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By Ella Nilsen , CNN Updated 0902 GMT (1702 HKT) February 4, 2023 Kingman, Arizona (CNN) Driving along county roads that are little more than dirt paths, Tim Walsh remarked that the expansive valley below the Long Mountain range used to be no more than tumbleweeds and scraggly cactuses. Now, it's pistachio trees as far as the eye can see. Far from mature, the pistachio saplings are just a few feet tall. The trees were planted for "miles and miles, clear up to the base of the mountain," said Walsh, a lifelong Kingman resident and head of Mohave County's Department of Development Services. Over the past decade, the vast desert area around the 33,000-person city of Kingman has been transformed into an agricultural enclave. Green alfalfa fields were first planted below the mountains, then eventually replaced with thirsty pistachio trees. But as those farms grow, county and city officials fear the groundwater -- their only source of water -- is not capable of supporting … [Read more...] about In deep-red corner of Arizona, threat of losing water starts to outweigh fear of regulation

Corinna Schumacher has been by her husband's side through it all (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Eddie Jordan feels as though Michael Schumacher 's beloved wife is living "like a prisoner" in trying to keep the F1 icon's health a secret from the public. There's been little information published about Schumacher's health ever since the seven-time world champion was involved in a horrifying ski crash in 2013. Related articles F1 news- Martin Brundle gives view on Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes dig Michael Schumacher's brother claims Mercedes could face restructure Corinna Schumacher has been by her husband's side throughout with the family doing everything to try and keep the F1 legend's wish for … [Read more...] about Michael Schumacher’s wife living ‘like a prisoner’ as F1 icon’s pal provides rare update

Sarah Willingham of Dragons' Den was once mistaken for a drinks server- but now she's selling them (Image: INSTAGRAM) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Former Dragons' Den panellist Sarah Willingham is a successful acquisitions manager, but when she walked into one boardroom meeting, she was mistaken for a refreshments server and asked to make the coffee. The 49-year-old says the experience "empowered" rather than embarrassed her, as the male colleague's misjudgment cost him a lucrative deal. Related articles Dianne Buswell talks split rumours with Joe Sugg as house goes on sale Ed Sheeran reduced to tears as he shares wife Cherry's health woes Sarah, who served on the judging panel of Dragons' Den for … [Read more...] about Dragons’ Den’s Sarah Willingham awkwardly mistaken for drinks server in business meeting

Victoria Beckham was horrified over an "out of control" family member (Image: GETTY/INSTAGRAM) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Beckhams are well-known for their love of their pets, who form an important part of family life. However, yesterday Victoria Beckham appealed for help after discovering that one of her fluffy pooches was completely "out of control". Related articles Dianne Buswell talks split rumours with Joe Sugg as house goes on sale Ed Sheeran reduced to tears as he shares wife Cherry's health woes Send help! My dog's bush is out of control! Victoria Beckham Seemingly desperate for a dog groomer, she pleaded: "West London recommendations, please!" She also added on the post, which … [Read more...] about Victoria Beckham appeals for help over ‘out of control’ family member

Richard Osman is unhappy with the daytime TV nominations at the BAFTAs (Image: GETTY) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Richard Osman lamented to his 1.2 million Twitter followers, claiming there were just two daytime shows nominated in the BAFTA shortlist, leading him to question why the category existed at all. The former Pointless presenter ranted that talented producers had been "robbed", in a stormy tweet published this afternoon. Related articles Dianne Buswell talks split rumours with Joe Sugg as house goes on sale Ed Sheeran reduced to tears as he shares wife Cherry's health woes "Daytime TV punches far above its weight in terms of ratings, cost & popularity," he began. "To have only 2 … [Read more...] about Richard Osman fumes over ‘kick in the teeth’ BAFTA TV nominations ‘Why bother?’

