These are generally dry, desert areas, which means the winds that arrive in California are lacking in moisture.

In other words, are they lacking the capacity to withstand or recover quickly from day-to-day difficulties that generations before them faced too?

The Texans, meanwhile, are up and down, having lost two of three and lacking star receivers and solid offensive line play.

China's foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a news briefing that the accusations were "baseless" and "lacking evidence".

If your stocking was a little lacking in the literary department, there are plenty of bookish delights heading your way in 2025.