Millions in the United States and around the world are seeking refuge from the scorching sun as climate change, a strong El Nino and summer in the Northern Hemisphere converge, toppling temperature records across the globe.
Millions of people across the Southwest are living through a historic and unprecedented heat wave that shows no sign of easing as it topples records and claims lives.
This week across the U.S., more than 111 million people are under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings, with millions more around the world affected. Here’s a look at how people are coping.
Meteorologist Sean Sublette highlights where the oceans have been especially warm in 2023
A tornado has touched down near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport following warnings of severe weather for the city, and sirens sounded at least twice across Chicago, warning people to take cover.
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The Chicago weather forecast for Wednesday has a Tornado Watch for the entire area until 10 p.m. after a round of heavy rain moved through earlier.
With people still being rescued and more rain on the way, the crisis is far from over, the Vermont public safety commissioner said.
With people still being rescued and more rain on the way, the crisis is far from over, the Vermont public safety commissioner said.
Two days after torrential rains triggered catastrophic flash flooding across Vermont, city officials started cleanup efforts Wednesday.Parts of the state saw two months worth of rain in just a matter of hours Monday, deploying swift rescue boats in the streets of Vermont's capital, Montpelie…
Even Southwestern desert residents accustomed to scorching summers are feeling the grip of an extreme heat wave smacking Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Southern California this week with 100-degree-plus temps and excessive heat warnings.
Record ocean heat has invaded Florida with a vengeance. Water temperatures in the mid-90s are threatening delicate coral reefs, depriving swimmers of cooling dips and adding a bit more ick to the state's already oppressive summer weather.
Meteorologists have long been subjected to abuse, but they say that intensified in recent years amid an anti-science trend.
Lethal flooding has simultaneously hit India, Japan, China, Turkey and the U.S. Northeast. Scientists have long warned that more extreme rainfall is expected in a warming world. Climate pollutants such as carbon dioxide and methane hold more heat in the atmosphere, and a warmer atmosphere holds more moisture. That results in storms dumping more precipitation with sometimes deadly outcomes. Schools in New Delhi were forced to close Monday after heavy monsoon rains battered the Indian capital, with landslides and flash floods killing at least 15 people over the last three days. In Japan, torrential rain pounded the southwest, causing floods and mudslides that left two people dead and at least six others missing.
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Omaha police responded to the scene after the man called 911 on himself. A spokesman said the man shot a gun outside the mall but did not shoot at anyone.
Two Nebraska educators and one California professor stressed the need for the state to be more innovative in finding solutions to its widespread teacher shortage.
The poll from OpenSky Policy Institute found 55% of Nebraskans oppose the tax credit program. The sponsor of the law says the survey was flawed.
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The 28-year-old sustained a "small cut to his forehead" after an investigator pulled him to the ground as he tried to run from police Wednesday night, authorities said.
Angela Nnadozie had sought $35,000 in medical expenses in the lawsuit she filed against Lincoln Electric System in 2020.
The girl said Nicholas Degarmo began sexually propositioning her when she was 11 and sexually assaulted her more than 10 times, according to court records.
The series of reported robberies started near Ninth and A streets, where a man told police he was cleaning his car when two men approached him and demanded his keys.
The poll from OpenSky Policy Institute found 55% of Nebraskans oppose the tax credit program. The sponsor of the law says the survey was flawed.
Dennis Fujan, a farmer from Prague, and Jared Storm, a small-business owner and pilot from David City, are seeking the seat held by Sen. Bruce Bostelman of Brainard.
A revised proposal for a senior living home near 37th and Calvert streets approved by the Planning Commission appears headed to the City Council because of continued opposition by neighbors.
Peter Hind, who is manager of the Lincoln Architecture Group at Schemmer Associates Inc., will start in September, assuming his appointment is approved by the City Council.