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This year's El Niño looks a lot like 1997. What happened then?

Columbia University climate scientist Azhar Ehsan said in a September media briefing that this year's atmospheric evolution looks similar to that of...

01.10.2026 30

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New SNAP benefit amounts take effect Oct. 1: Here's how much

Starting Oct. 1, new eligibility rules and updated benefit amounts will take effect for the estimated 37 million Americans receiving SNAP assistance.

28.09.2026 20

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Alix Martichoux

Cloud pics wanted: NASA renews call for people's photos of the sky

NASA has extended the deadline for a project involving a space satellite, the clouds and you.

27.09.2026 20

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'100% to 99% chance' El Niño lasts 6 months: What does that mean for you?

El Niño is here, growing stronger by the day, and getting ready for a long stay. Climate models indicate the phenomenon is nearly certain to last not...

27.09.2026 40

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Cost of having a baby: Hospital bills are shockingly high in states you wouldn't expect

In one video, a woman shows her bill on camera. The grand total was $45,000. "Thankfully my insurance covered the majority," she said. But she still...

26.09.2026 30

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Behind on bills? Residents of these states have seen debt balloon

People who live in some of the country's most affordable states have seen their debt double over the past 10 years, a new data analysis shows.

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Phone weather forecast often wrong? Here's why

When the weekend actually rolls around, the highs, lows and chance of rain numbers you were seeing on your phone app may be totally different. It...

24.09.2026 10

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Super-strong El Niño could lead to 450K deaths. Map shows the states hit hardest

The worst heat may still be to come.

23.09.2026 10

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Anyone who has used CVS' website is owed money. Here's how to get a payment

Are you a CVS customer? Or have you ever been? There's a good chance you qualify for a payment in a $20.5 million class action settlement reached with...

22.09.2026 20

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Fat Bear Week 2026 begins: What to know, how to vote

Get ready to cast your ballot.

21.09.2026 50

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Payment size revealed in massive Oracle settlement: Here's how much you'll get

Payments are set to be issued starting Monday in the $115 million class action lawsuit against tech company Oracle that "millions" could have...

21.09.2026 10

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Kidney disease of unknown origin spreads in US. Who is at risk?

People with CKDu don't have the classic risk factors of kidney disease, like hypertension or diabetes.

20.09.2026 30

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NOAA releases weather predictions for the rest of 2026

The country is divided. Not over politics this time, but over weather.

17.09.2026 20

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People think they need $1.2M to retire. Here's where that's actually true

Americans think they need about $1.2 million in savings to retire comfortably, according to a survey by Schroeders published earlier this year. How...

17.09.2026 40

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US household income breaks 58-year-old record. These groups saw the biggest gains

The median household made $87,460 in 2025, but not everyone is a winner.

15.09.2026 10

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SNAP benefits are changing in October: What to know

Heads up, SNAP recipients: Your monthly benefit allotment is about to change.

15.09.2026 20

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New bill would restrict SNAP benefits in 9 states. Here's what could be cut

A new law introduced in the House this month would add more restrictions to what types of food SNAP recipients can buy with their monthly benefits.

12.09.2026 30

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'Super' El Niño is now a near certainty. Here are 5 side effects you may not know about

El Niño doesn't just impact the weather. There are five lesser-known impacts of El Niño we're likely to see with this year's super-charged event.

10.09.2026 20

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NASA wants to see your pictures of the sky. Here's why

NASA wants you to point your phone to the sky and take a picture of the clouds. For science.

09.09.2026 10

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It's not just Flock. These cameras, ALPRs may also be in your community

Backlash to Flock cameras has been growing in recent months, but the surveillance equipment company isn't the only one that may be operating in your...

07.09.2026 30

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Map shows where the 2026 'super' El Niño could bring lots of rain, extreme drought

Some forecasts indicate this year's El Niño may be the strongest ever recorded.

02.09.2026 20

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These are the most-searched slang words of 2026. How many do you know?

Unless you're incredibly online – or incredibly in tune with Gen Z and Gen Alpha – it's easy to fall behind on the latest slang.

30.08.2026 20

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Meal kit madness: Customers say they got empty boxes, spoiled food from Blue Apron, Marley Spoon

Meal delivery companies Blue Apron and Marley Spoon have been hit with a barrage of complaints and threats to cancel after weeks of supply chain...

28.08.2026 20

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Payments start soon in privacy settlement 'hundreds of millions' could have qualified for

Keep an eye on your bank account, Venmo and PayPal the next few weeks. Money could be coming your way from a privacy class action settlement that...

27.08.2026 20

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Blood moon lunar eclipse: This is the best time to watch in every state

At maximum, the full moon will be 96% covered by Earth's shadow, turning it a spooky shade of red.

27.08.2026 20

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Tim Curry, star of 'Rocky Horror' and 'It,' dead at 80: Reports

Tim Curry, the British actor whose long career included a cult role in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died, multiple news outlets report. He was...

26.08.2026 20

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Who will have the best view of this week's blood moon lunar eclipse?

