Chicago has a new plan to keep its public transport running smoothly. The idea is to use money that is already being collected, instead of asking people to pay more in taxes. This plan is expected to bring in about $1. 5 billion every year. Most of this money will come from sales tax on fuel and some interest from the Road Fund, which usually pays for road projects. ...
Across the country, six states are getting ready for a cold snap. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings about freezing temperatures. These states include Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. The sudden cold could cause problems. Crops and plants might get damaged. Outdoor pipes could freeze and burst. Drivers need to be extra ...
A significant weather event is unfolding in British Columbia's central and northern Interior regions. On October 22, Environment Canada alerted residents of Prince George, Cariboo, Chilcotin, Stuart-Nechako, 100 Mile House, and the Lakes District to prepare for a day of strong winds. The cause? A powerful frontal system sweeping through central B. C. This weather pa...
The Balkans have been hit hard by extreme weather recently. First, there was a heatwave. Temperatures soared to 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit). This made conditions very dangerous. Then, sudden storms brought relief but also caused damage. In Croatia, a powerful storm hit the city of Split. Strong winds and hail damaged buildings, including the Poljud soccer st...
The central United States is bracing for another round of severe weather. This comes just days after deadly storms and tornadoes caused significant damage and loss of life in the Midwest and South. The National Weather Service has issued warnings about a "multitude of hazardous weather" expected over the next several days. This includes thunderstorms, potentially bas...
Researchers checked how cows from South Dakota (SD) and Texas (TX) grew and changed when finished in either state. They divided 190 heifers (weighing around 483 kg from SD and 425 kg from TX) into four groups based on their origin and finishing location. They weighed the heifers regularly, and some were moved between states. The moved cows had lower body temperatures...
A big storm is heading towards Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Meteorologists call it a "bomb cyclone" because it has quickly become very powerful. This storm brings heavy rain and strong winds. Some areas might get up to 8 inches of rain. High wind watches and winter storm warnings are already in place. The storm is expected to cause flash floods, po...
Early Friday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned drivers in Texas and Louisiana to be extra careful. Why? Dense fog has rolled in, making it hard to see. The advisory started at 4 a. m. CDT and will last until 10 a. m. CDT. In some areas, visibility could drop to just one quarter-mile! NWS Lake Charles, Louisiana, said driving in such conditions can b...
The Bay Area is about to get a lot hotter again. A heat wave is on its way, starting from Monday. This isn't the first time this year, and it looks like temperatures will stay high throughout the week. Some places might even hit 100 degrees! Coastal areas won’t be as hot, but they'll still feel the heat with mid-80s expected. Alameda County’s Livermore and Pleasanto...