you can’t respond without losing your cool." I think @twitter ought to have an option for something to press when you can’t respond without losing your cool. For now I will content myself with😡 🤬 https://t.co/6tWpUuSuMR — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) September 13, 2022 × During his Fox News primetime programme, Tucker Carlson went on the offensive and even asserted that the British did not carry out any genocide during the colonial era. Also Read: Before and after images show dramatic expansion of Bahrain by building land on sea: 1987 vs 2022 Carlson disregarded the 1943 Bengal Famine and the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, both of which historians and experts consider to be instances of mass murder under British rule. Martina Navratilova and Shashi Tharoor both outclassed the Fox News host in tennis. "Hey Tucker Carlson - your utter ignorance of history is quite staggering. I suggest you read the book “Inglorious Empire” by Shashi Tharoor and then try again. Your racism is off the charts and your stupidity on this particular issue is of Olympic proportions! ” Hey @TuckerCarlson - your utter ignorance of history is quite staggering. I suggest you read the book “Inglorious Empire” by Shashi Tharoor and then try again. Your racism is off the charts and your stupidity on this particular issue is of Olympic proportions!!! https://t.co/7Xrd97NpwT — Martina Navratilova (@Martina) September 12, 2022 × The Fox News host hasn't addressed the tweets or provided an explanation for his remarks. (with inputs from agencies)

Shashi Tharoor 'loses cool' as TV anchor Tucker Carlson says Britain civilised India

On Tuesday, Taliban authorities reacted angrily to UN claims that they are denying Afghan women the right to work, despite the fact that thousands of them are engaged in the government.&nbsp;

However, because offices were not set up for effective sex segregation, Sharafuddin Sharaf, head of staff at the ministry of labour and social affairs, told AFP that many women were getting paid despite not showing up for work.&nbsp;

"Working together in one office is not possible in our Islamic system," he stated, a day after a United Nations rights expert claimed that since the Taliban's return to power in August of last year, there has been a "staggering regression" in women's rights.

Although Sharaf was unable to provide a number, she asserted that "not a single female employee has been fired" from the civil service.&nbsp;

However, there have been a number of demonstrations by women seeking the right to work and protesting the loss of their jobs, some of which the Taliban violently put an end to.&nbsp;

According to Sharaf, some women "once a week to their relevant offices to sign their attendance, and their salaries are paid at their homes."&nbsp;

He noted that this occurs in workplaces where "gender-based segregation is yet to be done" and that women were employed in the interior, health, and education ministries, all of which have a need for them.

However, the majority of girls' secondary schools nationwide have been ordered to close, so this generation of female university students may be the last.&nbsp;

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Many Taliban leaders claim the restriction is merely temporary, but they have also rolled out a vast list of justifications for the closures, ranging from a lack of resources to the time required to redesign the curriculum in accordance with Islamic principles.&nbsp;

Local media reported on Monday that the education minister claimed it was a cultural issue because many rural residents did not want their daughters to go to school.

To conform to their conservative interpretation of Islam since gaining power, the Taliban have placed severe restrictions on girls and women, virtually excluding them from public life.&nbsp;

The ministry of women's affairs was promptly abolished, and it was quickly replaced by the ministry for the encouragement of virtue and the suppression of vice.

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On Tuesday, Taliban authorities reacted angrily to UN claims that they are denying Afghan women the right to work, despite the fact that thousands of them are engaged in the government.

