PoliticsU.S.
FEMA at a Crossroads: Staffing Crisis and the Next Disaster
A new report examines FEMA's readiness as the agency faces staffing cuts, leadership instability, and a historic El Niño. Can FEMA meet the moment?
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WeatherU.S. Weather
CSU Slashes Hurricane Forecast as Super El Niño Intensifies
Colorado State University revises its 2026 Atlantic hurricane forecast downward, predicting just 9 named storms as a powerful Super El Niño builds.
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Weather & EnvironmentPolitics
China Mobilizes for Typhoon Maysak, Floods and Drought
China ramps up flood control and drought relief as Typhoon Maysak hits Hainan, southern provinces face extreme rain, and the northwest battles drought.
—5 min read
EnvironmentScience
El Niño Now Official: Risk of Super-El Niño Grows to 63%
NOAA confirms El Niño conditions as super-El Niño risk jumps to 63%. Record sea temperatures, Red Cross warnings, and global economic implications.
—4 min read
Weather & Natural DisastersClimate
El Niño Is Here: What It Means for Global Weather Patterns
NOAA confirms El Niño has arrived with a 63% chance of a very strong event. Scientists warn of record heat, droughts, floods and economic impacts.
—4 min read
Climate & Weather
NOAA Declares El Niño Here With 63% Chance of Record Power
NOAA officially declares El Niño conditions are present, warning of a 63% chance of a very strong event that could bring extreme weather worldwide.
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Weather & ClimateScience
El Niño Arrives: Scientists Warn of Severe Heat, Floods
NOAA confirms El Niño has arrived with a 63% chance of becoming very strong. Scientists warn of extreme heat, floods, droughts, and wildfires globally.
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Weather & ClimateUnited States
Hurricane Outlook Lowered for 2026 as Super El Niño Brews
Colorado State University reduces its 2026 hurricane forecast to 11 named storms as a strong Super El Niño is expected to suppress Atlantic activity.
—4 min read
WeatherNatural Disasters
2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Below-Normal Outlook Begins
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1. NOAA predicts a below-normal season with 8-14 named storms, driven by a developing El Niño.
—5 min read
WeatherEnergy
China Heatwave Drives Record Power Demand as El Niño Looms
Northern China bakes under persistent heatwave while southern regions see record electricity loads. Officials warn summer peak could reach 16 billion kW.
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Economy & TradeEnergy
Southern China Grid Sets Four Power Records as Heat, AI Soar
Southern China's power grid set four consecutive load records from May 25-28, driven by early heatwaves, AI computing, and economic growth.
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Environment & WeatherChina
Why China's Heavy Rain Came Early and Strong in May 2026
China experienced unusually early and intense rainfall in May 2026, affecting 14 provinces. Analysis reveals five key factors behind the extreme weather.
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Climate and Environment
El Niño and Sea Level Rise Could Bring Double Flooding
NOAA warns El Niño, forecast to emerge by July 2026, could combine with rising sea levels to cause widespread high tide flooding along US coasts.
—4 min read