WASHINGTON — Winter in the United States looks like it will generally be wetter and warmerbut not necessarily snowier, according to the federal government’s seasonal outlook and other meteorologists’ forecasts. You can thank or blame The Child. US winter is likely to be wetter and warmer, forecasters say. If you want more snow, look south … Read more
Eastern box turtle (representative image) More than two months after scores of box turtles were found abandoned along a riverbank in Cranford, New Jersey, the rescue effort has entered a new phase. The Mercer County Wildlife Center now reports caring for 219 turtles connected to the July dumping, up from about 190 in early August. … Read more
Photo: Stephen King/ Instagram In December 2011, international bestselling author Stephen King and his wife, Tabitha, helped Maine families facing a difficult winter by donating $120,000 to a home-heating fundraiser organised through the author’s radio station. The campaign eventually raised $241,820, surpassing its original goal as residents confronted higher heating costs and reduced federal assistance. … Read more
A rescuer walks past a church destroyed by a Russian air strike, (Photo: Reuters). Overnight Russian drone and missile attacks on the power grid and areas around Kyiv left seven people dead, officials said on Wednesday.According to the AP, the assault caused power cuts and raised questions over whether it signalled the start of Russia’s … Read more
North Texas has been going through a remarkable dry stretch over the last several weeks, with Dallas-Fort Worth recently hitting 63 days without measurable rainfall. North Texas is expected to see a wetter winter as the strengthening 2026 El Nino brings rain to the southern US. (AP) However, the region’s weather is likely to change … Read more
Musk activated Starlink over Ukraine shortly after Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. Finnish President Alexander Stubb has urged SpaceX owner Elon Musk to expand Starlink coverage into parts of Russia, saying it could help Ukraine locate and strike Russian ballistic missile launchers.Stubb said he had appealed directly to Musk to allow Starlink to … Read more
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least seven people on Wednesday, including two in a new barrage on Kyiv, as it vowed there would be no “pause” in Europe’s worst conflict since World War II. Russian strikes kill seven in Ukraine, Zelensky vows winter campaign The attacks came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the … Read more
Given the unpredictable nature of emergencies in Michigan—including flooding, extreme weather conditions, and winter storms—state authorities are encouraging households to develop comprehensive emergency preparedness strategies that account for both family members and animals. Michigan residents advised to assemble emergency preparedness kits containing essential contacts and supplies for sheltering and evacuation (Bloomberg) The Michigan State Police, … Read more
As fall approaches, experts are warning about a record-strong El Nino, which some are calling a “super El Nino.” This weather pattern could affect temperatures and rainfall around the world and may raise the risk of extreme weather in some regions. Experts say a record-strong Super El Nino could shape winter weather patterns across the … Read more
Winter 2026-27 could bring a mix of warmer temperatures, more rain and changing snow patterns across the United States. NOAA’s latest weather maps are giving an early look at what different parts of the country could experience from December through February. NOAA winter weather forecast map (NOAA) NOAA’s new maps for December to February The … Read more