On Tuesday, Taliban authorities reacted angrily to UN claims that they are denying Afghan women the right to work, despite the fact that thousands of them are engaged in the government. However, because offices were not set up for effective sex segregation, Sharafuddin Sharaf, head of staff at the ministry of labour and social affairs, told AFP that many women were getting paid despite not showing up for work. "Working together in one office is not possible in our Islamic system," he stated, a day after a United Nations rights expert claimed that since the Taliban's return to power in August of last year, there has been a "staggering regression" in women's rights. Although Sharaf was unable to provide a number, she asserted that "not a single female employee has been fired" from the civil service. However, there have been a number of demonstrations by women seeking the right to work and protesting the loss of their jobs, some of which the Taliban violently put an end to. According to Sharaf, some women "once a week to their relevant offices to sign their attendance, and their salaries are paid at their homes." He noted that this occurs in workplaces where "gender-based segregation is yet to be done" and that women were employed in the interior, health, and education ministries, all of which have a need for them. However, the majority of girls' secondary schools nationwide have been ordered to close, so this generation of female university students may be the last. Also Read: Before and after images show dramatic expansion of Bahrain by building land on sea: 1987 vs 2022 Many Taliban leaders claim the restriction is merely temporary, but they have also rolled out a vast list of justifications for the closures, ranging from a lack of resources to the time required to redesign the curriculum in accordance with Islamic principles. Local media reported on Monday that the education minister claimed it was a cultural issue because many rural residents did not want their daughters to go to school. To conform to their conservative interpretation of Islam since gaining power, the Taliban have placed severe restrictions on girls and women, virtually excluding them from public life. The ministry of women's affairs was promptly abolished, and it was quickly replaced by the ministry for the encouragement of virtue and the suppression of vice. (with inputs from agencies)

Taliban say right to work for women not violated, condemn UN accusations

The temperature in Washington, DC, reached a record 100 degrees Fahrenheit when NASA climatologist James Hansen spoke before Congress in June 1988 regarding a warming world. Unprecedented heat waves plagued the summer, while drought affected 40 states.&nbsp;

His warning was seen as a historic wake-up call, but the US replaced the batteries and continued to cook instead of paying attention to the existential smoke alarm.&nbsp;

Nearly 40 years later, states from California to Colorado in the US southwest and mountain west are seeing the effects of a hotter planet firsthand. Extreme heat and declining moisture levels have combined over the previous two decades to produce a "megadrought" that is thought to be the driest time in 1,200 years.
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The current period of aridity, which started in the year 2000, is unprecedented since AD800, despite the fact that dryness is a natural feature of the southwest's climate. This was discovered by examining the relationship between tree rings and soil moisture. 42 per cent of the hot and dry weather over the previous two decades was attributed to global warming by the 2022 study, which was published in the journal Nature Climate Change.

The difficulties brought on by climate change also offer fresh opportunities in the southwest. Environmental organisations have suggested storing whatever water is left in Lake Powell in Lake Mead to conserve water since both Lake Mead and Lake Powell are at record-low levels of capacity. By taking this action, Lake Powell's canyons would be restored to their pre-reservoir condition, resulting in the creation of carbon-sink landscapes and perhaps even a new national park.

The west is currently in new territory as formerly exceptional circumstances become the norm. Lake Mead and Lake Powell, two of its most powerful reservoirs, are at record low levels and are shrivelling steadily. Cities like Phoenix, Arizona, and Las Vegas, Nevada, are becoming nearly uninhabitable throughout the summer due to protracted triple-digit heatwaves. And since dry forests and grasslands are more ready to ignite than ever, wildfires increasingly occur throughout the year.&nbsp;

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In some areas of the southwest, average annual temperatures have risen by more than 1.5C, which is commonly regarded as the tipping point at which terrible repercussions for people and the environment start to materialise, according to a recent analysis by the Washington Post.

In a report released in February of last year, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) described how the ponderosa pine forests of the southwest are being destroyed by wildfires that are causing a hazardous "positive feedback cycle." According to Camille Parmesan, an ecologist who participated to the paper, some woods can actually generate greenhouse gases as they burn, leading to increased warmth rather than acting as a "carbon sink" that absorbs CO2.

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The temperature in Washington, DC, reached a record 100 degrees Fahrenheit when NASA climatologist James Hansen spoke before Congress in June 1988 regarding a warming world.

