Force Winds Devastate

Tornadoes and hurricane-force winds devastate parts of the southern U.S.

A massive winter storm unleashed destructive weather across the South. One of the hardest hit areas was Ada, Oklahoma, where multiple tornadoes hit. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has the latest.

CBS News - 22h

Strong Winds Force Cancellation of Some Mardi Gras Parades in Louisiana

Jefferson Parish canceled its parades, and officials in New Orleans were warily watching the Tuesday forecast.

The New York Times - 2d

Warmer weather brings rain and wind warnings

It may be warmer but the weather will be wet and windy over the coming days.

BBC News - Feb. 21

Wind warning issued for Northern Ireland on Sunday

After Friday’s wet and windy weather, more strong winds are coming to island of Ireland on Sunday.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Mardi Gras disrupted by thunderstorms, strong winds

The weather service warned that Mardi Gras floats and high-profile vehicles “could become unstable at times,” as 85 million across the country face wind alerts. Millions of others face severe ...

NBC News - 1d

Trans athletes on Trump’s executive order: ‘Stripping us of sports is devastating’

The NCAA has ruled only women assigned female at birth can compete in college sports. We spoke to some of those affected by the ban. On 5 February 2025 – coinciding with Women and Girls in Sports ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

'Devastated.' 'Cruel.' 'Surreal.' Federal workers share the toll of losing their identity

Thousands of federal workers have been fired in the last month. They're victims of efforts by Donald Trump and his senior adviser, Elon Musk, to downsize the government.

NBC News - 6d

Accelerating USAID cuts devastated lifesaving programs, aid groups warn

The Trump administration’s cancellation of $60 billion in U.S.

NBC News - 5d

Oscars pays tribute to Los Angeles after devastating wildfires: ‘The work continues’

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande honor city in performance while host Conan O’Brien discusses fires in monologue. Oscars 2025 — follow live Academy Awards updates See complete list of winners ...

The Guardian - 3d

The families devastated by the terrible cruelty of serial killer Peter Tobin

A BBC documentary, The Hunt for Peter Tobin, explains how the murder of a Polish student led to the killer of two other teenagers.

BBC News - 2d

Kyrie's devastating injury, LeBron & Steph reinvigorating the regular season and NBA awards

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Dan Titus react to Kyrie Irving's devastating injury, LeBron James and Stephen Curry breathing life back into the regular season and who will ...

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Germany led Europe in wind turbine installations in 2024, data shows

Yahoo News - Feb. 27

CFPB employees say Trump administration plans to 'wind down' agency

Several employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said in a series of court filings Thursday that the Trump administration plans to “wind down” the agency, appearing to directly ...

The Hill - 5d

As Phase One of the Israel-Gaza Truce Winds Down, What’s Next?

Israeli forces are supposed to begin withdrawing from the Philadelphi Corridor, a sensitive border zone between Gaza and Egypt, this weekend.

The New York Times - 5d

Trump’s directives deal fatal blow to America’s offshore wind industry

Economic case looked bleak even before the president’s re-election sent a chill through sector

Financial Times - 4d

Blizzards, strong winds hit Midwest as East Coast prepares for storms

Six people have been killed in two states in a powerful March storm, officials said, as the severe weather system that brought blizzards to the Great Plains and high winds to the South continued to ...

NBC News - 13h

‘The impact has been devastating’: how USAid freeze sent shockwaves through Ethiopia

Ethiopia was the largest recipient of US aid assistance in sub-Saharan Africa before Donald Trump froze funding last month. From food and health to support for refugees and sexual abuse survivors, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

How do I know young women are not OK? Their devastation over a doomed anglerfish | Emma Beddington

The death of one of the sea’s uglier creatures has led to an outpouring online. What is it about this unfortunate creature that has evoked such big feelings?. Here’s an unexpected addition to our ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Big Ten men’s Bracketology: Michigan State surges as regular season winds down

Tom Izzo’s club is rounding into form at the perfect time.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

DOGE plans to wind down consumer protection agency and fire nearly all staff, employees say

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Trump-appointed leadership plans to fire nearly all its 1,700 employees while “winding down” the agency, according to testimony from employees.

