In the eastern city of Pokrovsk, Ukrainian troops are holding their ground against a significant Russian attack. This clash is happening while the United States is pushing for a deal to stop the war. Russia has been trying to take over Pokrovsk for months, seeing it as a key part of their plan to co
The Pacific Northwest is experiencing an unusual amount of rainfall. This is due to a combination of warm water and air, and unusual weather patterns. These patterns can be traced back to tropical cyclones in Indonesia. The rain has been persistent and heavy, with almost 5 trillion gallons falling i
In a field in eastern England, scientists have found proof that humans made fire a long time ago. This is the oldest proof ever found. The proof includes baked earth, broken flint axes, and two pieces of pyrite. Pyrite is a type of stone that can make sparks. This shows that early humans, likely Nea
The Pacific Northwest is gearing up for more rain. This comes after a powerful storm hit the region, causing rivers to swell, roads to close, and people to need rescue from flooded areas. By early Wednesday, some parts of the Cascade Mountains in Washington saw a lot of rain. The National Weath
Michigan is dealing with a lot of snow and wind. The weather service has issued a warning for most of the Lower Peninsula. This warning is in effect until Wednesday afternoon, December 10. They expect 1-4 inches of snow by Thursday morning, December 12, with wind gusts up to 35 mph. The warning was
Michigan is feeling the winter chill, with 43 counties under weather alerts. The National Weather Service (NWS) says more snow is on the way, with some areas expecting up to 4 inches. In the southern parts of the state, counties like Livingston, Oakland, and Macomb are bracing for up to 2 inches of
South Carolina is in the middle of a measles outbreak. It started in October and is still growing. As of Tuesday, there are 111 cases. That's a lot! The state is now dealing with as many cases as Utah and Arizona, which also have big outbreaks. The outbreak is mostly in the northern part of South C
France has been quietly backing Benin's government in the wake of a recent coup attempt. This support included sharing intelligence and providing logistical help. The French government also worked closely with Nigeria, which sent military aid to Benin at the request of Benin's President Patrice Talo
Japan recently experienced a strong earthquake, measuring 7. 5 on the Richter scale, in its northern regions. This event has sparked concerns about the possibility of an even larger earthquake, often referred to as a megaquake, which could potentially trigger a massive tsunami reaching up to 98 feet
Florida, known for its warm weather, has been experiencing unusually cold temperatures. This sudden change is due to a polar vortex, a large area of low pressure and cold air around the Earth's poles, which has expanded and sent frigid air southward. The cold front has brought temperatures down sign
