Northern Finland is no stranger to cold weather, but this year's deep freeze has been particularly harsh. Kittilä airport, located in the remote Finnish Lapland region, saw temperatures plummet to -37 degrees Celsius. This extreme cold has caused significant disruptions, with flights canceled and th
Northern Virginia is facing a rough flu season. Hospitals are seeing a lot of sick people. The main culprit is a tough strain of influenza A, subclade k. This strain came out after the 2025 flu shot was made. It's making people really sick. Across the U. S. , there have been about 11 million flu ca
Iowa is a team that has been doing well recently. They have a new coach, Ben McCollum. He used to coach at a smaller school. Now, he is leading Iowa to some big wins. They are not as fast as they used to be. Instead, they take their time and make smart plays. This makes them hard to beat. One playe
Northern Arizona just got a fresh coat of white, but don't worry, the sun is on its way back. On January 8th, Flagstaff saw about 6. 3 inches of snow, but the storms are moving out. So, by January 9th afternoon, the snow should start to clear up, leaving behind bright, sunny skies for the rest of th
Iowa, often seen as the heartland of American politics, is once again at a crucial point. With the next big political event on the horizon in 2026, many are wondering what changes might be coming. First, let's consider the people who might run for office. Will it be the same old faces, or will new
Iowa just got a big green light from the U. S. Department of Education. They can now use over $9 million in federal education funds in ways that make the most sense for their schools. This is a first-of-its-kind move, giving Iowa more freedom to decide how to spend this money. The Secretary of Educ
Northern California experienced severe flooding after heavy rains hit the region on Sunday. The downpour caused flash floods, leading to at least one fatality. Redding, a city with around 94, 000 residents, was one of the worst-hit areas. Shasta County saw up to six inches of rain, causing signific
Northern California faced severe weather over the weekend, with heavy rain, snow, and strong winds causing chaos. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued flood-related alerts across the state, warning of dangerous conditions. In Redding, Shasta County, one person lost their life due to flash floo
Northern Illinois and parts of northwest Indiana are in for a rough ride on Thursday. The weather is set to go from mild and rainy to downright dangerous in a matter of hours. The National Weather Service is warning everyone to be prepared for a mix of strong winds, sudden snow squalls, and icy cond
Iowa State is making waves in the basketball world. They just beat Iowa in a close game, 74-69. Audi Crooks had a great night, scoring 30 points. This win moved Iowa State up to the ninth spot in the rankings. Iowa didn't do too bad either. They stayed at number 12. But their next game is against U
