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By Natalie Croker, Renée Rigdon, Judson Jones , Carlotta Dotto and Angela Dewan , CNN Updated 0730 GMT (1530 HKT) August 20, 2022 (CNN) To be stuck "up a river without a paddle" is an expression for a sticky situation you just can't get out of. But if that river happens to be in the northern hemisphere this summer, it's likely the paddle won't be helpful, anyway. A painful lack of rain and relentless heat waves are drying up rivers in the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Many are shrinking in length and breadth. Patches of riverbed poking out above the water are a common sight. Some rivers are so desiccated, they have become virtually impassable. The human-caused climate crisis is fueling extreme weather across the globe, which isn't just impacting rivers, but also the people who rely on them. Most people on the planet depend on rivers in some way, whether for drinking water, to irrigate food, for energy or to ship goods. See how six of them look from space. … [Read more...] about The world’s rivers are drying up from extreme weather. See how 6 look from space

File image of US President Joe Biden (Image: Reuters) The US is committed to ensuring a free, open, stable and secure Indo-Pacific, President Joe Biden has said, asserting that a great deal of the world's history will be written in the strategically vital region over the coming years. The president addressed the visiting leaders from a dozen Pacific Island countries in Washington on Thursday in the first-ever summit held to make the Indo-Pacific region safe and keep these island nations away from the increasing influence of China, which in the past few years has made extraordinary outreach efforts in the region. Today, security in the Pacific and for the Pacific Islanders remains as critical as ever to us and I hope to you as well. The security of America, quite frankly, and the world depends on your security and the security of the Pacific Islands. And I really mean that, Biden said. He said the purpose behind the summit was also about deepening enduring commitment to … [Read more...] about A great deal of world’s history will be written in Indo-Pacific in coming years: US President Joe Biden

Justin Bieber was scheduled to perform as part of his "Justice" world tour. Justin Bieber said Tuesday he is once again taking a break from touring, months after revealing he'd been diagnosed with a syndrome that caused him partial facial paralysis. In June the 28-year-old megastar had pushed back the North American leg of his "Justice" tour due to Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, a complication of shingles. Bieber recently went back on the road, performing six live shows in Europe as well as the Rock in Rio festival in Brazil this weekend. But he said Tuesday his return to the stage had been premature. "This past weekend I performed at Rock in Rio and I gave everything I have to the people in Brazil. After getting off stage, the exhaustion overtook me and I realized that I need to make my health the priority right now," Bieber said. Close "So I'm going to take a break from touring for the time being," the "Peaches" singer continued. "I'm going to be OK, but I need … [Read more...] about Justin Bieber cancels world tour ‘Justice’ over health issues

Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. Tata Motors plans to launch a hatchback electric vehicle soon with a price tag below Rs 12.50 lakh, Shailesh Chandra, MD of Tata Motors PV Business Unit, told CNBC-TV18 on September 9. “Tata Motors will very shortly launch a more affordable electric car – in a segment lower than Tigor EV. The starting price of Tigor EV is Rs 12.5 lakh. The next car, which could be a hatchback, will be priced very competitively,” Chandra said in an exclusive interaction with the channel. He added that the company is targeting sales of 50,000 EVs in current fiscal (FY23). Also Read | Tata Group in talks to join club of iPhone makers Speaking on the industry growth as a whole, Chandra noted that the EV sector was at 2,000 units in FY19 and has since seen 10 times growth over the last three years. “The industry has already seen sale of 20,000 EVs in FY23, which is almost … [Read more...] about World EV Day | Network18 Exclusive: Tata Motors may soon roll out India’s cheapest electric car

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates with the winner’s trophy after defeating Casper Ruud of Norway during their Men’s Singles Final match on Day Fourteen of the 2022 US Open. Carlos Alcaraz's historic US Open win saw the 19-year-old to rise to the world number 1 spot in tennis today. This was his first US Open victory and his journey to the top was marked by several other milestones. Alcaraz defeated Norway's Casper Ruud to a stunning 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-3. Here are some of the key milestones the teen achieved on his way to the win: 1.Alcaraz is the first teenager to claim the top ranking and the youngest Grand Slam men's champion since Rafael Nadal at the 2005 French Open. He has stated that Nadal is his idol. 2. He is also the youngest champion in New York since Pete Sampras in 1990. Close 3. Alcaraz is also the first player since Novak Djokovic in 2011 to win a set in his first 50 matches of a season. On Friday, he defeated Frances Tiafoe in the … [Read more...] about Carlos Alcaraz’s key milestones on his journey to World number 1 spot in tennis

