News Headlines - 07 August 2017

Government Report Finds Drastic Impact of Climate Change on U.S. - The New York Times

The average temperature in the United States has risen rapidly and drastically since 1980, and recent decades have been the warmest of the past 1,500 years, according to a sweeping federal climate change report awaiting approval by the Trump administration.

Cash support to NOK 7,500 every month - Norway Today

On the 1st of August, cash support for stay at home parents will increase from 6,000 to 7,500 kroner per month. The increase is a result of budget negotiations with the government for 2017

Netflix buys comics publisher behind Kick-Ass and Kingsman

You may not be familiar with Millarworld, but you've likely heard of founder Mark Millar's work. Before he created Millarworld, Millar wrote a number of comic books for Marvel including Old Man Logan and Civil War, which were brought to the silver screen as the blockbuster hits Logan and Captain America: Civil War. He also authored the comic book series Kick-Ass and Kingsman: The Secret Service, both of which have been turned into successful feature films.

Rio Olympics planners wanted to memorialize A-bomb attack:The Asahi Shimbun

The organizing committee for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games planned to commemorate the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in its opening ceremony that year, but was suggested by the International Olympic Committee to withdraw the plan.

Premier League is 25 years old: Facts and figures behind the first quarter-century - BBC Sport

After 9,746 games and 25,769 goals involving 47 teams across 25 memorable years, BBC Sport crunches the numbers and brings you the story of England's top-flight in facts and figures.