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Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims

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Three dead in rare malaria outbreak after mosquito 'was trapped on plane' at major European airport

A third person has now died in a rare malaria outbreak after a mosquito is believed to have become trapped on a plane arriving at Frankfurt Airport. The individual, who died in hospital, had neither worked at the airport nor visited any region where malaria is common.Two airport employees had already lost their lives to the disease in August.On Tuesday, two further malaria cases were identified in the Schwanheim area, raising fresh alarm about the spread of the infection beyond the airport itself. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say City officials confirmed in a statement: "Both individuals had become infected with the malaria-causing parasite, even though they had not travelled to a malaria-endemic region and had not worked at the airport."Germany's Robert Koch Institute, the agency responsible for disease control and public health, has pointed to an imported Anopheles mosquito transported by an aircraft as the most probable source of the outbreak.According to the institute, the first airport workers fell ill after contracting the disease between July 4 and 6. Multiple people required emergency hospital treatment in July as the rare outbreak first came to light.Authorities responded by deploying mosquito traps near Frankfurt Airport to contain the spread.The phenomenon is classified as airport malaria - sometimes referred to as suitcase malaria - and occurs when an infected mosquito becomes trapped aboard an aircraft or inside luggage, is carried to a malaria-free area, and then bites someone locally.Because the condition is so uncommon, there is a significant risk that diagnosis is delayed, which raises the likelihood of patients developing severe symptoms.Fraport, the company that operates Frankfurt Airport, previously said: "A total of six employees have contracted a form of malaria known as airport malaria in connection with their work at the airport.GERMANY - READ THE LATEST:Volkswagen set to sell German car factory to Israeli weapons companyAfD sweeps to historic victory in Germany as voters deliver crushing blow to Friedrich Merz's CDUUK woman stabbed to death at German train station named as pub landlady attacked by homeless man"Sadly, we must confirm that one employee has died as a result of the infection."The firm added: "We have provided comprehensive information to all employees and encourage them to consult a doctor if they experience any symptoms."Officials subsequently confirmed that a second infected employee had also died.Typical symptoms of malaria include high fever, sweating, chills, headaches, stomach pain, appetite loss and muscular aches.Western Europe eliminated the disease during the 1970s, and in the decades since, nearly every recorded case has involved travellers returning from countries where malaria remains widespread.However, in parts of the world where the infection is endemic, malaria ranks among the deadliest diseases on the planet, with sub-Saharan Africa bearing the heaviest burden.Effective treatments are available, and patients who receive an early diagnosis generally recover fully.The latest fatality and the emergence of new cases among people with no connection to the airport or to international travel suggest the infected mosquito - or potentially others - may have spread further into the surrounding community than initially feared.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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Barbecues face ban on hundreds of British beaches 'because they make the sand hot'

Cornwall Council is exploring the prospect of a complete ban on disposable barbecues across its beaches amid fears they make the sand "dangerously hot". Thalia Marrington, the council's cabinet member for community safety, confirmed that officials have begun examining whether a public spaces protection order could be used to curtail their use.The matter was raised at a wellbeing scrutiny meeting on September 10 by Councillor James Mustoe, who has campaigned on the issue before.Mr Mustoe questioned whether the time had come for an outright ban on single-use barbecues, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) are legal instruments available to local authorities that let them prohibit or limit particular activities within designated areas, much like existing dog restrictions on certain beaches.Kevin Brader, the council's head of public protection, confirmed that discussions with Cornwall Fire Service over a PSPO were already under way.A significant "stakeholder consultation" would be required before any order could be imposed, Mr Brader said.The council has already contacted several of Cornwall's major landowners to seek their opinions on the proposal.Any order introduced would initially run for three years, with the possibility of renewal following further consultation.On August 14, the Government issued an emergency alert to millions of mobile phones across the country, warning the public about the dangers of fire.Councillor Brian Clemens, who works in retail, told the meeting he had immediately removed all disposable barbecues from sale once the fire risk became apparent."It's a bit unfortunate because a lot of the disposable barbecues we sell are used at home, but I think if things are going to continue like this I would certainly support a total ban as somebody who sells them," he said.NANNY STATE BRITAIN? READ THE LATEST:Fish and chips BANNED from schools as Labour orders pupils to eat lentils and chickpeas every week'Churchill would be turning in his grave!' Cigars could vanish from UK shelves under new crackdownRichard Tice slams 'nanny state' Net Zero study which could use smart meters to curb YOUR heatingMr Mustoe highlighted two key concerns - the direct risk of fire and the danger posed by barbecues that have been discarded beneath the sand.He said he was worried about cases "where barbecues have been buried and caused injuries by making the sand dangerously hot".Speaking to the LDRS, Mr Mustoe pointed to broader national efforts to temporarily restrict sales and use of single-use barbecues during the summer months."Given the national moves around temporarily restricting the sale and use of single use barbecues over the summer due to the wildfires that have been caused, I think that now is the time for Cornwall Council to look at this again," he said.Mr Mustoe added that he was pleased "this is being closely considered as a future option".Last month, Andy Burnham announced a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues saying they pose a "significant risk to the public" during drought and heatwave conditions.Speaking on the ban, the Prime Minister said: "We ask retailers to implement the ban in full until further notice."He urged the country to "face up" to the "changing climate" and to transition to "more clean energy".Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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Denise Watson on the films that make her cry, laugh... and hide behind the sofa

The broadcaster is fronting Movie House’s new Book to Movie Club, launching at its Coleraine branch with The Housemaid on September 24

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Meet the NI playwright who turned her recovery from alcoholism into a Lisa McGee-approved comedy

Caoimhe Farren talks about her debut work Hello Charlie, how the Derry Girls creator loved it, and the creative difficulties she faced to get to this point

