Events for “rain”

Tropical Storm Moke carrying more rain toward hurricane-damaged Hawaii

Forecasters expected Moke to produce as much as 10 inches of total rain across the Big Island, and up to 15 inches in some isolated places, enough to cause life-threatening flooding and mudslides for the windward and southeast slopes.

Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

President sharply criticises proposal, saying ‘elections right now are a tsunami for the state that will split Ukraine’ Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said holding elections in Ukraine during wartime would risk splitting the country at a time when Russia is amassing ballistic missiles a

Weather tracker: Extreme rain deluges Japan and South Korea

Downpours break records and cause transport chaos, evacuations and deaths, as people get trapped inside vehicles South Korea and Japan were hit by extreme rain late last week and into this week. On 13 August in the city of Chiba near Tokyo there was a record-breaking 115mm of rai

Zelensky rejects wartime elections, saying vote would 'split' Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that holding elections during wartime would pose a threat to the country, following a controversial call by his former defense minister to pave the way for an election. According to the latest opinion poll by the Kyiv Institute of S

US pressure needs to be directed at Russia, not Ukraine

Author David J. Kramer argues that the Trump administration must consistently defend American corporate interests and global market stability by increasing pressure on Russia to end its aggression against Ukraine.

Fur seal’s death marks first Australian mainland mammal fatality from spreading H5 bird flu strain

Seal found dead at Beachport in South Australia presages ‘significant losses’, minister warns Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A long-nosed fur seal has died from H5 bird flu in South Australia, ma

Heavy rainfall forecast in five Telangana districts on August 24

Amid week-long rain forecast in Telangana, Health department warns of rise in dengue, viral infections

Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy - The Guardian

Holding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy The Guardian Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC BBC Zelenskyy says wartime elections could ‘destroy’ Ukraine Al Jazeera Is the tide at home turn

Child's play for me, Rahul may need training: Rijiju on swimming in Arunachal rivers

The remarks are the latest in a series of good-humoured exchanges between the two political rivals over fitness

A battle over 'Italian brainrot' could shape who owns AI art

A legal battle over what looks like a cartoon stick could help set the rules over whether creators can claim ownership of their AI-generated characters.

Michael Polansky is training an AI model on skin that’s still alive

Michael Polansky — better known publicly as Lady Gaga's partner and a former top deputy to Sean Parker — has quietly spent years building an AI-driven startup that keeps living human skin tissue alive for weeks outside the body to discover new skincare compounds, and is only now

Is it legal to train AI models on copyrighted books? It’s complicated

Most published authors have, without their knowledge or consent, contributed to the development of the same AI tools that threaten to undermine their livelihoods. That seems illegal, right?

Depression doesn’t shrink the brain like we thought it did

For the past decade, depression has been linked to a shrunken hippocampus, which has a vital role in memory. But a large study using up-to-date scanning techniques suggests this may not be the case

Putin acknowledges economic impact from Ukraine’s refinery strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin came as Moscow and Kyiv continued to trade strikes on infrastructure facilities.

Tochigi police raid Tobu Railway group firm over fatal train accident

The company was raided on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death in connection with the accident that killed four workers last week.

Your Next Rain-Ready Footwear Favorite Has Finally Arrived With the SOREL Ambler Mule

The slip-on culture has fully taken over modern footwear, but SOREL just stepped into the arena with a move that feels equal parts heritage flex and tactical upgrade. Enter the Ambler—a low-profile mule that takes the unmistakable design DNA of SOREL’s legendary Canadian Caribou

No new H1N1 strain in India, existing vaccines sufficient, says ICMR

Influenza strains currently circulating are well matched with the vaccine strains, and the seasonal flu is self-limiting, ICMR said, adding that people with underlying medical conditions are at risk of complication

Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin raises pressure over Ukraine support

Embassy in London says Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in diplomatic post Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, it has emerged, as the Kremlin continues to try to put pressure on Britain over its support for Ukraine. Andrey Kelin left last month after seve

The Gas Turbine Shortage Just Became AI’s Biggest Constraint

Ukraine: Zelensky asks for more Patriot interceptors as civilian deaths hit highest level since 2022

Kryvyi Rih is still digging through the wreckage. The Russian strike on a shopping centre there, in President Zelensky's own hometown, has now claimed at least sixteen lives, with several people still unaccounted for. It has added urgency to the request Zelensky has been making f

