Times of India

Banda, a district in Uttar Pradesh's Bundelkhand region, has repeatedly recorded the world's highest temperatures, becoming a man-made heat island. Experts attribute this to barren terrain, vanishing green cover, relentless sand mining, and drying rivers, creating a vicious cycle of extreme heat. This situation is exacerbated by dry westerly winds and a lack of adequate winter rainfall.

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice begins a 30-day jail sentence for violating probation after testing positive for THC. This follows a March 2024 incident where Rice caused a six-car crash and fled the scene. The absence means he'll miss crucial team activities, impacting his development and the Chiefs' offense. Rice also faces ongoing civil lawsuits.