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Bills cruise past Lions to christen new home behind Josh Allen's five-touchdown performance

close Video Patriots ‘might be bad’ if they start 0-2, Cowboys must win, Bills ‘put on a clinic’ vs Lions? | FTF The Buffalo Bills play the Detroit Lions tomorrow, and Bills HC Joe Brady said that his team will "Try to put on a clinic" for his first home game at Highmark Stadium. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if this is disrespectful to the Lions, what an 0-2 start would mean for the New England Patriots, and if Ben Johnson saying that the Chicago Bears "wanted to score 60" is good or not. The wait for regular-season football at the Buffalo Bills' new home ended Thursday night, when Highmark Stadium hosted its first regular-season game. Right on cue, Buffalo's star quarterback Josh Allen orchestrated a picture-perfect first half as the home team raced to a 27-10 halftime lead over the Detroit Lions. Allen threw three touchdown passes and ran for two scores to power the Bills to a 41-31 victory.   This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated. This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom. Allen recorded the fourth five-touchdown game of his career Thursday, one week after throwing two touchdown passes and running for two more in a 36-31 season-opening win over the Houston Texans. BUFFALO BILLS' PLAN TO FEATURE CANADIAN ANTHEM AT STADIUM OPENER MET WITH MIXED REACTIONS A general interior view of Highmark Stadium as fireworks erupt and the Buffalo Bills take the field before an NFL game between the Bills and Detroit Lions on Sept. 17, 2026, in Orchard Park, New York. (Kevin Sabitus/) The $2.1 billion stadium that officially opened last month was built across the street from the Bills' former home. Allen followed the pregame fireworks celebration with more fireworks of his own ’s first four possessions. Bills running back James Cook had 134 yards rushing and put the game away with a 1-yard TD run with just under three minutes remaining. Allen’s two rushing touchdowns upped his career total to 83, moving him into a tie for 18th on the NFL list with Jim Taylor. He also picked up his 90th regular-season victory, becoming one of just four quarterbacks to reach that milestone in their first nine seasons. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs with the ball against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium on Sept. 17, 2026, in Orchard Park, New York. (Timothy T Ludwig/) The Lions were undone -depleted defense, and a banged-up offensive line that had difficulty opening holes for Jahmyr Gibbs and protecting Jared Goff.

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Ebola Is Only the Beginning

A health worker in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, June 2026 Gradel Muyisa Mumbere / Reuters STEPHANIE PSAKI is a Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and was U. Coordinator for Global Health Security at the National Security Council from 2023 to 2025. More & Download Print unlock this feature or Sign in. Save Sign in and save to read later Copy This is a subscriber-only feature. or Sign in. Chicago MLA APSA APA Chicago Cite not available at the moment MLA Cite not available at the moment APSA Cite not available at the moment APA Cite not available at the moment Request reprint permissions here. The United States’ withdrawal from the WHO and dissolution of the U. Agency for International Development almost certainly weakened the capacity of both the WHO and the Congolese government to respond to the Ebola outbreak. Nicholas Enrich, a career civil servant who briefly led USAID’s global health work in the early months of the Trump administration, has described in his book Into the Wood Chipper how he tried to convince politically appointed USAID leaders to restart contracts for Ebola response efforts that were canceled amid an outbreak of the disease in Uganda that began in January 2025. Although the Trump administration has said that those programs resumed, former USAID partners, including the International Rescue Committee and Oxfam, have confirmed publicly that Washington stopped funding their health programs in eastern Congo in 2025. The Trump administration also fired most of USAID’s health security staff, eliminated a National Security Council team formed after the 2014 Ebola outbreak to focus on health security and biodefense, and left the leadership position in the congressionally mandated White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy vacant for a year. It terminated thousands of staff positions at the U. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including entire branches of the CDC’s Global Health Center, and prohibited the agency from communicating with the WHO. After all these cuts and restrictions, Ebola was able to circulate for four months without U. S. experts or partner organizations sounding any alarm bells. The Trump administration has insisted its actions have not affected the detection or containment of Ebola: a White House spokesperson asserted instead, in May, that USAID cuts had made the “entire global health apparatus more efficient and responsive.” Yet it is hard to believe that closing offices, firing government staff, and terminating disease detection and response partnerships has nothing to do with the fact that this Ebola outbreak is one of the worst in history.

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America's Attrition Trap

Aircraft on the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln, Laem Chabang Port, Thailand, September 2026 Chalinee Thirasupa / Reuters NADIA SCHADLOW is a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute. In 2017, she served as U. Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategy in the first Trump administration. More & Download Print unlock this feature or Sign in. Save Sign in and save to read later Copy This is a subscriber-only feature. or Sign in. Chicago MLA APSA APA Chicago Cite not available at the moment MLA Cite not available at the moment APSA Cite not available at the moment APA Cite not available at the moment Request reprint permissions here. When Russia invaded Ukraine again in early 2022, it appeared to possess overwhelming military superiority. Days before the invasion, the chairman of the U. Joint Chiefs of Staff told lawmakers that Kyiv could fall within 72 hours of a full-scale assault; speaking to The New York Times, Ukrainian commanders said that they believed that their forces had little chance against the more than 100,000 Russian troops that had massed on their border. Yet because it could not swiftly translate its vast resources into sustained combat power at the front, Russia failed to employ its capabilities effectively and take Kyiv. But its material and manpower reserves allowed Russia to survive its early setbacks. Russia could mobilize more personnel, draw on large ammunition stocks, increase weapons production, and turn to partners such as North Korea to sustain its fight. Russia developed a theory of victory that proposed that it did not need to defeat Ukraine decisively if it could outlast it, wearing it down while waiting for Europe’s and the United States’ political commitment to weaken. Attrition gave Russia a military advantage. It also exposed a different problem among Ukraine’s powerful NATO backers: aggregate power does not necessarily translate into the capacity to sustain a prolonged, high-consumption war. Recent wars have exposed the gap between nominal power and military capability. The United States and NATO have far greater economic and military power than Russia does. Yet a war of attrition measures power differently. GDP cannot be fired from artillery tubes. Total defense spending cannot, itself, intercept missiles. The defense industries of Ukraine’s partners were not built to replace ammunition rapidly; they were organized around peacetime production. They thus struggled to convert their latent potential quickly enough into shells, interceptors, and other usable military capabilities. Russia and NATO thus encountered the capacity gap in almost opposite ways.