Wartime elections would 'destroy' Ukraine, says Zelensky

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that wartime elections would be a "tsunami" that would "destroy the country". Kyiv has been engulfed in a political crisis over the summer, triggered when Zelensky fired popular defence minister Mykhailo Fe

President Zelensky says having elections in Ukraine would 'destroy the country'

In remarks on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke out against holding war time elections. He believes it would be too dangerous for the country, that would ‘split’ Ukraine. The remarks came after his former defense minister publicly called for a vote. Details and

The week in pictures: a French woman in space, wildfires in Europe and the war in Ukraine

Russian drones carry out deadly strikes in Ukraine, astronaut Sophie Adenot becomes the first French woman to spacewalk, fires rage in Belgium and across Europe, and torrential rain hits the Philippines: FRANCE 24 takes a look at the week's most striking images.

Zelensky rejects rival's call for elections, says would be 'huge risk' for Ukraine

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected the prospect of wartime elections, saying it would be highly dangerous. The remarks come in response to a call from the former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov to organise a vote, after he was fired by Zelensky last month. Anal

Twitch faces a class action lawsuit over using streamers' content to train Amazon's AI

A Twitch streamer has filed a proposed class action against the platform and its parent company Amazon, claiming his broadcasts, and those of countless other creators, were fed into generative AI training with neither consent nor payment. Read more

Twitch and Amazon hit with lawsuit for training AI with streamers' content

The class action suit claims that Amazon never obtained consent from Twitch streamers to be used to train its AI models.

'Masha and the Bear': Ukraine sanctions Russian cartoon

Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the hit Russian children's cartoon "Masha and the Bear," a step towards banning it. The culture minister called the show propaganda. Russia said the move showed Kyiv's "ugly nature."

Ukraine: Could ex-defense minister challenge Zelenskyy?

Last week, former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov released a video in which he spoke of corruption, a crisis of leadership and elections. His explosive remarks have sparked widespread public debate.

Ukraine: Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections

The Ukrainian president says wartime elections, as called for by the ex-defense minister, could "split Ukraine." He also said Russia was planning to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops after September polls there.

Could Russia's growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war?

Empty pumps, long waits: Attacks on oil refineries have left Russia increasingly short of fuel. Dissident Russian economists say growing anger about shortages among ordinary Russians could help end the Ukraine war.

Bill Ackman’s Big Brain Bet

The billionaire’s West End Avenue “institute” is a research lab, medical start-up, and real-estate play all in one.

Norway to give more than $9 billion to Ukraine in 2027

Genesis Reveals Details on the Upcoming GV80 Hybrid’s Powertrain

A new four-cylinder hybrid powertrain is coming to the mid-size SUV, and it should arrive in the U.S. sooner rather than later.

L’Rain, “fata morgana”

On her latest as L'Rain, Taja Cheek pulverizes walls between genre to arrive at something bracingly new. Read full story on the Bandcamp Daily .

Zelenskyy says wartime elections could ‘destroy’ Ukraine

The embattled Ukrainian president slams Mykhailo Fedorov's idea as a 'tsunami' that would 'split' the country.

Photos: Ukraine celebrates National Flag Day

People observe a minute of silence for those killed in war to mark the holiday established in 2004.

Russian missiles kill 17 more in Ukraine as Guterres calls for ceasefire

Russian ballistic missile strikes killed 17 people and injured more than 40 in and around the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday, local authorities reported.

How will NASA's astronaut training hub change with commercial space stations?

HOUSTON — What does NASA's astronaut training hub look like these days, as the agency aims to bring more commercial space stations into the fold? It's an interesting mix of government and private companies, of space agency personnel and of contractors, all working together to kee

Multilingual people may have brains up to 13 years younger

People who speak several languages may have brains that age more slowly, with four-language speakers showing brains that appeared about 13 years younger than those of monolinguals. Starting earlier and becoming highly fluent were also linked to a stronger effect.

A major Alzheimer’s risk gene may shrink brain cells years before symptoms

Researchers have uncovered a possible reason why the Alzheimer’s risk gene APOE4 can disrupt the brain long before memory problems begin. In mice, APOE4 increased a protein called Nell2, shrinking neurons and making memory circuits unusually active. That early hyperactivity predi

Quitting alcohol may prime the brain for relapse

Mice that developed compulsive drinking after alcohol abstinence showed more than double the activity in a brain region associated with stress and addiction. Because the signal appeared before they drank again, researchers think it could eventually help predict who is most at ris

The Run/Walk Method Isn’t Just for Beginners. Here’s How to Use It to Train for a Faster Half Marathon.

