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View All 9Wombles to return to screens with new YouTube channel - just in time for young viewers to be banned
The Wombles of Wimbledon Common are set to return to screens with a new reboot to be hosted on a YouTube channel.A new iteration of Elizabeth Beresford's much-loved characters will be paired up with young hosts and social media influencers on their new online adventure.Originally appearing in Beresford's children's books in 1968, they were later adapted to BBC television in 1973.And a first-look image, shared with Variety, shows digitally-rendered new incarnations of Orinoco, Alderney, and Wellington, the Wombles' resident scientist. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The new Wombles content will "aim to inspire creativity and environmental awareness".But it has been announced just after the Government unveiled its plan to ban social media for those under-16.Labour has said exemptions to the social media ban would be made for "educational services, e-commerce platforms or music streaming", which includes YouTube Kids.Clips of the children's characters from the 1970s and 1990s are available on an official Wombles YouTube channel, but are not marked as being content for kids - meaning those under-16 would not be able to watch even classic episodes of the programme once the social media ban is implemented next year.A spokesman for YouTube previously said it was a "vital resource for young people, educators and parents", and warned that a blanket ban would push kids towards to "anonymous, less safe services".In 2020, the Wombles were reimagined in 2020 with an emphasis on diversity, including a darker-skinned Wellington and a social media push which had the characters celebrate International Women's Day and urged people to fight climate change.At the time, Elizabeth Beresford's son Marcus Robertson described it as a "fight for the soul of the Wombles".And hitting out at efforts to introduce new characcters, he previously said: "I don't believe in black or white Wombles and neither did my mother, because Wombles are Wombles.MORE ON THE SOCIAL MEDIA BAN:Nigel Farage issues 'back door' digital ID warning as PM confirms social media banSocial media ban for under 16s could turn Britain into a ‘tech desert’, scientists warnLeft-wing social media network could be exempt from Keir Starmer's mass internet clampdown"We believe in the diversity of humans, but Wombles are not ethnic humans."The new iteration of the Wombles will be managed by the Blair Partnership, the entertainment and literary agency which has represented JK Rowling since 2011.Plans are afoot for a new interactive digital game, audio productions, a new range of storybooks, and publishing formats.The rights also cover television, film theatre, live events, apps and merchandise.Neil Blair, founding partner and agent at the Blair Partnership, said: "The Wombles is an iconic British brand with strong cultural appeal, distinctive characters with core values that translate and resonate globally."It is a rich content opportunity and, with rights now aligned plus a clear development pipeline in place, the property is ideally positioned for expansion across multiple platforms and categories."We see significant potential to build The Wombles into a multiplatform international franchise for a new generation of audiences."In addition to the new YouTube channel, the Blair Partnership is set to expand the Wombles Community Charity, which organises litter-picking, recycling and education initiatives. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
Jeremy Clarkson has cancer: British icon reveals devastating diagnosis during filming for Clarkson's Farm
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has cancer in the latest episode of his hit farming show Clarkson's Farm.The broadcaster and writer revealed he has been grappling with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer.Ahead of the release of the final two episodes of his Prime Video series, Mr Clarkson warned fans the episodes were "a difficult watch".In scenes revealed last night, Clarkson and co-stars Kaleb Cooper and Charlie Ireland are seen talking about their plans for the harvest when the ex-Top Gear host dropped the news on them. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say A tearful Clarkson leans back into his chair and tells the visibly shocked pair: "I've got cancer."Kaleb, welling up with emotion, replies: "No, you haven't. Where?" to which Clarkson says: "Where it is of no concern of anybody. I've known since May."The sudden diagnosis meant he had to leave the farm in order to undergo surgery during the middle of the harvest.He told the two: "I'm praying we could get the harvest done and then I could go and get some treatment... but it's going to be slap bang in the middle."He explained the surgery would put "him out of action", leaving him unable to operate the grain carting tractor.Kaleb admitted he was "not prepared" to hear the news, adding that Clarkson could ring him if he needed anything.On his return, he shared with Kaleb he had had "10 per cent" of his prostate removed."The 10 per cent where the cancer is," he added.The Who Wants To Be a Millionaire host started off this season of Clarkson's Farm, which began filming in 2024, with a heart scare as doctors shared the TV star could have been days away from a heart attack.Clarkson joked that season five of Clarkson's Farm, which broadcasts the struggles of Britain's under-fire farmers, had started "with me in a hospital bed"."We are at the end of season five... and I’m back in a hospital bed," he said.READ MORE ON JEREMY CLARKSON:Jeremy Clarkson sparks reaction from F1 fans after cheeky dig about historic Lewis Hamilton victoryKaleb Cooper shares exciting farming announcement with GB NewsLisa Hogan urges Clarkson's Farm fans to stay away from Diddly Squat in stark warning to visitorsIn the show, the camera cuts to the TV legend in a hospital bed once more."Some of the treatment has gone awry," he says. "Let's say... I'm going to be here for a little while. I'm nil by mouth, I don't know what's going to happen."What I wanted to say was if this is all successful I'll see you for season six, and if it isn't I won't. Take care everyone."Clarkson had hinted before the episode aired that something was amiss.He shared a clip on Instagram yesterday warning viewers: "Sombre news, Clarkson's Farm... Ordinarily we try to keep the show bucolic and charming and cheerful."But the final two episodes which drop in the middle of the night tonight are none of those things really. They're a difficult watch. They're really, really difficult."Prime Video itself had trailed the fifth series of Clarkson's Farm with the warning: "In the climactic episodes, things turn dark as bad luck strikes from every direction, causing massive upset and tension in every way possible."Though in a further update before the episode's airing he shared "positive news" that his Hawkstone brewery had an advert approved to air just before the England game.While his Hawkstone Choir, a 34-member ensemble brought together for an advert, became the first vocal group to win Britain's Got Talent earlier this year.He had previously said all ads featuring the choir had been banned due to being "a bit sweary".In 2005, Clarkson slipped two discs in his back due to excessive oversteering and was forced to stop driving for six months.And in August 2017, he was admitted to hospital with pneumonia while on a family holiday in Mallorca, Spain.In October 2024, he revealed in his Sunday Times column he had a stent fitted after experiencing a "sudden deterioration" in his health after returning from a holiday.Clarkson kicked off his career as a journalist with the Rotherham Advertiser.He trained and worked there for around three years in the early 1980s before leaving to join the Shropshire Star as a motoring correspondent.He would later move to TV as a presenter on the initial iteration of Top Gear - a magazine show far from the personality-driven show it would become.Then he found stardom as he hosted the show's revival in 2002, alongside Richard Hammond and James May.The trio left the BBC in 2015, joining Prime Video with The Grand Tour, with the presenters reunited for a special show earlier this year. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
