The severe storm system that has inundated the central and southeastern United States with heavy rain and high winds for days fits into a broader pattern in recent decades of increasing rainfall across the eastern half of the United States. Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for 1991 through 2020 show that the…
The year is 2027. Powerful artificial intelligence systems are becoming smarter than humans, and are wreaking havoc on the global order. Chinese spies have stolen America’s A.I. secrets, and the White House is rushing to retaliate. Inside a leading A.I. lab, engineers are spooked to discover that their models are starting to deceive them, raising…
A standoff occurred at the US Institute of Peace (USIP) on Monday when Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) tried to take over the organization. The government officials’ standoff with activists soon escalated into a tense dispute. The US Institute of Peace, which was founded by Congress in 1984, has been devoted for years…
Unusually severe weather swept across multiple US states over the weekend, unleashing violent tornadoes, blinding dust storms, and fast-moving wildfires, leaving at least 37 people dead. Amongst those affected was Hailey Hart and her fiance, Steve Romero, who took shelter in their 1994 Toyota Celica as a tornado tore through their home in Tylertown, Mississippi,…
Severe weather hits Indiana and Kentucky Friday evening, causing extensive damage. The storms prompted officials to issue tornado warnings for a number of counties in both states. The storm, which posed the threat of tornadoes and large hail, left numerous homes without electricity. With the storm approaching, tornado watches were issued in central and southern…
NEW DELHI: Bajrang Dal on Saturday stormed the Rishikul Ayurvedic College in Haridwar protesting against Iftar party organised by some Muslim students on the campus. The saffron outfit alleged a conspiracy being hatched in the “religious city” under “Islamic Jihad.” The college administration is investigating the matter. “A conspiracy is being hatched in the religious…
Powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to punch through Louisiana and other parts of the South on Tuesday just as costumed revelers celebrate Mardi Gras with huge parades and partying in the streets of New Orleans and other cities in the region. New Orleans moved up its two biggest Mardi Gras Day…
LOS ANGELES: Debris flows brought on by the strongest atmospheric river of the season swept a car off a southern California highway and into the ocean and left roads submerged in sludge. While the heavy rains from the storm hitting the region began to ease Thursday night, the risk of rock and mudslides on wildfire-scarred…
A powerful winter storm is set to impact multiple regions across the United States, bringing heavy rain, snow, sleet, and freezing rain. From the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, residents are preparing for hazardous conditions expected to persist into next week. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued ice storm warnings from Wednesday afternoon…
Novak Djokovic. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: A determined Novak Djokovic stormed into the last 16 of the Australian Open on Friday, delivering a commanding performance that underlined his status as a 10-time Melbourne champion. However, the 37-year-old required a medical timeout and used an inhaler during the match.After dropping a set in each…