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A volcanic eruption displays a large burst of bright orange lava amid smoke and ash.

Tech

Kīlauea volcano erupts with 650-foot lava fountains as officials issue ashfall advisory

A dramatic depiction of Earth partially engulfed in flames against a backdrop of stars.

Tech

Ancient Earth experienced abrupt climate swings without polar ice, study finds

An empty stadium with banners for FIFA World Cup 2026 in New York, New Jersey.

Tech

Players urge FIFA to act on predicted unsafe heat during 5 World Cup matches

Strong winds sway palm trees near a flooded shoreline during a severe storm.

Tech

Forecasters track Pacific system with 80% chance of development as Atlantic remains quiet

Two tall power transmission towers stand against a cloudy sky at sunset, with electrical cables running between them.

Tech

America's aging power grid may not be ready for longer, more erratic storm seasons

A pile of letters scattered on a doormat with one letter partly sticking out of a mail slot in a wooden door.

Business

Mysterious 1-cent check sparks warnings: 'Do not deposit this check'

Green grass shoots emerging from cracked, dry soil.

Tech

May storms bring relief to the Southern Plains, but a $1B crisis is far from over

A heavy rainstorm blurs a view of suburban houses and tropical greenery.

Outdoors

Florida braces for drought-busting tropical soaking as flash flood threat grows before hurricane season

A wildfire in a forest.

Tech

Wildfires may be poisoning drinking water long after the flames are out

Light shining on water.

Outdoors

Scientists say they've finally solved the sea level rise mystery as oceans climb nearly twice as fast

A fire truck drives through a charred landscape, with smoke rising from the affected area.

Tech

Scientists uncover a troubling wildfire paradox as fewer fires torch far more land

Tall palm trees swaying during a hurricane under a cloudy sky.

Tech

NOAA predicts a quieter 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, but still warns it only takes one storm