Polar Vortex Bomb Cyclone and Other Weather Terminology Explained
Sort by
Date
Items per page
-
Severe weather is hurting homeowners — but not reinsurers
More capital is needed to stop a protection gap for customers growing largerFinancial Times - World -
Secret files on Galahad bombing to be released
The attack on the Sir Galahad and its sister ship in 1982 killed 48 men, including 32 Welsh guards.BBC News - Top stories -
Mother and daughter polar bears join wildlife park
Yahoo News - World -
The Bankman-Fried verdict, explained
Sam Bankman-Fried co-founded the FTX crypto exchange in 2019 and quickly built it into the world’s second most popular place to trade digital currencyABC News - Tech -
Sewage spills rise blamed on wet weather
The number of hours of spills into rivers, the sea and lakes rose by more than two thirds.BBC News - Top stories -
Pentagon denies US forces bombed eastern Syria
The U.S. military is denying it bombed eastern Syria late Monday night or early Tuesday morning after Syrian and Iranian state media accused Washington of an attack. “We did not carry out airstrikes in Syria last night,” Pentagon deputy press ...The Hill - Politics -
The Eastern Front by Nick Lloyd — truth bombs
An often overlooked battleground of the first world war offers valuable insights on today’s geopoliticsFinancial Times - World -
Global warming has slightly slowed Earth's rotation — and it could affect how we measure time
Ice loss due to climate change has slightly slowed the Earth’s spin, a new study shows — and it could affect how we measure time.NBC News - Top stories -
Melt of polar ice hitting global timekeeping, study shows
Plans to put all clocks back a second may have to be delayed as water flowing into the oceans slows Earth’s rotationFinancial Times - Business -
Weather tracker: Flood fallout claims at least 20 lives in Brazil
Heavy rainfall brings landslides to country’s south-east. Elsewhere, a wild temperature fluctuation in Iberia. Brazil was hit by devastating floods over the weekend that have so far claimed 20 lives in the resultant landslides and mudslides. There ...The Guardian - World - Brazil -
US braces for major storm, 16 states under winter weather alerts
Millions of Americans are still feeling the effects of the winter season as the U.S. braces for a major snowstorm to sweep across the country.ABC News - Top stories -
Sixteen states under weather alerts as major snowstorm sweeps the US
Heavy snowfall of up to 2ft has already affected millions in New England and thousands left without power. A major snowstorm is sweeping across much of the US, bringing up to 2ft of snow to places as well as causing road accidents and downed power ...The Guardian - World -
'A Ticking Time Bomb': In Syrian Camps, Fears of an Islamic State Revival
The U.S. and its allies are struggling to repatriate civilians and militants as security risks grow.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What is ISIS-K, the terror group linked to the Moscow concert hall bombing?
ISIS-K is believed to be active in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran, and appears to have aspirations to attack Europe and the U.S., American officials say.NBC News - Top stories -
Russia strikes Ukraine's Kharkiv with aerial bombs for the first time since 2022
Yahoo News - World - Ukraine -
Ukraine war briefing: ‘Russian terror’ as guided bombs hit Kharkiv
Ukrainian spy chief hints at assassination of traitors; Putin claims F-16 fighter jets won’t make a difference. What we know on day 764. See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Biden campaign raises $25m ‘money bomb’ at event with Obama and Clinton
Chuck Schumer and Lizzo made appearances before the presidents talked onstage in event that widens fundraising lead over Trump. Joe Biden and his Democratic predecessor, Barack Obama, headlined a star-studded fundraiser with Bill Clinton on ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
How to watch Iowa State Cyclones vs. Wash. State Cougars: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Saturday's NCAA Basketball game
How to watch Iowa State vs. Washington State basketball gameCBS Sports - Sports - College Football -
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
How to watch Iowa State vs. Illinois basketball gameCBS Sports - Sports - College Football -
Dragon's Dogma 2 - Dragonsplague Explained And How To Avoid It
The world of Dragon's Dogma 2 is filled with danger. However, there's a particular threat that's so insidious that you might not realize how close you are to disaster. Here's our guide that explains the signs and cures for Dragonsplague in ...GameSpot - Tech -
Palia Cross-Play And Cross-Saves Explained
Palia is finally available to play on Steam, which marks the whimsical MMO's highly anticipated arrival on yet another platform. If you've already downloaded Singularity Six's cozy game elsewhere, whether that be directly through Palia's own ...GameSpot - Tech -
How a viral $22 burrito explains inflation in the US
