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Flash Flooding Sweeps Cars and Bus Through Santiago Streets
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Flash floods in Santiago’s Las Condes on Oct. 8, 2026, swept cars and a bus through streets after 14.4 cm of rain—nine times October’s average—injuring six.
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Hurricane Isaias Prompts Southeast Emergency Preparations
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Officials across the Gulf Coast are urging residents to prepare now for Tropical Storm Isaias, which could strengthen into a hurricane and bring heavy rain, flooding, damaging winds, power outages and hazardous travel beginning Friday. Residents are advised to secure supplies and outdoor items, plan for outages and evacuations, follow trusted forecasts, and avoid waiting until the last minute to leave; emergency agencies and the Salvation Army are coordinating response preparations.
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Isaias Could Reach Category 3 Before Gulf Landfall
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A tropical depression in the Gulf was forecast to strengthen into Hurricane Isaias and threaten the upper Gulf Coast, from Louisiana toward Florida, while forecasters monitored its track and potential heavy rain. New Orleans residents were urged to clear storm drains and report clogged catch basins to help reduce flooding.
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Mild Weather Expected Across Omaha, Charlotte
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Maine is forecast to have mild, mostly sunny and breezy weather through Friday, with rain possible Sunday night into Monday. In the Charlotte area, sunshine and warm temperatures are expected through much of the week before a Gulf system could bring substantial rain this weekend.
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School District Says It Passed Audit With ‘Flying Colors.’ The Actual Report Tells A Different Story
Paris Apodaca · 4 min · 1h
Columbia Italian Festival postponed amid storm threat
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Columbia’s Italian Festival was postponed one week, from Oct. 10 to Oct. 17, because of expected storm-related rain and safety concerns. The free event will run from 1 to 7 p.m. at Finlay Park, featuring Italian food, vendors, cultural performances, entertainment and family activities.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Torrential rain floods streets and halts rail in Bilbao and Barcelona
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Water hit knee level in Bilbao's centre in under an hour; 137 of 150 Bizkaia weather incidents were in the city after 70-plus mm of rain.
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Barcelona's streets turning into rivers is a real mess for homes and shops. Authorities did the right thing closing roads early.
Trump supporter meme claims only the boss can make it rain
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Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.
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Dakotas Forecast Showers, Broad Temperature Range
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Forecasts across North and South Dakota call for mostly sunny, mild weather early in the period, followed by cooler conditions and increasing rain chances late in the weekend. Parts of North Dakota and western South Dakota could see rain mixed with snow around Columbus Day.
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Warm October Weather, With Rain Ahead in Some Regions
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Phoenix is forecast to stay sunny and unusually hot, with highs near 99 degrees and breezy conditions Sunday. Warm weather will continue into the week, with highs in the mid-to-upper 90s and little chance of rain.
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The Nun Who Hid Anne Frank's Family
Miep Gies supplies the secret annex daily
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Forecasts Split Between Sunny Days and Late Storms
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One forecast calls for mostly sunny, warm days with cool nights and a chance of late showers, while another warns of morning rain, afternoon thunderstorms and heavier overnight rain.
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Gulf Coast counties prepare sandbag sites for Isaias
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Communities in Mississippi and Florida are opening sandbag distribution sites as Tropical Storm Isaias threatens heavy rain and possible flooding. Leon County and Tallahassee are offering staffed locations and asking households to take no more than 15 bags, while Destin and Hancock County are also making sandbags available.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Naples Flooding Strands 22 Cars, Roads Clear
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Heavy rain flooded downtown Naples, Florida, stranding vehicles and prompting towing crews to remove dozens of cars; police reported 26 flooded-vehicle calls and 22 tows. The water receded and roads reopened by Thursday, though owners faced potential costly engine and electrical damage.
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Simon Expected to Threaten Mexico as Major Hurricane
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Tropical Storm Simon is forecast to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane before approaching Mexico’s Pacific coast this weekend, bringing destructive winds, dangerous storm surge and heavy rain that could trigger life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Forecasts differ on the storm’s precise path and landfall location, but coastal warnings have been issued in parts of southwestern Mexico.