Is Andy Burnham anti-London? Four things Labour leadership hopeful has said about the capital
News | Politics Is Andy Burnham anti-London? Four things Labour leadership hopeful has said about the capital The Mayor of Manchester has previously claimed that northerners can ‘face discrimination’ in London Rachael Burford, Chief Political Correspondent @RachaelBurford2 minutes ago COMMENTS Andy Burnham has repeatedly faced accusations that he is anti-London. During his almost ten-year tenure as Mayor of Greater Manchester he has suggested his region gets overlooked for investment in favour of the capital and that northerners “face discrimination” in the city. Mr Burnham is favourite to win the Makerfield by-election on Thursday and return to parliament, where he is expected to launch a leadership challenge to Sir Keir Starmer. Since May 2015 when Harriet Harman (then Camberwell and Peckham MP) was installed as acting Labour leader, the party has been led a London constituency. Andy Burnham could challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the keys to No 10 if he wins a return to Westminster PA Wire Harold Wilson, from Huddersfield, is the only Labour prime minister born in the north. The city has been described as "the new Red Wall", with Labour winning 59 of the capital's 75 constituencies at the 2024 general election. This dominance was challenged at the local elections last month when Sir Keir Starmer’s lost control of half the London councils it represented amid the surge of the Green Party. The loss of eleven London town halls, along with hundreds of councillors in other parts of England, plummeted Sir Keir’s leadership into jeopardy with a number of Labour MPs breaking rank to call on the Prime Minister to quit. Both Mr Burnham and former health secretary and Ilford North MP Wes Streeting have said they would stand in a fight to replace the PM, but neither have confirmed whether they would trigger such a contest. Here is what Mr Burnham has previously said about the capital. ‘Fury’ over transport spending Mr Burnham has frequently pointed out what he sees as disparity between the way the north is funded compared to London and the south, particularly when it comes to transport. He hit out at projects, such as Crossrail, being approved for the capital while northern schemes faced cutbacks and delays. Mr Burnham is expected to win this week’s by-election PA Wire The government should not underestimate "the fury" people in the north feel when they hear transport plans for their area have been changed, while Crossrail 2 was announced in London, he said in 2017.
Where to watch Project Hail Mary as 'rock solid masterpiece' comes to streaming
Project Hail Mary is one of the most talked-about films of 2026 and it is available to watch at home soon. Here is all you need to know about where to stream Project Hail Mary. Where to watch Project Hail Mary View 3 Images Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace and Sandra Hüller as Eva Stratt in Project Hail Mary Project Hail Mary will be available to stream exclusively on MGM+ in the UK. Viewers can access MGM+ + website, or a channel via streaming platforms such as Prime Video, Apple TV, and Roku. Fans will get a seven-day free trial before paying a monthly subscription fee of roughly £4.49 per month. Get MGM+ free for a week This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more £5.99 £0 MGM+ Get MGM+ here Product DescriptionTelly fans can get seven days of free access to binge top series like Outlander with a free trial of Amazon Prime's MGM+ channel. Amazon MGM Studios produced the blockbuster, so many fans believed the film would find a home on Prime Video to begin with. While this is not the case right now, the film is expected to eventually be released on Prime Video as the secondary streaming destination for MGM+ titles. Fans took to X wondering why MGM+ was the chosen platform, noting it is far less popular than Prime Video. "Who the hell has MGM+," one asked, while another said: "I don’t know a single person who has MGM+." View 3 Images The film has been hailed a masterpiece -verse go through different greenlight models, which is why some land straight on Prime Video and some don't. Article continues below Those who watched the film in the cinema took to IMDb reviews to share their thoughts, with many calling it a "masterpiece". One commented: "One of the best movies I've seen in a while. So cleverly written, with so much unexpected emotion. Someone better give Ryan Gosling an Oscar for this masterpiece." Project Hail Mary lands on MGM+ in the UK on June 18 Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value. Ryan Gosling
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View All 10Iran says deal with U.S. requires Israeli forces to leave Lebanon
New Updates 7m ago Iranian tankers loaded with oil exit U. S. blockade zone ahead of peace talks The first tankers carrying Iranian oil exited a U. S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a tracking website said on Wednesday, two days before Washington and Tehran launch talks under terms of a memorandum of understanding between the two nations. The negotiations on a final settlement are set to begin Friday at Switzerland's Burgenstock mountain resort after the memorandum is formally signed. The TankerTrackers website, which monitors oil shipments and storage, marked Iran's "first crude oil exports in two months," citing digital tracking data corroborated . "At least two National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) VLCC supertankers named DIONA (9569695) and HERO2 (9362073) have exited the U. Navy blockade perimeter carrying a combined total of 3.8 million barrels of Iranian crude oil between them," TankerTrackers said on X, later adding that a third tanker had exited. S. will let Iran immediately begin selling oil and fuel under the deal, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing unnamed people familiar with the agreement. The waiver of sanctions on oil sales will take effect immediately after the signing, the Journal said. CBS/AFP link copied PM Trump invokes Defense Production Act to boost weapons manufacturing as Iran war intensifies concerns President Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to address constraints in the production of munitions, according to a presidential memo released on Tuesday. The war against Iran has highlighted concerns over munitions stockpiles and rates of production. The memo delegates the Defense Secretary to use the Defense Production Act, which can be used to jumpstart production of key items. The memo says the mechanism is warranted because fragile supply chains and production bottlenecks may "impair the ability" for the U. S. to expand the availability of munitions, missiles and equipment required for the national defense. here. PM / June 16, 2026 Graham says he's "pretty skeptical" about future Iran talks, but "it's worth a try" Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina told CBS News he's "pretty skeptical" about planned U. S.-Iran talks, but is willing to "wait and see." The two countries agreed to a memorandum of understanding to extend their ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and launch longer-term nuclear talks over the next 60 days. Asked if he believes that initial deal is a good or a bad idea, the GOP lawmaker and longtime Iran hawk said: "I don't know yet." "I mean, I like the idea of opening the straits and ending the conflict," he said. "In terms of how the negotiations work long term … let's wait and see.
Food shortages spark scuffles outside supermarket in Bolivia
Tension is rising in Bolivia’s capital as residents struggle with food shortages and restrictions. Weeks of protest roadblocks have crippled transport and left shoppers to face supermarket fights and cues to secure limited supplies.