The temperature in Washington, DC, reached a record 100 degrees Fahrenheit when NASA climatologist James Hansen spoke before Congress in June 1988 regarding a warming world. Unprecedented heat waves plagued the summer, while drought affected 40 states. His warning was seen as a historic wake-up call, but the US replaced the batteries and continued to cook instead of paying attention to the existential smoke alarm. Nearly 40 years later, states from California to Colorado in the US southwest and mountain west are seeing the effects of a hotter planet firsthand. Extreme heat and declining moisture levels have combined over the previous two decades to produce a "megadrought" that is thought to be the driest time in 1,200 years. The current period of aridity, which started in the year 2000, is unprecedented since AD800, despite the fact that dryness is a natural feature of the southwest's climate. This was discovered by examining the relationship between tree rings and soil moisture. 42 per cent of the hot and dry weather over the previous two decades was attributed to global warming by the 2022 study, which was published in the journal Nature Climate Change. The difficulties brought on by climate change also offer fresh opportunities in the southwest. Environmental organisations have suggested storing whatever water is left in Lake Powell in Lake Mead to conserve water since both Lake Mead and Lake Powell are at record-low levels of capacity. By taking this action, Lake Powell's canyons would be restored to their pre-reservoir condition, resulting in the creation of carbon-sink landscapes and perhaps even a new national park. The west is currently in new territory as formerly exceptional circumstances become the norm. Lake Mead and Lake Powell, two of its most powerful reservoirs, are at record low levels and are shrivelling steadily. Cities like Phoenix, Arizona, and Las Vegas, Nevada, are becoming nearly uninhabitable throughout the summer due to protracted triple-digit heatwaves. And since dry forests and grasslands are more ready to ignite than ever, wildfires increasingly occur throughout the year. Also Read: Before and after images show dramatic expansion of Bahrain by building land on sea: 1987 vs 2022 In some areas of the southwest, average annual temperatures have risen by more than 1.5C, which is commonly regarded as the tipping point at which terrible repercussions for people and the environment start to materialise, according to a recent analysis by the Washington Post. In a report released in February of last year, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) described how the ponderosa pine forests of the southwest are being destroyed by wildfires that are causing a hazardous "positive feedback cycle." According to Camille Parmesan, an ecologist who participated to the paper, some woods can actually generate greenhouse gases as they burn, leading to increased warmth rather than acting as a "carbon sink" that absorbs CO2. (with inputs from agencies)

Infographic: Megadrought in America, a climate disaster unseen in 1,200 years

Liz Truss's proposals for a freeze on energy prices and significant tax cuts will provide twice as much financial assistance with living expenses to Britain's wealthiest households as to its poorest households, as per a top think tank.

The Resolution Foundation claimed that when combined with the tax cuts promised during her leadership campaign, the prime minister's energy plan, which was unveiled only hours before word of the Queen's passing last week, would come with a "colossal" price tag for taxpayers.&nbsp;

According to the report, the government's "energy price guarantee" and national insurance cuts would provide the richest tenth of UK households with an average of £4,700 in support, compared to just £2,200 for the typical home in the bottom tenth.

The intervention comes at a time when the specifics of the new prime minister's plan to assist suffering households are still unknown because she decided to wait until a mini-budget, which is anticipated to take place next week, to release the costs associated with her proposal.&nbsp;

The Resolution Foundation estimated that the idea to cap a two-year increase in the average home energy bill to £2,500 would cost about £120 billion. It cautioned that Truss's strategy to avoid a new windfall tax on energy producers would mean passing along the expense to taxpayers, with as little as £1 in every £12 spent on energy assistance for households being recovered directly from higher taxes on energy corporations.

The energy price guarantee, financial help for all households, and additional one-time payments for those receiving means-tested benefits, according to the think tank, will bring the average level of support for homes to £2,000 this year. When taken as a whole, it claimed that both wealthy and poor households received an equivalent amount of help.&nbsp;

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However, measures to roll back national insurance tax rises put in place in April will help wealthier people much more next year. It was stated that this will "skew support towards the very highest-income households," in addition to the general support provided by the energy price freeze, which will benefit households with the highest gas and electricity bills.

