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The highest temperature ever recorded in Spain is 47.6°C and occurred on August 14, 2021, in La Rambla (Córdoba). This figure comes from the official measuring systems of the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), which follow consistent criteria, and from sites not exposed to direct sunlight, since other readings that do not meet validity standards may exist. After two heatwaves so far this summer and with the steady rise in scorching days, the question is: how close is Spain to a 50-degree record?“We must prepare for more extreme scenarios,” stresses Elena Pita, director of the Spanish Office for Climate Change,…

Brighton have completed the signing of central defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham for a fee that could rise to £50million. The 19-year-old has signed a five-year deal at the Amex with the option for a sixth. He becomes Spurs’ third-biggest sale in the last 10 years following on from Harry Kane and Kyle Walker. The signing is a coup for Brighton, who have a well-earned reputation for snapping up young players and turning a profit on them. Hurzeler says Vuskovic will need time to settle Seagulls boss Fabian Hurzeler told the club’s official website: “Luka has enjoyed a fantastic start…

Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan is set to release his Greek epic adaptation, The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, and Zendaya in the cinematic retelling of the Homer classic poem about an 8th-century Greek warrior, called Odysseus, who takes on a great journey to return home to his wife and child. The trip home proves challenging as the warrior comes face to face with giant, man-eating creatures, sirens and nymphs. Additional cast members include Charlize Theron, Samantha Moon, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Mia Goth, Elliot Page and Travis Scott. Made from a budget of $250 million, available in…

The spotlight now moves to the ODI format as India and England gear up for a three-match series, beginning with the opening fixture at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. With the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup gradually coming into focus, both teams will use the series to assess combinations, build momentum, and prepare for the challenges ahead. For India, it also marks an important phase under captain Shubman Gill, who believes the 50-over format continues to hold immense significance despite ongoing discussions about its place in the modern cricket calendar.Shubman Gill picks the two backbones of Indian cricketSpeaking to reporters…

El grupo municipal de Vox en Mula deberá reintegrar a las arcas públicas 4.224,20 euros que percibió durante 2025 en concepto de asignación económica para gastos de grupos políticos. El Pleno de la Corporación aprobó la semana pasada, con los votos de PSOE, PP e IU y la ausencia del propio concejal de Vox durante el debate, instar al reintegro de esa cantidad, según consta en la propuesta de acuerdo de la Comisión de Hacienda. Un diputado murciano de Vox: “El comunismo ha sacado las conductas LGTBI del catálogo de los trastornos y las ha metido en el de los…

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster says he is appointing Darline Graham to finish the term of her late brother, former Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died in office Saturday at age 71.

If you remember racing home after school to grab the family landline and call your best friend before dinner, a new device from Pinwheel is aiming to reboot that experience for a new generation. The kid-focused tech company announced Tuesday the launch of Pinwheel Home, a modern take on the classic household phone designed to let children stay connected without the distractions of a smartphone. Pinwheel is positioning the phone as an intro to phones for children ages 5 to 10 before they’re ready for a smartphone. The company already sells kid-friendly smartphones and launched a smartwatch last year. Image…

Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images WASHINGTON — The National Guard will remain deployed in Washington, D.C., through Inauguration Day 2029 as part of President Trump’s anti-crime mission in the city, unless the president deems otherwise, the Pentagon confirmed to NPR. The announcement comes as the number of troops in the city has essentially doubled to nearly 5,000 from more than 20 states in recent weeks as part of a “summer surge” of law enforcement announced by federal officials in May. The current cost of the deployment is more than $3 million per day, according to an estimate by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget…

BRUNSWICK, Maine – On a sunny Sunday, Senate hopeful David Costello worked the sidewalk in downtown Brunswick asking for signatures. “Woud you happen to be a registered Democrat?” he asked one woman before engaging in a back and forth conversation. She asks if he’s progressive. “Very progressive,” Costello said. Costello is one of several Maine Democrats who see the fall of Graham Platner’s senate campaign as an opportunity to represent Maine in Washington. Platner won June’s Democratic primary election handily. But allegations of rape by a former romantic partner last week forced him to drop out of the race. It…

Voters in a handful of states will weigh in on ballot measures this year that could raise the thresholds needed to pass state constitutional amendments, making it significantly harder for voters to enact policy changes themselves. Voting rights advocates warn these measures could stifle direct democracy and give minority views outsized power. Kelly Hall — executive director of the Fairness Project, a nonprofit that backs ballot measures that promote social and economic justice — said severe limits on constitutional amendments have become a trend. “The theme of 2026 is the battle over direct democracy availability itself,” she told NPR. “This…