Fort Myers Beach is fighting a tough question: how to rebuild after Hurricane Ian while keeping the feel that makes it special. Some residents think new businesses and big projects will help, but they worry the town could lose its charm. Others believe preserving historic streets and local culture i
A long time ago, the British sent a huge fleet to New York. Washington’s army was outnumbered and in trouble. The British, with hired German soldiers, were very harsh—no prisoners were taken. Washington’s forces looked doomed. The only chance was a quick retreat across the Gowanus marsh. But Britis
The United States’ biggest political building was set to host a UFC fight card, but bad weather pushed the start back by about 45 minutes. The event, called UFC Freedom 250, was scheduled for 8 p. m. ET on a Sunday evening. A chain of thunderstorms rolling in from West Virginia forced organize
A weather warning has been issued for Wednesday, as a low‑pressure system moves over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. The shift will push winds southward into Mid‑Missouri, setting the stage for possible severe storms. Late Tuesday night, a cluster of storms could form near the cold front and t
A powerful storm swept through the Chicago region, sparking at least 17 tornadoes across Illinois and Indiana. The National Weather Service confirmed the latest twisters on Sunday, adding six new storms to those already documented from Thursday’s intense weather front. One of the newer tornadoes str
The Met Office announced that a new spring temperature record was set in Cardiff, but the measurement site is far from ideal. Bute Park’s weather station sits next to a large plant nursery, where greenhouses keep their own climate under strict control. The station’s surroundings add to the pro
Offshore ships and ports face a growing danger: cheap drones that can fly fast and easily. A new radar, called IRIS OTM at Sea, is built to spot these aircraft quickly and stop them from hurting cargo or people. The system can be set up fast, moves between land and sea smoothly, and works even
After more than three months of fighting, the U. S. president signed a memorandum that could end hostilities with Iran and lower fuel costs worldwide. The deal, brokered through Pakistan, lets Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route that has been closed during the war. By restoring th
The Dow Jones climbed more than 350 points, ending the week on a high note. Investors felt a bit more hopeful, but the overall mood stayed in the “fear” zone according to the Fear & Greed index. A new chapter began for Space Exploration Technologies Corp. , or SpaceX, as it made its first publ
A recent court decision lifted a legal hurdle for a newly formed bank that had bought a small Louisiana lender. The judge ruled against the larger bank’s attempt to stop its former executives from hiring staff from the competitor. The ruling gives the new bank a temporary boost as it builds its team
