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Ohio State remains atop the US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 1

Ohio State remains atop the US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 1

The latest US LBM Coaches Poll is out after Week 1, and Ohio State remains on top. Here's how the entire top 25 looks.
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Iran is forging a new ring of proxies to threaten US allies in the Gulf, officials say

Iran is forging a new ring of proxies to threaten US allies in the Gulf, officials say

Regional officials tell The Associated Press that Yemen's Houthi rebels helped Iraqi militias launch drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in July
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UNEP Warns World Likely to Breach 1.5°C Global Warming Threshold Soon

UNEP Warns World Likely to Breach 1.5°C Global Warming Threshold Soon

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has issued a warning that the world is projected to exceed the 1.5°C global warming threshold within the next few years. This projection indicates a temporary breach, meaning temperatures will likely rise above this critical limit before potentially declining as greenhouse gas emissions are reduced. The UNEP report outlines a pathway described as 'overshoot, peak, and decline,' where global temperatures temporarily surpass 1.5°C. This scenario emphasizes the urgent need for immediate and coordinated global actions to mitigate further warming. The report suggests that implementing clean air and climate change initiatives could significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, cut methane emissions by 60%, and decrease major air pollutants by approximately 70%. Such measures could prevent about 0.34°C of global warming by 2050 and a more substantial 1.4°C by 2100.
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Iran-backed fighters in Yemen and Iraq are joining forces to threaten the Gulf, officials say

Iran-backed fighters in Yemen and Iraq are joining forces to threaten the Gulf, officials say

Regional officials tell The Associated Press that Yemen's Houthi rebels helped Iraqi militias launch drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in July
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Exclusive-US resumes immigrant visa processing for Hungary, Poland as pause remains elsewhere

Exclusive-US resumes immigrant visa processing for Hungary, Poland as pause remains elsewhere

By Humeyra Pamuk, Kristina Cooke and Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration resumed processing immigrant visa applications from Hungary and Poland last week while maintaining a temporary pause on immigrant visa appointments elsewhere, four people
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Putin assures Trump that Moscow doesn’t have aggressive plans toward Europe, Kremlin says

Putin assures Trump that Moscow doesn’t have aggressive plans toward Europe, Kremlin says

A Kremlin official says Russian President Vladimir Putin assured U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call that Moscow doesn’t harbor aggressive intentions toward Europe
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Extreme Heat Warnings and Advisories Blanket Central and Southern U.S.

Extreme Heat Warnings and Advisories Blanket Central and Southern U.S.

Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories have been issued across the central and southern United States, the Southwest, and California as of September 8, 2026. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts heat index values reaching up to 45°C (113°F) in southern Texas and 44°C (112°F) in parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma. Western desert regions, including Death Valley and the Colorado River Valley, are expected to see temperatures as high as 47°C (116°F). Alerts are set to continue through September 11 in many areas. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) highlights dangerous heat conditions in the central Plains and mid-Mississippi Valley, with daytime highs exceeding 38°C (100°F). Relief is anticipated east of the Rocky Mountains by late Wednesday due to a cold front. However, the southern Plains and western U.S. will experience prolonged heat due to upper-level ridging.
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Supersized El Niño Expected to Bring Heavy Rains and Flooding to U.S.

Supersized El Niño Expected to Bring Heavy Rains and Flooding to U.S.

Meteorologists are warning of a 'supersized' El Niño event this winter, driven by exceptionally warm Pacific Ocean temperatures. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), this El Niño is expected to be one of the strongest in at least 1,000 years, potentially making 2027 the hottest year on record. The phenomenon is likely to bring heavy rainfall, flooding, and severe weather to the West Coast, Southeast, and East Coast of the United States. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts increased precipitation and flooding risks for California and the West Coast, as well as elevated risks of severe weather in the Southeast. The Northern Rockies and northern Cascades may experience reduced snowpack, while the Upper Midwest and Northern Tier could see above-average temperatures. (Source: Newsweek, Source time: not specified)
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El Niño Expected to Reach Historic Strength by Late 2026

El Niño Expected to Reach Historic Strength by Late 2026

Meteorologists are closely monitoring the strengthening El Niño phenomenon in the tropical Pacific, which is projected to reach exceptional intensity by late 2026 and persist into 2027. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), there is a greater than 90% chance of a very strong El Niño event during the Northern Hemisphere fall and winter of 2026-27. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) also forecasts a very strong El Niño peaking toward the end of 2026, with climate effects continuing into 2027. AccuWeather predicts this event could become the strongest El Niño since at least 1950. Typical impacts of El Niño include stormier weather in the southern U.S., drier conditions in northern areas, and changes in hurricane activity. Meteorologist Alex DaSilva noted that if this El Niño reaches record strength, global temperatures in 2027 could be the warmest on record.
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Florida picks up votes, still outside top 25 in AP Poll after Week 1

Florida picks up votes, still outside top 25 in AP Poll after Week 1

Florida football remains just outside the AP Top 25 after beating FAU, but the Gators picked up 32 additional points from voters.
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Ahead of Xi's US visit, China's soybean crushers face high costs, weak margins

Ahead of Xi's US visit, China's soybean crushers face high costs, weak margins

By Ella Cao, Naveen Thukral and Roberto Samora BEIJING/SINGAPORE/SAO PAULO Sept 7 (Reuters) - China's private soybean processors face a costly fourth-quarter supply squeeze as inventories tighten in top exporter Brazil and tariffs keep U.S. cargoes largely out of reach.
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U.S. Electricity Generation Increases by 2.1%, Driven by Solar in Texas and Hydropower in Washington

U.S. Electricity Generation Increases by 2.1%, Driven by Solar in Texas and Hydropower in Washington

U.S. power plants increased their electricity output by 2.1% in the first half of the year compared to the same period in the previous year, largely due to rising demand from data centers and other large consumers. Texas saw the largest increase in utility-scale generation, primarily driven by a 35% surge in solar power, which is on track to surpass coal as the state's leading electricity source for the first time. Washington experienced a significant rise in hydropower generation due to heavy rains, leading to increased output from its dams. Tennessee boosted its nuclear output by utilizing existing plants more frequently, while Ohio's increase was fueled by natural gas. California, however, saw a plummet in utility-scale generation, attributed to extensive solar power and battery storage capabilities, reducing its reliance on natural gas.