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Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected?
More than 20 million households have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crk661074ejo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected?
More than 20 million households have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crk661074ejo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI
Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 AM HST Fri Aug 07 2026

For the central North Pacific...between 140W and 180W:

Western East Pacific and Central Pacific:
A broad area of low pressure could form late this weekend or early
next week over the western portion of the east Pacific. Some
gradual development of this system is possible while it moves
generally westward at 10 to 15 mph toward or into the central
Pacific basin.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...30 percent.

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Forecaster Evans/Roberts
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Source: Central North Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook

Is this the best day of the year for stargazing?
Put 12 August in the diary for some of the best astronomical events of the year.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cd7l49xn14go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Is this the best day of the year for stargazing?
Put 12 August in the diary for some of the best astronomical events of the year.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cd7l49xn14go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Entries open for the 2026 British Taekwondo National Kyorugi Championships
British Taekwondo is pleased to confirm that entries have opened for the 2026 British Taekwondo National Kyorugi Championships. The National Kyorugi Championships will take place on 3-4 October 2026 at the Manchester Velodrome, a world-class venue that has hosted many outstanding Taekwondo competitions and continues to provide an exceptional stage for elite performance. Enter [...]
https://www.britishtaekwondo.org.uk/entry-pack-available-for-the-2026-british-taekwondo-national-kyorugi-championships/

Entries open for 2026 British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships
British Taekwondo is pleased to confirm that the official entry pack for the 2026 British Taekwondo National Poomsae Championships is now available. This pack will provide athletes, coaches and teams with all the essential information needed ahead of one of the biggest events of the Poomsae calendar. The National Poomsae Championships will take place [...]
https://www.britishtaekwondo.org.uk/entry-pack-available-for-2026-british-taekwondo-national-poomsae-championships/

Master Kambiz R. Ali MBE and Master Carolina Barros Clark selected as referees for World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships
British Taekwondo is incredibly proud to congratulate Master Kambiz R. Ali MBE and Carolina Barros Clark on their selection as referees for the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Chuncheon, South Korea, between September 16-20. This prestigious appointment is a fitting recognition of their outstanding dedication, professionalism and expertise, and reflects the immense respect they [...]
https://www.britishtaekwondo.org.uk/master-kambiz-r-ali-mbe-and-master-carolina-barros-clark-selected-as-referees-for-world-taekwondo-poomsae-championships/

Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projects
The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1e1vg0gjl5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projects
The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1e1vg0gjl5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

British Taekwondo squad announced for 2026 European Cadets Taekwondo Championships
British Taekwondo is proud to announce the athletes selected to represent Great Britain at the 2026 European Cadet Taekwondo Championships, taking place in Bucharest, Romania from 26-29 November. The selected squad features some of the most exciting young talent in British Taekwondo, with athletes who have demonstrated outstanding commitment, determination and performances throughout their [...]
https://www.britishtaekwondo.org.uk/british-taekwondo-squad-announced-for-2026-european-cadets-taekwondo-championships/

Wildfire damage could take hundreds of years to recover from, experts say
Habitats belonging to snakes and rare moths have been destroyed after the wildfires this summer.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0qvp00x707o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Wildfire damage could take hundreds of years to recover from, experts say
Habitats belonging to snakes and rare moths have been destroyed after the wildfires this summer.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0qvp00x707o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Wildfire damage could take hundreds of years to recover from, experts say
Habitats belonging to snakes and rare moths have been destroyed after the wildfires this summer.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0qvp00x707o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Drone warnings and sheltering in airports as South Korea battles historic heatwave
The president has called the extreme heat a "national disaster" and ordered agencies to mobilise all resources.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr597m1vm96o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

NASA’s Just Prolonged Voyager 2’s Science Mission With a Big Bang
Letting go is hard, especially when it concerns an irreplaceable space probe like the two Voyagers. Fortunately JPL engineers have managed to pull off a ‘big bang’ switch on Voyager …read more
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/06/nasas-just-prolonged-voyager-2s-science-mission-with-a-big-bang/

Rubidium Frequency Standard Explained
You’ve probably heard of rubidium frequency standards, which are used where you need an extremely accurate time or frequency reference. [IMSAI] guy has a good explainer video about what’s actually …read more
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/06/rubidium-frequency-standard-explained/

OpenAI rolls out a major ChatGPT upgrade, even if you don’t pay for it
OpenAI is rolling out a more reliable version of ChatGPT GPT-5.6 Sol for Plus and Pro users, while Free users are getting unlimited text chats with GPT-5.6 Luna. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openai-rolls-out-a-major-chatgpt-upgrade-even-if-you-dont-pay-for-it/

ClickFix attack pushes macOS infostealer for crypto theft attacks
A Go-based malware delivered in ClickFix attacks targeting macOS users is stealing cryptocurrency assets, browser-stored passwords, Apple Keychain data, and cached credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/clickfix-attack-pushes-macos-infostealer-for-crypto-theft-attacks/

Where is Jackie? Beloved live cam eagle in critical condition
The bald eagle, who has gained worldwide fame as the protagonist of a nest live-stream in California, has been diagnosed with anaemia.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c2el1dz7ge9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Where is Jackie? Beloved live cam eagle in critical condition
The bald eagle, who has gained worldwide fame as the protagonist of a nest live-stream in California, has been diagnosed with anaemia.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c2el1dz7ge9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

The bald eagle, who has gained worldwide fame as the protagonist of a nest live-stream in California, has been diagnosed with anemia.

Source: Where is Jackie? Beloved live cam eagle in critical condition

The bald eagle, who has gained worldwide fame as the protagonist of a nest live-stream in California, has been diagnosed with anemia.

Source: Where is Jackie? Beloved live cam eagle in critical condition