Dems pick potential successor to DC's congressional delegate after decades-long incumbency
close Video Voters head to polls in DC mayoral primary as Janeese Lewis George pushes progressive agenda Washington, D. C. voters head to the polls as mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George campaigns on universal childcare, social housing and expanded rent control. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Council member Robert White Jr. won the Democratic primary Tuesday for Eleanor Holmes Norton’s longtime non-voting congressional seat, putting him on track to become the district’s first new member of Congress since 1991. The rare open-seat contest for D. C.’s delegate post came after Norton, 88, announced she would not seek another term following 18 terms in Congress. The Democratic nominee will advance to the November general election in heavily Democratic Washington, where the party’s nominee is heavily favored against Republican and third-party challengers. C.’s delegate can introduce legislation, serve on committees and advocate for the district on Capitol Hill, but the role does not include a final vote on the House floor. The race comes as Washington continues its long-running fight over statehood, home rule and federal control of the nation’s capital. The primary race was held under D. C.’s new ranked-choice voting system, but White was able to secure the nomination. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) attends the Swearing In Ceremony of members of the Council of the District of Columbia at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC on January 02, 2025. (Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post via ) White has served as an at-large member of the D. Council since 2016 and previously worked in Norton’s congressional office as legislative counsel. He entered the race after dropping a possible mayoral bid, arguing the district needed a more aggressive advocate in Congress as federal pressure on D. Norton was first elected in 1990 and took office in 1991, becoming the district’s nonvoting delegate and one of D. C.’s most recognizable political figures. Her retirement closes an 18-term tenure spanning roughly 35-years, defined , home rule and full congressional representation for the capital. C. voters, Norton has been the only congressional delegate they have ever known. Her decision to step aside after 18 terms opened the first truly competitive race for the seat in decades and set off a scramble among local Democrats seeking to inherit one of the district’s most symbolic political posts. DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat from the District of Colombia, during a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via ) White will advance to the November general election, where the Democratic nominee will be heavily favored in overwhelmingly Democratic Washington, D.
State of play: What to know about potential socialist showdown between Trump and DC mayor as votes pour in
close Video Socialist DC mayoral candidate addresses supporters on election night Janeese Lewis George held the lead in the Washington, D. C., mayoral race at midnight ET on Wednesday morning. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! C. mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George holds a lead in her bid to replace outgoing mayor Muriel Bowser as midnight passes on the East Coast and the ballots continue to be counted throughout the night. The Associated Press reports that as of 12 a. m. ET on Wednesday morning, George is the leader with 52.6% of the vote after 66% of the votes had been counted. The next closest candidate, Kenyan R. The nation’s capital has been at the center of the Trump administration’s nationwide crackdown on crime during his second term and he sent the National Guard into the district last year, which proponents have argued directly correlates to plummeting violent crime numbers. Trump has suggested that he'd order another federal takeover of Washington D. C. if the "crazy socialist" mayoral candidate was elected. LUIGI MANGIONE SUPPORTER WORKING FOR FAR-LEFT DC MAYORAL CANDIDATE LIKENED TO MAMDANI Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George joined parents, educators, and organizers at a SPACEs In Action and Blandi’s Childcare Center rally to demand funding for the Pay Equity Fund and childcare subsidies at the Blandis Childcare Center in Washington, D. C., on March 27, 2026. (L) Donald Trump speaks to members of the media outside the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, April 13, 2026. (Paul Morigi/ for SPACEs in Action; Salwan Georges/Bloomberg via ) "I wouldn’t like it — and maybe we take back Washington, run it on the federal basis," Trump said when asked 'd respond if a self-described Democratic socialist D. C. council member were to win her bid. "We won’t put up with it. We’re not going to lose our businesses," Trump said on Thursday during a press briefing from the White House. George called Trump's recent threat to enact a second takeover as an "attack on democracy itself." DC GUARD SHOOTING SUSPECT STARES DOWN DEATH PENALTY IN FIRST COURT APPEARANCE Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis-George speaks during the "Rally for Childcare" event aimed at restoring funding for childcare at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D. C., on May 12, 2025. (Paul Morigi/ for SPACEs in Action) George, who has become the Democratic frontrunner, leads a race that will likely decide the winner of the general race in a city where roughly 75% of voters are registered Democrats.
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View All 10Voices: ‘They were warned’: Readers divided over Cornish fishermen who say Brexit left them betrayed
Were Britain's fishermen betrayed by Brexit, or were they sold a promise that was never realistic to begin with? That question sat at the heart of readers’ reactions to our report on Cornish fishermen who say they were “sold down the river” after backing Brexit in the hope it would transform their industry. The article forms part of The Independent’s Europe: The Way Back campaign, which is exploring how Britain can rebuild its relationship with Europe a decade after the referendum. As part of that conversation, Alex Ross travelled to Cornwall to hear from fishermen who feel promises about regaining control of British waters and revitalising coastal communities have not been fulfilled. Many readers agreed that fishing communities were let down – but argued the blame lies with the politicians who championed Brexit rather than with Brussels. Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson were repeatedly mentioned as figures who used fishermen as powerful symbols of the Leave campaign, making promises that ultimately proved impossible to deliver. Others pointed out that concerns about trade barriers, exports and access to European markets were raised long before the referendum. While some readers said they had little sympathy for those who voted Leave, many felt fishermen had been persuaded by a political campaign that overstated what Brexit could achieve. Here’s what you had to say: Food security starts at home Sooner or later we’ll wake up and smell the coffee. We could easily become self-sufficient in food if we took the farming and fishing industries seriously. Food security starts at home. I strongly believe in Europe, the EU, and the UK being part of the EU again – eventually – but every country needs to see its own home-grown industries as a vital part of its future security. Kerraddoo Britain doesn’t eat enough fish “Fishing pulls on the heartstrings of the nation”. The number of wet fish shops in this country is minuscule compared with Europe, where I have been (France, Belgium, Italy). I can go back decades when I have looked to buy wet fish in the UK unsuccessfully. The supermarkets in France have a wide selection of fish on the counters, several times larger than ours. So it isn’t surprising if our fishermen sell their fish to Europe, now, thanks to Brexit, with a poor return. Yes, we love our fish and chips, but not enough to fund a prosperous fishing industry.
