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Super El Niño to bring wetter, milder winter to U.S.

Super El Niño to bring wetter, milder winter to U.S.

A 'super' El Niño is developing, with climatologists predicting significant impacts on fall and winter weather across the central U.S. According to NOAA, this El Niño is expected to be one of the strongest on record, driven by record-high Pacific Ocean temperatures. Southern states like Texas and Oklahoma are likely to experience wetter and slightly cooler conditions, potentially alleviating drought conditions. Meanwhile, the Midwest is forecasted to have a milder winter, with average temperatures 1–4°F (0.5–2.2°C) above normal. This could lead to faster snowmelt and reduced snowpack, affecting winter recreation and agriculture. The phenomenon, which occurs every two to seven years, is also linked to increased atmospheric instability, raising the likelihood of thunderstorms and severe weather in the southern U.S. (Source time: 2026-09-15 10:02:00 GMT).
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NOAA Predicts Potentially Historic El Niño for Fall and Winter

NOAA Predicts Potentially Historic El Niño for Fall and Winter

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has forecasted a potentially historic El Niño event for the fall and winter of 2026-2027. El Niño is a natural climate phenomenon characterized by warmer-than-average Pacific Ocean temperatures, which can significantly alter global weather patterns. NOAA reports a greater than 90% chance of a very strong El Niño developing, with a 69% likelihood of surpassing all recorded events since 1950. Impacts may include heavy rainfall, flooding, powerful storms, landslides, and severe winter weather across the United States. Farmers Insurance emphasizes the importance of preparedness, noting that flood damage is typically not covered under standard homeowners or business insurance policies. Additionally, flood insurance policies often have waiting periods, making early action critical for coverage before severe weather strikes. Source time: Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:03:00 GMT.
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Sick of sultry Septembers? Extreme heat is spreading from summer into fall

Sick of sultry Septembers? Extreme heat is spreading from summer into fall

A new study finds that in the United States, rather than occurring only during summer, extreme heat events have become more frequent in the months after, too.
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Poll shows rising trust in global institutions, less comfort with US as global leader

Poll shows rising trust in global institutions, less comfort with US as global leader

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - A new poll of over 35,000 people worldwide shows continued support for global cooperation and rising trust in international institutions, but less comfort with the United States or China taking leadership roles. In fact, many view both as a threat.
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Limit AI now or humanity will lose its agency, says Nobel laureate Ressa

Limit AI now or humanity will lose its agency, says Nobel laureate Ressa

By Gwladys Fouche OSLO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Artificial intelligence, having hijacked humanity's attention through social media and our biology by manipulating our need for intimacy, will take away our agency unless we legislate now to limit it, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa said. 
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Paraguay Offers Investor Residency as a Digital Nomad Pathway with Tax Benefits

Paraguay Offers Investor Residency as a Digital Nomad Pathway with Tax Benefits

Paraguay Offers Investor Residency as a Digital Nomad Pathway with Tax Benefits
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El Niño brings warmer winter with cold snap risks

El Niño brings warmer winter with cold snap risks

The 2026–2027 winter season is expected to be warmer than average across much of the northern United States due to a strengthening El Niño pattern, according to NOAA's August seasonal outlook. However, this does not eliminate the possibility of short-lived cold snaps. El Niño, characterized by warmer-than-usual tropical Pacific Ocean temperatures, influences atmospheric circulation, often leading to milder winters in the northern U.S. and western Canada. Despite this, temporary shifts in atmospheric patterns can still allow Arctic air to move south, causing brief periods of freezing temperatures. Seasonal averages may lean warmer, but individual cold events remain possible, underscoring the need for localized weather monitoring.
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SAOSIN Announces U.S. Leg of 'SELF-TITLED' 20th Anniversary Tour

SAOSIN Announces U.S. Leg of 'SELF-TITLED' 20th Anniversary Tour

SAOSIN Announces U.S. Leg of 'SELF-TITLED' 20th Anniversary Tour
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UN chief sounds alarm on AI risk after Trump plays it down

UN chief sounds alarm on AI risk after Trump plays it down

By Antoni Slodkowski UNITED NATIONS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - U.N.
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Super El Niño 2026: Record-Setting Weather Phenomenon Predicted

Super El Niño 2026: Record-Setting Weather Phenomenon Predicted

The 2026 El Niño event is shaping up to be one of the strongest on record, with significant global weather impacts expected. El Niño, a natural climate pattern originating in the Pacific Ocean, occurs every two to seven years and typically lasts nine to 12 months. This year’s event began forming in early summer and is anticipated to persist into 2027. Trade winds have slowed or reversed, causing warm water to shift eastward, which disrupts weather patterns worldwide. In the U.S., northern states may experience warmer winters, while southern states could see increased rainfall and snow. Experts, including Erin Coughlan de Perez from Tufts University, warn that this Super El Niño could set new records for intensity and impact. (Source: TIME for Kids, September 14, 2026)
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Texas Heat Persists with Triple-Digit Temperatures into September

Texas Heat Persists with Triple-Digit Temperatures into September

Texas continues to experience prolonged triple-digit temperatures across the state, from the Panhandle to South Texas and the Gulf Coast to North Texas. Some areas are also facing dangerous heat indexes. The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a warmer and drier start to fall for much of Texas, with regional variations. Northern and western areas are expected to experience conditions typical of the High Plains and Desert Southwest, while East and Central Texas may see more temperature variability. The Climate Prediction Center has forecast above-normal temperatures for the southern and central U.S. from September through November, influenced by a strengthening El Niño, which has a greater-than-90% chance of becoming very strong during the fall and winter. Historically, Texas sees a decline in 100°F (37.8°C) days as September progresses, with average high temperatures cooling in October. (Source: USA Today, 2026-09-14, 17:00 GMT)
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El Niño Intensifies: Record Ocean Temperatures and Global Weather Impacts

El Niño Intensifies: Record Ocean Temperatures and Global Weather Impacts

The 2026 El Niño event is rapidly intensifying, with NOAA confirming a greater than 90% chance of a 'very strong' El Niño persisting through the Northern Hemisphere fall and winter. Sea surface temperature anomalies in the central equatorial Pacific are projected to exceed 3°C (5.4°F) above baseline averages during the winter peak, marking a potential historic event. Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology reported a Niño 3.4 index value of +2.45°C in late August, the fastest strengthening rate on record. This phenomenon is expected to bring heavy winter atmospheric rivers to Northern California, potentially causing localized flooding in the Central Valley. Meanwhile, Mediterranean regions are grappling with heatwaves and water deficits, exacerbated by record-high global sea surface temperatures of 21.10°C (69.98°F) recorded in August.