Disaster
Kilauea Eruption Sends Lava Fountains Skyward, Prompts Temporary Closures at Hawaii National Park
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, among the world’s most frequently erupting, produced unusually tall lava fountains on Tuesday, leading to temporary closures at a national park as officials responded to the activity.
Tornado Touchdowns Reported in Kankakee and Northwest Indiana as Severe Storms Sweep the Region
Emergency crews in Kankakee County were assessing damage after a tornado was reported near the Kankakee Airport and additional touchdowns were reported nearby, while confirmed tornadoes were also reported in parts of northwest Indiana. The severe weather brought intense rain and hail into the Chicago area, alongside ongoing watch and flood concerns into early Wednesday.
Severe Weather Threat Returns for Parts of the South and Midwest as Multi-Day Storm System Unfolds
A multi-day stretch of severe storms and isolated flash flooding is expected across parts of the U.S., beginning in the Southeast and shifting toward the Midwest and southwest Texas. The renewed threat arrives as communities in Michigan and Oklahoma continue to recover from deadly tornadoes last week.
Midwest and Plains Severe Weather Outbreak: What We Know About the Tornado Damage and Ongoing Threat
Communities across parts of the Midwest and Plains are assessing damage after a severe weather outbreak produced multiple tornadoes, leaving at least eight people dead and dozens injured. Officials in Michigan confirmed an EF3 tornado in Union City, while Oklahoma reported fatalities and widespread damage tied to tornadoes and suspected tornadoes.
Challenger Remembered 40 Years On: A National Moment of Shock, Grief, and Reckoning
Four decades after the space shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after liftoff, the loss of seven crew members—including teacher Christa McAuliffe—still resonates as a defining moment in American public life, shaped by live television, community grief, and hard lessons about decision-making under pressure.
Hundreds of Flood Warnings Issued After Storm Chandra Brings Heavy Rain and Travel Disruption
Storm Chandra has triggered widespread flood warnings and alerts across the UK, with a major incident declared in Somerset and significant disruption to roads, rail services and flights.