Trump falls short in Georgia governor’s race: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
Georgia Republicans dealt a blow to President Trump on Tuesday, bucking his preferred pick, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R), for healthcare executive and billionaire Rick Jackson in the Peach State’s gubernatorial primary. Jackson defeated Jones by single digits in the Republican gubernatorial runoff — marking the second time one of Trump’s endorsees in a major statewide…
Ian McKellen says he yelled ‘Mar-a-Lago!’ while shooting ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Magneto destruction scene
Sir Ian McKellen on Sunday said he would yell out “Mar-a-Lago,” referring to President Trump’s Palm Beach, Fla., resort, while portraying “X-Men” villain Magneto when shooting scenes of destruction for the upcoming Marvel film “Avengers: Doomsday.” The British actor spoke with The Guardian about his time shooting the film and described a scene where brothers Anthony…
Streeting warns Starmer he could trigger Labour leadership contest next week
Wes Streeting has issued a stark warning to Sir Keir Starmer, indicating he is ready to launch a Labour leadership contest as early as next week. This ultimatum is contingent on Andy Burnham securing victory in this week’s Makerfield by-election, prompting Mr Streeting to call for Sir Keir to establish a timeline for his departure. The former health secretary asserted he commands the support of 80 MPs, the threshold required to enter a leadership contest. He publicly criticised Sir Keir on Tuesday, accusing him of failing to heed the concerns of both the party and his own Cabinet. Amidst this internal Labour strife, the Prime Minister declared his intention to defy critics, vowing to "carry on with what I was elected to do" and "bring back the change that people desperately need" as he battles for his political survival. Mr Streeting expressed his hope that Sir Keir would use the weekend to reflect and choose to depart "on his own terms" following the 18 June vote, which could pave the way for Mr Burnham's return to Westminster and a potential challenge to the Prime Minister. I think we have different views about how to put it right, but at the end of it, we need to come together.” Mr Streeting’s diagnosis is that Labour is suffering from three problems at the moment: with leadership, with policy, and with culture. She sidestepped questions on whether she would back the Greater Manchester Mayor but said it was “hard to escape the feeling that the public have had towards Keir”. Asked if it was too late to achieve the change needed under Sir Keir’s leadership, she said: “I don’t think it’s too late for the Labour Party to deliver that, and that’s a different question. “I know I’m not answering your question direct. I think that it’s hard to escape the feeling that the public have had towards Keir.” The Prime Minister was asked about threats to his leadership G7 summit in France. “So very many times on my political journey, people have said to me it’s not possible,” he said. “They said it’s not possible to turn the Labour Party around. It’s not possible to win an election. “It’s not possible if you do win election, to invest in your public services and stabilise the economy – wrong every time, and that’s why I intend not to walk away from this, but to carry on with what I was elected to do, which is to serve this country, bring back the change that people desperately need in their lives.” Mr Burnham is the favourite to win the by-election in the Greater Manchester constituency this week, multiple opinion polls have suggested.
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View All 10Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 17, #632
Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 17, No. 632. Gael Cooper CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." She's been a journalist since 1989, working at Mpls. Paul Magazine, Twin Cities Sidewalk, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and NBC News Digital. She's Gen X in birthdate, word and deed. If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line. Expertise , entertainment, lifestyle, travel, food, shopping and deals, product reviews, money and finance, video games, pets, history, books, technology history, and generational studies Credentials Co-author of two Gen X pop-culture encyclopedia for Penguin Books. Won "Headline Writer of the Year" award for 2017, 2014 and 2013 from the American Copy Editors Society. Won first place in headline writing from the 2013 Society for Features Journalism. See full bio Gael Cooper June 16, 2026 p. m. PT 2 min read Here are the answers for today's Connections: Sports Edition. James Martin/CNET Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today's Connections: Sports Edition is a tough one. If you're struggling with the puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is published , the subscription-based sports journalism site owned . It doesn't appear in the NYT Games app, but it does in The Athletic's own app. Or you can play it for free online. : NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta Hints for today's Connections: Sports Edition groups Here are four hints for the groupings in today's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group. Yellow group hint: Almost time to draft! Blue group hint: Sharp items on sports shoes. Purple group hint: Big Red Machine. Answers for today's Connections: Sports Edition groups Yellow group: Fantasy football moves. Blue group: Soccer cleat makers. Purple group: Cincinnati Reds to win MVP. Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words What are today's Connections: Sports Edition answers?
A Major Legal Action From the FTC May Soon Target Amazon’s Ads
Tech News A Major Legal Action From the FTC May Soon Target Amazon’s Ads Amazon’s total ad revenue for 2025 was $68 billion. 16, 2026, pm ET Reading time 2 minutes © Michael M. Santiago via Read Later Read Later Comments (0) Amazon may be in trouble with the FTC for alleged sketchy practices toward advertisers, according to some of Bloomberg’s anonymous sources. At issue, Bloomberg says, are possible undisclosed price floors, or “reserve pricing,” that might affect how much advertisers bid in order to make their products appear in search results. If an allegation of not disclosing a price floor doesn’t sound all that devious at first (it didn’t for me), another Bloomberg report from last year about potential FTC investigations into both Amazon and Google describes this phenomenon in slightly more detail: “Google sells search ads via automated auctions that take place in less than a second after a user enters a query. Amazon also hosts real-time auctions that place ads within its listings, sometimes known as ‘sponsored listings’ or ‘sponsored ads’ that users see when they search for specific products. The FTC is seeking details about Amazon’s auctions and whether it disclosed ‘reserve pricing’ for some search ads — price floors that advertisers must meet before they can buy an ad, the people said.” An invisible price floor for an automated ad auction may seem like it would just confuse a low bidder while not actually charging them money—no harm done. But, logically, the next step might be to up their bid. Meaning they would be bidding against no one in order to meet an invisible reserve from Amazon (allegedly), while thinking they’re bidding against a competitor. And Amazon might (allegedly) be raking in money off their confusion. Amazon’s total ad revenue for 2025 was $68 billion—though that includes all ads, including video. Bloomberg’s anonymous sources from the 2025 story also say the FTC probe is an offshoot of an earlier complaint saying Amazon allegedly “litters its marketplace with irrelevant search results,” which motivates sellers to become advertisers, simply to make their products show up when users search the relevant terms. Perhaps not coincidentally, what Bloomberg is describing was part of Cory Doctorow’s original 2023 essay on the concept of enshittification: “Search Amazon for ‘cat beds’ and the entire first screen is ads, including ads for products Amazon cloned from its own sellers, putting them out of business (third parties have to pay 45% in junk fees to Amazon, but Amazon doesn’t charge itself these fees).
