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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Suffer through or turn on the AC? What to know about metro Detroit's warmer weather
Metro Detroit residents will likely ponder whether to turn on their air conditioners this week, according to a National Weather Service meteorologist. The week is shaping up to be fairly warm at the start before an expected cold front rolls in mid-week with the possibility of rain and thunderstorms, said Bryan Tilley, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in White Lake Township. With a high around 80 degrees expected on Monday, June 2, and temperatures in the high 80s expected on both Tuesday, June 3, and Wednesday, June 4, residents are 'maybe finally getting a little taste of real summer weather,' Tilley said. More: Most Michiganders set their AC thermostat to this temperature, poll shows More: Summer heat can cause cell phones to shut down. What to know. The first several days of the week, starting June 2, are expected to be mostly sunny, but a cold front is expected to arrive on June 4 and that evening with the chance of thunderstorms, he said. Thursday, June 5, could see some off-and-on rain and Friday, June 6, is a bit more uncertain, with the potential for more consistent rain that day, he said. However, the so-called 'cold front' is only expected to drop high temperatures into the 70s for the latter half of the week, Tilley said. Michigan garden guide: Picking the right flowers, things to consider before planting What is the air quality in Michigan? Advisory in effect because of Canadian wildfires The fact that high temperatures won't drop as low as, say, the 50s is 'a good sign that we're turning the corner at least' to more summery weather, Tilley said. Temperatures have been below normal recently. While it is too early to say for certain and the timing of the front could shift, current projections show the weekend with highs in the high 70s and partly sunny days. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Suffer through or turn on the AC? Warmer days headed to Detroit
Hamilton Spectator
17-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Nova Scotia gets $170 million over 10 years after signing housing infrastructure deal
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's public works minister says the province is getting $170 million from the federal government to assist with housing infrastructure, after a deal was signed last winter. Fred Tilley says Nova Scotia signed the 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund in February. But he said they weren't able to announce it earlier because of the recent federal election. Tilley told reporters following a cabinet meeting that details on funding allocations will be released as the province identifies the projects it wants to support. The minister says some of the $170 million could also be used to augment projects that can apply directly to Ottawa under a separate stream that's part of the federal fund. The $6 billion federal fund is aimed at accelerating housing projects by funding infrastructure for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 15, 2025.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Relief as treatment for rare condition is extended
A mother says she and her family can "live again" after access to her son's life-enhancing treatment for a rare genetic disorder was extended. NHS access to the drug Brineura, which slows the progress of Batten disease, was set to end this month but NICE and NHS England have now come to new agreement with the drug's maker. One of those who receives it is Isaac, eight, who has CLN2 Batten disease, which was diagnosed in August 2021. His mother Aimee Tilley, from Kettering in Northamptonshire, said: "We know it's not a cure, we still see regression, but it's a huge amount slower, so he's gaining years, not just days or weeks." Batten disease, a rare genetic disorder, causes a rapid decline in a child's ability to walk, talk and see, and is estimated to affect about 40 children in the UK - with an average life expectancy of about 10 years. Brineura is the only approved treatment that slows the condition's progress. The new agreement will mean those on the drug, and those who start the treatment before the end of the year, can receive it on a permanent basis. Ms Tilley said: "We are extremely relieved that Isaac is going to continue to have this treatment. "This black cloud that we've had hanging over us has gone. We feel like we can live again." NICE said it and NHS England would continue to work with BioMarin, which makes the drug, on "a solution to secure access to all future patients but at the moment the treatment is not considered cost effective". Ms Tilley says her family "will not stop fighting for the children of the future". She said: "They deserve it just as much as the children now and we have won this battle, but we will win the war." Ms Tilley said Isaac was "having seizures, losing his mobility, he can still walk with a walker or walk holding our hands [and] he has now gone blind". But, she added: "He's happy. He still enjoys theme parks, going horse riding and he still does a lot of things that children of his age can do we just have to adapt them for him." Helen Knight, director of medicines evaluation at NICE, said she was "pleased" an agreement had been reached. She added that NICE and NHS England remained "committed to working with the company to try to reach a long-term deal that will give access to [Brineura] to all eligible people" after December. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Threat to son's treatment for rare disease 'agony' Mothers rally and urge action over access to drug NICE NHS England Batten Disease Family Association (BDFA)
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Relief as treatment for rare condition is extended
A mother says she and her family can "live again" after access to her son's life-enhancing treatment for a rare genetic disorder was extended. NHS access to the drug Brineura, which slows the progress of Batten disease, was set to end this month but NICE and NHS England have now come to new agreement with the drug's maker. One of those who receives it is Isaac, eight, who has CLN2 Batten disease, which was diagnosed in August 2021. His mother Aimee Tilley, from Kettering in Northamptonshire, said: "We know it's not a cure, we still see regression, but it's a huge amount slower, so he's gaining years, not just days or weeks." Batten disease, a rare genetic disorder, causes a rapid decline in a child's ability to walk, talk and see, and is estimated to affect about 40 children in the UK - with an average life expectancy of about 10 years. Brineura is the only approved treatment that slows the condition's progress. The new agreement will mean those on the drug, and those who start the treatment before the end of the year, can receive it on a permanent basis. Ms Tilley said: "We are extremely relieved that Isaac is going to continue to have this treatment. "This black cloud that we've had hanging over us has gone. We feel like we can live again." NICE said it and NHS England would continue to work with BioMarin, which makes the drug, on "a solution to secure access to all future patients but at the moment the treatment is not considered cost effective". Ms Tilley says her family "will not stop fighting for the children of the future". She said: "They deserve it just as much as the children now and we have won this battle, but we will win the war." Ms Tilley said Isaac was "having seizures, losing his mobility, he can still walk with a walker or walk holding our hands [and] he has now gone blind". But, she added: "He's happy. He still enjoys theme parks, going horse riding and he still does a lot of things that children of his age can do we just have to adapt them for him." Helen Knight, director of medicines evaluation at NICE, said she was "pleased" an agreement had been reached. She added that NICE and NHS England remained "committed to working with the company to try to reach a long-term deal that will give access to [Brineura] to all eligible people" after December. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Threat to son's treatment for rare disease 'agony' Mothers rally and urge action over access to drug NICE NHS England Batten Disease Family Association (BDFA)
Global News
15-05-2025
- Business
- Global News
Nova Scotia gets $170 million over 10 years after signing housing infrastructure deal
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Nova Scotia's public works minister says the province is getting $170 million from the federal government to assist with housing infrastructure, after a deal was signed last winter. Fred Tilley says Nova Scotia signed the 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund in February. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy But he said they weren't able to announce it earlier because of the recent federal election. Tilley told reporters following a cabinet meeting that details on funding allocations will be released as the province identifies the projects it wants to support. The minister says some of the $170 million could also be used to augment projects that can apply directly to Ottawa under a separate stream that's part of the federal fund. The $6 billion federal fund is aimed at accelerating housing projects by funding infrastructure for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste.