Planned walk breaks can actually help you conquer 13.1 miles stronger and faster.

These lululemon Labor Day ‘We Made Too Much’ Picks Will Help You Gear Up For Fall Training

lululemon’s ‘We Made Too Much’ section is loaded with running gear just in time for Labor Day.

What’s the Minimum Distance You Need to Be Able to Run to Start Training for a Marathon?

Before beginning a traditional marathon plan, your running routine should meet a few important benchmarks.

The Runner’s World Guide to Strength Training for Masters Runners

Our exclusive program provides all the tools you need to start prioritizing strength training as part of your run routine.

This Coach Says Focusing On Pace During Easy Runs Isn’t the Point. Here’s What to Do Instead for Successful Training.

Nike run coach Chris Bennett says to stop overthinking zone 2.

Oldest human brain cells grown in lab 'recorded passage of time'

Peppercorn-sized clumps of human brain cells grown in a lab for a record seven years aged similarly to those inside our heads, suggesting they "recorded the passage of time," scientists said Wednesday.

CBI books ex-DGCA flying training director, aviation firms for ‘corruption’, ‘favouritism’

The FIR has alleged that probe brought to light a “systematic network of corporate entities” controlled and managed by the immediate and extended family members of Captain Anil Gill

Rains lash parts of Hyderabad on Sunday, bring relief from heat

Flooding across Caracas, Venezuela, after heavy rains

Flooding across Caracas, Venezuela, after heavy rains

Russia, Ukraine trade attacks as Putin warns of ‘far more destructive’ hits - Al Jazeera

Russia, Ukraine trade attacks as Putin warns of ‘far more destructive’ hits Al Jazeera As Russian missiles rain down on Kyiv, casualties mount and the mood darkens The Guardian A City Under Siege The New York Times War crimes are part of Russia's strategy in Ukraine, retired U.S.

M5.9 quake strikes eastern Japan including Tokyo, disrupting trains - Japan Wire by Kyodo News

M5.9 quake strikes eastern Japan including Tokyo, disrupting trains Japan Wire by Kyodo News A moderate earthquake shakes Japan, injuring more than 30 people in the Tokyo region AP News A moderate, magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes eastern Japan. No tsunami alert is issued ABC News

Signalling, power and train faults disrupted Bengaluru metro 15 times in 10 months, data shows

The disruptions resulted in operational delays, trains being withdrawn from service, altered train movements and, in some cases, short-loop operations

Edappadi Palaniswami seeks compensation for rain-affected farmers in Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery delta region

France to deliver interceptor missiles to Ukraine after fresh wave of Russian strikes

This Saturday saw a continued exchange of fire between Kyiv and Moscow. French President Emmanuel Macron announced Paris would deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, whose air defences are running short after the latest round of deadly Russian attacks. Details from the grou

Best Saucony Running Shoes for Speed, Comfort, and Daily Training

From max-cushioning to stability to road racing, Saucony offers a shoe for every kind of run and runner.

Ukraine: Russia steps up attacks as German Foreign Minister Johan Wadephul visits Kyiv

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has traveled to Kyiv ahead of Ukraine's 35th Independence Day. A Russian missile attack killed at least 2 people as Wadephul met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Ukrainian drones kill several, hit warehouse of Russian online retailer Ozon

The strike is the first on Ozon, Russia's second-largest online retailer, which Ukraine sees as part of a wider campaign against economic infrastructure.

Heavy rains affect normal life in Jammu, house collapses in city

Several parts of Jammu, including Tallab Tillo, Bagwati Nagar, Krishna Nagar and Canal Road, witnessed extensive waterlogging following the rainfall, with rainwater entering houses and shops

Tropical Storm Moke advances towards Hawaii with heavy rain, strong winds

For the second week in a row, Hawaii Island, also known as the Big Island, faces threats from an intensifying storm.

Ukraine's farmers struggle to sell harvest amid war, drought

Russian attacks on ships and ports in the Black Sea are threatening Ukraine's agricultural sector. Grain exports are severely restricted, and Kyiv is seeking solutions.

LG enters chip packaging arena with Laser Direct Imaging machine, as TSMC's CoWoS remains constrained — maskless machine is designed to pattern fine interconnec

As advanced packaging technologies like EMIB and CoWoS become yet another battlefield in the semiconductor industry, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) companies are trying new tools in a bid to offer services that others do not. This week, LG Electronics Productio

An art-rock illusionist rewrites pop in her own image

Taja Cheek's psychedelic project L'Rain has always been tagged as experimental. On fata morgana , she asks what separates music like hers from the mainstream.