A San Francisco taqueria owner made waves after raising the price of a signature dish. We break down the costs – and why economists say it could be justified. Ricardo Lopez’s taqueria is famous for a melt-in-your-mouth birria recipe that takes ...The Guardian - World -
Explaining the Francis Scott Key Bridge's Shocking Collapse
The Baltimore structure crumpled more swiftly and completely than many might have expected—but it’s due to its design as a continuous truss bridge.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Ending Explained
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire includes a metric ton of outlandish monster-on-monster action, which is obviously the main draw. But it's also a movie that's dense with story and lore about Kong and his people, and the seemingly timeless humans ...GameSpot - Tech -
The US may catch a spring break on weather. Forecasters see minimal flooding and drought for spring
Federal meteorologists predict that the United States can expect a nice spring break from past too rainy or too dry extremesABC News - Tech -
Our Favorite Laptop Tote Bags and Purses (2024): Sustainable, Weather-Proof, Durable
We filled these bags to the brim with our tech, wallets, and water bottles. They held up to the test.Wired - Tech -
MLB Opening Day rainouts: Phillies vs. Braves, Mets vs. Brewers pushed back due to weather
The Mets, Brewers, Phillies and Braves will need to wait an extra day to start their seasonsCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Pennsylvania library cancels drag queen story hour after bomb threat investigation
A drag queen story hour event at a public library in Pennsylvania was canceled Saturday after a suspicious package was found amid bomb threats, an incident that followed weeks of local criticism of the event.NBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Pakistani authorities share with China initial findings of probe into bombing that killed 5 Chinese
Yahoo News - World - China -
Pakistani authorities share with China initial findings of probe into bombing that killed 5 Chinese
Officials say Pakistani authorities have shared with China the preliminary findings of a probe into a deadly attack that killed five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver in the northwestABC News - World - China -
Khanna Explains Opposition to TikTok Bill While Senators Signal Openness
The California Democrat Ro Khanna pointed to the need for a federal data privacy law, and a Democrat and a Republican in the Senate suggested sympathy for the calls to ban the app.The New York Times - Tech - Tiktok -
What is preventive chemotherapy and how effective is it? The Princess of Wales’ treatment explained
As Princess of Wales begins treatment after cancer diagnosis, we answer some key questions. The Princess of Wales has begun preventive chemotherapy after her doctors discovered she had cancer following major abdominal surgery in January. What is ...The Guardian - World -
Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law explained in 30 seconds
The law, which covers treason, insurrection, theft of state secrets and espionage, sabotage, and external interference, follows a crackdown on dissent. On 19 March 2024, the Hong Kong government passed the Safeguarding National Security law, also ...The Guardian - World -
This cut backstory explains the most intriguing relationship in Netflix's '3 Body Problem'
Stars Jess Hong and Rosalind Chao explain why the Chinese Cultural Revolution is vital to Netflix's sci-fi adaptation, and reveal part of their characters' backstory that ended up getting cut.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Brazil summons Hungarian envoy to explain why Bolsonaro hid in embassy
Former Brazil president spent two nights at legation after two close aides were detained in February over alleged coup plot. Brazil’s foreign ministry has summoned the Hungarian ambassador to explain why the South American country’s embattled ...The Guardian - World - Brazil -
What is Nowruz? Persian New Year traditions and food explained
Reset your year with green dishes filled with fresh herbs and a clean home for the Persian New Year, also known as Nowruz.CNN - Top stories -
Experts explain why the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed
Since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday after a column was hit by a large container ship, search and rescue operations have been in full swing. Former NTSB chief Robert Sumwalt and former assistant secretary in the Department of ...CBS News - Top stories -
Ice Cube explains why BIG3 made 'a historic offer' to Caitlin Clark
Clark has declared for next month's WNBA Draft, and will likely be the top pickCBS Sports - Sports -
Harrington hits shot from knees, explains club choice on social media
Harrington hit a 5-wood while on his knees on the 16th hole Thursday. He explained why.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
The Other 'Shrinkflation' in America
Look at the military under President Biden.The Wall Street Journal - World