Southern California sees third death from atmospheric river storm drenching region

Southern California sees third death from atmospheric river storm drenching region

Some parts of LA saw more than 11in of rain, with flooding, road closures and debris flows reported across the regionA strong rain and wind storm, carried by an atmospheric river from the Pacific,...

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Paddle boarders rescued after being swept more than 10km across Port Phillip Bay in three-hour ordeal

Paddle boarders rescued after being swept more than 10km across Port Phillip Bay in three-hour ordeal

Pair say they were ‘exhausted, very shaken and feel so lucky’ after being spotted by air wing officers late on Christmas DayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo paddle...

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‘They’re scared of us now’: how co-investment in a tropical forest saw off loggers

‘They’re scared of us now’: how co-investment in a tropical forest saw off loggers

Low-cost tech and joined-up funding have reduced illegal logging, mining and poaching in the Darién Gap – it’s a success story that could stop deforestation worldwideThere are no roads through the...

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The Out-Touch-Adults Guide to Kid Culture: The Top 10 Slang Terms of 2025

The Out-Touch-Adults Guide to Kid Culture: The Top 10 Slang Terms of 2025

2025 is limping to a merciful end, so I'm taking a look back at the year in slang. Below are ten examples of youth patois, chosen for both their popularity and for what they reveal about generations...

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This Hidden Spotify Feature Makes the Best Personalized Playlists

This Hidden Spotify Feature Makes the Best Personalized Playlists

Spotify playlists are a surprisingly big part of my life. I make a handful of new, curated, choreographed ones for the spin classes I teach every week and otherwise meticulously maintain quarterly...

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India’s electoral roll revision threatens democracy and Muslims, say critics

India’s electoral roll revision threatens democracy and Muslims, say critics

Opposition claims SIR process being used to disenfranchise minority groups to benefit Narendra Modi’s governmentIndia’s political opposition has warned that democracy is under threat amid a...

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