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Archbishop of Canterbury withdraws award from Muslim cleric after past Osama bin Laden praise surfaces

Bush reflects on post-9/11 response as 25th anniversary approaches George W. Bush recalled visiting a mosque six days after 9/11, declaring "Islam is peace" to protect Muslim Americans facing harassment across the country. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Archbishop of Canterbury's office has withdrawn an interfaith award given to a Muslim cleric after past comments surfaced in which he praised Osama bin Laden. Maulana Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi received the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation at Lambeth Palace last Friday, during a ceremony that coincided with the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Lambeth Palace announced the reversal Thursday after previous comments "come to light," causing it to reconsider the award. "It is a longstanding principle of interfaith dialogue and co-operation that we must engage with one another across deeply-held differences, and that remains the case," Lambeth Palace said in a statement. DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP Britain's new Archbishop of Canterbury-designate, Sarah Mullally, speaks following the announcement of her posting, at Canterbury Cathedral in southeast England on Oct. 3, 2025. (Ben Stansall/AFP via ) During the award presentation last week, the Archbishop's office said Ashrafi was being honored for "his outstanding work as an ambassador of interfaith harmony in Pakistan, known for his commitment to promoting religious tolerance." Michael Sinkewicz is a writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to michael. sinkewicz@fox. com

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Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir

Part of Watson’s role at Palantir will be to ‘deepen the social and economic value its work creates through better British public services, jobs and skills’. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA View image in fullscreen Part of Watson’s role at Palantir will be to ‘deepen the social and economic value its work creates through better British public services, jobs and skills’. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir Peer takes full-time position at the controversial company as it fends off pressure from both Andy Burnham’s government and Sadiq Khan Another former government minister has been hired by a controversial US AI company, this time Palantir, which has appointed Andy Burnham’s former ministerial colleague Tom Watson. The Labour peer and former deputy leader will operate alongside Palantir’s UK and Europe chief executive, Louis Mosley, as the company attempts to fend off pressure on Burnham’s government to axe its £330m NHS contract. It is also fighting Sadiq Khan in court over the Labour London mayor’s block on a £50m contract to use its AI in Metropolitan police investigations. Palantir also wants to win more public sector work in the UK, where it already has an annual turnover of £427m. The company was co-founded -supporting billionaire Peter Thiel and provides AI-powered software to the Israeli military and the White House’s ICE immigration crackdown, leading to a public and political backlash against its deepening involvement in British public services. Alex Karp, its chief executive, said: “This is just the latest chapter of Tom’s forty-year fight for better public services. We are fortunate to have him guide us as we help the British government to deliver for the British public.” skip past promotion after promotion NDIS data may have ended up in Palantir’s analytics platform as part of efforts to curb fraud His job will be, in part, to “deepen the social and economic value its work creates through better British public services, jobs and skills”, Palantir said. Since stepping down from parliament in 2019, Watson has been an adviser to the gambling and music industries and, since 2024, he has been a part-time adviser to Palantir, including accompanying Mosley at Labour party conferences. He was a defence minister and a minister for digital engagement in Gordon Brown’s government. Palantir has a £240m contract with the Ministry of Defence. The move is just the latest example of a revolving door between British politics and big tech.

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'Don't be silly' over Falklands and Irish unity, top Tory tells Trump

Tom Tugendhat was appointed Tory shadow foreign secretary earlier this month The shadow foreign secretary has told Donald Trump "don't be silly" over his comments on the UK's sovereignty of the Falkland Islands and Irish reunification. Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat said the US president was trying to appeal to voters at home "love" to see a united Ireland. Trump has said America's position on the Falklands is "one of many" under review, and hinted he would not help the UK in any potential future conflict with Argentina. And the US president said on a visit to Ireland last week that Irish reunification was "going to happen eventually" and it would be a "great thing". Britain and Argentina still dispute the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, four decades on from an armed conflict there which the UK won. Argentina's president heightened tensions with the UK over the Falkland Islands earlier this month, saying in a presidential address that "winds of change" favoured his country's claim to the islands. He warned he will impose economic sanctions on firms which exploit oil nearby. In response, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the UK's position on the islands was "unwavering", and they would remain British as "that is the overwhelming position of the Islanders." And Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has hit back strongly over the issue, insisting "the Falkland Islands are British" and that Britain's continued connection with them "is of vital importance". But Tugendhat, the Tory MP for Tonbridge in Kent who Badenoch appointed her shadow foreign secretary in a reshuffle earlier this month, has suggested Trump does not mean it. "What he's doing is he's bumping his gums on some issues that he thinks are supportive to various electoral issues for himself at home," he told Nick Robinson on Political Thinking. "He's got elections coming up in November, he knows he's got votes to win. "Is it helpful to us? But this is his politics, not ours. So sometimes we have to say something and sometimes we have to go, 'come on mate, don't be silly'." Political Thinking with Nick Robinson Nick Robinson has a conversation with, not an interrogation of, the people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs. Tugendhat explained that Britain's military capability in the Falklands is radically different from in 1982, when the UK and Argentina fought for 74 days over the territory, with the UK Foreign Office not negotiating to give the islands up in recent years.