The chief executive of the Resolution Foundation, Torsten Bell, stated: "Last week, the prime minister announced a simply colossal&nbsp;energy support package to avert a catastrophe in living standards this winter.&nbsp;

With prior announcements, the help totals more than £2,200 for each home in Britain. It was a large, courageous move. Families should yet prepare for a challenging winter, with wealthy households receiving twice as much cost-of-living assistance as less fortunate households the next year.

(with inputs from agencies)

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Liz Truss's proposals for a freeze on energy prices and significant tax cuts will provide twice as much financial assistance with living expenses to Britain's wealthiest households as to its poorest households, as per a top think tank.

Liz Truss's proposals for a freeze on energy prices and significant tax cuts will provide twice as much financial assistance with living expenses to Britain's wealthiest households as to its poorest households, as per a top think tank. The Resolution Foundation claimed that when combined with the tax cuts promised during her leadership campaign, the prime minister's energy plan, which was unveiled only hours before word of the Queen's passing last week, would come with a "colossal" price tag for taxpayers. According to the report, the government's "energy price guarantee" and national insurance cuts would provide the richest tenth of UK households with an average of £4,700 in support, compared to just £2,200 for the typical home in the bottom tenth. The intervention comes at a time when the specifics of the new prime minister's plan to assist suffering households are still unknown because she decided to wait until a mini-budget, which is anticipated to take place next week, to release the costs associated with her proposal. The Resolution Foundation estimated that the idea to cap a two-year increase in the average home energy bill to £2,500 would cost about £120 billion. It cautioned that Truss's strategy to avoid a new windfall tax on energy producers would mean passing along the expense to taxpayers, with as little as £1 in every £12 spent on energy assistance for households being recovered directly from higher taxes on energy corporations. The energy price guarantee, financial help for all households, and additional one-time payments for those receiving means-tested benefits, according to the think tank, will bring the average level of support for homes to £2,000 this year. When taken as a whole, it claimed that both wealthy and poor households received an equivalent amount of help. Also Read: Before and after images show dramatic expansion of Bahrain by building land on sea: 1987 vs 2022 However, measures to roll back national insurance tax rises put in place in April will help wealthier people much more next year. It was stated that this will "skew support towards the very highest-income households," in addition to the general support provided by the energy price freeze, which will benefit households with the highest gas and electricity bills. The chief executive of the Resolution Foundation, Torsten Bell, stated: "Last week, the prime minister announced a simply colossal energy support package to avert a catastrophe in living standards this winter. With prior announcements, the help totals more than £2,200 for each home in Britain. It was a large, courageous move. Families should yet prepare for a challenging winter, with wealthy households receiving twice as much cost-of-living assistance as less fortunate households the next year. (with inputs from agencies)

UK energy price freeze and tax cuts will give wealthiest families 'twice as much support’

The population of this island nation of Bahrain&nbsp;in the Persian Gulf has increased fourfold since the early 1980s. It increased to 1.5 million in 2022. The demand for land has grown as urbanisation and population density have both increased.&nbsp;

According to Eman Ghoneim, a physical geographer at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, "Like other countries in the [Persian] Gulf, rapid population growth and the simultaneous increase in urbanization, along with land scarcity, has pushed Bahrain to invest in mega land reclamation projects to extend its coastline."

These photos document developments over a 35-year period. On August 17, 1987, the Thematic Mapper on Landsat 5 took the very first picture. The second image was taken on August 17, 2022, by the Operational Land Imager (OLI) onboard Landsat 8.

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The King Fahd Causeway, which opened in 1986, connected Bahrain Island to Saudi Arabia just recently, in 1987. According to news estimates, a record 2.5 million motor vehicle passengers used the 25-kilometre (16-mile) stretch of road in July 2022.

