US Midterm Elections 2026: Election Day weather forecast warns of flooding, storms and possible tornadoes across several states-here's which states are affectedMillions of Americans are expected to vote on Election Day amid severe weather conditions nationwide. Florida has been hit hard by heavy ra...
03 Nov, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
In 1992, Louisiana had as few as 150 black bears left; 30 years later, habitat restoration and relocations helped rebuild the population to about 750 bearsIn the early 1990s, Louisiana black bears were on the brink of extinction due to habitat loss caused by human development. Thanks to dedica...
28 Oct, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz, Pacific and Atlantic oceansDonald Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz and both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. He recounted how officials initially dismiss...
22 Oct, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
In 1997, an Illinois man decided to clean up the river himself; nearly three decades later, his organisation has removed 14 million pounds of rubbishChad Pregracke had grown up around the Mississippi River. He knew its waters well and had spent years watching rubbish pile up along its ba...
18 Oct, 2026, 01.39 AM IST
In 2019, Todd Interests took over a vacant 52-story bank tower; a $450 million redevelopment turned it into a hotel, apartments and retail hubTodd Interests stepped in at a crucial time when the redevelopment had faced several delays. Before this, Drever Capital Management had pre...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Ohio School Delays Today: Heavy fog disrupts morning commute as the US winter forecast warns of major weather changes aheadHeavy fog in Ohio has resulted in numerous school delays and closures for students and families today. Many schools are experiencing either...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
In 2022, contractors began using 400,000 cubic yards of Mississippi River sand to build six islands at Minnesota’s Pigs Eye Lake; the project covers more than 40 acres and aims to protect surrounding wetlandsContractors began constructing new islands in Pigs Eye Lake in June 2022 using sand from the Mississippi River. This project aims to restor...
10 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall, hammering US Gulf Coast with powerful winds and dangerous floodingHurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, leading to power outages and flooding in Alabama. More than 594,000 customers lost ele...
10 Oct, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Tropical storm Hurricane Isaias: Warnings, areas affected, road blocks, safety placesHurricane Isaias is forecasted to impact the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. Warnings are in place for areas from Ocean ...
09 Oct, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Two Hurricanes, Two Coasts: Hurricane Isaias could strengthen to Cat 3 as category 4 Simon threatens Pacific CoastHurricane Isaias is set to strengthen into a Category 3 storm just before it makes landfall in either Florida, Mississippi, or Alabama. The...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Hurricane Isaias path tracker update: Airports closed, oil and gas production hit as dangerous Tropical storm to make landfall Florida, Alabama, or Mississippi. Check timings, dateHurricane warning was in effect from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to the Gulf County Line in Florida, the NHC said in its latest update.
09 Oct, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Isaias strengthens into a Category 2 hurricane: Up to 15 inches of rain expected, evacuations ordered in two states, and long power outages likelyHurricane Isaias has intensified into a Category 2 storm, with maximum winds reaching 105 mph. Coastal evacuations have been ordered in Ala...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Isaias strengthens into Category 2 hurricane; halts 63% of Gulf oil output, 1.3 mln barrels a day off marketHurricane Isaias is predicted to become a dangerous storm as it approaches the Gulf Coast. Preparations are underway, including evacuations...
09 Oct, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Hurricane Isaias Path: This Tropical storm could become first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 as Gulf Coast landfall nearsTropical Storm Isaias is currently in the Gulf of Mexico and may strengthen into a hurricane soon. As of Wednesday morning, it has sustaine...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Tropical Storm Isaias heads toward Gulf Coast, could become hurricane as Florida declares emergency: All you need to knowTropical Storm Isaias has emerged in the Gulf of Mexico and may develop into a hurricane soon. The storm is currently about 580 miles from ...
07 Oct, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Trump $500 Obamacare refund: Nearly 1 million Americans in these states to get checks; who qualifies, when?The Trump administration has begun sending $500 Obamacare refund checksto nearly 1 million Americans across 30 states in October 2026. The ...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
In Iowa, soaring cancer rates emerge as a key midterms issueCancer has emerged as an unusual bipartisan campaign issue in Iowa’s midterm races as the state confronts the second-highest cancer rate in...
29 Sep, 2026, 03.55 PM IST