For the First Time, ChatGPT Reportedly Has Less Than Half of the AI Assistant Market
Artificial Intelligence For the First Time, ChatGPT Reportedly Has Less Than Half of the AI Assistant Market ChatGPT is still the top-ranked AI assistant app, but it's reportedly no longer dominant. 16, 2026, pm ET Reading time 2 minutes OpenAI CEO Sam Altman © Kevin Dietsch / Read Later Read Later Comments (0) OpenAI reportedly no longer dominates the AI assistant market. A report from Sensor Tower (reported on by TechCrunch) says that although OpenAI’s ChatGPT is still the number one-ranked AI assistant product, it can now brag only the plurality, not the majority of users. ChatGPT’s grip on AI assistant market share was much stronger at the start of this year, when it reportedly had more than 50%, but as of May 31, it was down to an all-time low of 46.4%, TechCrunch notes. Around 2023, ChatGPT looked on track to become a “genericized trademark”—a term for when a trademarked name becomes the accepted term for a whole product category. But anecdotally, I don’t hear people say things like “just ChatGPT it” anymore. In March, OpenAI made a deal with the Pentagon at a time when its chief competitor, Anthropic, was noisily feuding with the Pentagon over that company’s stance against autonomous killer robots and AI mass surveillance. Anthropic managed to become a sort of folk hero, even if that reputation was probably somewhat unearned. Some AI users revolted in the wake of OpenAI’s deal, which CEO Sam Altman acknowledged looked “opportunistic and sloppy.” An anti-OpenAI organization called QuitGPT, which calls itself a “grassroots campaign , for the people,” formed. Its website claims that “ChatGPT took Trump’s killer robot deal. It’s time to Quit.” That site says 4 million people have joined its boycott. And at the same time, OpenAI more broadly was in the midst of a wrenching and sudden shift in its self-image, from freewheeling and fun to…whatever it is now. Anthropic’s surge in revenue-generating enterprise customers had triggered a “code red” in late 2025. By mid-March of 2026, OpenAI was reportedly changing its internal strategy to focus on enterprise and productivity. About a week after that report, OpenAI killed its video-generating app, Sora. Oh, and ChatGPT also started showing ads earlier this year. When an Anthropic Super Bowl commercial made fun of OpenAI for its ads, Sam Altman responded . In short, ChatGPT’s loss of dominance arrived during a less-than-ideal year for its brand image—although in the “plus” column, OpenAI won its legal war with Elon Musk, so its year hasn’t been completely without high points.
Apple Is Reportedly Planning AirPods With Cameras for 2027
The company's next major product wave could include AI-focused AirPods, smart glasses, a 20th-anniversary iPhone and a new foldable. Nelson Aguilar With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. See full bio Nelson Aguilar June 16, 2026 p. m. PT 2 min read Apple is reportedly preparing camera-equipped AirPods that could give Siri more visual context about the world around you. GettyImages/Cameron Prins Tiny cameras in your ears may be part of Apple's AI future. The company is preparing camera-equipped AirPods for release in late 2027, according to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman on Tuesday. The new earbuds are expected to arrive around the same time as a second-generation foldable iPhone and a 20th-anniversary iPhone model, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed people familiar with Apple's plans. Apple didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. The cameras reportedly wouldn't be meant for taking photos or recording video of the inside of your ear. Instead, they would act more like AI sensors, giving Siri visual context about the world around you. That could let someone ask Siri questions about what they're looking at, like what to make for dinner based on a set of ingredients, according to Bloomberg. This would most likely use Apple's Visual Intelligence feature, which is designed to analyze images and provide context based on what the camera on your device sees. Apple announced new Siri and Visual Intelligence features last week at WWDC 2026 as part of iOS 27 and its other operating system updates. The new Apple Intelligence features are expected to arrive this fall, while Siri AI will be available as a beta later this year. Bloomberg reported that the camera AirPods are code-named B798 and were originally planned for 2026 but were slightly delayed due to Apple's struggles with AI software. The company also reportedly needed more time to develop visual AI models capable of identifying objects in its surroundings. The earbuds are expected to look similar to current AirPods Pro models, aside from cameras embedded in the stems. Bloomberg also reported that the device would include external lights to show when data is being sent to the cloud for processing. The reported AI-powered AirPods are part of Apple's broader push into AI hardware. Bloomberg said Apple is also working on smart glasses that could arrive as early as late 2027, along with a camera-equipped pendant that could be worn on clothing or around the neck.
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View All 10NASA discussing bold mission to boost Swift space telescope today: Listen live
That mission will be conducted by Link, a robotic servicing spacecraft built and operated -based company Katalyst Space Technologies. Link will meet up with NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory in the final frontier, raising the telescope's orbit to give it more time to study the heavens. NASA and Katalyst representatives will discuss the plan today, during a press conference that starts at 11 a. m. You can listen live via NASA. Space. com will stream the feed as well, if the space agency makes it available. Latest Videos From View more Watch full video here: Katalyst Space's Link spacecraft is seen mated with its Pegasus XL rocket. (/Ron Beard)Participants will be: Shawn Domagal-Goldman, division director, Astrophysics, NASA Headquarters in Washington Brad Cenko, principal investigator, Swift, NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland Kieran Wilson, principal investigator, LINK, Katalyst Space Robert Lamontagne, vice president, strategic partnerships, Katalyst Space Wes Collier, vice president, launch systems, Northrop Grumman Swift launched to low Earth orbit in 2004 to hunt for gamma-ray bursts, the most powerful explosions in the universe. The telescope is still perfectly capable of doing this important job, but Earth's atmosphere is dragging it down toward a fiery death. Swift doesn't have a propulsion system to fight this downward pull, so it needs some help — which is where Katalyst comes in. Last fall, NASA announced it had tapped the company to raise Swift's orbit. It's an unprecedented ask: No private spacecraft has ever linked up with a robotic U. And time is of the essence; some models predicted the observatory could come back to Earth as soon as this summer. Katalyst has acted fast, getting Link ready for a launch later this month from the Marshall Islands in the Pacific. (NASA has not yet announced a target date). Link will fly aboard a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket, an air-launched vehicle that will be carried aloft by a plane. Spaceflight and Tech Editor Michael Wall is the Spaceflight and Tech Editor for Space. com and joined the team in 2010. He primarily covers human and robotic spaceflight, military space, and exoplanets, but has been known to dabble in the space art beat. His book about the search for alien life, "Out There," was published on Nov. 13, 2018. Before becoming a science writer, Michael worked as a herpetologist and wildlife biologist. D. in evolutionary biology from the University of Sydney, Australia, a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona, and a graduate certificate in science writing from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
How to map quadrillions of miles of underground fungi
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with ecologist Justin Stewart about mapping the complex network of fungi connecting the Earth's plants. NPR Science LISTEN & FOLLOW Science How to map quadrillions of miles of underground fungi June 16, 20265:29 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Zephyr Weinreich , Patrick Jarenwattananon , Adrian Florido How to map quadrillions of miles of underground fungi Listen · Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www. npr. org/player/embed/nx-s1-5855231/nx-s1-9813108" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with ecologist Justin Stewart about mapping the complex network of fungi connecting the Earth's plants. ADRIAN FLORIDO, HOST: I want to tell you about a massive underground network of fungi, specifically vast fungus networks that form relationships with the roots of plants. The Society for the Protection of Underground Networks, SPUN, is the group that studies them, and it's just released the first-ever map of the global mycorrhizal network. To talk about what this map tells us, we've reached one of the scientists who published it, ecologist Justin Stewart. JUSTIN STEWART: Thank you very much. I'm excited to be here. FLORIDO: Can you just help us picture what this mycorrhizal fungus network is? What does it look like? Is this an underground, like, network of mushrooms? STEWART: So these are very ancient. They've shaped life on land for around 450 million years, and they form symbiotic networks with plants. So think of them as small filaments in soil. You have this network that doesn't make a fruiting body. There's no mushroom, but it's a vast network of mycelial threads in soils. FLORIDO: And what does it look like? STEWART: Well, I mean, this is one of the most difficult things about mycorrhizal fungi, is they look so foreign to anything that we see above ground. They form meter-long threads of mycelium. So if you imagine something like a rail network or a road network, we often talk about mycorrhizal fungi as infrastructure in Earth's soils. FLORIDO: And so, you know, what do these fungal networks do? STEWART: These fungal networks complete a very important resource transfer that's important for planetary health. Plants make carbon through photosynthesis and because these fungi form such intimate associations with the roots of plants, they have direct access to that carbon, and they funnel it deep into Earth's soils. These plants are being fed .