NBC News - 5d

Trump administration, Musk’s DOGE plan to fire nearly all CFPB staff and wind down agency, employees say

Employees testified that CFPB leaders and Elon Musk's DOGE want to wind down the agency to five employees, the minimum required under law.

CNBC - 5d

Video shows Princess Cruises ship tilting in high winds, injuring 16 and emptying pools

A Princess Cruises ship hit rough waters in New Zealand last week, dramatically tilting the ship and leaving 16 people with minor injuries.

NBC News - 2d

Thunderstorms and strong winds hit New Orleans' Mardi Gras plans as severe weather affects millions

Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans could be cancelled as severe storms rumble through the South, bringing strong winds and the threat of tornadoes on Tuesday.

NBC News - 1d

Strong Winds Send U.S. Customs Blimp on a 600-Mile Trip Across Texas

Wind blasts dislodged the aircraft from its moorings in South Padre. The blimp drifted all the way to the Dallas area, where it crashed into power lines.

The New York Times - 12h

Late Night Laughs at DOGE’s Work Force Demand

“It’s like the government is being run by BuzzFeed,” Jimmy Kimmel said on Monday about Elon Musk’s work-tracking request to federal employees.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

Inside a gallery that remembers the forced Japanese internment

It's been 83 years since President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 that authorized the forced internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. A new exhibit shows the importance of ...

CBS News - 4d

Shakira tour forces Monterrey to move CCC game

Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour is making waves beyond the music industry, forcing Monterrey's Rayados to relocate their CONCACAF Champions Cup last-16 tie against Vancouver Whitecaps.

ESPN - 4d

Multiple wildfires erupt in the Carolinas, force evacuations

Brush fires that erupted amid dry and windy conditions caused officials in both North and South Carolina to order evacuations Saturday.

CBS News - 4d

Afghans hiding in Pakistan live in fear of forced deportation

Pakistani officials have set a deadline to expel foreign nationals living illegally in the country.

BBC News - 3d

Multiple wildfires in North and South Carolina force evacuations

Emergency unfolds amid warnings throughout south-east over dry and windy conditions that exacerbate wildfires. Fire officials on Sunday were battling to contain the blazes ravaging North and ...

The Guardian - 3d

Wildfires erupt across the Carolinas forcing some to evacuate

A state of emergency was issued Sunday after officials say they responded to more than 175 wildfires across the Carolinas over the weekend. In some cases, residents were forced to evacuate. ...

CBS News - 2d

TKO, Saudis join forces for new boxing promotion

TKO Group, the parent company of WWE and UFC, is joining forces with the Saudi General Entertainment Authority to create a new boxing promotion, it was announced Wednesday.

ESPN - 21h

Parents angry after pupils forced to dump a GCSE

The school says children were feeling overworked but some parents have branded the change unfair.

BBC News - 6h

WATCH: Massive warehouse fire forces residents to shelter in place in Pennsylvania

Officials in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, are urging residents to avoid the site of a large industrial fire in Abington Township due to air quality concerns. Evacuations have been recommended.

ABC News - Feb. 19

Man dies at Manchester airport after arrest by Border Force officers

Police watchdog is investigating death of 27-year-old who showed ‘unusual behaviour’ at security check. A 27-year-old man has died at Manchester airport after being arrested by Border Force ...

The Guardian - Feb. 20

Trump vents frustration with Boeing over Air Force One delays

President Trump is airing grievances with Boeing over delays in delivering new Air Force One jets, telling Republican governors on Thursday he was “getting a little tired” of the hold up. “I bought ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Alabama police force put on leave after 5 officers arrested, charged

The Hanceville police chief and four of his officers are accused of mishandling or removing materials from the department's evidence room.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Trump is using tariffs as a blunt-force tool. It won’t work | Mike Williams

The steel industry needs to modernize. Tariffs can help, but the government must go beyond trade policy. Last week, Donald Trump revived a trade war from his first term, implementing a 25% tariff ...