Heatwave set to peak as thunderstorms warning issued

3 hours ago About sharing By Marita Moloney BBC News The sweltering weather is set to continue on Saturday, as September’s unprecedented heatwave peaks. Thursday was the warmest day of 2023 yet, with 32.6C (91F) recorded in Wisley, Surrey. The Met Office says temperatures could reach almost 33C on Saturday, making it the sixth consecutive…

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In Defense of Drug Decriminalization—Yes, in Oregon

Politics Yesterday 5:00 am In Defense of Drug Decriminalization—Yes, in Oregon In Defense of Drug Decriminalization—Yes, in Oregon By passing Measure 110, Oregonians sought to begin undoing the harms caused by over 50 years of a failed War on Drugs. Those harms won’t be fixed overnight. September 8, 2023 The Central City Concern outreach team…

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