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Time Magazine
23-06-2025
- Climate
- Time Magazine
Is Climate Change Making Heat Domes More Likely?
A heat dome is building over the U.S. and Canada this week, bringing triple-digit temperatures to millions of people. The extreme heat comes as forecasts predict that most of the U.S. will face a hotter than average summer this year. Extreme heat is only becoming more common. In the United States, heat waves now occur three times as often as they did in the 1960s, and one study, published in 2022 in the journal Copernicus, found that climate change is making heat domes 150 times more likely. Is climate change going to make heat domes worse? The answer, experts say, is a resounding yes. 'I think that's one of the easier things to answer,' says Bill Gallus, professor of meteorology at Iowa State University. 'There's so many things that are complicated and we can't say for sure what climate change is going to do, such as how many hurricanes or tornadoes we get, but, it is likely that we will have more heat domes, and probably hotter temperatures in the heat domes.' What is a heat dome? A heat dome occurs when a high pressure system stalls, trapping hot air in place. Heat domes and heat waves occur simultaneously, however when a heat wave passes through, it tends to only last for a few days. A heat dome, in comparison, tends to stick around—anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. '[With heat waves] you can at least look forward to, within a pretty short period of time, the weather's going to change. You get cooler," says Gallus. 'When you get a heat dome, it can stay put for a longer period of time.' Read More: What to Know About Heat Domes—and How Long They Last How is climate changing impacting heat domes? As our climate warms, we are likely to experience heat domes more often. 'Heat domes are a common weather phenomena that we've seen for a long time, but we are seeing now, with the warming of the climate, that the number of heat domes is probably slightly increasing, but [also] the intensity of them, the heat in itself within them, is increasing,' says Gordon McBean, professor emeritus at Western University. There are two reasons for that. Greenhouse gases are warming the planet by trapping heat in the atmosphere—which contributes to the areas of high pressure that make up heat domes. Secondly, Arctic regions are warming faster than the areas closer to the equator. This difference is weakening the jet stream that helps influence temperatures we feel on the ground—slowing it down and leading to more lingering, high pressure systems, and high temperatures. 'We believe that when the jet stream is weaker, it's more likely to take this roller coaster-like pattern across the planet,' says Gallus. (The changing jet stream is also impacting our winters, setting the stage for severe weather storms and polar vortexes.) Can anything be done to prevent worsening heat domes? Many regions around the world have begun to adopt heat-mitigating strategies to adapt to high temperatures—whether it be planting trees for shade or painting homes with heat-reflective paint. But to really address the cause of heat domes and ever-rising temperatures, experts emphasize that countries need to be lowering emissions around the world. 'The atmosphere is going to be warming, and we have to start reducing our greenhouse gas emissions,' says McBean. Still, if we flipped a switch tomorrow and stopped all emissions, the atmosphere would still take decades to recover, says Gallus. 'Even if we suddenly stopped burning fossil fuels and we weren't adding any more greenhouse gasses, we've really warmed the atmosphere, so we're going to have to pay the consequences.'