NASA X-ray spacecraft catches jet erupting from 1st supermassive black hole imaged by humanity
Click for next article A jet erupts from M87*, the first black hole imaged by humanity. (-ray: NASA/CXC/Univ. Poitras et al.; IR: NASA/CSA/STScI; Radio: NSF/NRAO/VLA; Optical: NASA/ESA/STScI; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/L. If this black hole sounds familiar, that is because it made history in 2019 when it was revealed as the first black hole to be imaged by humanity. M87* is located around 55 million light-years from Earth and is ravenously feeding on infalling gas and dust. As it does so, matter is channeled to the poles of this black hole, which has a mass 6.5 billion times that of the sun. This matter is blasted out at speeds approaching the speed of light as powerful jets that stretch out for thousands of light-years. Jets of M87* have been imaged before in other wavelengths of light, such as optical light and infrared, but this is our most detailed look at these jets in X-rays. And the X-rays revealed a complex flow of material through the jets that's more dynamic than previously seen. "We could already see changes in the jet, but never with this level of detail in X-rays," Camille Poitras, a Ph. D. student in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Laval University and lead of the study, said in a statement. "Structures that previously appeared blended together can now be distinguished, allowing us to better follow the jet's evolution over more than a decade of observations." Some structures in the jets appeared to be moving at speeds five times faster than the speed of light. Of course, that isn't possible; according to Albert Einstein's theory of special relativity, nothing with mass can move at the speed of light or faster. This so-called superluminal motion isn't a universe-breaking discovery, but rather an optical illusion created when matter moves at near-light speed directly toward Earth. The Event Horizon Telescope captured this image of the supermassive black hole in the center of the galaxy M87 and its shadow. ( Collaboration)The Chandra observations of the jet of M87* are a major step forward in understanding the physics of these outflows and how the particles that comprise them are accelerated to such high speeds and great energies. The study is also available as a preprint on arXiv. Senior Writer Robert Lea is a science journalist in the U. K. whose articles have been published in Physics World, New Scientist, Astronomy Magazine, All About Space, Newsweek and ZME Science.
In Albania, anger grows against the government for supporting a Kushner-linked luxury resort
Protests in Albania continue against Kushner-linked luxury resort Albania's government has given preliminary approval to plans for the luxury resort along a stretch of coastline, prompting daily protests and legal challenges . World In Albania, anger grows against the government for supporting a Kushner-linked luxury resort June 16, 20261:10 PM ET Rob Schmitz A controversial resort project in Albania linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump Listen · Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www. npr. org/player/embed/g-s1-128162/nx-s1-mx-5860876-1" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> A drone view shows protesters gathered outside the prime minister's office in Tirana, Albania, on June 10, during the 10th consecutive day of demonstrations against a proposed luxury tourism development project linked to Jared Kushner. Organizers say thousands of people attended the rally. Vlasov Sulaj/NurPhoto via hide caption toggle caption Vlasov Sulaj/NurPhoto via TIRANA, Albania — The way Ivanka Trump tells it, she and her husband Jared Kushner were vacationing on a friend's boat years ago on the Adriatic Sea off the coast of Albania when they stopped for a swim. "Effectively, that's how we found it," she told podcaster David Senra earlier this month about Sazan, an uninhabited island off Albania's Adriatic coast. "We swam to the island. We went on a hike barefoot all the way up to the top, and we were just captivated and it stayed with us ever since." Over the ensuing years, the couple's captivating trip evolved into plans to build a luxury resort along a stretch of Albanian coastline directly across from the island. Albania's government has given the project preliminary approval, prompting daily protests outside Prime Minister Edi Rama's office in the capital Tirana. Chanting "Edi Rama out!" thousands of people flooded the capital's streets on a recent day, calling on the prime minister to resign. "It started with a national area being closed off to the public and having big lorries and trucks starting to build in a protected area," said protester Eden Hosha about Zvérnec, the coastal area across from the island. Hundreds of species of birds nest here in the winter. But as these protests have grown bigger in recent days, they've become a public show of no-confidence in the Albanian government itself. "We're tired of these guys stealing from us," said Hosha. "Stealing our resources. Selling things that are not theirs to sell." For decades, Sazan Island was used by Albania's then-ally the Soviet Union as a submarine base and testing grounds for biological and chemical weapons.