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Horse in New Mexico infected with screwworm before Mexico livestock imports resume

A new case of New World screwworm was confirmed in a horse in New Mexico Thursday, days before the state was set to resume livestock imports from Mexico. The infected horse was in Grant County near the Mexican border, according to the Department of Agriculture. It is the second confirmed case in New Mexico since…

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Tillis supports Hegseth impeachment resolution: ‘He needs to go’

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who voted to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is renewing his call for President Trump to fire the Pentagon chief after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned. “He needs to go, whether it’s impeachment or the most expedient route — just the president to replace him — would be great,” Tillis told…

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The new credit debacle gripping Wall Street

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Europe can attract more stock trading with fewer, better markets

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Iran switches from ships to trucks to evade US blockade

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Zoro Coupon Codes: 20% Off September 2026

Save StorySave this story Save StorySave this story Zoro Promo Code: $30 Off ​Vehicle Maintenance Items One of the best ways to save big at Zoro is to check out the rotating weekly deals on top products and services every small biz needs to thrive. Be sure to check back often, because if an item you need isn’t on sale, it will likely go on sale in the next few weeks. Right now, you can get up to $30 off vehicle maintenance items with Zoro promo code VEHICLE87826 for Zoro’s weekly deals. This means savings of $10 on orders over $60 and $30 off purchases of $175 or more, including discounts on automotive fluids, shop tools, filters, trailer and hauling equipment, brakes, engine, detailing, and so much more. Get 15% Off Electrical and Lighting Supplies With This Zoro Promo Code One of the best ways to save on your small business’s needs is to shop the rotating Zoro promotions, which include 15% off electrical and lighting supplies. In July, electrical and lighting items are getting the spotlight, with 15% off relevant supplies using the Zoro promo code LIGHTING26. These discounts can be applied to electrical supplies like fuses and wiring devices, lighting like light bulbs and batteries, and top brands such as Hubbell and 3M. Unlock 15% Off Everyday Zoro Essentials As previously mentioned, I really like that Zoro offers rotating deals, making it easier to get what you need at a discount—if what you were looking for isn’t on sale this week, it’s likely to be discounted next week. Stock up on the supplies and essentials your small business needs to thrive for less this month, with offers of up to 15% off essentials. This means huge discounts on food and beverage supplies, storage solutions, cleaning supplies like trash cans and cleaning products, and more. Although these are smaller-priced items, buying in bulk can add up, so be sure to capitalize on this sale and use Zoro promo code ESSENTIALS9726 at checkout to save. Check Zoro Weekly Deals for 55% Off Like I said, keep an eye on Zoro’s Weekly Deals page for rotating deals on virtually everything in Zoro’s expansive stock, with discounts of up to 55%. If you don’t you’re looking for this week, check back because the deals are always shifting. Right now, you can get $10 off $50 or $40 off purchases of $175 on adhesive products and tape with Zoro promo code ADHESIVES726.

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NordVPN Coupons: 75% Off, Plus 3 Months Free in September 2026

Save StorySave this story Save StorySave this story What Are Identity Protection Services, and Are They Actually Useful? Here's the best advice I have for protecting your identity online. Smith Save 75% With this NordVPN Coupon + 3 Extra Months NordVPN’s most popular tier is the Complete plan, which is currently 75% off and includes three extra months for free when you buy right now. At just $4.49 per month (along with the three months free), it’s only $121 for the first 27 months. With the Complete NordVPN plan, you’ll get a secure, fast VPN, monitoring of your email, phone, credit card, and national ID/SSN to make sure there’s no external threats, protection against scam calls, anti-malware software, browsing protection, an ad blocker, a password manager, 1 TB cloud storage, and a 30-day money-back guarantee to ensure this is the right plan for you. NordVPN via Scott Gilbertson Save to wishlistSave to wishlist NordVPN Plus Get 77% Off Plans With Exclusive NordVPN Discount Code NordVPN is pretty much always having a sale, but some of the deals are better than others and this is one of the best we’ve seen. Right now, NordVPN is offering 77% off its regular price, plus an Amazon gift card valued up to $50 when you a 2-year Prime plan. It's valid for the first 15 months of the subscription, with threat protection, high-speed VPN, and more. Follow the link above and use our exclusive coupon code at checkout to get the deal. Coveron Makes ID Theft Protection a Little Easier—if You Trust That It Works A privacy-minded bundle that’s almost too simple. Smith Special Offer: 74% Off With an Amazon Gift Card Right now, you can get up to 74% off a NordVPN plan, plus get an Amazon gift card for free! Plus, when you get NordVPN, you’ll have a 30-day money-back guarantee if you realize the service isn’t for you. To get the Amazon gift card reward, you just need to buy any of the NordVPN 2-year Plus, Complete, or Prime plans; and the bigger the plan you purchase, the bigger the reward you’ll receive. Once bought, you’ll get an email sent to your inbox with all the details, then you’ll claim your gift card, and need to remain a NordVPN subscriber for 31 days. Then, your Amazon Gift card will be mailed 31-50 days after purchase. Save More With a NordVPN Subscription Plan The two-year Plus plan is the most popular, and our recommendation.

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The Scourge of x86 Emulation

Welcome to the first feature article on our site. We’re going to cover an ongoing problem with x86 emulation that affects every application that we emulate. This comes down to a single over-arching term that has wide-reaching ramifications; Emulating the x86 Total Store Ordering memory model (x86-TSO). The problems with emulating this memory model on the weak ordering memory model that ARM defines is multi-faceted and covers multiple issues. We’re going to go over all the problems that we can encounter and the ways we solve (or in some cases can’t solve) in this article. Get yourself a snack and a warm drink to enjoy, this is going to be a long one. What exactly is x86-TSO? The humble beginnings of ARMv8.0-a I thought accessing memory was the easy bit? Oh no, what are these atomic instructions? What do you mean split-lock is mandatory? Wait, uncached memory needs to work? Looking towards a brighter future What exactly is x86-TSO? Before diving in to how we work around the x86 memory model problem, we need to first discuss exactly what it is. A memory model is a set of rules for how memory accesses in a system behave in relation to each other. The rules will dictate how loads and stores interact in a single-threaded or a multi-threaded environment. There’s a handful of popular memory memory models implemented in various forms of hardware, but the two we care about today is ARM’s relaxed (or weak) consistency model, and the x86 variant of Total-Store-Ordering consistency model. These two models are basically the two extremes of the spectrum; where ARM is the most relaxed, allowing significant hardware optimizations; and x86 is the most strict, enforcing a very strong coherency model that doesn’t allow a lot of room for optimization. One thing to be careful about when discussing memory models is the difference between consistency and atomicity. While these are related, they are not the same nor guaranteed in all cases. The best way to explain how the differences in memory models work is to start with how x86 handles this. With TSO being very strict in how it operates, the programmer can assume that when a memory store occurs, that this will be coherently visible to all other processors in the system. This additionally means that when a memory load occurs, all stores before it “logically” will have been completed, or at least visible.

