Where does this super-charged El Niño stand?The entire globe is entering uncharted territory with this rare, burgeoning El Niño, because it’s not just a strong phenomenon; it has a legitimate chance of becoming the strongest we’ve ever observed, in over a century. This El Niño reached “super” status this summer, occurring when ocean temperatures in … Read more
St. Petersburg, Russia — When Maria was told by the Russian military that her 59-year-old father had been shot on the front lines of the Ukraine war and had later died of his wounds, she was distraught and doubly shocked. Not only was she unaware that her dad, Yury, had enlisted in the army, she was … Read more
Russia launched a blistering ballistic missile attack on Kyiv and its suburbs before dawn on Wednesday, killing at least 17 people and wounding dozens more, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow takes advantage of Kyiv’s depleted air defenses.The attack set off large blazes that filled the skies with smoke as rescue workers raced to find survivors … Read more
As the United States’ five-month-old war with Iran continues to evolve, Tehran’s ability to continue punishing the United States and its allies has come as a surprise to many strategists and analysts. For months, the United States and Israel have intermittently pummeled the country with air strikes, decapitating much of its senior leadership. Yet Iran … Read more
CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday, as Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement on the critical waterway that could ease pressure on the global economy and potentially help bring an end to the war.The U.S., along with Israel, … Read more
The Democratic representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez secured one of two spots in the state of Washington’s crowded, all-party primary, overcoming criticism from both the left and the right to advance in one of November’s most closely watched US congressional races.The two-term Democrat – known for bucking her party on key issues – heads into the … Read more
Eastern Clackamas County told to prepare to evacuate as Grasshopper Fire burns near Mount Hood Oregon Public Broadcasting – OPBOregon wildfires: Mt. Hood Meadows under ‘Go Now’ evacuations, resorts close due to smoke KPTVGrasshopper Fire puts Timberline Lodge under Level 1 evacuation notice katu.comMount Hood Meadows Evacuates as Wildfire Threat Forces Level 3 Order; Timberline … Read more
SEATTLE — The first unofficial results are in for Washington’s 2026 primary election, with early returns beginning to shape several closely watched races across the state.Washington uses a top-two primary system, meaning the two candidates who receive the most votes in each race advance to the Nov. 3 general election, regardless of party preference.3rd Congressional … Read more
LOS ANGELES — A man with weapons in his home and vehicle who appeared to be “monitoring security-planning activities” at the Los Angeles-area Trump National Golf Course was arrested days before a scheduled presidential visit, the county sheriff’s department said Tuesday.Jeanine John Taele, 38, a resident of the Los Angeles-area city of Downey, was arrested … Read more
Kansas Democrats have defied political gravity for eight years by holding the governor’s office in one of the country’s most reliably Republican states.On Tuesday, primary voters selected State Senator Cindy Holscher as the candidate to try to keep that seat in Democratic hands, according to The Associated Press. Ms. Holscher defeated a fellow lawmaker, State … Read more