WEATHER IMPACT

Oct 24 2025BUSINESS

Europe's Winter Grain Planting Gets a Weather Break

Europe's farmers are having a better time planting winter grains this year. The weather has been kinder than in the past two years. This could mean more stable grain areas, even though prices are low. The early part of October was dry. This let farmers plant a lot before the wetter weather came. The rain that's coming should help the crops grow. Soft wheat is Europ...

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Oct 24 2025LIFESTYLE

Rain or Shine, Halloween Fun Rolls On at Car Museum

Rain did not stop the Halloween spirit at the Gilmore Car Museum. Families braved the wet weather to enjoy trunk-or-treat. The event was a hit, even with the cold and rain. Kids still had a blast. The museum saw around 1, 500 kids by 6:30 p. m. This was fewer than usual but still impressive. The event ran until 7:30 p. m. Despite the weather, the mood was lively. N...

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Sep 07 2025SPORTS

Minnesota's Dominant Display: A Weather-Shortened Victory

Minnesota's football team put on a show against Northwestern State, scoring a whopping 66 points in a game that was cut short due to bad weather. The game ended with over six minutes left in the fourth quarter, but by then, the outcome was already clear. Minnesota's defense struck early when John Nestor intercepted a pass and ran it back for a touchdown just six seco...

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Aug 16 2025SPORTS

Rainy Night Cuts Short Football Fun

The skies opened up and poured on the football plans of many teams in the Midlands. Lightning and heavy rain made it impossible to finish the games at W. J. Keenan, River Bluff, and Chapin. It was a bummer for players and fans alike, but at least some teams got to play before the weather turned nasty. The Richland One Sertoma Jamboree saw A. C. Flora and Eau Claire ...

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Aug 15 2025BUSINESS

How Hong Kong's MTR is Balancing Weather, Profits, and Future Plans

Hong Kong's MTR Corporation has been navigating through a stormy season, both literally and figuratively. The recent weather has been tough, with many black rainstorm warnings and typhoons. Despite this, the MTR has proven to be the most reliable way to get around the city. Bad weather does affect how many people use the trains, but it also brings more shoppers to th...

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Aug 15 2025SPORTS

Golfers Face Weather Woes at BMW Championship

Golfers at the BMW Championship in Owings Mills faced a tough start. The first round was interrupted by bad weather. Play stopped for over two hours on Thursday. The delay began at 2:35 p. m. and resumed at 4:45 p. m. The course was already challenging before the rain. Recent upgrades made Caves Valley Golf Club harder than in 2021. After the storm, the course becam...

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Jul 13 2025SCIENCE

How Weather and Location Shape Natural Radiation Levels

Radiation is everywhere, but it's not the same everywhere. A study dug into how natural radiation, like gamma and alpha types, changes with weather and location. The goal? To tell the difference between natural shifts and human-made messes. Nine spots were watched for a whole year. Guess where gamma radiation was highest? Mountain stations took the crown. Meanwhile,...

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Jun 26 2025SPORTS

Detroit Golf Club: Weather's Big Test for 2025 Rocket Classic

The 2025 Rocket Classic is set to challenge players in more ways than one. Last year, the tournament saw a mix of great golf and weather troubles. The first two days were fantastic, with players scoring well. But then, the weather stepped in, causing delays and pushing back the third round. The PGA Tour even shared the forecast, which wasn't looking good until later ...

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Jun 16 2025SPORTS

The Unlikely Champion: J. J. Spaun's Triumph at Oakmont

The golf world was taken by surprise when J. J. Spaun emerged as the champion at the U. S. Open at Oakmont. The weather was a nightmare, making the course even more challenging than usual. Spaun, a 34-year-old Californian, had a rough start, with five bogeys in his first six holes. He hit the pin on the second hole, only to watch it spin back into the fairway. It...

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Jun 16 2025WEATHER

Brazil's Weather Wonders of 2023

The year 2023 was a wild ride for Brazil's weather. It was a year that saw some of the most intense weather events ever seen. The country faced a mix of extremes, from heavy rain to scorching heat and devastating droughts. The north coast of São Paulo state saw the most rain in a single day ever recorded in Brazil. This was just the start of the unusual weather pat...

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