Glasgow Times
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
WWE stars to perform at Clan Wrestling event in Braehead
The event will take place on September 6 following the success of its first show in March. Clan Wrestling will feature the homecoming of the trio known as Gallus, composed of brothers Mark and Joe Coffey, and Barry Young, known as Wolfgang. (Image: Supplied) The team, which has not performed in Scotland for over six years, rose to fame on the WWE NXT UK brand, achieving championship gold. The trio also earned recognition from Hollywood star Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, whom they helped prepare for his WrestleMania comeback match. Read more: Politicians hit out over primary school's 'outrageous' union flag letter 'Incredible honour': Dementia care team win prestigious award Glasgow musician blends classical harp with 'disco-inspired strings' in new single Wolfgang is no stranger to the Braehead Arena, having proposed to his wife Molly Spartin in front of a sold-out hockey crowd in 2019 while representing the Glasgow Clan. Molly will also be performing at the wrestling event, representing the Fife Flyers as she takes on Angel Hayze. (Image: Supplied) The show will also feature the "Three Amigos" of Scottish wrestling: Grado, Jack Jester, and Mark Dallas. The trio gained fame through their 2014 documentary Insane Fight Club and have since achieved considerable success in the television industry. Grado stars in Two Doors Down, Jack Jester is known for his role in The Scots, and Mark Dallas has found international success as a TV producer for WXM, a professional wrestling company based in India. Clan Wrestling's first event in March drew more than 1,500 fans, despite competing directly with WWE, which was running the same week. The company offers an affordable alternative, with ticket prices starting at just £10, compared to WWE's starting prices of £300. The event on September 6 will open its VIP Meet & Greet doors at 1pm, with general admission doors opening at 3pm. Tickets are on sale now at
STV News
18-06-2025
- Sport
- STV News
Little: Rangers need new players in quickly ahead of 'tough' qualifier
Andy Little says Rangers need to start getting new players in quickly or risk not being ready for a 'tough' Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos. Russell Martin's men were drawn against the Greek giants in what will be a first competitive game for the new head coach. The ex-Rangers forward admits his former side will need to be 'right at it' from day one if they want to keep their hopes of qualifying for the continent's top tournament alive. Speaking after the draw on Wednesday, Little, who made 89 appearances for the club between 2009 and 2014, said: 'I think it's very tough, it could have been easier, but you've got to start fast. This will be the first competitive game of the season, so they are going to have to be right at it from day one. 'They are at home first as well, so it's not like you can look at the away fixture and grind out a 0-0, as Rangers have done very well in Europe in recent years. 'So let's see how they get on, but right now we are worried about who is going to be on the pitch, never mind how they will get on. 'As players, you want to know who you are playing with, you want to get to know each other in training and I would say that with just under five weeks to that game, you are getting dangerously close to not being ready for it.' Rangers will be at home for the first leg, meaning they face a daunting task in the summer heat of Athens for the decisive second leg. But while Little admits they would rather it being the other way around, he insists that their recent record away from home in Europe means they shouldn't be ruled out. He said: 'The fact that the game in Athens comes second as well, Rangers would much rather go out there and grind out a horrible 0-0 then take it back to Ibrox and turn up and perform. 'They aren't afforded that, so let's see what happens in the first leg. But to go there and have to win, for example, I think would be a seriously difficult task in 40C+ and a sticky pitch, the players aren't going to be used to that. 'It is certainly going to be a tough task, but Rangers have risen to tough tasks in Europe over the last few years, so they will always have a chance.' Little was in Glasgow promoting Gallus Letting agency. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Newsweek
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Released Superstar Faces Major Problem In Post-WWE Life
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former WWE star Joe Coffey has opened up about the difficult situation he and his Gallus stablemates are in following their release from the company. The Scottish wrestler revealed that visa complications have left him "landlocked" in the United States. This means he is currently unable to wrestle anywhere in the world. The situation highlights a common but often overlooked struggle for international talent after a major contract ends. The Post-WWE Visa Problem Joe Coffey, along with his Gallus faction members Mark Coffey and Wolfgang, was released from his WWE contract on May 2, 2025. In a recent interview with MuscleManMalcolm, Coffey explained how his work visa was directly tied to his WWE employment. "Just to cut a long story short, with the release and the contract, our visa goes with that," Coffey said. "So we're in the process of going through (the process of getting) a new visa, which hopefully won't be too lengthy, it's costly, but it's going to be an investment." 