Wall Street investors are dumping First Republic Bank stock as if it were radioactive. Some of its largest depositors are yanking out their money as if its collapse were imminent. But allegiance remains strong among many in the impressive roster of companies, nonprofits and individuals featured in the San Francisco bank’s marketing campaign, even as they are bombarded with news reports that First Republic is fighting for its existence. Several said the bank proactively contacted them and helped them arrange their funds so they would be covered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. guarantee, which applies to accounts up to $250,000 each. “I’m fiercely loyal to them,” said Dr. Eduardo Peña Dolhun, a San Francisco family physician and founder of two medical companies, DripDrop and AlphaSperm, who has been banking with First Republic for almost two decades. “They helped me build my entire professional life and have been incredibly supportive through my early years, and my … [Read more...] about ‘Not going to jump ship’: Here’s how First Republic Bank customers are reacting to its struggles

A BABY boy died from a "catastrophic" brain injury after a van hit his pram in a horror smash that also seriously injured his mum, an inquest heard. Louis Thorold was being pushed on the pavement by mum Rachael when two vehicles collided in the road. The crash caused a van to veer into Louis' pram - killing the five-month-old. His mum Rachael was left with life-changing injuries and spent more than 100 days in hospital after the horror in Cambridge in January 2021. Shelagh Robertson, 75, was previously cleared of causing death by careless driving by reason of insanity due to her undiagnosed dementia. A pre-inquest review heard today how an initial hospital referral suggested Louis died from a catastrophic brain injury, Cambs Times reports. Read more news COSTA HORROR Tragedy as man dies in 'suspicious' crash outside Costa with suspect arrested star SMASH Dick Van Dyke, 97, in horror crash after losing control of … [Read more...] about Baby boy died from ‘catastrophic’ brain injury after van hit pram in horror smash that also left mum seriously injured

A bloke who lost his hand after a crash on his dune buggy says his fingers looked like "gummy worms" after the accident. Justin Braden, 23, was driving six friends around his rural family property when the vehicle flipped and slid down a hill - crushing his dominant left hand in the process. After being rushed by ambulance to Northwestern Hospital in McHenry, Illinois, doctors told him he would have to have his hand amputated. READ MORE: 'Prankster ghost who pulled girls' hair in toilet convinced me supernatural is real' Justin woke up after the four-hour operation with a “giant looking club” where his hand used to be and realised had to adjust to life without his dominant hand. He was forced to give up his job as a landscape gardener and couldn’t do many of the activities he’d previously taken for granted - including writing, going bowling and even brushing his teeth. But rather than feeling “sorry” for himself, Justin decided to “make the best of the situation”, … [Read more...] about Bloke left with ‘gummy worm’ fingers and ‘giant club’ for a hand after dune buggy crash

The 37-year-old at the heart of the artificial intelligence boom is a little scared, and he wants us to know it. OpenAI CEO and ChatGPT creator Sam Altman granted a lengthy one-on-one interview to ABC News , released last week during its evening news show, in which he discussed the future of his company’s AI tech in lofty terms — “this will be the greatest technology humanity has yet developed” — while emphasizing society’s need to adapt or otherwise ready itself for terrible outcomes. As he praised his company’s product-by-product rollout of chatbot platforms, he said he hopes his firm can make mistakes while the stakes are low and said “people should be happy that we’re a little bit scared of this.” “You’re a little bit scared?” ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis prodded. “You personally?” “A little bit, yeah, of course,” Altman replied, hitting a key point in his apparent campaign to win the trust of the American public. “I think if I said I were not, you should either not … [Read more...] about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he, too, is ‘a little bit scared’ of ChatGPT

Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves in this file photo taken during a news briefing in Pasig City on January 12, 2023. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE MANILA, Philippines — Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves has sought an audience with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying that he might be compelled to return home if the President himself makes such a request. Teves explained in a video posted on his Facebook on Wednesday that Marcos has greater power in the government and is therefore better positioned to keep him safe. Fearing for his and his family’s safety, Teves has delayed returning home even though his travel authorization has expired. His life was in danger allegedly because of his connection to the murder of Roel Degamo, governor of Negros Oriental. “Dapat lahat ng angulo tignan.  Ang nangyari kasi ngayon Mr. President pagkatapos pa lang no’ng murder ako na kaagad ang tinumbok.  So ‘yon lang ang pakiusap ko sir, at sana … [Read more...] about Teves asks for audience with Marcos: If it’s you who’ll ask me to go home, I might do so