Environment
View All 10US lawmakers fight Trump cuts to $386m ocean monitoring program: ‘supreme stupidity’
In this 2021 image provided , workers walk near buoys used to gather data at the Pioneer New England shelf off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. Photograph: Véronique LaCapra/WHOI/AP View image in fullscreen In this 2021 image provided , workers walk near buoys used to gather data at the Pioneer New England shelf off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. Photograph: Véronique LaCapra/WHOI/AP US lawmakers fight Trump cuts to $386m ocean monitoring program: ‘supreme stupidity’ Lisa Murkowski, a Republican senator, joins Democrats in bid to stop dismantling of Ocean Observatories Initiative US politics live – latest updates A group of Democratic senators and one Republican, as well as two Democratic House committees, sent letters on Monday to the National Science Foundation asking it to reverse course on its plan to dismantle a sprawling ocean monitoring network, with House lawmakers going further and accusing the agency of acting illegally. The Ocean Observatories Initiative is a network of more than 900 ocean sensors built at a cost of $386m. Over the last decade it has tracked ocean circulation, marine ecosystems, climate change and extreme weather, producing data freely available to the public and informing more than 500 scientific publications. The project was slated to run another 15 to 20 years. The National Science Foundation had directed the removal of most of the system’s instruments from waters off Oregon, Washington, Alaska, North Carolina and Greenland by 2027 – a decision scientists said came with no warning and no scientific review. The independent federal agency, which was established by Congress, described the move not as a cancellation but as a “descoping” aligned with a strategy to prioritize “evolving scientific priorities and emerging technologies”. It urged the National Science Foundation, or NSF, to halt the dismantling of the Ocean Observatories Initiative and conduct a thorough review, including consultation with the marine science community, before any further action is taken. “Eliminating most of this complex ocean monitoring system threatens the safety of our coastal communities while undermining our nation’s ability to monitor coastal environments, marine currents, and extreme weather events,” the senators wrote. In a sharper rebuke, Democrats from the House science, space and technology committee and the House natural resources committee sent a joint letter demanding the agency “cease this expensive, destructive, and – crucially – illegal action at once”. The letter was led , representatives of California, the top Democrats on their respective committees and was signed by 23 Democratic members from each panel.
Bonn Bulletin: Adaptation Fund stalemate puts people at risk, says head
Share: X (Twitter) Facebook LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Print Dark clouds are gathering over adaptation finance. The US has all but stopped providing it and European countries are slashing their aid budgets to spend more on their militaries. Much of what is flowing comes in the form of loans and doesn’t reach the most vulnerable, as we’ve reported. Over the years, one bright spark has been the Adaptation Fund and its grants to developing countries for pioneering work in communities. It has allocated $1.6 billion to 226 projects, benefiting 90 million people, its website says. And, while rich nations are failing to give the fund all the money it needs to finance its growing pipeline, new revenues are supposed to come in from the Paris Agreement’s new carbon market, known as Article 6.4. Back at COP26 in Glasgow, governments agreed that the Adaptation Fund should get 5% of the proceeds from all Article 6.4 carbon credits - other than those based in small islands and least developed countries. How much money that will amount to is uncertain. It depends on how many projects there are and the price of their credits. The fund got over $200 million from a similar share of proceeds under the Kyoto Protocol’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), although the price of those credits collapsed. Already have an account? Log in here → This article is for subscribers Our reporters are in the negotiating rooms at the Bonn climate talks. This is the coverage that other outlets often skip — get unlimited access from £40/quarter. keep reading → Or £130/year — best value. ×Log in to your account Forgot your password? Dark clouds are gathering over adaptation finance. The US has all but stopped providing it and European countries are slashing their aid budgets to spend more on their militaries. Much of what is flowing comes in the form of loans and doesn’t reach the most vulnerable, as we’ve reported. Over the years, one bright spark has been the Adaptation Fund and its grants to developing countries for pioneering work in communities. It has allocated $1.6 billion to 226 projects, benefiting 90 million people, its website says. And, while rich nations are failing to give the fund all the money it needs to finance its growing pipeline, new revenues are supposed to come in from the Paris Agreement’s new carbon market, known as Article 6.4. Back at COP26 in Glasgow, governments agreed that the Adaptation Fund should get 5% of the proceeds from all Article 6.4 carbon credits - other than those based in small islands and least developed countries.
Analysis: Energy-efficient air conditioning could save Indian homes 69bn rupees a year
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Coral reefs are not doomed – but policy must catch up with the science
Share: X (Twitter) Facebook LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Print Dr. Stacy Jupiter is the Executive Director of the Wildlife Conservation Society's Global Marine Program. Melissa Wright is Bloomberg Ocean Initiative Lead at Bloomberg Philanthropies. For years, the dominant story on coral reefs has been one of inevitable loss, with news headlines focusing on mass bleaching, ecosystem collapse, and catastrophic tipping points. That has major implications for reef-dependent communities, food security, coastal protection, fisheries, tourism, and national economies. Already have an account? Log in here → Continue reading with free access Climate Home News is on the ground in Bonn — one of the few outlets covering the negotiations that will shape COP31 in November. Join free and keep reading → It takes less than a minute. ×Log in to your account Forgot your password? Stacy Jupiter is the Executive Director of the Wildlife Conservation Society's Global Marine Program. Melissa Wright is Bloomberg Ocean Initiative Lead at Bloomberg Philanthropies. For years, the dominant story on coral reefs has been one of inevitable loss, with news headlines focusing on mass bleaching, ecosystem collapse, and catastrophic tipping points. That has major implications for reef-dependent communities, food security, coastal protection, fisheries, tourism, and national economies. Essential natural infrastructure for communities The findings make clear that reefs will not all respond to climate impacts in the same way. Some are located in rare underwater cool spots that can help shield them from extreme heat. Some show greater resistance to bleaching and other climate-related stress. Others recover more quickly after severe disturbances. These differences matter because they show where protection can have the greatest long-term impact. More than 500 million people depend on reefs for food, livelihoods, and coastal protection. For those communities, climate-resilient reefs are not an abstract conservation priority. They are essential natural infrastructure. They help protect coastlines, sustain fisheries, support local economies, and reduce climate risk. Because ocean currents move coral larvae and marine life between reef systems, some of these reefs may also help regenerate wider reef ecosystems after climate shocks. This should change how governments, funders, and conservation partners prioritize action. Comment: The ocean, our planet’s forgotten hero, deserves a formal place in UN climate talks Climate change remains the greatest long-term threat to coral reefs. At the same time, many of the pressures pushing reefs closer to collapse are immediate and local. Sewage pollution, deforestation, agricultural runoff, destructive fishing practices, and poorly managed coastal development continue to damage reefs that are already under stress.