'Landlocked' In The United States This visa issue has put his career, and that of his teammates, on an indefinite hold. They cannot legally work in the US or travel internationally to compete. STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT - JANUARY 28: A WWE logo shines from the WWE world headquarters on January 28, 2024 in Stamford, Connecticut. WWE founder Vince McMahon resigned from the WWE and its parent company TKO as... STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT - JANUARY 28: A WWE logo shines from the WWE world headquarters on January 28, 2024 in Stamford, Connecticut. WWE founder Vince McMahon resigned from the WWE and its parent company TKO as executive chairman and board of directors following allegations of sexual assault in a Connecticut lawsuit. A former employee Janel Grant accused McMahon, 78, of sexual assault and sexually trafficking her. More "Unfortunately, now we have to be landlocked in the US. So it means we can't work in the US, or get back to Europe or Japan or anything," he explained. "So it's just a bit of a waiting game." More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation He further detailed why simply leaving the country isn't a viable option for him at this time. So, he will have to wait. "Being an international talent with that contract comes a visa, and unfortunately the visa goes with the contract. So going through a new visa process, we cannot leave the country. Like we only had like, I think it was 30 to 60 days to leave America. To me, that's not an option just now, because for the past two years I've had a missus here. I'm going to have to split my time between Europe and the States and maybe Japan if that comes calling. So we have to kind of be landlocked just now until that visa process goes through." More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Irish Times
24-05-2025
- Irish Times
‘It belongs with the books of Kells and Durrow.' Illuminated manuscripts back in Ireland for the first time in more than 1,000 years
Nestled among Alpine foothills and south of the glittering Lake Constance lies the historic city of St Gallen, in Switzerland . Natural beauty aside, the city is home to the Abbey of St Gall, a Unesco world heritage site and unexpected repository of Irish history and culture. Now famed for its impressive library, the abbey was founded in the eighth century on the site of a hermitage established in 612 by one of Ireland's lesser-known saints, an Irish monk called Gall or Gallus. Although the monastery was dissolved in 1805, its library was spared and remains brimming with ancient manuscripts today. Honouring the two countries' shared history, the Swiss library has furnished the National Museum of Ireland (NMI) with 17 of its illustrious manuscripts for an exhibition celebrating the story of Gall's journey to continental Europe. This is the library's largest loan ever; for such an institution to bestow more than a couple of manuscripts at a time is practically unheard of. Words on the Wave: Ireland and St Gallen in Early Medieval Europe is free to visit in the museum's Kildare Street location from May 30th until October 24th. READ MORE 'If you stood out on O'Connell Street now and asked who was Gallus, I doubt you'd get an answer now,' says Dáibhí Ó Cróinín, a recently retired professor at the University of Galway who was instrumental in the exhibition's conception. [ From the archive: Wandering Irish 'outsider' stumbled upon site for Swiss city of St Gallen Opens in new window ] 'But if you asked anybody in Switzerland or Italy or France or Germany, they'd keep you there for hours. They're very happy about their associations with the Irish.' Ó Cróinín recalls the moment he suggested to library director Dr Cornel Dora that the Abbey of St Gall might temporarily spare some of its collection. The loan that followed allows select manuscripts to return to Irish soil for the first time in a millennium. The pair attended a conference together in the British Library in December 2018, shortly after collaborating on an exhibition at St Gallen. The Swiss city of Saint Gallen, with the Abbey of St Gall visible in the centre of the picture. Photograph: iStock 'We were having a cup of coffee during one of the breaks and I said to Cornel, 'Look, the Brits do this thing well. Why don't we do this kind of thing? Would you be interested in letting us have some of your manuscripts?'' Almost six and a half years later, that idea is coming to life. Accompanying the 17 manuscripts, which range from poems and letters to religious texts, are more than 100 objects gathered from NMI's collection. St Gallen was always conscious of the fact it had an Irish connection. Gall was a very popular saint in the region — Dr Cornel Dora The Faddan More psalter, found on a Tipperary bog in 2006, is one highlight. Many recent discoveries are on display for the first time, such as the Lough Kinale Book Shrine and a Viking sword, straight from conservation. 'It is a bit like a dream of mine to do something like this because we have this Irish heritage that is important to us in St Gallen,' says Dora, on a phone call from his home in Switzerland. Gall was one of 12 companions to another Irish saint and missionary, Columbanus, responsible for several monastic foundations including those at Luxeuil in eastern France, and Bobbio, in northern Italy. Image from an Irish Evangeliary from the library of the Abbey of St Gall, part of the exhibition Words on the Wave: Ireland and St Gallen in Early Medieval Europe 'The Irish brought a new fervour into the Christian life here on the Continent,' says Dora of the monks' European mission. Following a dispute between Gall and Columbanus, they parted ways. 