Just about everyone in the U.S. will have an opportunity to see the blood moon lunar eclipse this week, but some people will end up having a much...

26.08.2026 20

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Unexpected GLP-1 side effect? Studies show the meds may help people with addictions

From unexpected babies to "Ozempic teeth," the ultra-popular class of GLP-1 medications are turning out to have a few unanticipated side effects....

24.08.2026 20

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One seemingly ordinary job has gotten much more deadly over the past 10 years, federal data shows

Logging, hunting and mining are all dangerous jobs (at least relatively speaking), and the reasons may seem obvious. But what about landscaping?

23.08.2026 20

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NOAA releases fall weather predictions for all 50 states as El Niño grows stronger

Fall is just around the corner, but summer weather may be sticking around a little while longer.

20.08.2026 20

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You can see a blood moon lunar eclipse in August. Here's when, how to see it at maximum

A lunar eclipse will be visible across the entire United States at the end of August, when the full moon will pass through Earth's shadow, turning it...

19.08.2026 20

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Gas prices are rising, but drivers using this type of fuel have it worse

Some drivers are paying nearly $7 for a gallon of fuel.

18.08.2026 20

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Are mass layoffs coming? Most states let you check – here's how

Companies aren't legally allowed to keep mass layoffs a secret. Here's how you can tell if your company has plans to cut jobs.

16.08.2026 20

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FDA green lights more screwworm medications: Should you give them to your pets?

The Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorizations for more medications that can prevent and treat infestations of the...

15.08.2026 40

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'Super' El Niño may be strongest since 1950. When will it peak, hit the US?

In an update released Thursday, national forecasters said the odds that this year's El Niño will reach the highest strength level – often called a...

13.08.2026 20

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More cases of parasitic screwworm confirmed. Here's who is at risk, where it's spreading

The screwworm flies can lay eggs on any warm-blooded animal, including people. Those eggs develop into parasitic larvae, or maggots, that feed on the...

12.08.2026 20

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Death toll from flesh-eating bacteria rises: These are the Vibrio warning signs to watch for

Beachgoers in several southern states have been warned to proceed with caution after several more deaths were reported in people who contracted...

11.08.2026 20

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Robocalls are spiking — especially for phone numbers with these area codes

Is your phone getting lots of random calls lately? You're not alone. Americans received an estimated 4.4 billion robocalls in July — the highest...

11.08.2026 20

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Robocalls are spiking — especially for phone numbers with these area codes

Is your phone getting lots of random calls lately? You're not alone. Americans received an estimated 4.4 billion robocalls in July — the highest...

11.08.2026 20

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Alix Martichoux

Flock camera map: How many are in your neighborhood?

Flock Safety, a surveillance equipment company, says it partners with more than 5,000 law enforcement agency partners across 6,000 communities. Is...

09.08.2026 40

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Saharan dust cloud the size of the continental US is impacting summer weather and you may not have even noticed

The days are hot. The storms are few and far between. The sunsets are beautiful. And high in the sky is a layer of dust that has traveled thousands of...

08.08.2026 20

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Superbug confirmed in 23 states: Where is the deadly fungus spreading in 2026?

The drug-resistant and deadly fungus Candida auris has proven hard to stamp out in 2026. Despite efforts to contain its spread, the fungus is once...

02.08.2026 30

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SNAP recipients, some middle-class families get $60 monthly for produce in new bill. Who qualifies?

The "Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce" Act would establish a pilot program that awards grants to states so they can give the extra grocery money to...

02.08.2026 50

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Will cyclospora spike again? Expert warns diarrhea parasite may spread through summer

While the largest cyclospora outbreak appears to be winding down, others with unknown sources keep popping up.

30.07.2026 20

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'Mini Dust Bowl' could be forming in the US, expert warns. Will El Niño make it worse?

"If the long-term drought is as bad as it could be, and you are starting off already with severe drought, this raises the real possibility of a...

26.07.2026 50

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Inflation is slashing middle-class incomes. Here's where it's worst

A new analysis found only two states have seen healthy growth in middle-class income compared to inflation.

25.07.2026 40

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Alix Martichoux

MAP: States report new measles cases as virus surpasses alarming benchmark

Cyclospora isn't the only public health crisis the U.S. is contending with in 2026. Measles, one of the world's most contagious viruses, has now...

24.07.2026 30

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Alix Martichoux

41 states at risk of losing federal SNAP funds, new data shows: What to know

Dozens of states are going to have to start forking over more money to fund SNAP (or end up cutting food assistance) if they don't get their error...

22.07.2026 40

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Alix Martichoux

How to tell if your lettuce is safe to eat during cyclospora outbreak

These are the types of lettuce you should toss out immediately.

21.07.2026 30

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Alix Martichoux

'Rare' La Niña may form in the Atlantic at the same time as this year's 'super' El Niño

While conditions are heating up for a "super" El Niño in the Pacific, the inverse may be happening in the Atlantic.

20.07.2026 40

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Alix Martichoux