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Weather

A powerful El Niño is set to reshape global weather in 2026

A powerful El Niño is set to reshape global weather in 2026

  • Dinah Voyles Pulver USA Today

Previous El Niños fueled wildfires, caused extreme flooding and mega droughts, prompted widespread coral bleaching and disrupted marine life migrations and foraging.

Is El Niño about to reshape the Pacific again?

Is El Niño about to reshape the Pacific again?

  • USA Today - News

La Niña is gone, but its effects linger as scientists watch for El Niño and the possible return of “the Blob” ocean heat wave.

Why El Niño does not mean a quiet hurricane season

Why El Niño does not mean a quiet hurricane season

  • USA Today - Vertical

Oceans are holding excess heat, so while El Niño can limit hurricanes, scientists warn storms can still form.

NASA unveils next crew of astronauts who will fly to space station

NASA unveils next crew of astronauts who will fly to space station

  • Eric Lagatta USA Today

The Artemis II crew members may be back on Earth after a moon-circling mission, but the next group of astronauts is already getting ready to head to space.

Study: Bird populations are shrinking faster in ag hotspots — including Midwest

Study: Bird populations are shrinking faster in ag hotspots — including Midwest

  • ABIGAIL BOTTAR Harvest Public Media

The loss of bird populations has been documented since the 1970s. 

Gibraltar's monkeys find a clever way to avoid a junk food bellyache

Gibraltar's monkeys find a clever way to avoid a junk food bellyache

  • Marta Serafinko Reuters

Researchers said the monkeys have been observed eating soil more frequently, a behavior they said may help the macaques avoid stomach upset from consuming human snacks.

Wildfires killed nearly 20% of the world’s giant sequoias. How crews are racing to save the rest

Wildfires killed nearly 20% of the world’s giant sequoias. How crews are racing to save the rest

  • Paul Rogers The Mercury News

Five years ago, a tragic environmental story unfolded when thousands of giant sequoia trees, an iconic California species that can live for 3,000 years, were killed during multiple large wildfires.

Is April 25 perfect? Meteorologists disagree with 'Miss Congeniality'

Is April 25 perfect? Meteorologists disagree with 'Miss Congeniality'

    A group of meteorologists is raining on "Miss Congeniality's" parade over the film's famous "perfect date" scene.

    Joshua Kutryk is the next Canadian going on a NASA mission

    Joshua Kutryk is the next Canadian going on a NASA mission

      Joshua Kutryk will be part of NASA's Expedition 75, a team of four astronauts heading to the International Space Station later in September of this year. The group of Canadian, American and Russian scientists will spend six months aboard the station to conduct research, work Kutryk hopes oth…

      Monkeys learn to swallow soil so they can keep eating junk food, research suggests

      Monkeys learn to swallow soil so they can keep eating junk food, research suggests

        Credit: Martin Nicourt/Gibraltar macaques project. Monkeys living on Gibraltar have learned that swallowing soil can quell upset stomachs caused by eating sweet and salty snacks offered by or stolen from holidaymakers, research suggests. Snacks such as chocolate bars, crisps and ice cream ha…

        This Is The Right Way To Watch A Meteor Shower

        This Is The Right Way To Watch A Meteor Shower

          Meteor showers are one of the easiest and most magical ways to experience the night sky, but catching a great display takes a little planning.

          Circling the moon, a Black astronaut inspires millions

          Circling the moon, a Black astronaut inspires millions

            Victor Glover is among 20 Black astronauts selected by NASA since its first class of Mercury astronauts in 1959, representing roughly 6% of all astronauts the agency has chosen.

            Artemis astronauts detail their historic journey

            Artemis astronauts detail their historic journey

              The Artemis II crew is back home, safe and sound after setting an incredible record for deep space travel. 

              Nature group cleaning out nesting boxes to save declining bird population

              Nature group cleaning out nesting boxes to save declining bird population

                A Moncton nature club spent Saturday scraping twigs and feathers from boxes they put up last year to prepare for the upcoming nesting season in May. The CBC's Ian Curran was there.

                Local News

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 24

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 24

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 23

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 23

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 22

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 22

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Southwest Iowa Technical Career Hub unveils new atrium

                Southwest Iowa Technical Career Hub unveils new atrium

                The atrium was made possible by a grant from the Lakin Foundation. SWITCH sits where the old East Mills High School used to be.

