What weather will the U.S. see this fall, given the record hot August and a forecast that calls for El Niño to peak either in late fall or early winter?
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Fall is officially here as of Sept. 22, 2026, but it won't officially start until late in day with the the autumnal equinox in the evening.
- Ignacio Calderon and Doyle Rice USA Today
The United States’ scorching summer of 2026 was a record-breaker, scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Sept. 9.
- KEITH WEIR Reuters
Both July and August are on track to be the warmest on record, reflecting a trend of rising temperatures across the country.
- Jeanine Santucci, Doyle Rice and Dinah Voyles Pulver USA Today
Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, just days after music icon Dolly Parton's death, becoming the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
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Tropical Storm Dolly has formed over the south-central Atlantic and is tracking toward the Leeward Islands in the northeastern Caribbean. AccuWeather forecasts 1 to 4 inches of rain across the Leewards, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and Cuba, with a potential local maximum of 12 inches. Wind gusts…
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Drought and extreme heat are drying up rivers and farmland across Europe.
People driving on a notoriously hot stretch of Interstate 15 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas are urged to take precautions during this intense August heat wave.
The temperature record in Floridia, at 119.8 degrees, marked a turning point as extreme heat waves have become more frequent, lasting weeks or months and affecting long-cherished social spaces.
After years of intensive agriculture designed to cheaply feed the most people, this year's extreme weather has added urgency to the debate over whether climate change has transformed the economics.
Higher temperatures accelerate ripening and produce grapes with a higher sugar content, making it harder to preserve champagne's flavor and acidity.
Heatwaves are increasingly taking a toll on Europe's economy, reducing productivity, curbing consumer spending and raising operating costs.
Climatic changes such as the record heat and drought endured across swathes of Europe this summer are testing the resilience of France's champagne industry.
Lake Powell, the giant reservoir on the Utah-Arizona border that helps power millions of homes, has fallen to its lowest level ever amid a worsening Western drought exacerbated by climate change.
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Neighbors pulled the sister to shore but could not find the man after he went under the water.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
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The Rochester, New York, grocer signed an agreement to purchase property in Cornelius.
See how North Carolina voters decided constitutional amendments involving marriage, voter ID, taxes, victims’ rights and government power.
North Carolina voters will decide three constitutional amendments involving property-tax limits, the state income-tax cap and voter photo ID.
A bear, named Dolly by her supporters, was set to be euthanized when captured, but the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission walked back that decision after a campaign to save the bear's life.
Medicare open enrollment starts October 15 and continues through December 7. Everyone who has Medicare, in whatever form, should pay close attention to their coverage for the year ahead. You may be surprised at how much is about to change— in both costs and coverage.
Americans are increasingly asking AI what to snack on, according to Conagra Brands, a shift the Slim Jim meat stick-maker says is helping fuel demand for higher-protein foods, bold flavors and products tailored to specific health goals.
Velotrade reports that automation in trading is rising, leading to potential mismatches with existing prop firm rules.
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A routine appointment at the sheriff’s office became a felony when a 47-year-old woman stopped to do heroin in the ladies' room, according to investigators in North Carolina.
The reported crimes happened between June and August.
“A person may be guilty of a crime, although he or she personally does not do any of the acts necessary to constitute the crime.”
Corey Cook's parents and brother were shot and their throats were slit before the family's home was set on fire.
Deputy City Manager Eddie Smith has announced his retirement from the city of Kannapolis effective Dec. 31.
“We are seeing unprecedented need, and it’s continuing to rise each month.”
"The higher payout rate from the online slot machine games leaves fewer cents of each sales dollar available for transfer to the Education Fund," according to the audit.
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