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Pessimism Reigns Over AI and Jobs, Pew Poll Finds

Tech News Pessimism Reigns Over AI and Jobs, Pew Poll Finds Across a 37-country median, 46% of people predict AI will eliminate more jobs than it creates. Just nine percent said AI will fuel job creation. 17, 2026, pm ET Reading time 2 minutes A photo illustration of robots waiting while a person clears out their desk. © Shutterstock Read Later Read Later Comments (0) What do people across the globe think AI will do to the labor market? A global Pew Research Center poll released on Thursday found that in 34 out of 37 countries, the most common answer was “fewer jobs.” Across a 37-country median, 46% of respondents predicted fewer jobs, 13% said it wouldn’t make much difference, and just 9% anticipated more jobs. Roughly a quarter said they weren’t sure. The only country where more people thought AI would create more jobs than it eliminates was Nigeria (27% vs 26%), though “not sure” beat out “fewer jobs” (49% vs 32%) and the Philippines (54% vs 26%). Pew identified a clear trend towards pessimism in countries with higher GDP, perhaps reflecting fears about the automation of white-collar work and/or an AI-induced collapse in wages. S., 71% of respondents predicted fewer jobs, up from 64% just two years ago. Young adults also appeared to report the most anxiety about AI’s impact on the job market in both high- and middle-income countries, Pew reported, although this trend was not universal. Pew noted that high earners and the educated were more likely to predict job loss (at least in middle-income countries), though that’s because lower earners and the less formally educated were more likely to answer “not sure,” as opposed to having a more positive outlook. “The share of adults who say they are more concerned than excited about the technology has gone up since last year in Sweden (+9 percentage points), Poland (+8), the Netherlands (+7), Hungary (+6) and Australia (+4),” Pew noted. Respondents who described their overall ideological leanings as closer to the left than right tended to be more pessimistic than their conservative counterparts on inequality. Pew found one of the widest ideological gaps of any of the 34 nations included in this part of the poll in the U. S., where liberals were 31% more likely to fear rising inequality than right-wingers. AI’s actual impact on the job market so far is unclear, although that may just be because it’s too early to tell. Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research experts found the overall consequences for the U.

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See tiny organisms on show in microscopic video competition

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played See tiny organisms on show in microscopic video competitionClose Nikon's annual Small World In Motion competition is open to anyone around the world with an interest in film or time-lapse photography through a microscope. This year's winning video was magnified to 100 times in size, and featured tiny hair-like structures, called cilia, in the airways of a child with a rare genetic disease. It was submitted , a researcher at Tsinghua University in China, who used a series of complicated light waves to illuminate different parts of the sample in colour. Runners up in the competition included videos of a roundworm encountering a single-celled organism and microscopic jellyfish larvae suspended in droplets of water. Clips of bioluminescent algae and a tiny sea slug were among the highly commended. Subsection Published close panel Share page Copy link About sharing NatureFollow Nature close panel You are now following Nature Updates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.

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New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member

The only known living member of the species is in a wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia A spotted cat from the forests of Bolivia has been confirmed as a new species. The small feline, about the size of a domestic moggy, went under the radar because it was confused with other wild cats that share similar spots and stripes. But DNA studies show the cat is actually in a class of its own, highlighting how much remains unknown about some of the world's most elusive mammals. Scientists hope the discovery will draw attention to the conservation of tiger cats, a group of small wild cats found in South and Central America that receives far less public attention than their larger cousins like lions, leopards and tigers. The cat has been given the nickname Tigrino Tiger cats are small, spotted wild cats found across Central and South America, from Costa Rica to Bolivia and Argentina. It was this 10-year-old cat, nicknamed 'Tigrino', that set scientists on the path to discovery. Bolivian scientist Dr Nogales-Ascarrunz was volunteering at the sanctuary when she noticed the cat looked unusual. It had been found in the forest by a local resident, who initially thought it was a domestic kitten. As it grew older, however, it became clear that it did not behave like a house cat. Dr Nogales-Ascarrunz had heard of other sightings of small wild cats in the dense forests of the country's Yungas region, but these had not been investigated by scientists. To solve the mystery, she joined forces with other researchers from around the world to investigate the family history of tiger cats, using DNA from living animals and museum specimens. "There's so few records or pictures, no individual in a museum, so it was hiding because nobody was looking," said Eduardo Eizirik, a conservation geneticist at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil. The study, published in Current Biology, external, uncovered further surprises, suggesting there are five rather than three tiger cat species, including the newly described Tilcaya cat (Leopardus tilcayo) of Bolivia. Bolivia has dense forest that supports thousands of rare plant and animals However, identifying the species is only the first step. Co-researcher Dr Caroline Sartor, of the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit at the University of Oxford, said the discovery was important for conservation because it is impossible to protect a species if we don't know what it is or where it lives. "These are animals similar in size to a domestic cat, so you might think we would know them all by now, but this discovery shows how much biodiversity is still to be uncovered in some of the less-studied regions of the world," she said.

