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February 2, 2024

Groundhog Day's history, meaning and how the superstitious tradition made its way to the US

Since 1887, Groundhog Day has been an American celebration focused on a groundhog predicting the weather. Each year, thousands gather in Pennsylvania to experience the festivities.

February 2, 2024

Groundhog Day quiz! How well do you know the facts about this unique day?

Groundhog Day this year is Friday, Feb 2. In time for the celebrations, here's a fun and festive lifestyle quiz — test yourself on all things Groundhog Day-related!

February 1, 2024

Storm Ingunn brings hurricane-force winds, structural damage and power outages to Norway

Storm Ingunn tore through Norway on Thursday, cancelling flights, ripping roofs off buildings, and setting a new wind speed record for the Scandinavian nation.

January 31, 2024

Biden issues disaster declaration for December storm that battered Maine

President Biden has issued a federal disaster declaration for a December storm that left a trail of extensive damage in its cross-Maine wake, Gov. Janet Mills announced Wednesday.

January 31, 2024

Norway braces for most powerful storm since 1990s

Norwegians prepared for the arrival of "Storm Ingunn" on Wednesday, the largest storm to strike the Nordic nation in about three decades.

January 31, 2024

Minnesota's 'Name a Snowplow' contest winners can't resist nods to Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton

Eight snowplows in Minnesota have been given new names, including some with punny nods to pop culture personalities and stars. "Taylor Drift" received the most votes overall.

January 31, 2024

Arkansas town without water for two weeks as old infrastructure freezes, fails

Residents of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, have been without running water for two weeks after freezing temperatures put too much stress on the city's aging water infrastructure.

January 29, 2024

Maine town manager drowns while rescuing 4-year-old son after both fall through ice

The town manager of Carmel, Maine, died after rescuing his 4-year-old son when they both fell through ice while walking near a pond on Friday.

January 26, 2024

Voting now open in annual Minnesota snowplow-naming contest: 'Oh, for Sleet's Sake'

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is once again asking people to vote on names for eight of its snowplows. This is the fourth year they have run the contest.

January 25, 2024

Texas driver rescued from floodwaters after standing on roof of vehicle, video shows

A video has captured the moment first responders saved a man in Harris County, Texas, who was trapped on top of his vehicle with floodwaters raging around him.