The north of the nation is where change is most noticeable since shallow coastal waters there have allowed it both physically and economically possible to create new land from the seafloor. Not only are new islands being added, but current ones are being expanded in size.&nbsp;

Geographic information systems and remote sensing expert Sabah Aljenaid of Arabian Gulf University categorised changes to the land between 1986 and 2020 using Landsat pictures. Aljenaid and colleagues discovered that built-up (urban) areas, which grew by 7.5 per cent annually on average, dominated the changes over this time. The increase mostly came at the expense of wetlands and vegetated land.

Aljenaid emphasised Muharraq Island's rapid growth, which has increased its size to more than 60 square kilometres (23 square miles) northeast of Manama, the country's capital. She also referred to the island of Nabih Saleh, which has undergone changes and lost its agricultural lands.&nbsp;

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Although the north has seen the most urban growth, there have also been changes along some of the southern coastline. Dredging for the Durrat Al Bahrain man-made islands started in 2004, and by 2007 the southeast coast of Bahrain had gained an additional 5 square kilometres (2 square miles) of land.

According to a research done ten years ago by John Burt, a marine scientist at New York University Abu Dhabi, 11 per cent of Bahrain's island is made up of reclaimed land. It is unknown how Bahrain will look in 35 more years. The idea of constructing a bridge over Fasht Al Adhm to Qatar was discussed often, according to Burt. "It has not come to fruition, but it may be a future mega-development to watch out for."

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The population of this island nation of Bahrain in the Persian Gulf has increased fourfold since the early 1980s. It increased to 1.5 million in 2022. The demand for land has grown as urbanisation and population density have both increased.

The population of this island nation of Bahrain in the Persian Gulf has increased fourfold since the early 1980s. It increased to 1.5 million in 2022. The demand for land has grown as urbanisation and population density have both increased. According to Eman Ghoneim, a physical geographer at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, "Like other countries in the [Persian] Gulf, rapid population growth and the simultaneous increase in urbanization, along with land scarcity, has pushed Bahrain to invest in mega land reclamation projects to extend its coastline." These photos document developments over a 35-year period. On August 17, 1987, the Thematic Mapper on Landsat 5 took the very first picture. The second image was taken on August 17, 2022, by the Operational Land Imager (OLI) onboard Landsat 8. × The King Fahd Causeway, which opened in 1986, connected Bahrain Island to Saudi Arabia just recently, in 1987. According to news estimates, a record 2.5 million motor vehicle passengers used the 25-kilometre (16-mile) stretch of road in July 2022. The north of the nation is where change is most noticeable since shallow coastal waters there have allowed it both physically and economically possible to create new land from the seafloor. Not only are new islands being added, but current ones are being expanded in size. Geographic information systems and remote sensing expert Sabah Aljenaid of Arabian Gulf University categorised changes to the land between 1986 and 2020 using Landsat pictures. Aljenaid and colleagues discovered that built-up (urban) areas, which grew by 7.5 per cent annually on average, dominated the changes over this time. The increase mostly came at the expense of wetlands and vegetated land. Aljenaid emphasised Muharraq Island's rapid growth, which has increased its size to more than 60 square kilometres (23 square miles) northeast of Manama, the country's capital. She also referred to the island of Nabih Saleh, which has undergone changes and lost its agricultural lands. Also Read: Rocky Earth-like exoplanets discovered in habitable zone around dim red dwarf star Although the north has seen the most urban growth, there have also been changes along some of the southern coastline. Dredging for the Durrat Al Bahrain man-made islands started in 2004, and by 2007 the southeast coast of Bahrain had gained an additional 5 square kilometres (2 square miles) of land. According to a research done ten years ago by John Burt, a marine scientist at New York University Abu Dhabi, 11 per cent of Bahrain's island is made up of reclaimed land. It is unknown how Bahrain will look in 35 more years. The idea of constructing a bridge over Fasht Al Adhm to Qatar was discussed often, according to Burt. "It has not come to fruition, but it may be a future mega-development to watch out for." (with inputs from agencies)

Before and after images show dramatic expansion of Bahrain by building land on sea: 1987 vs 2022

Foreign heads of state attending the Queen's funeral must use a group bus to Westminster Abbey rather than driving privately, as per&nbsp;recently released official instructions.

