Weather
Pacific officially enters El Niño, hot weather pattern may be 'very strong,' US organization warns
NOAA stated that there was a 63% chance of sea surface temperatures exceeding 2.0° in the region, with the possibility of these higher temperatures causing the event to be considered "very strong."
"Never seen in modern history": Experts outline an El Niño that may rewrite climate records
‘Stolen rain’ returns? Scientists dismantle viral Iran–Turkey theory
Plane crash near Juba, South Sudan, kills all 14 aboard, civil aviation authority confirms
Lightning strikes kill at least 14 people in Bangladesh during seasonal storms
The deaths were reported from several districts after sudden storms brought heavy rain and intense lightning.
Thessaloniki: Man sleeps in trash bin, saved seconds before being crushed by trash comapctor
"I saw his hand coming out of the garbage," said one of the two employees who pulled the man from the compactor.
Only 5 times since the 1950s: Meteorologists warn of a Super El Niño
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the US assigned a 25% chance that El Niño could strengthen into a super El Niño by fall or early winter.
At least 46 dead and 21 missing after heavy rains hit southeastern Brazil
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva offered his condolences in a post on X as specialized teams have mobilized to respond to incidents and search for missing people.
The app that will keep you dry? Former Apple engineers reimagine the forecast
A new app emphasizes hyperlocal forecasting, minute-by-minute precipitation, and sleek design.
El Al flight to Newark returns to Israel mid-flight due to extreme snowstorm in US
A senior El Al official confirmed to Maariv that the flight is expected to be rescheduled as soon as landing permission is granted at Newark or a nearby airport.
Four killed, dozens injured in 30-car pileup accident in Colorado
The crash involved at least six semi-trucks and over 20 passenger vehicles and spilled over the guardrails of the Interstate 25 highway.
Haredi protesters attack female soldiers, Iran protests gain momentum
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Jerusalem, Tel Aviv become the most polluted major cities in the world from dust, urban emissions
The Health Ministry and the Environmental Protection Ministry both issued warnings, advising all to avoid strenuous outdoor activities and close any open windows.
Italy's Alpine rescuers urge caution after avalanches kill 11 in seven days
With fresh snow accumulating on older and unstable layers, even the movement of a single skier can trigger an avalanche, the rescue service warned.
