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September 23, 2022

Hurricane Fiona passes by Bermuda, bringing strong winds and heavy rain

Hurricane Fiona sent choppy seas and high rip current risks to the East Coast. The storm is dumping heavy rain and bringing hurricane-force winds to Bermuda.

September 22, 2022

Get ready for the autumn equinox: How is it different from a solstice?

Get your sweaters ready. The autumn equinox will mark the official end of the summer season and the start of fall on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 9:04 pm EST.

September 22, 2022

Seattle air quality listed as unhealthy due to wildfire smoke

Air quality has plummeted to an unhealthy level for everyone in downtown and North Seattle due to the Bolt Creek fire blanketing the area with smoke.

September 21, 2022

Michigan judge approves $54 million settlement for property owners in PFAS case

A Michigan judge approved a $54 million settlement involving 3M Co. and property owners regarding PFAS. The lawsuit says Michigan land was contaminated by the chemicals.

September 21, 2022

In closest approach to Earth in 59 yrs., Jupiter to reach opposition

NASA said that Jupiter would make its closest approach to Earth in nearly 60 years. The planet reaches opposition on Monday night, appearing large and bright.

September 21, 2022

Hurricane Fiona forecast to track toward Bermuda

Hurricane Fiona strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane. The storm, with winds at 130 miles per hour, is forecast to track toward Bermuda on Wednesday.

September 20, 2022

Michigan regulators crack down on chemical company after it's blamed for oily discharge in Flint River

Michigan state regulators ordered a chemical company in Flint to truck wastewater to a water treatment plant after it was blamed for oily discharge in the Flint River.

September 20, 2022

New Zealand raises Taupo Volcano alert level after 700 small earthquakes detected below lake

The Taupo Volcano on New Zealand's North Island had its volcanic alert level raised to 1 from 0 on Tuesday after scientists detected ongoing volcanic unrest.

September 18, 2022

Climate czar John Kerry warns Africa not to rely on natural gas to bring power to millions

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry cautioned African nations not to invest in long-term natural gas projects that could help bring electricity to millions in the region.

September 17, 2022

Body of missing Orlando rowing club student recovered from Florida lake

After a day-long search, Florida first responders located the body of a North Orlando Rowing Club student who went missing on Lake Fairview Thursday following a lightning strike.