                State & Regional

                Buck Snort franchisees approaching 10 years of business in Council Bluffs

                Buck Snort franchisees approaching 10 years of business in Council Bluffs

                Dwayne Pleas and his wife opened the Council Bluffs Buck Snort, located at 25 Scott St., in September 2016, and they're coming up on the business' 10th anniversary this fall. 

                Iran war makes declining farm economy worse, farmers say

                Iran war makes declining farm economy worse, farmers say

                Iowa farmers this growing season are changing practices as they feel the pressure of a declining farm economy — especially with double-digit increases of fertilizer prices.

                CDC orders 2 passengers from cruise ship hantavirus outbreak to remain in Omaha

                CDC orders 2 passengers from cruise ship hantavirus outbreak to remain in Omaha

                The agency also confirmed that the 18 passengers who were brought to the National Quarantine Unit had been asked to remain at the unit through May 31.

                Republican candidates for Iowa governor debated Tuesday. See what they had to say

                Republican candidates for Iowa governor debated Tuesday. See what they had to say

                Four of the five Republicans running for Iowa governor drew contrasts on legal immigration, environmental regulation and Iowa’s cancer crisis in a debate.

                Nation & World

                Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays

                Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays

                President Donald Trump said Sunday he told his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran and he remains committed to the blockade.

                Home buyers hammered as war-fueled bond rout drives rates higher

                Home buyers hammered as war-fueled bond rout drives rates higher

                The era of ultra-cheap mortgages that reshaped American housing for a generation shows no signs of coming back.

                Why the Koh‑i‑Noor diamond still sparks controversy

                Why the Koh‑i‑Noor diamond still sparks controversy

                “Diamonds are forever,” as the expression goes, and few gems embody that idea more powerfully than the Koh‑i‑Noor.

                Trump DEI crackdown hit the boardroom. Now there are fewer women

                Trump DEI crackdown hit the boardroom. Now there are fewer women

                Women in America’s boardrooms made strides in the face of historic pushback in 2020. Then came the backlash against diversity initiatives.

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                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 24

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 24

                Trump DEI crackdown hit the boardroom. Now there are fewer women

                Trump DEI crackdown hit the boardroom. Now there are fewer women

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 20

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for May 20

                Shopping

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

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                The walleye whisperer: Your two adventurous spots for landing trophy fish this summer

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                Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

                Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

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                Content by Milan Laser Hair Removal. These laser hair removal experts share their observations and insights about the benefits of Brazilian laser hair removal vs. Brazilian waxing.

                Crime

                Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

                Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

                A Sidney man arrested on suspicion of litancy of charges is also accused of injuring two sheriff's deputies and jail staff upon his booking into the Fremont County Jail.

                3 people hurt, 2 vehicles sustain heavy damage in Shenandoah crash

                3 people hurt, 2 vehicles sustain heavy damage in Shenandoah crash

                The Page County Sheriff's Office said two vehicles were involved in a crash where they sustained heavy damage on Monday, Oct. 27, about 5:57 p.m.

                Page County man arrested after report he shot at a neighbor

                Page County man arrested after report he shot at a neighbor

                A man from an unincorporated community in Page County was arrested following a short standoff Friday evening.

                51-year-old Sidney resident flown to Omaha hospital after crash

                51-year-old Sidney resident flown to Omaha hospital after crash

                A 51-year-old resident of Sidney was flown by medical helicopter to Omaha after a crash involving a wrong-way driver Tuesday morning.

                Politics

                Republican candidates for Iowa governor debated Tuesday. See what they had to say

                Republican candidates for Iowa governor debated Tuesday. See what they had to say

                Four of the five Republicans running for Iowa governor drew contrasts on legal immigration, environmental regulation and Iowa’s cancer crisis in a debate.

                Rob Sand says at roundtable he would veto abortion limits end Medicaid privatization

                Rob Sand says at roundtable he would veto abortion limits end Medicaid privatization

                The conversation touched on abortion access, Medicare privatization, reimbursement rates and Iowa’s healthcare worker shortage.

                Zach Lahn tops Randy Feenstra in latest fundraising for Republican governor hopefuls

                Zach Lahn tops Randy Feenstra in latest fundraising for Republican governor hopefuls

                Bolstered by support from outside Iowa, Zach Lahn topped Randy Feenstra in fundraising by Iowa’s Republican candidates for governor this year through mid-May, new state reports show.

                Iowa gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn says 'we’re losing our culture’s roots'

                Iowa gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn says 'we’re losing our culture’s roots'

                Lahn argued Iowa has lost touch with the traditions that once defined rural communities.

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