BERLIN -- Storms in Switzerland and northern Italy caused extensive flooding and landslides, leaving at least four people dead, authorities said Sunday. The bodies of three people were recovered following a landslide in the Fontana area of the Maggia valley in the Italian-speaking Ticino canton (state) on the southern side of the Alps. Storms and heavy rain pounded southern and western Switzerland on Saturday and overnight.

Storms in Switzerland cause flooding and a landslide that left at least 2 people dead

Vienna is not only one of the world’s best cities for culture – home to classical music, the grand Imperial Palace of Hofburg and world-class museums – but it’s also a pretty decent place to live. For the third year running, the Austrian capital has come...

This European capital is officially the world’s most liveable city in 2024

With its tropical temperatures, palm tree-lined beaches and unbelievably blue waters, the Caribbean is a paradise for travellers. However, the region is currently experiencing an extraordinarily intense hurricane season, with conditions made more extreme by the climate emergency. Hurricane Beryl made landfall on Monday July 1 on Carriacou, an island...

Is it safe to travel to the Caribbean right now? Latest advice amid Hurricane Beryl flight cancellations

Growing up in Texas, Mary Beth Walsh thought she was accustomed to high temperatures. Her hometown of Dallas, which is currently being blasted by unrelenting heat, frequently experiences heat waves.

Heat waves in Europe are getting more dangerous. Here’s what that means for travelers

Türkiye is a go-to for beachy summer getaways, thanks to its warm sea temperatures and the whopping 300 days of sun it enjoys each year. However, much like Greece, the country has been suffering with extreme temperatures and subsequent wildfires. Temperatures in Türkiye have been soaring above 40C since...

Is it safe to travel to Türkiye? What the wildfires and extreme weather mean for your trip

Securing a spot in the top 20 most liveable cities on Earth is a pretty big deal, especially when five Australian cities make the cut. However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows for our Lucky Country. Adelaide was the only Aussie capital to improve on its 2023 ranking, while Melbourne and Sydney slid down the list, due to lower infrastructure scores caused by the rising cost of living.

Five Australian capital cities have ranked among the world’s 20 most liveable – but it’s not all good news

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Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

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AccuWeather

As one disturbance departs the north-central Caribbean, another area to watch for downpours and tropical activity next week will extend from the northwestern Caribbean to the Florida Peninsula and southwestern Atlantic. A new zone that includes waters surrounding Florida will be watched closely by AccuWeather meteorologists for potential tropical development...

South Florida on alert for looming tropical downpours

If the winter weather has got you dreaming of sunnier climes, you could be in luck. Scoot – the low-cost little sister of Singapore Airlines has just announced a huge winter sale – with reduced flights across its network (and yes, that includes Europe). The sale will run from today (Tuesday, July 2) until 11.59pm on Sunday, July 7. So you've got this week to apply for leave from work.

ACT FAST: Scoot is slinging super cheap flights (including to Greece and Japan for under $500)

BELGRADE, Serbia -- A powerful storm has swept through countries in the western Balkans after several days of sizzling temperatures, killing two people and damaging houses, pulling out trees and flooding streets, officials said on Tuesday. Heavy rain, hail and strong winds tore through Slovenia on Monday before pushing east...

A powerful summer storm sweeps through Balkans with hail, rain and winds, killing 2

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Chatham is feeling a touch like the French Riviera this summer thanks to a new French rosé that landed on its shores. The oceanfront resort Chatham Bars Inn recently introduced its own private-lavel rosé from French wine estate Ultimate Provence. The exclusive wine is flowing all summer long and available to all 21-plus visitors, whether or not a stay at the luxury property is in the cards for you during Cape Cod’s quintessential season.

You can only try this one-of-a-kind rosé at a resort on Cape Cod

If you’re planning on catching the Eurostar this summer, watch out for some supremely sparkly trains. The high-speed cross-Channel rail operator has painted two of its trains gold to mark this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. Eurostar is the official travel partner of Team GB and...

Eurostar has unveiled golden trains for the Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI -- A portion of a canopy at a departure terminal at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport collapsed Friday as monsoon rains lashed the Indian capital, killing one person and injuring six others, officials said. All flight departures from Terminal 1 were temporarily suspended as rescuers cleared...

Days after heatwave, intense rain causes roof collapse at New Delhi airport, killing 1 person

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

It’s taking over our cities. It’s invading the very fabric of our lives. It’s got your best friend, your coworkers, your morning walks. There’s nothing you can do to escape... the running epidemic. If you haven’t started running yet, it’s only a matter of time. When...

This running route’s been named London's most picturesque

Queen City News

It's that time of year again — a Saharan dust plume has reached part of the U.S.

Huge Saharan dust plume reaches parts of US

Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

Except for Northern New England and the Southeast to Florida, we have mostly nice weather conditions covering the Eastern US. The big weather stories this week will be a tropical flow of moisture that will be setting up from the Western Caribbean across the state of Florida.

Torrential rains Florida begin tonight, severe weather Plains, Nice Eastern US, Heat late week,

The flood-hit Indian state of Assam is on high alert as it braces for more rains in the coming days. The north-eastern state has been inundated by flood waters for several days, affecting more than 600,000 people and killing at least 34. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said the...

Indian state battling floods braces for more rain

The canopy outside Gujarat's Rajkot airport terminal collapsed on Saturday due to heavy rainfall, just a day after the roof of New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport's terminal-1 collapsed, killing one person. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy rain across various districts of Gujarat from...

Canopy Collapse at Gujarat's Rajkot Airport Amidst Torrential Rains; Heavy Falls to Continue Until July 3

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Fox Weather

The FOX Forecast Center expects the Southwest monsoon to become more energized over the next several weeks. The tendency for ridges of high pressure to establish themselves over the southeastern U.S. leads to an increased flow of moisture on the western side of the ridge.

Southwest monsoon season shows signs of life after sluggish start

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Should I cancel my holiday to Switzerland? What the storms in Europe mean for your trip

Areas of northeast France, northern Italy and southern Switzerland were battered by storms and torrential rain over the weekend, causing landslides and flooding that have reportedly...

Should I cancel my holiday to Switzerland? What the storms in Europe mean for your trip

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