Mainstream NPR Science

This week in science: T. rex footprints, solar 'superflares,' and benefits of reading

Paleontologists have discovered the tracks of a giant — the fossilized footprints of T. rex. Plus, solar "superflares" and the brain benefits of reading in this week's Short Wave science news roundup. NPR Science LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio RSS link Science This week in science: T. rex footprints, solar 'superflares,' and benefits of reading September 17, 20265:41 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By  Nathan Rott ,  Regina G. Barber SHORT WAVE NEWS ROUNDUP 9.17.2026 Listen · Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www. npr. org/player/embed/nx-s1-5970337/nx-s1-9930887" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript Paleontologists have discovered the tracks of a giant — the fossilized footprints of T. rex. Plus, solar "superflares" and the brain benefits of reading in this week's Short Wave science news roundup. Transcript JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: It's time now for our science news round up from Short Wave, NPR'S science podcast. I'm joined 's host Regina Barber and Nate Rott. SUMMERS: As always, you've brought us three science stories that caught your attention recently. Tell us what they are. ROTT: OK, Juana, we've got some science that's going to make you want to pick up a book. BARBER: We asked the question, can our sun produce a dangerous superflare? ROTT: And to end on a lighter note, T. rex footprints. SUMMERS: OK, I have a lot of questions, a lot of questions here. SUMMERS: Let's start with reading science. BARBER: OK, so the big takeaway from all this science we're going to talk about is not going to be all that surprising. Reading's good for you, like we've all been told since we were kids. ROTT: Yes, Mom was right about everything. But what's really cool about this new research compiled in the journal Psychological Medicine is how specific it gets in looking at some of the benefits of reading. BARBER: Specifically, reading for fun. SUMMERS: I love reading for fun, particularly a good romance book or two. What's important, Juana, is that you're choosing to do it for some kind of satisfaction. BARBER: Which, as you may have heard, is increasingly rare. CHRISTELLE LANGLEY: Reading rates among children and young people are on the decline and actually at the lowest levels since they started taking records. ROTT: So that's Christelle Langley, an assistant professor at Cambridge University and one of the authors of this new review.

Mainstream BBC Health

Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to reform adult social care in England Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing calls to set a national waiting-time target for dementia care in England. An Alzheimer's Society proposal to set an 18‑week referral‑to‑treatment target has been backed , England's former national cancer director, and Baroness Louise Casey, who's leading a major review of adult social care. In a report, Alzheimer's Society and the King's Trust said a "cancer-style revolution" was needed to improve dementia care, which they described as being "stuck in the 20th century". In a speech at Alzheimer's Society conference on Thursday, Social Care Minister Alison McGovern expressed support for the report, external. She said: "The report that the Alzheimer's Society published today on going on the journey that we've been on with cancer, with Alzheimer's and dementia, I think that's spot on." The minister said dementia had been "neglected for far too long". She added: "And nowhere is this division between health and social care felt more sharply than , too often left to navigate a shattered system at the most difficult time in their lives." The government has committed to appointing a top official to oversee dementia care and publish a new plan - a modern service framework - to speed up support for those with the disease . McGovern said the government would "appoint a dementia tsar, backed with real expertise". Currently there is no waiting-time target for dementia in England. In contrast, the NHS sets waiting-time targets for cancer diagnosis and treatment. Professor Richards was the national cancer director when these cancer targets were introduced in 2000, and said he thought an 18‑week referral‑to‑treatment target for dementia patients was achievable. He said setting such a target would require "political initiative" and extra funding. "All of that is going to cost more money but remember the toll that this condition is taking at the moment, both on the people affected ," the professor said. The same proposal has been made . In a letter to former Health Secretary Wes Streeting in March, she said the government should look at "how dementia can be put on a level playing field with other conditions, for example , including an 18‑week referral‑to‑treatment target". Speaking to the BBC, Baroness Casey said she agreed with the proposal to emulate cancer care. She said: "I think the National Health Service and more generally all of us have stuck our heads in the sand about it, and it's time we started saying, yes, we should have a similar mission, and we should do as much as we possibly can on dementia, and now." Baroness Casey is expected to publish her recommendations on social care reform next summer.

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Repeat offender fined for searching for gold in protected river

Brian Wright was caught panning at Afon Wen river near Dolgellau, Gwynedd A gold panner caught illegally searching for gold in a protected river has been ordered to pay fines and costs totalling more than £4,700, a regulator has said. Brian Wright, 68, had been caught panning at Afon Wen river near Dolgellau, Gwynedd, in October and December 2024. He was found guilty of environmental offences at Llandudno Magistrate's Court on Monday. Environment body Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said Wright had been caught disturbing the "protected and valued environment" of Coed y Brenin Forest, which the river runs through, and was a repeat offender. "Activities such as illegal gold panning can cause significant damage to river habitats and wildlife," said NRW's Richard Berry. "This case should serve as a reminder that illegal gold panning is not permitted on NRW-managed land and those who ignore the rules may face prosecution." Gold panning is not permitted on NRW-managed land because of the potential damage to river ecosystems. The environment body said the excavation of gravel and the removal of minerals could disturb riverbeds, impacting habitats that wildlife rely on. It said that although many were unaware of the repercussions, gold panning could lead to prosecution and sentencing "where it risks disturbing spawning fish and impacting river habitats". It also said Wright, from Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire, had been sentenced for similar offences in May 2022. NRW manager for north-west Wales, Euros Jones, told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast that gold panning was "damaging" and could lead to a "concerning environmental cost". Jones said Dolgellau "has a history of gold mining" and very small specks of gold could be found among "a lot of gravel". "There is a romance around the gold, and it does attract people to the river because it is known for this," he said.

Mainstream The Guardian Climate

Khan addresses Polanski in Urdu at London assembly, mocking Green leader’s byelection video – as it happened

This blog is now closedAndrew Griffith has delivered his speech, and he is now taking questions.Q: You want the government to pause the making tax digital programme. Is that an admission that the last government got this wrong when it introduced it?It is an admission that despite [good] intentions, the execution of that has left a lot to be desired.In fact, coming to parliament from business, I can confess the law that we pass the most often is the law of unintended consequences. And I think making tax digital is a good example of that.The truth is that Burnham and Miliband ignored the advice they were given – which was that if they were determined to sanction Israel, they should not do so before the Israeli election on 27 October.It may not be surprising that this was the message from the Israeli foreign minister, Gideon Sa’ar, when Miliband called him on 11 August to warn sanctions were imminent. ‘He said postpone it until after the elections,’ a diplomatic source confirms. It was also the message the Israeli embassy in London – and its new chargé d’affaires Chris Cantor – was relaying to the Foreign Office. ‘Their message was clear: why do it now? Wait until after the elections, because something might change,’ a senior Labour figure says. Continue reading...

