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Aftershock hits Caracas as rescue efforts enter critical hours in Venezuela
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (140+ words) Caracas " A 4. 6-magnitude aftershock centered at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) hit north of the Venezuelan capital Caracas early on Monday, according to the U. S. Geological Survey. No damage was immediately reported from the aftershock, the president of the National Assembly,…...
A dangerous heat wave is starting in Michigan. Here's what to expect
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (1139+ words) A dangerous heat wave is expected to begin its surge over Michigan on Monday and last through the week, the National Weather Service said. The agency predicts heat index values across a large swath of the state could exceed 105 degrees…...
Humans and great apes show similar rhythmic pattern in laughter
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (501+ words) Washington " There are many kinds of laughter. People may guffaw at a joke. They may giggle nervously in an uncomfortable situation. They may chuckle with mild amusement. They may snicker to express contempt " especially movie villains. But while laughing seems…...
When is Hurricane Milton supposed to hit land? Time of storm's Florida landfall
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (133+ words) Experts predict Milton will presumably hit land in the West Coast or Gulf Coast area of Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. When is Hurricane Milton supposed to hit land? Time of storm's Florida landfall When is…...
Did it snow in St. Clair County? It looked like it
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (283+ words) Nearly 2-inch hailstones fell on the village of Emmett in St. Clair County on Thursday, only days from the end of June, according to the National Weather Service. Emmett is about 56 miles north of Detroit. NWS officials said "many ping…...
See aerials of destruction after powerful earthquakes in Venezuela
3+ day, 15+ min ago (21+ words) The Detroit News See aerials of destruction after powerful earthquakes in Venezuela...
Fleeing Hurricane Milton? Make sure your Georgia destination has power after Helene
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (162+ words) Gas? Hotel? Is there power? Floridians evacuating from danger zones as Hurricane Milton approaches may find options limited due to damage from Helene. Fleeing Hurricane Milton? Make sure your Georgia destination has power after Helene When is 2024 Atlantic hurricane season?...
Just4 Kids: Can you survive inside a tornado? This scientist did by accident
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (684+ words) " Can a person survive inside a tornado? " Sophia, age 14, Greencastle, Indiana I have seen the center of a monster. Most people describe the sound of a tornado as like a freight train, but up close, it's more like a thousand…...
NOAA, Michigan, Ohio scientists predict 2026 Lake Erie algae bloom
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (816+ words) The harmful algae bloom on Lake Erie will be moderate this year, similar to levels seen in 2022 and 2024, water quality scientists predicted Thursday. Scientists from federal, Michigan and Ohio university labs presented their forecast for this summer's harmful algae bloom…...
NWS: Storms to head into Metro Detroit before heat
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (408+ words) Metro Detroit's forecast calls for Thursday morning showers with a chance of thunderstorms, a warm and dry weekend, followed by heat and humidity, officials said. Showers with isolated thunderstorms early Thursday are expected to dissipate, but storm chances grow in…...