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U.S. Forecaster Predicts More Than 90% Risk of a Strong El Niño
El Niño is strengthening, with a greater than 90% chance of a very strong event during the Northern Hemisphere fall and winter 2026-27, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday. "During ...
Federal Report Says Firefighting Tactics Aided Blast at Maine Lumber Mill
Firefighters who responded to a fire at a Maine lumber mill used tactics that inadvertently contributed to a massive explosion that killed three people, according to a report from federal ...
Judge Balks at Holding California Utility Liable for Eaton Wildfire
Insurance companies lost a bid to hold Edison International's Southern California utility liable for a massive Los Angeles-area wildfire without a trial. Superior Court Judge Laura Seigle on Tuesday ...
Contiguous U.S. Breaks Record for Hottest Month Ever: NOAA
The contiguous United States sizzled to its hottest month ever last month, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. July averaged 76.89 degrees Fahrenheit (24.94 degrees ...
Pritzker Signs Bills Giving Insurance Department Power to Overturn Rate Changes
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker this week signed legislation that gives the state's insurance department authority to object rates it deems are excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory. HB ...
U.S. Court Rules Meta, Other Tech Firms Must Face Lawsuits Over Social Media Addiction
A U.S. appeals court on Monday allowed thousands of lawsuits to move forward against Meta Platforms, Alphabet's Google, ByteDance's TikTok and Snap Inc's Snapchat over claims they designed their ...
FAA Orders Crack Inspections for Certain Boeing 737 Max Jets
The Federal Aviation Administration this week ordered inspections for hundreds of Boeing planes, following reports of cracks in some older models. The now-finalized rule, which was unveiled Thursday ...
What to Know About the Salmonella Outbreak in the U.S.
U.S. health authorities are currently investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections linked to fresh jalapeño peppers. The investigation is being carried out jointly by the ...