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Does the name Iva Toguri D'Aquino ring a bell? What about her more well-known pseudonym of Tokyo Rose? During World War II, her radio program broadcasted by Imperial Japan was intended to demoralize Allied troops fighting in the Pacific Theater. At least that’s what history would like you to believe — that Ms. Toguri D'Aquino (a Japanese American born and raised in Southern California) was nothing more than a traitor to her nation. Despite an official pardon from President Gerald Ford in 1977, the damage was already done. Her name was smeared, forever associated with sedition. A new graphic novel, Tokyo Rose - Zero Hour , seeks to reframe the narrative with a moving portrait of Iva’s personal life and wartime experiences. The book, which raised over $8,000 on Kickstarter in 2020 officially goes on sale from Tuttle Publishing next week. “Ironically, as much as Iva embodied and cherished her American roots, … [Read more...] about Graphic Novel ‘Tokyo Rose – Zero Hour’ Seeks To Vindicate Forgotten Victim Of World War II

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The World Anti-Doping Agency is likely to retain a ban on the use of marijuana by athletes, despite pressure on the agency to change its policy on cannabis after U.S. sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was barred from the Summer Olympic Games last year. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal published on Monday, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will keep cannabis on its list of banned substances for 2023. With the decision to continue the ban on cannabis by the governing body charged with preventing doping in international sports, athletes who test positive for cannabis in competition will face suspension from eligibility. Last year, WADA announced that it would conduct a scientific review to determine if cannabis should remain on the list of banned substances. The review was initiated with the encouragement of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, athletes and U.S. politicians after Richardson was kept off the … [Read more...] about World Anti-Doping Agency Retains Ban On Marijuana In Sports

Representative image (Source: Reuters) India’s commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2070 depends heavily on its cities’ abilities to decarbonise. India, like the rest of the world, is seeing a rise in transportation-driven emissions , especially from urban areas. As we celebrate World Electric Vehicle Day on September 9, it is essential that urban decision-makers prioritise low-carbon mobility, and enable a smooth transition towards the electrification of personal vehicles. Mitigation Potential & Policy Overview Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are an emerging technology that have great potential to rapidly reduce transportation emissions , and provide co-benefits like addressing chronic air pollution . While the overall mitigation potential of BEVs is contingent on the fuel source used to charge the vehicle, studies from other coal-dependent countries, such as Poland, show that BEVs charged from the grid reduce carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) … [Read more...] about World EV Day | We need to bust myths and biases towards electric vehicles

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin A surprising new study published in Science suggests that many more planets orbiting stars outside of our solar system contain water. However, that doesn’t mean most are ocean worlds like Earth and nor does it mean they could host life forms. In fact, the study led by the University of Chicago and the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) suggests that although many more planets may have large amounts of water than previously thought, all of that water is most likely embedded in rock—or possibly in underground oceans. The research looked at the masses and the radii of all 43 known exoplanets—all smaller than Neptune—around so-called red dwarf stars, which are cooler than our Sun and comprise about 80% of all known stars in our Milky Way galaxy. The study shows that far more planets than previously thought could have large quantities of water, which can reach up to 50% of the total mass of these exoplanets. … [Read more...] about Rocky ‘Water Worlds’ Are Far More Common In Milky Way Than We Thought, Say Scientists

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Now in its sixth year, the Las Vegas Global Spirits Awards (LVGSA) is Nevada’s largest and most prestigious spirits competition. The city is a hotbed of mixology innovation. Its sophisticated dining and bar scene, coupled with the fact that it is one of the world’s largest drinks markets, has a far-reaching impact on the global spirits industry. For many up-and-coming craft brands, securing distribution in the essential Las Vegas market is usually one of the first and critical steps to achieving a national footprint. The LVGSA has just announced the whiskey category winners in the 2022 competition. A total of eight whiskeys were judged best in their class. MacNair’s Lum Reek, 10 YO, Cask Strength was awarded for Best in Show and Best Scotch Whisky. MacNair’s is a whisky brand owned by The GlenAllachie Distillers Co. It is a blended malt consisting of single malts from undisclosed distilleries in Speyside and elsewhere in … [Read more...] about The World’s Best Whiskeys: 2022 Las Vegas Global Spirits Awards