The Guardian
Tropical Storm Edouard Brings Its Own Flood Warning to Texas and Louisiana
Tropical Storm Edouard heads for Texas and Louisiana, promising floods, while the Pacific shows off with hurricanes that politely avoid land.
2026-09-01
The Guardian
2026-08-05
Ars Technica
Atlantic Hurricane Season Shaping Up to Be a Dud, But Mother Nature's Got a Hot One Lined Up
Hurricane season's a snoozefest, but the El Niño behind it is about to turn the planet into a sauna.
2026-07-08
The Guardian
Mexican Immigrant Fatally Shot by ICE Agent; Family Calls for Independent Investigation, Trust Issues Ensue
A Mexican immigrant's family demands an independent investigation after ICE fatally shot him, citing DHS's track record of questionable claims and lack of transparency.
2026-06-01
NASA
NASA to Bother Houston with Low-Flying Planes for Science, Not Alien Invasion
NASA sends five research planes to annoy Houston with low-altitude flights, all in the name of science and undergraduate education.
2026-05-21
NASA
NASA Tells 51,000 Students: 'Build a Moon Base, But Maybe Finish Your Homework First'
NASA uses a robotics competition to recruit future moon-base builders, because nothing says 'long-term lunar presence' like teenagers fixing broken robot parts.
2026-05-02
The Guardian
Houston's Immigrant Community Gets the Full Disaster Experience: Floods, Fumes, and FEMA Denials
Houston's immigrant communities face a perfect storm of floods, chemical spills, extreme heat, and healthcare costs - all while dodging deportation fears and FEMA's finest bureaucratic hurdles.
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