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Brits seeking a budget beach holiday can visit one of the world's best for just £25, but it comes with a serious warning. Many are jetting off abroad for their holidays, which can leave a significant dent in the wallet. However, there are plenty of bargains to be found for those willing to hunt them down. Particularly with budget airlines, there are some incredibly cheap flights available if you choose the right dates and times of year. While many might expect affordable flights to Spain, it may surprise some that you can fly to one of the world's top beaches…

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Holder of one-fifth of the world’s freshwater, the Amazon is beginning the dry season with many of its rivers already at critically low levels, prompting governments to anticipate contingency measures to address issues ranging from disrupted navigation to increasing forest fires. “The Amazon Basin is facing one of the most severe droughts in recent years in 2024, with significant impacts on several member countries,” stated a technical note issued Wednesday by the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization, which includes Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. In several rivers in the southwestern Amazon, water levels…

Wakefield, VA – A very pleasant weekend is in store for Virginia, with temperatures in the mid-80s and low humidity. Residents can look forward to mostly sunny skies and comfortable conditions, perfect for outdoor activities. Highs today will reach around 88°F, with similar temperatures expected on Sunday and Monday. According to the US National Weather Service Wakefield, clouds will linger across North Carolina this morning, but all areas should see plentiful sunshine by the afternoon. Beachgoers should note a moderate rip current risk for Virginia Beach and OBX Currituck/Corolla today. Looking ahead to the week, temperatures will remain consistent, with…

This September, a Michigan trail camera discovered a white-colored black bear, which resulted in one of the season’s most uncommon images. The rare “spirit bear” was then looking through a hunter’s bags and some bait. The bear was observed rummaging through some bait that had been laid by a hunter, according to a post shared by a Facebook group for Upper Peninsula trekking guides. The bear was observed rummaging through some bait that had been laid by a hunter, according to a post shared by a Facebook group for Upper Peninsula trekking guides. Cody Norton, a large carnivore specialist from…