Mainstream The Guardian Environment

El Niño and global heating pushes water vapour in Earth’s atmosphere to record levels in August

Lightning during a storm in Frankfurt, Germany. One climate scientist said rising water vapour levels could increase the risk of intense rainfall, including from cyclones, and give extra energy to storms. Photograph: Matías Basualdo/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Lightning during a storm in Frankfurt, Germany. One climate scientist said rising water vapour levels could increase the risk of intense rainfall, including from cyclones, and give extra energy to storms. Photograph: Matías Basualdo/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock El Niño and global heating pushes water vapour in Earth’s atmosphere to record levels in August Global heating contributes to record, with a warmer atmosphere able to hold more water, scientists say The planet’s atmosphere held more water vapour in August than any other month on record, further increasing the risk of extreme heat and rainfall around the world, according to Europe’s climate change service. Climate scientists said global heating was a contributor to the record because a warmer atmosphere can hold more water, and the historic El Niño in the Pacific Ocean was also likely pushing water vapour levels up. According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere through August was 27.35 kg per square metre, beating the previous record from July 2024 by 0.04 kg m². The value describes how much water vapour is in a column of air sitting above a square metre of the Earth’s surface, extending up through the atmosphere. The 0.04 kg m² increase on the previous record, one climate scientist calculated, was the equivalent of about 20 trillion litres of additional water, or 20 cubes of water, each a kilometre wide, high and deep. View image in fullscreen Global monthly total column water vapour from 1979 to 2026. Illustration: C3S/ECMWFDr Julien Nicolas, senior scientist at C3S, said water vapour was estimated in its ERA5 dataset , weather balloons and other sources with a weather model. The water vapour estimates go back to 1979. August was also the planet’s joint hottest month on the ERA5 dataset going back to 1940, and the hottest according to the US government’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration dataset that starts in 1850. Nicolas said the water vapour record was “consistent with the record high global temperature in August” and said “warmer air can hold about 7% more water vapour per degree of [global] warming”. He said the tropical oceans were a major source of the water vapour. “The exceptionally high sea surface temperatures seen across these regions in August, partly linked to the presence and strengthening of El Niño conditions, increased evaporation and were likely an important contributor to the record-high global water vapour value.” He said rising water vapour levels could increase the risk of intense rainfall, including from cyclones, and give extra energy to storms “because heat is released when water vapour condenses into cloud droplets, potentially helping to intensify them”.

Mainstream Grist

Juneau can’t stop the floods, but it’s learning to see them coming

Two years ago, John Lowrey woke to the roar of water surging into his home. The 65-year-old retiree and father of five rushed toward his basement just as a 3-foot wave slammed through the door, tearing it from its hinges. Water crashed through his bay windows, drowning the family’s piano and heirloom cedar chests. His 29-year-old daughter piled family photos on a bed until it started floating. The inundation ruined documents, appliances, and insulation, and repairs cost the family $150,000. “We lost everything,” Lowrey said. What Lowrey didn’t know then was that the flood that wrecked his home would return the following summer. And the summer after that. Alaska is warming at two to three times the global average, and the changing climate poses a particular risk to Juneau. Since 2011, meltwater and rain collecting in a basin beside the Mendenhall Glacier have periodically flooded neighborhoods along the Mendenhall River. For more than a decade, the floods remained relatively small. Then, in 2023, the river reached a record high of nearly 15 feet. New benchmarks followed in 2024 and again in 2025. Another flood came last month. Scientists expect them to return annually for decades to come. That has forced Juneau to confront a problem that communities around the world are increasingly facing: How do you prepare for a natural disaster when you know it will come back? The Mendenhall Glacier overlooks a residential neighborhood in Juneau. Marina Lopes Juneau is beginning to find an answer. Scientists and local officials are putting increasingly sophisticated flood forecasts directly into the hands of residents. The online dashboard rolled out in 2025 translates complex glacier and hydrology data into information they can use to decide when to protect their belongings, prepare for rising water, or leave their homes. The forecasts are changing how Juneau responds to the threat . The approach could offer lessons far beyond Alaska as communities elsewhere contend with floods, hurricanes, and other climate-driven disasters that strike again and again. Juneau sits amid the mountains and wilderness that define much of southeast Alaska. Although it is the state capital and home to 32,000 people, it is accessible only . Lowrey’s family has deep roots in this rugged landscape. He recounted his story standing beneath the hide of a brown bear his grandfather shot decades ago. Still, the flood traumatized his family. His daughter tears up thinking about it.  “We didn’t know anything,” he said. “We didn’t understand the nature of the basin.

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Today: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 15°C (58°F) Maximum Temperature: 16°C (61°F)

This video can not be played Winds will somewhat ease for a time this morning along with some early sunny breaks. However , it will turn windy and overcast again with outbreaks of rain, some heavy. The rain will become lighter this evening and overnight but will tend to linger for many. Locally, a few heavy bursts are possible. Remaining overcast and windy throughout. Tomorrow will see a mix of cloud, sunny spells and a few very light and isolated showers. Winds will continue rather strong from the west and could often become gusty in places. Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday Winds will progressively ease on Sunday which will see plenty of sunshine once any early patches of cloud clear. Local fog on Monday morning will lift to leave thick low cloud. Some light rain may develop locally in the first half of the day. More widespread and dense mist and fog is likely on Tuesday morning which could persist into the afternoon. Average wind speed 9 Miles per hour, South Westerly9Average wind speed 14 Kilometres per hour, South Westerly14 Humidity: Humidity: 77%,77% Visibility: Visibility, not available,-- Pressure: Pressure: 1010 millibars, Steady,1010mb, Steady Observation station: Manchester Airport (53.350° North, 2.283° West)Observation station: Manchester Airport (53.350° N, 2.283° W) Our favourite Weather Watchers photos nearby Report for Sale, Trafford HlzBlzReported , Borough of Bury LadyMaxReported , Trafford BuzzyBeeGirlReported , Stockport Mike AlienReported

