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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 -
Hurricane-proof skyscrapers vulnerable to less powerful windstorms, study finds
Tall buildings fare poorly in derechos, say experts, raising questions over their resilience as climate crisis worsens. Skyscrapers built to withstand major hurricanes fare much more poorly in less ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
NHL Rumor Roundup: Will Hurricanes' Mikko Rantanen Return To The Trade Block?
It's been over a month since the Carolina Hurricanes acquired Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche in a blockbuster three-team deal involving the Chicago Blackhawks. Nevertheless, it's ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
Taming Their Bete Noire: 3 Takeaways From the Canadiens' Win Over the Hurricanes
It had been a good long while since the Montreal Canadiens managed to have the better of the Carolina Hurricanes; it was probably when they made that overinflated offer to Jesperi Kotkaniemi but on ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26 -
Weatherwatch: hurricanes will hit harder over next decade, study finds
Researchers say number of tropical cyclones over Atlantic could more than double compared with 1970s. Hurricanes are going to hit harder and stronger over the next decade, a study has found, and ...The Guardian - 7h -
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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 sectorFinancial 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 -
Miami targeting Duke assistant Jai Lucas to replace Jim Larrañaga as Hurricanes coach
Lucas is considered the front-runner for a job with high appeal despite going through a brutal transition this seasonCBS Sports - Feb. 23 -
Hurricanes Reportedly Offered Rantanen 'Nine Digit' Deal, Will He Be In Carolina After NHL Trade Deadline
A Sportsnet report Saturday night indicated that Carolina Hurricanes right winger, Mikko Rantanen, was considering a massive contract extension offer from the team – specifically, a financial ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
If Jai Lucas is Miami's next coach, Duke's rout of Hurricanes offers glimpse of what's possible
Lucas had the defensive scout for Tuesday's game and played a large hand in recruiting Duke's rosterCBS Sports - Feb. 26 -
Lowe’s sees surprise sales growth amid DIY strength and post-hurricane rebuilds
Home-improvement retailer’s CEO is “prepared for anything” regarding tariffs and sees homeowners tapping into record equity to fund larger projects.MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
Jai Lucas leads No. 2 Duke to blowout win over Miami amid reported deal to take over Hurricanes program
Jai Lucas is reportedly set to take over as Miami’s head coach next season.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26 -
First Trump threatened to nuke hurricanes. Now he’s waging war on weather forecasters | Arwa Mahdawi
How do you stop people worrying about the climate emergency? By sacking anyone whose job it is to keep an eye on it. Chalk up another win for Project 2025. Some politicians go whichever way the ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 - 7h -
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
