The Midwest is currently facing a significant air quality issue due to wildfires raging in Canada. These fires, primarily in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, are sending thick smoke southward, affecting millions of people. The upper Midwest, being the closest to these fires, is experiencing the brunt of this smoky invasion. Wisconsin, parts of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a...
In the Swiss Alps, a tragic week unfolded for skiers. Five skiers lost their lives on the Adler Glacier, near the popular resort town of Zermatt. The grim discovery was made after two hikers spotted abandoned skis near the Rimpfischhorn peak. This mountain stands at an impressive 4, 000 meters in the Valais Alps. The search involved both aerial and ground efforts...
The 109th Indianapolis 500 was a day packed with excitement and drama. It was a day filled with unexpected twists and turns, both on and off the track. Fans braved the weather, hoping for a chance to see their favorite drivers in action. The weather was not ideal, with rain delays causing some tension among the crowd. However, the track dryers worked tirelessly to en...
A small plane crash in San Diego has left six people dead. The incident happened near Montgomery Field Airport. The plane hit power lines and crashed into homes in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood. This area is about two miles from the airport. The plane was a Cessna 550. It was heading for the airport when it crashed. The crash happened around 3:45 local time. The pla...
Early on a Thursday morning, a private jet crashed into a residential area in San Diego. The plane, a Cessna Citation II, had been traveling from New Jersey. It made a stop in Kansas to refuel before heading to San Diego. The jet clipped power lines before hitting a house in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood. This area is the largest neighborhood of Navy-owned housing i...
Wisconsin just had a wild weather day. Friday, the National Weather Service in the Twin Cities and La Crosse confirmed a total of 4 tornadoes. This brings the total number of tornadoes in Wisconsin to 9. The tornadoes were in various counties. The counties affected were Marathon, Dodge, Rusk, Dunn, and Barron. The weather service is still gathering information. ...
The National Weather Service has sent out alerts for Montana and Wyoming. A significant snowstorm is expected to hit these states on Wednesday. This storm could make travel tough, especially in the mountains. The service has issued a winter storm warning. This means that a mix of hazardous winter weather is either happening or about to happen. In Montana, heavy snow...
The weekend is shaping up to be a delight with clear skies and warm temperatures. Saturday and Sunday will be dry and sunny, with lows dipping into the mid-50s at night and highs reaching around 81 degrees during the day. This makes it perfect for outdoor activities. The humidity will be low, so it will feel comfortable outside. Monday will start the workweek on a c...
The Miami Sprint race was anything but ordinary. It was a day filled with unexpected twists and turns. The event started with a bang, literally, as rain-soaked conditions led to a chaotic start. Charles Leclerc's crash en route to the grid set the tone for the day. The visibility was so poor that the race had to be red-flagged before it even began. When the race fina...
The COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill. Lockdowns and travel restrictions became the norm. But did these changes in human behavior affect the mosquito population in Hong Kong? Especially the Aedes mosquito, known for spreading Dengue fever. This is a question that has puzzled scientists. The Aedes mosquito is expected to thrive with climate chan...