The documents, which were seen by the Guardian, lay out tight guidelines for the dozens of presidents, kings, queens, and prime leaders from other countries who are anticipated to attend the funeral. They advise them to take commercial planes rather than clogging up London's airports.&nbsp;

The instructions reveal the practical difficulty of hosting the large number of foreign dignitaries who will be coming to London next weekend. This will present a problem for Joe Biden, who will probably need a lot more security. The funeral will be attended in person by the US president.

The instructions, which were first published by Politico, specify that foreign visitors should minimise the size of their delegations as much as possible and that invitations to funerals should preferably only be sent to the head of state and their spouse, without any members of their family or staff.&nbsp;

The government expressed sadness that "because of limited space at the state funeral service and associated events, no other members of the principal guest’s family, staff or entourage may be admitted."&nbsp;

The guidance adds: “The royal funeral unit would therefore be grateful if accompanying delegations can be kept as small as possible. This will also reduce disruption and transit time at airports. Where possible, overseas representatives should plan to arrive in the UK at least one day before the state funeral or the first event, which they are attending.”

Additionally, it states that heads of state should use other London airports if they are unable to fly commercially and that Heathrow will not be open for private flight arrangements or aircraft parking. Because of the enormous number of visitors, the government will reportedly refuse to use helicopter transportation.&nbsp;

Foreign leaders are also cautioned in the advisory that "it will not be possible to display flags at any airport for arrival or departure."

The sheer number of private automobiles belonging to international leaders planning to attend the funeral is too much for London's streets to handle. The government will instead transport them to a different location in London where it will "provide coach transport from a central assembly point … Because of traffic restrictions, it will not be possible for guests to travel to such events in their own vehicles."&nbsp;

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Visiting leaders can record brief statements when they sign condolence cards, but there won't be any "Autocue or makeup facilities," according to the instructions.&nbsp;

After the state funeral, James Cleverly, the foreign secretary, will throw a reception near Westminster Abbey for all the foreign guests in attendance.

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Foreign heads of state attending the Queen's funeral must use a group bus to Westminster Abbey rather than driving privately, as per recently released official instructions.

Foreign heads of state attending the Queen's funeral must use a group bus to Westminster Abbey rather than driving privately, as per recently released official instructions. The documents, which were seen by the Guardian, lay out tight guidelines for the dozens of presidents, kings, queens, and prime leaders from other countries who are anticipated to attend the funeral. They advise them to take commercial planes rather than clogging up London's airports. The instructions reveal the practical difficulty of hosting the large number of foreign dignitaries who will be coming to London next weekend. This will present a problem for Joe Biden, who will probably need a lot more security. The funeral will be attended in person by the US president. The instructions, which were first published by Politico, specify that foreign visitors should minimise the size of their delegations as much as possible and that invitations to funerals should preferably only be sent to the head of state and their spouse, without any members of their family or staff. The government expressed sadness that "because of limited space at the state funeral service and associated events, no other members of the principal guest’s family, staff or entourage may be admitted." The guidance adds: “The royal funeral unit would therefore be grateful if accompanying delegations can be kept as small as possible. This will also reduce disruption and transit time at airports. Where possible, overseas representatives should plan to arrive in the UK at least one day before the state funeral or the first event, which they are attending.” Additionally, it states that heads of state should use other London airports if they are unable to fly commercially and that Heathrow will not be open for private flight arrangements or aircraft parking. Because of the enormous number of visitors, the government will reportedly refuse to use helicopter transportation. Foreign leaders are also cautioned in the advisory that "it will not be possible to display flags at any airport for arrival or departure." The sheer number of private automobiles belonging to international leaders planning to attend the funeral is too much for London's streets to handle. The government will instead transport them to a different location in London where it will "provide coach transport from a central assembly point … Because of traffic restrictions, it will not be possible for guests to travel to such events in their own vehicles." Also Read: Before and after images show dramatic expansion of Bahrain by building land on sea: 1987 vs 2022 Visiting leaders can record brief statements when they sign condolence cards, but there won't be any "Autocue or makeup facilities," according to the instructions. After the state funeral, James Cleverly, the foreign secretary, will throw a reception near Westminster Abbey for all the foreign guests in attendance. (with inputs from agencies)

