Weather
‘Stolen rain’ returns? Scientists dismantle viral Iran–Turkey theory
As fighting escalated and air corridors were restricted, social media posts alleged that cloud seeding aircraft used by the US and its allies had been grounded, causing “stolen” rains to return.
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
Thessaloniki: Man sleeps in trash bin, saved seconds before being crushed by trash comapctor
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
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
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.
Tropical Cyclone Mitchell intensifies as it nears northwest Australia
Port Hedland, as well as the nearby ports of Ashburton, Cape Preston West, Dampier and Varanus Island, closed on Saturday as Mitchell developed off the coast of Western Australia's Pilbara region.
Winter Storm Fern grounds thousands of US flights, strains power grids nationwide
A sweeping winter storm has canceled thousands of US flights, triggered emergency declarations in multiple states, and placed severe strain on power grids as extreme cold spreads nationwide.