Television to the Rescue! Camille Acker on the Craft Potential of TV

This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Craft of Writing newsletter—sign up here. I have always loved television, but as a kid, television was the “idiot box.” According to experts, this device could rot my brain, influence me to commit immoral acts, and

Ethan Miller Expanded The Odyssey Cult Into A Psych Supergroup For New Album Vol. 3

Everyone's talking about The Odyssey these days, but more people should be talking about the Odyssey Cult. The band is headed up by Ethan Miller (Comets On Fire, Howlin Rain, Heron Oblivion, etc.), who has assembled some serious firepower from the underground rock ranks to bring

Forget the Perfect Running BPM—I Found the Ultimate Race-Day Playlist

It’s scientifically proven that music has a powerful effect on the brain, and when better to tap into it than on a race day!

Putin will draft 300,000 new troops after September elections, Zelenskiy says - Reuters

Putin will draft 300,000 new troops after September elections, Zelenskiy says Reuters Exclusive | Russia Tests Readiness for New Round of Military Mobilization WSJ Russia’s War Toll Mounts In Ukraine Amid A Possible Mobilization Forbes Putin still has plans for offensive toward K

Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC - BBC

Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC BBC Ukraine's ousted defence minister plans US trip to raise project funding Reuters A rival’s bombshell and a new corruption probe heap untimely pressure on Ukraine’s Zelenskyy NBC N

Tropical Storm Moke poised to slam into Hawaii just days after Hurricane Lala - The Guardian

Tropical Storm Moke poised to slam into Hawaii just days after Hurricane Lala The Guardian Tropical Storm Moke Threatens to Bring Up to a Foot of Rain to Hawaii The New York Times 2026 hurricane season maps tracker: Current storms, forecast The Weather Channel Two storms in two w

Tropical Storm Moke advances toward Hawaii as winds strengthen

As with Hurricane Lala, the Big Island is expected to bear the brunt of Moke's rain and heavy winds as it passes south of a direct hit late Saturday into early Sunday.

The Best New Running Shoes of 2026—So Far

From major upgrades to classic trainers to high-tech trail shoes, these top road and trail models stand out from the rest this year. The post The Best New Running Shoes of 2026—So Far appeared first on Outside Online .

Tropical Storm Moke to cause more flooding as Hawaii recovers from Lala

More than a foot of rain could fall across Big Island of Hawaii, according to NOAA.

Your Expired Visa Card Could Be ‘Zombified’ to Make Contactless Payments

Plus: Apple sends out an “unprecedented” number of spyware warnings, Ukraine hits a Russian ecommerce giant with cyber and drone attacks, and more.

Pokémon ETBs are Surprisingly Easy to Get Hold of Right Now on Amazon

Amazon has quietly restocked high-demand Pokémon TCG Elite Trainer Boxes below secondary market prices, including hard-to-find Pokémon Center Exclusives and new releases.

The ‘ordinary’ woman accused of assassinating a Russian commander in Crimea

Friends close to Margarita Reutt are shocked she could allegedly plant bomb that killed Ukrainian defector Robert Shageev, while others recall a stubborn grit to see any plan through It was just after dawn in Sevastopol when a powerful explosion tore through a quiet square in a r

Pine-cone grenades and planet-baking carbon: the French fires 170 years in the making – a visual guide

An 1857 decree to drain swamps and plant a monoculture, detritus from the trees and global heating combined to produce the conditions for the Gironde inferno The ruinous fires that overran parts of France this summer have burned more land than ever recorded, forced more people fr

Seven basketball courts that score design points

From outdoor courts that act as flood-water-draining bioswales to an indoor court under a concrete dome in Chile, here are seven basketball courts that integrate good design to expand their presence beyond the game. Whether public or private, basketball courts present plenty of o

Wake-activated neuronal populations that regulate sleep drive

Nature, Published online: 19 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10928-3 Whole-brain activity mapping, targeted cell manipulations and electrophysiology in mice identify wake-activated neuronal populations that are crucial for sleep drive and can persistently reduce daily sleep a

Functional role of skull lymphoid structures in CNS immunosurveillance

Nature, Published online: 19 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10951-4 Functional lymphoid structures within the skull bone marrow enable central nervous system immunosurveillance and shape immune responses to brain disease.