'Gall stayed at Lake Constance and took to the wilderness, the forest. He settled and made a cabin, and about three years later he assembled other monks around him and founded an Irish type of monastery there.' It was on the site of this hermitage, where Gall is buried, that the Abbey of St Gall was founded. 'St Gallen was always conscious of the fact it had an Irish connection. Gall was a very popular saint in the region. Pilgrims came and visited his grave,' says Dora. It is a tradition that continues today. 'We have testimonials that there were Irish men here repeatedly. They really wanted to visit their compatriot Gall. It seems the Irish knew there was an Irish saint in St Gallen. We know about four or five Irish monks who stayed here. One was an recluse, who lived in a confinement that had no door.' The manuscripts on loan to NMI comprise a mixture of books thought to be written in Irish monastic settlements, later travelling to Europe with Gall and Columbanus, and texts penned by Irish scribes in St Gallen. Maeve Sikora, keeper of Irish antiquities at the museum, is joined by assistant keeper and exhibition curator Matthew Seaver, as the pair give me a preview of the exhibition space and a sneak peek at its 'aesthetic highlight' – a mid-eighth century Gospel from St Gallen, thought to originate from the Irish midlands. 'It's really in a class of its own. It belongs with [the books of] Kells and Durrow,' says Seaver, as we inspect the text's vibrantly coloured vellum. On one page a barefoot St Matthew – in hues of orange, red and blue – applies a scribal knife or scraper to a page and dips his pen in an inkwell. He is assisted by a dutiful angel. For Sikora, the exhibition is about portraying 'the connectedness' between Ireland and continental Europe. 'People coming and people going. Ideas coming and going. Artefacts coming and going.' The modern European idea shines up for the first time in these letters [from St Columbanus to the pope] — Dr Cornel Dora Manuscripts are complemented by related artefacts, 'so you can see an object that looks just like an illustration in one of the manuscripts,' says Seaver. 'Sometimes a shard of pottery is hard to understand on its own,' says Sikora of the curatorial decision to combine ceramics and works of metal and stone with the manuscripts. Pointing to where some of the objects are soon to be displayed, Seaver describes how their journeys were intertwined with those of Irish missionaries like Columbanus and Gall. 'The ships that are carrying Columbanus and Gall are carrying these pots. They're coming from the eastern Mediterranean, then they're coming from the south of France and toing and froing between Ireland and there in the sixth and seventh centuries. The physical journey is the same as the manuscripts and the people went on, so that's what we're trying to get across.' A Latin grammar book, whose margins are brimming with commentary written in Irish by frustrated monks 'remarking on the writing conditions, how bad the ink is, giving out about making mistakes and begging forgiveness' is on display. [ 'You are only the sixth person to see this since the Vikings': Behind the scenes at the National Museum of Ireland Opens in new window ] 'They write in ogham at one point, saying they are ale-killed, which is essentially hungover,' says Seaver, laughing. The book in question is a copy of the Institutiones Grammaticae of Priscian, well known to Irish scholars in the early Middle Ages. Copies of letters from St Columbanus to the pope make for a timely inclusion in the exhibition. According to Dora, 'the modern European idea shines up for the first time in these letters'. Fragments of the earliest surviving copy of Isidore's etymologiae, written by an Irish scribe in the seventh century and later brought to St Gallen, also make an appearance. The etymological encyclopedia was originally compiled by the influential bishop Isidore of Seville. Another key aspect of the exhibition is a collaborative student manuscript project, which will be on display alongside a short film documenting it. The abbey school in Switzerland was paired up with Irish schools in Ballymote, Co Sligo, Kells in Meath, and Gallen Community School in Offaly. Led by historian and calligrapher Timothy O'Neill, the classes met online where they learned about early medieval culture and how to write in insular script. The students then had the opportunity to express their own ideas on vellum, emulating the scribes of medieval Ireland and St Gallen. NMI's exhibition also traces the journey of one of the abbey's schoolmasters and most famous pilgrims – Moengal, later named Marcellus. Moengal travelled Europe with his uncle Marcus, a bishop. 'They went to Rome and on their return from Rome they went back to St Gallen and decided to stay,' says Seaver. Moengal 'taught a curriculum covering the seven liberal arts to some of the great master craftspeople from St Gallen', leaving a lasting legacy. Words on the Wave: Ireland and St Gallen in Early Medieval Europe is at the National Museum, Kildare Street, Dublin, from May 30th until October 24th.