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Saturday: Light Rain Showers, Minimum Temperature: 12°C (53°F) Maximum Temperature: 19°C (66°F)

This video can not be played Winds will somewhat ease for a time this morning along with some early sunny breaks. However , it will turn windy and overcast again with outbreaks of rain, some heavy. The rain will become lighter this evening and overnight but will tend to linger for many. Locally, a few heavy bursts are possible. Remaining overcast and windy throughout. Tomorrow will see a mix of cloud, sunny spells and a few very light and isolated showers. Winds will continue rather strong from the west and could often become gusty in places. Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday Winds will progressively ease on Sunday which will see plenty of sunshine once any early patches of cloud clear. Local fog on Monday morning will lift to leave thick low cloud. Some light rain may develop locally in the first half of the day. More widespread and dense mist and fog is likely on Tuesday morning which could persist into the afternoon. Average wind speed 9 Miles per hour, South Westerly9Average wind speed 14 Kilometres per hour, South Westerly14 Humidity: Humidity: 77%,77% Visibility: Visibility, not available,-- Pressure: Pressure: 1010 millibars, Steady,1010mb, Steady Observation station: Manchester Airport (53.350° North, 2.283° West)Observation station: Manchester Airport (53.350° N, 2.283° W) Our favourite Weather Watchers photos nearby Report for Sale, Trafford HlzBlzReported , Borough of Bury LadyMaxReported , Trafford BuzzyBeeGirlReported , Stockport Mike AlienReported

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Strong M6.5 earthquake hits Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands

Epicenter of M6.5 earthquake in Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on September 17, 2026. Credit: TW/SAM, Google The epicenter was located 162 km (101 miles) WSW of Nikolski (population 18), 1 494 km (929 miles) SSE of Anadyr (population 15 604), 1 595 km (991 miles) SW of Anchorage (population 291 247), 1 616 km (1 004 miles) SW of Eagle River (population 24 793), and 1 624 km (1 009 miles) SW of Knik-Fairview (population 14 923), Alaska region. A tsunami is not expected from this earthquake, according to the NWS National Tsunami Warning Center. The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. There are likely to be no affected structures in this region. According to USGS, there is a 43% chance of one or more aftershocks that are larger than magnitude 5, which can be damaging, within the next week. There will likely be smaller aftershocks within the next week, with up to 680 magnitude 3 or higher aftershocks. Magnitude 3 and higher aftershocks are large enough to be felt nearby. At the time of this forecast, there have been 0 magnitude 3 or higher aftershocks, which are strong enough to be felt nearby, and 0 magnitude 5 or higher aftershocks, which are large enough to do damage. Epicenter of M6.5 earthquake in Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on September 17, 2026. Credit: TW/SAM, Google Regional seismicity References: 1 M6.5 earthquake 163 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska – USGS – September 17, 2026 2 M6.5 earthquake Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands – EMSC – September 17, 2026 Teo Blašković I'm a dedicated researcher, journalist, and editor at The Watchers. With over 20 years of experience in the media industry, I specialize in hard science news, focusing on extreme weather, seismic and volcanic activity, space weather, and astronomy, including near-Earth objects and planetary defense strategies. You can reach me at teo /at/ watchers. news.

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Heavy rain raises flash-flood risk across Arizona burn scars, slot canyons and saturated ground

Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook - September 16-17, 2026. Credit: NWS/WPC The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) expanded its Day 1 Moderate Risk of excessive rainfall westward across portions of southern and central Arizona in an outlook updated at UTC on September 16. The outlook is valid through MST ( UTC) on September 17. WPC said guidance showed individual cells producing rainfall rates of approximately 25–65 mm/h (1–2.5 inches/h) tracking farther west and north, increasing flash-flood potential and the area exposed to the threat. The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Phoenix said the Moderate Risk, Level 3 of 4, extends across the majority of Maricopa County and the Phoenix metropolitan area. Meteorologists described a Moderate Risk as representing at least a 40% chance of flash flooding within 40 km (25 miles) of a point. The Slight and Marginal Risk areas were extended farther west toward La Paz and Yuma counties and the Lower Colorado River Valley. Flood Watches remain in effect across large parts of Arizona. NWS Phoenix has watches covering Maricopa, Pinal and Gila counties through MST on September 16, with additional watch coverage across most of La Paz County and northern Yuma County. The office forecasts approximately 15–25 mm (0.5–1 inch) around Phoenix and areas to the west, approximately 50–75 mm (2–3 inches) across the eastern higher terrain, and localized totals above 75 mm (3 inches). Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected across central Arizona through Wednesday. The Phoenix Flood Watch states that many storms can produce rainfall rates exceeding 25–50 mm/h (1–2 inches/h), while training storms can produce higher accumulations where multiple cells cross the same location. Showers can linger into Wednesday night before activity decreases as drier conditions develop. Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook – September 16-17, 2026. Credit: NWS/WPC Northern Arizona also remains under Flood Watch coverage. NWS Flagstaff forecasts persistent showers and thunderstorms during the active period, with heavy rainfall and flash flooding among the principal hazards. Its messaging identifies recent burn areas, slot canyons, and already saturated ground as locations requiring particular attention during heavy rainfall. NWS Flagstaff forecasts the greatest shower and thunderstorm coverage across its southern zones on Wednesday, with widespread activity continuing into Thursday morning and elevated flash-flood concern over recent burn scars. Storm coverage is forecast to decrease later in the week. Burn scars can respond rapidly to heavy rainfall because wildfire removes vegetation and can alter the ability of soils to absorb water, increasing runoff. NWS Flagstaff identified slot canyons and saturated ground among locations of concern during the current rainfall event.

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