BBC World
Hawaii Braces for First Direct Hurricane Hit Since 1992, Because 34 Years Was Long Enough
Hawaii prepares for a hurricane direct hit for the first time since 1992, because why not add 'hurricane dodging' to its list of extreme sports?
2026-08-15
BBC World
2026-07-17
The Guardian Europe
New Yorkers Get a Grim Reminder That Breathing Is Still a Thing We Need to Do
Canadian wildfire smoke descends on New York City, turning the sky into a sepia filter and reminding everyone that breathing is, in fact, optional.
2026-07-12
The Guardian
Missouri Flash Flooding Claims One Life, Rescues 200 Kids From Summer Camp That Definitely Didn't Sign Up for This
One dead, 200 kids airlifted from camp, and a heat dome looming - Missouri's weather is having a busy weekend.
2026-07-05
BBC World
Guam Residents Play 'Board Up the Windows' as Super Typhoon Bavi Invites Itself Over
Super Typhoon Bavi crashes Guam's party, prompting evacuations and plywood purchases as the storm brings 173-mph winds and a reminder that climate change is a real buzzkill.
2026-06-20
The Guardian Europe
Grand Canyon Warns Tourists: 'The Heat Is Not a Scenic Overlook'
The Grand Canyon is under an extreme heat watch as temps hit 112F, following three recent heat-related deaths - because apparently 'don't hike in a blast furnace' needs repeating.
2026-05-18
The Guardian
Trump Administration Cuts Weather Data, Promises AI Will Fix It, Experts Raise Eyebrows
Noaa cuts data collection, bets on AI models that can’t handle extreme weather, and experts wonder what could possibly go wrong this hurricane season.
2026-05-11
BBC World
Alaska Town Says Farewell to Sun Until August, Because Why Would It Stick Around?
Utqiagvik, Alaska bids adieu to the sun for 84 days of nonstop daylight because the Arctic doesn't believe in moderation.
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