The Olympic flame's journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Games started with a twist. Bad weather in western Greece forced the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, moving it from the ancient stadium to a nearby museum. The flame, usually lit by the sun's rays, had to rely on a backup flame from a rehearsal due to the overcast skies. Greek rower Petros Gaidatzis kicked off...
The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics torch lighting ceremony took a unique turn. Instead of the usual grand outdoor event in ancient Olympia, it happened indoors. Why? Heavy rain was expected, so organizers decided to play it safe. The ceremony is usually a big deal. Actresses dressed as priestesses light the torch using the sun's rays and a special mirror. This ...
This weekend, Ohio State Buckeyes are heading to Ann Arbor for their big matchup against Michigan. The game, known as "The Game, " is always intense, but this year, Mother Nature might throw a curveball with snow and cold temperatures. The Buckeyes have had a great season so far. Their defense is strong, and they've been doing well overall. However, Michigan has bee...
North Texas airports had a rough day on Thursday. DFW and Dallas Love Field saw more than a thousand flights delayed or canceled. This was all thanks to some heavy rain and thunderstorms that rolled in. DFW Airport, which is a big deal for American Airlines, had nearly 900 delays and over 300 cancellations. Meanwhile, Dallas Love Field, home to Southwest Airlines, h...
A wildfire, now known as the Pack fire, erupted near Crowley Lake in Mono County on a Thursday afternoon. It quickly grew to a massive 1, 000 acres, putting homes in the McGee Trailer Park at risk. The fire started near McGee Creek Road, just west of Highway 395, around 12:30 p. m. , as reported by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The fire ...
Natural gas prices have been on a rollercoaster, and it's not just about the weather. While forecasts have been all over the place, there's a lot more influencing the market. The US is pumping out natural gas like never before. Production is near its peak, which means there's plenty to go around. More supply usually means lower prices, so that's one reason prices ar...
In Sacramento, November is usually a time for cool breezes and cozy sweaters, but this year, residents are facing an unexpected nuisance: a surge in mosquito activity. The usual suspects for this unwelcome invasion are weather patterns and the presence of standing water. The recent weather conditions have created a perfect storm for mosquitoes. Rain in October, foll...
Vietnam's coffee fields are in deep trouble. Too much rain has already soaked the ground, and now another typhoon is heading straight for the country's central highlands. This region is crucial for growing robusta coffee, a type that's in high demand worldwide. The excess water is making the soil too wet, which can harm the coffee plants and reduce the quality of the...
Toms River has decided to move trick-or-treating from October 30 to November 1. This change comes because of a weather forecast that predicts wind and rain on the original date. The goal is to make sure kids and families have a safer and more enjoyable time. The annual Halloween parade, which is on October 31, will still happen as planned. This parade is a big deal,...
Melissa, the storm that's been hanging around the Caribbean like an uninvited guest, is finally starting to show some movement. But don't pack your umbrellas away just yet. This storm is tricky, and no one knows for sure where it's headed next. The storm has been stuck in one place for days, moving at a snail's pace of about one mile per hour. This slow movement mak...