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April 29, 2024

Philippine schools cancel classes as major heat wave spreads across Southeast Asia

Millions of students in public schools across the Philippines are being ordered to stay home after urgent health warnings spread throughout Southeast Asia as major heatwave continues to hit region.

April 29, 2024

Why do we say ‘under the weather’ and other popular expressions? Here are 3 fun origin stories

Why do we use popular metaphorical expressions like "under the weather' and more? Here are three fun origin stories and meanings behind commonly used idioms in English.

April 28, 2024

Dangerous storms result in flash flooding, severe weather over Southern Plains

More life-threatening severe weather is expected over the Southern Plains, following reports of twisters ripping through the nation's heartland on Friday.

April 26, 2024

Tornado tears through suburban Omaha

A tornado touched down in suburban Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday afternoon, seriously damaging homes and shredding trees.

April 25, 2024

155 dead in Tanzania amid El Niño-induced flooding

155 people have been reported dead and over 200,000 otherwise affected by widespread flooding in Tanzania following weeks' worth of heavy rain.

April 23, 2024

Greek skies turn orange as dust clouds roll in from Sahara Desert

Skies over Greece's capital, Athens, turned an orange hue Tuesday as strong winds carried dust from the Sahara Desert across the Mediterranean Sea.

April 23, 2024

Shocking photos show 18th century farmhouse hanging dangerously over edge of cliff

A farmhouse built in the 18th century can be seen hanging dangerously over a cliff edge in Trimingham, Norfolk, England, after land erosion earlier in the month of April.

April 23, 2024

US implements new color-coded system to warn Americans about heat danger

A new color-coded heat warning system was introduced by the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Earth Day, officials say.

April 22, 2024

4 dead, 10 missing as torrential rains drench southern China

At least 4 people have been killed and 10 others are missing after torrential rain swept across southern China; Zhaoqing city and Shaoguan city are among the hardest hit areas.

April 20, 2024

Is the East Coast on the brink of a major earthquake — and are we prepared?

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake jolted the East Coast earlier this month but what are the odds of a more powerful quake rocking the East Coast? And if it does, are we prepared?