Foreign dignitaries attending Queen’s funeral must travel by commercial flights

Following the monarch's passing on Thursday, the Bank of England declared that its banknotes bearing the picture of Queen Elizabeth were still valid legal tender.&nbsp;

"Current banknotes featuring the image of Her Majesty The Queen will continue to be legal tender. A further announcement regarding existing Bank of England banknotes will be made once the period of mourning has been observed&nbsp;"announced the central bank.

The first monarch to appear on Bank of England banknotes was Queen Elizabeth.&nbsp;

"It was with profound sadness that I learned of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. On behalf of everyone at the Bank I would like to pass on my deepest condolences to the Royal Family "Andrew Bailey, the governor, remarked.

Queen Elizabeth passed away peacefully at her residence in Scotland on Thursday at the age of 96. She was the longest-reigning monarch in British history, the head of the country, and a towering presence on the international scene for seven decades.&nbsp;

According to Buckingham Palace, Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort, will stay at Balmoral Castle until Friday, when they will fly back to London.&nbsp;

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Charles automatically ascends to the throne of the United Kingdom and 14 other nations, including Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, on Elizabeth's death. Our official name would be Charles III, according to his office.

When the queen's doctors announced that she was under medical observation just after midday on Thursday, her relatives hurried to be by her side as word spread that her condition was deteriorating.&nbsp;

Since the end of last year, the queen had been experiencing what Buckingham Palace described as "episodic mobility problems," which had forced her to cancel almost all of her public appearances.&nbsp;

Tuesday marked her last official act before leaving office when she named Liz Truss as her fifteenth prime minister.

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Following the monarch's passing on Thursday, the Bank of England declared that its banknotes bearing the picture of Queen Elizabeth were still valid legal tender.

Following the monarch's passing on Thursday, the Bank of England declared that its banknotes bearing the picture of Queen Elizabeth were still valid legal tender. "Current banknotes featuring the image of Her Majesty The Queen will continue to be legal tender. A further announcement regarding existing Bank of England banknotes will be made once the period of mourning has been observed "announced the central bank. The first monarch to appear on Bank of England banknotes was Queen Elizabeth. "It was with profound sadness that I learned of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. On behalf of everyone at the Bank I would like to pass on my deepest condolences to the Royal Family "Andrew Bailey, the governor, remarked. Queen Elizabeth passed away peacefully at her residence in Scotland on Thursday at the age of 96. She was the longest-reigning monarch in British history, the head of the country, and a towering presence on the international scene for seven decades. According to Buckingham Palace, Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort, will stay at Balmoral Castle until Friday, when they will fly back to London. Also Read: Royal drama: Scandals and controversies of Queen Elizabeth's reign Charles automatically ascends to the throne of the United Kingdom and 14 other nations, including Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, on Elizabeth's death. Our official name would be Charles III, according to his office. When the queen's doctors announced that she was under medical observation just after midday on Thursday, her relatives hurried to be by her side as word spread that her condition was deteriorating. Since the end of last year, the queen had been experiencing what Buckingham Palace described as "episodic mobility problems," which had forced her to cancel almost all of her public appearances. Tuesday marked her last official act before leaving office when she named Liz Truss as her fifteenth prime minister. (with inputs from agencies)