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Iowa Records Fourth-Wettest September in State History
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Iowa's September averaged about 8 inches of rain, roughly the fourth-wettest on record; Des Moines logged 14.5 inches, its wettest September in 112 years.
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Climate Lawsuits Fail Constitutional And Scientific Review
Angela Wheeler · 5 min · 3h
Heavy rain in Ho Chi Minh City
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— Sep 28, 2026
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Flooding, Water Disruptions Close Schools Across Regions
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Heavy rains from a tropical wave triggered flooding and landslides across St. Vincent and the Grenadines, initially forcing all schools to close. Most schools were set to resume in-person classes the next day, while 15 remained closed because of water-supply problems, damage or use as an emergency shelter.
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Lions offense targets Panthers amid rain while Chiefs stay unbeaten
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Chiefs and Raiders both sit at 3-0 for an Oct. 4 Allegiant Stadium clash; Lions have scored 31 points in each game before a rainy trip to Carolina.
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Detroit's passing game could still rack up yards if the rain stays light, even with Carolina's injuries.
Tuesday Forecasts Vary From Chilly to Warm
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Forecasts across several regions call for mostly sunny skies Tuesday, though temperatures vary sharply: Vermont and northern New York will be chilly, while parts of Virginia and other areas warm into the 70s or 80s. Much of the week remains dry and pleasant, with showers possible later in the week or weekend, including rain tied to a developing Gulf system in parts of the Southeast.
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Overcast, Mild Conditions Reported in Two Counties
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— Oct 2, 2026
Sumner and Williamson counties reported overcast, mild conditions with little or no rain and no active weather alerts. Separately, a forecast called for scattered showers and storms in the coming days after a prolonged quiet period.
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Céline Dion Falls on Stage in Paris
Singer Céline Dion took a tumble on stage at the Plénitude Arena Tuesday. Dion slipped during her 26-show Paris residency. Videos show the singer walking across the stage and jumping while singing. Her pants get caught under her heel, causing the fall. The singer, however, recovered quickly, stood up, and gave a thumbs-up to fans while continuing to sing. Dion is nearing the end of the first leg o
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Georgia practices wet-ball drills amid Alabama storm threat
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As Tropical Storm Isaias threatened Georgia’s game at Alabama, Kirby Smart said the team would prepare for possible bad weather but keep its regular practice focus. He has described using sprinklers and wet-ball drills to build players’ comfort in rain, while emphasizing that game conditions cannot truly be simulated and coaches must adapt their plans.
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Hurricane Rachel weakens, remains major off Baja
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— Oct 1, 2026
Hurricane Rachel reached Category 3 strength off Mexico’s Pacific coast, where it was moving slowly westward and was forecast to remain offshore. Authorities warned of dangerous surf and rip currents, heavy rain, and possible landslides and flooding in several coastal states.
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Marcus Bell
Glad it's staying offshore, but those rip currents could still cause real problems for swimmers.
Rain Forces Orioles-Blue Jays Doubleheader With Scherzer Starting
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— Sep 22, 2026
Tuesday's Blue Jays-Orioles game was postponed by rain in Baltimore; they play a split doubleheader Wednesday with Max Scherzer expected to start game one.
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Rachel Meyers
Doubleheaders wear out the pitching staff fast, and having Scherzer start one might help Baltimore's chances.
Nor’easter Hits Northeast as Austin and Ohio Forecasts Vary
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Columbus is expected to turn sunny and dry for the weekend after rain moves through Friday, with highs mostly in the upper 60s to mid-70s. A cold front will bring cooler weather early next week, with lows near the low 40s and patchy frost possible in colder areas, before temperatures rebound later in the week.
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Verstappen Wins Rain-Hit Bahrain Grand Prix
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— Sep 30, 2026
Kimi Antonelli praised Max Verstappen’s exceptional race vision, saying the Red Bull driver quickly reads situations and finds openings to overtake. Antonelli also highlighted Verstappen’s ability to find extra pace when it matters, even when the car or weekend initially appears uncompetitive.
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EXCLUSIVE: Viral Meme Mocking MAGA Hardliners Was Made By America First Conservative
Jack McGeever · 8 min · 3h
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