Heat wave in the western US could start a sweltering summer
A major early-season heat wave heading toward western North America threatens to bring sweltering temperatures that could break records. Here,…
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How to conquer the new Las Vegas
Plan your best ever-evolving trip to Las Vegas. Try new immersive experiences and the best places to eat on and…
It's about to heat up in California. How hot will it be where you are?
It may not be summer yet, but it could feel like it next week, and above-average temperatures are forecast for…
Summer 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years, study says
An extreme summer marked by deadly heat waves, explosive wildfires and record-breaking ocean temperatures will rank among the hottest in…
What prevents El Niño from staying forever?
A few weeks ago, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology declared that the Pacific Ocean is no longer in an El…
I paid $50 per semester. Why is college tuition so much higher today?
To the editor: There is a serious problem in this country when people connect a college education with a job.…
Warmest April on record puts Earth on 11-month hot streak
Earth's latent heat streak has extended for 11 months, and another global temperature record was broken in April. It was…
The global good streak continues: February was the warmest ever recorded
The planet has experienced its ninth consecutive month of record-breaking heat, with a scalding February completing the warmest meteorological winter…
Arctic Ocean could be ice-free within a decade
The loss of Arctic sea ice has long been a graphic measure of human-caused climate change, with harrowing images of…
América Ferrera is dedicated to directing feature films
Oscar-nominated supporting actress America Ferrera gave a memorable speech in “Barbie” about the impossible expectations placed on women. But Ferrera,…