Banknotes featuring Queen Elizabeth's picture remain legal tender: Bank of England

The clamour to return the Kohinoor diamond to India has increased in response to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch of Britain with the longest reign. The controversial 105.6 carat stunning "Mountain of Light" is currently one of 2,800 diamonds, sapphires, and other precious stones in the British monarch's 1937-designed crown. Up to her passing, the Queen owned it.&nbsp;

According to recent reports, Queen Camilla will now get the famous crown. She will be anointed alongside King Charles III during his coronation.

While some Twitter users appeared to be making genuine requests for the Kohinoor diamond's return, others were just being funny.&nbsp;

An image from the Bollywood movie "Dhoom 2" in which Hrithik Roshan's character grabs a diamond from a moving train was circulated on Twitter. The user added the following to the post: "Hrithik Roshan on his journey back to recover our heera, moti; Kohinoor from the British Museum to India."

Another user said the Queen was an "active participant in colonialism.&nbsp;Now can we get our Kohinoor back? A reminder that Queen Elizabeth is not a remnant of colonial times. She was an active participant in colonialism." &nbsp;

The diamond was found in India's Golconda mines in the 14th century, and over the centuries, it changed ownership several times. Kohinoor's return has been asked by the government on numerous occasions, notably once in 1947. The British government, however, has continually disputed the claims.

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The Kohinoor is thought to have been given to the British in 1849 as part of a retaliatory agreement made with the Maharaja of Lahore following the Anglo-Sikh conflict. At the time, the stone weighed 186 carats. Maharaja Duleep Singh was transported to Britain in 1847 after being split from his mother. He was forced to "donate" the diamond to Britain when he was just 10 years old.&nbsp;

It has been a part of the British Crown Jewels ever since, although there is still a long-standing ownership dispute involving at least four nations, including India.

(with inputs from agencies)

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The clamour to return the Kohinoor diamond to India has increased in response to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch of Britain with the longest reign.

The clamour to return the Kohinoor diamond to India has increased in response to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch of Britain with the longest reign. The controversial 105.6 carat stunning "Mountain of Light" is currently one of 2,800 diamonds, sapphires, and other precious stones in the British monarch's 1937-designed crown. Up to her passing, the Queen owned it. According to recent reports, Queen Camilla will now get the famous crown. She will be anointed alongside King Charles III during his coronation. While some Twitter users appeared to be making genuine requests for the Kohinoor diamond's return, others were just being funny. An image from the Bollywood movie "Dhoom 2" in which Hrithik Roshan's character grabs a diamond from a moving train was circulated on Twitter. The user added the following to the post: "Hrithik Roshan on his journey back to recover our heera, moti; Kohinoor from the British Museum to India." Another user said the Queen was an "active participant in colonialism. Now can we get our Kohinoor back? A reminder that Queen Elizabeth is not a remnant of colonial times. She was an active participant in colonialism." The diamond was found in India's Golconda mines in the 14th century, and over the centuries, it changed ownership several times. Kohinoor's return has been asked by the government on numerous occasions, notably once in 1947. The British government, however, has continually disputed the claims. Also Read: In pics: New King of England Charles III's fascinating life as a prince The Kohinoor is thought to have been given to the British in 1849 as part of a retaliatory agreement made with the Maharaja of Lahore following the Anglo-Sikh conflict. At the time, the stone weighed 186 carats. Maharaja Duleep Singh was transported to Britain in 1847 after being split from his mother. He was forced to "donate" the diamond to Britain when he was just 10 years old. It has been a part of the British Crown Jewels ever since, although there is still a long-standing ownership dispute involving at least four nations, including India. (with inputs from agencies)

Twitteratis demand Kohinoor's return to India after Queen Elizabeth II's death

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