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View All 4Today: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 13°C (55°F) Maximum Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
This video can not be played Today will start cloudy with the odd spot of rain, turning largely dry as the day progresses. Cloud will break in the afternoon, allowing sunny spells to develop. Tonight will be a dry night throughout. There will be variable amount of cloud with large clear spells developing at times. Tomorrow will be largely cloudy and dry for most. However, some showers could move in at times from the southwest with the odd rumble of thunder possible. It will be a warmer day. Outlook for Friday to Sunday Variable cloud on Friday with spells of rain and showers moving in from the southwest, these falling heavy at times. Most of the rain will clear in the late afternoon, leaving it partly cloudy with light showers. Saturday will see variable amounts of cloud to start. It will be mostly dry with just the odd spot of rain. Sunday will be dry and warm. Average wind speed 5 Miles per hour, South South Westerly5Average wind speed 9 Kilometres per hour, South South Westerly9 Humidity: Humidity: 94%,94% Visibility: Visibility, not available,-- Pressure: Pressure: 1012 millibars, Steady,1012mb, 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 Standish, Wigan Northern Rambler Reported , Cheshire East MeanderingManshipsReported , Rochdale EarthstarReported , Stockport sunset_twilightReported by sunset_twilight
Thursday: Light Cloud, Minimum Temperature: 16°C (60°F) Maximum Temperature: 24°C (76°F)
This video can not be played Today will start cloudy with the odd spot of rain, turning largely dry as the day progresses. Cloud will break in the afternoon, allowing sunny spells to develop. Tonight will be a dry night throughout. There will be variable amount of cloud with large clear spells developing at times. Tomorrow will be largely cloudy and dry for most. However, some showers could move in at times from the southwest with the odd rumble of thunder possible. It will be a warmer day. Outlook for Friday to Sunday Variable cloud on Friday with spells of rain and showers moving in from the southwest, these falling heavy at times. Most of the rain will clear in the late afternoon, leaving it partly cloudy with light showers. Saturday will see variable amounts of cloud to start. It will be mostly dry with just the odd spot of rain. Sunday will be dry and warm. Average wind speed 5 Miles per hour, South South Westerly5Average wind speed 9 Kilometres per hour, South South Westerly9 Humidity: Humidity: 94%,94% Visibility: Visibility, not available,-- Pressure: Pressure: 1012 millibars, Steady,1012mb, 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 Standish, Wigan Northern Rambler Reported , Cheshire East MeanderingManshipsReported , Rochdale EarthstarReported , Stockport sunset_twilightReported by sunset_twilight
M7.8 earthquake raised parts of the seabed by up to 2 m (6.6 feet) in the southern Philippines
Exposed coral reefs after shoreline retreat in southern Philippines due to the M7.8 Mindanao earthquake. Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery A M7.8 earthquake struck offshore southern Mindanao, Philippines, along the Cotabato Trench system, causing widespread damage and triggering emergency operations across affected areas. Authorities reported at least 61 fatalities and approximately 40 missing persons following the earthquake, according to assessments cited . The earthquake struck at LT on June 8 ( UTC on June 7), about 20 km (12.4 miles) off Sarangani province, and was felt strongly across Mindanao. M7.8 Mindanao earthquake uplifts seabed by 2m in southern philippines 2026. Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery It produced significant vertical crustal deformation according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). Sections of the seabed and adjacent coastline in parts of Sarangani and Davao Occidental provinces were uplifted 2 m (6.6 feet), raising previously submerged areas above sea level. Shoreline had retreated 200 m (656 feet) in some locations after the earthquake. Environmental assessment teams reported exposed coral reefs, seagrass beds, and other marine habitats that had previously remained underwater. Multiple marine animals had also died with their bodies being exposed out on shore due to the retreated shoreline. PHIVOLCS attributed the uplift to movement associated with the earthquake rupture along the Cotabato Trench, a convergent plate boundary where tectonic strain accumulates over long periods before being released during major earthquakes. Large subduction-zone earthquakes have produced similar coastal changes elsewhere around the Pacific Basin. The uplift documented in southern Mindanao provides a measurable example of the tectonic processes responsible for reshaping coastlines during major plate-boundary earthquakes. Most of the damage was concentrated in General Santos, a city of about 700 000 people. Reuters reported damaged shops and buildings, broken signs and glass, and some structures reduced to concrete and rubble. One hospital in the city was evacuated because of cracks on higher floors, and one building at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University collapsed while empty. AP reported collapsed buildings and key infrastructure damage in General Santos, while tsunami damage was reported in at least one coastal village. The quake also triggered a landslide in Glan, Sarangani, that killed 13 villagers, according to AP, citing provincial disaster official Rene Punzalan. M7.8 earthquake off southern Mindanao leaves at least 61 dead, over 1 400 injured, and 53 000 homes damaged or destroyed, Philippines References: 1 Earthquake lifts the seabed and exposes coral reefs in Mindanao, Philippines – Copernicus EU – June 16, 2026 Rishav Kothari I am an Assistant Editor and Severe Weather & Science Journalist at The Watchers, specializing in real-time severe weather coverage, geophysical event reporting, and research-driven scientific analysis.
Three dead after airboat capsizes near Kissimmee River in Highlands County, Florida
Two people are dead and one person remains missing after an airboat capsized on the Istokpoga Canal in Florida. Credit: Highlands County Sheriff's Office Three people were found dead after an airboat carrying seven passengers capsized near the Kissimmee River in Highlands County, Florida, on Monday, June 15, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The passengers were traveling toward the Kissimmee River from the Istokpoga Canal when the accident occurred. Preliminary information released a turn into a deeper section of water, began taking on water, and then capsized, throwing all seven people aboard into the water. Four people were able to reach shore safely. Three others were reported missing, prompting an immediate search involving FWC officers, the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office, Highlands County Fire Rescue, and other local responders. The search continued into the afternoon before all three missing passengers were found dead. FWC said it remains the lead investigative agency. Authorities have not released additional information regarding the identities of the victims or the circumstances surrounding the accident. “The FWC would like to express its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims,” an FWC spokesperson said. References: 1 Update on airboat accident investigation – Highlands County Sheriff’s Office – June 16, 2026 Reet Kaur I’m a science journalist and researcher at The Watchers, contributing to the Epicenter edition, where I cover peer-reviewed scientific research and emerging discoveries across Earth and space sciences. With a background in astronomy and a passion for environmental science, I’ve worked in shark and coral conservation in Fiji, conducting reef and shark-behavior research, contributing to mangrove restoration, and earning PADI Open Water and Coral Reef Certifications. I bring a blend of scientific rigor and storytelling to illuminate the discoveries shaping our planet and beyond.
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