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Nat-Gas Prices Close Higher on Warm Forecasts

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.037 (+1.34%). Nat-gas prices closed higher on Wednesday as forecasts remain warm. Vaisala forecasts continued hotter-than-average temperatures for the Midwest and South for Aug 17-21, and above-normal temperatures for the West for Aug 22-26. On the bearish side, the US...

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Powerful storm slams Midwest leaving 700,000 customers without power

The risk of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will persist over the coming days throughout the Midwest, the Ohio Valley, and the central Appalachians

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Powerful storms sweep US midwest, leave 3 dead and nearly 800,000 without power

Three people were killed as powerful storms swept across the US Midwest, triggering flooding and tornadoes and knocking out electricity for nearly 800,000 customers across four states. Winds reached up to 99mph in parts of Indiana, tearing down trees, power lines and buildings.

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Deaths, damage reported as severe weather spawns tornadoes, flash flooding in the Midwest

A series of vicious storms ravaged the Midwest, unleashing tornadoes and heavy rainfall. The storm's fury left hundreds of thousands without power, as fallen trees and wires littered the area. Sadly, several lives were lost due to the unforgiving weather. In response, emergency teams executed water rescues as flooding affected…

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Chicago hit by severe storms as 500,000+ lose power, flights halted

Chicago and parts of the wider Midwest were hit by severe storms on Tuesday, leaving more than 500,000 customers without power, grounding flights and causing widespread damage across Illinois and north-western Indiana.

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US mosquito numbers have crashed during a historic drought, but scientists say fewer mosquitoes can still mean a higher risk of West Nile virus

Mosquitoes have all but vanished from parts of the United States this summer, and residents in states like Minnesota say they cannot remember a season this quiet. A historic drought sweeping through the West and Midwest has cut mosquito populations by as much as 50 to 70 per cent in…

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Where have all the mosquitoes gone? Parts of the US are seeing a huge drop — and that has experts worried

Mosquito levels are down 50 percent across some western and Midwest states - but the West Nile virus caseload has hit a 22-year high

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FAA airport ground stops trigger flight chaos across 10 US states — what happened?

A Federal Aviation Administration technical outage caused widespread flight delays and diversions across the American Midwest. Critical radar and air traffic control systems temporarily went offline, impacting ten states. The disruption originated at a regional control center, not Minneapolis airport itself. Airlines adjusted schedules and passengers faced lengthy waits throughout…

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Democrats have a working-class voter problem that progressives like Abdul El-Sayed are still struggling to solve

Since 2016, when Donald Trump shattered the Democrats’ blue wall by winning working-class voters across the Midwest, a cottage industry has sprung up on the left dedicated to answering a single question: How can Democrats win back the working class?

The Conversation

Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly noticing the impact of extreme heat on their lives, and they say much of that shift is happening in the West and Midwest

The Independent UK

Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won in Michigan. Here’s what that could mean for progressives in future elections

ANALYSIS: Abdul El-Sayed just won by the skin of his teeth. His victory proves that the Bernie brand is far from unpopular in the Midwest, but that progressives will still have to climb mountains to win, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

What Caused Wheat to Spike? Will it Pull Corn and Soybeans Along for the Ride?

In today's interview on Markets Now, I discussed how Black Sea export disruptions, Midwest weather forecasts, macroeconomic uncertainty around the Federal Reserve, and resilient cattle fundamentals are driving current agricultural and financial markets.

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Nicolet Law Provides Help in Midwest Injury Cases for Working People and Families

Firm honors include Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association, and recognition as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine.

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Cooler US Weather Forecasts Push Nat-Gas Prices Lower

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.105 (-3.79%). Nat-gas prices retreated for a fourth straight session on Tuesday and posted a 3-month nearest-futures low. Prices are under pressure as weather models shifted to show a cooler Midwest and East Coast in the near term, reducing the...

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Hazardous Heat in the Midwest Is Stoking Corn and Soybean Prices. What to Watch Next.

Bulls are getting a kick from hot and dry weather spreading across the U.S.

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Severe storms battered Pittsburgh twice as often as usual this spring – a meteorologist explains why

It’s no secret: This year has been a bad one so far for severe thunderstorms around Pittsburgh. In fact, it has been quite an active season throughout the Ohio Valley and a large part of the Midwest.

Medical Daily

Tick Season Is at Its Peak Right Now: Here Is the Full-Body Check You Need After Every Trip Outside

Tick-bite ER visits are at a decade-high in 2026. Here is the CDC-recommended full-body tick check, treatment guide, and when to see a doctor after a bite.

Medical Daily

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets the Midwest and Northeast, Putting 100 Million Americans Under Air Quality Alerts

Canadian wildfire smoke has put 100+ million Americans under air quality alerts across 16–18 states. Here's who faces the highest health risk and what to do to protect yourself.

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More Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds US midwest, mid-Atlantic and north-east

109 million people face another day of poor air quality as smoke from blazes in Ontario drifts over the US

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Will Chicago's air quality improve tomorrow? Here's what the forecast says

Chicago's air quality has become hazardous due to Canadian wildfire smoke. This pollution has affected over 125 million people across the Midwest and Northeast. Health officials advise residents to stay indoors and minimize outdoor exposure. The smoke is expected to persist through Friday before gradually improving. Authorities recommend monitoring air…

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Canadian wildfire smoke blankets US: Air quality dips from Great Lakes to New England

A massive plume of smoke from wildfires burning across Canada has swept into the United States, degrading air quality across the Midwest, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

The Independent UK

Wildfires expose millions in the Midwest and Northeast US to dangerous smoke

Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution

The Guardian - US

Hello from the outside: heat domes impeding radio and other signals in US midwest

Higher temperatures can cause radio, TV and microwave signals to travel hundreds of miles farther, upsetting communications

The Conversation

When disaster recovery becomes a way of life: Community disaster fatigue is on the rise with more frequent floods

Flash flooding has been tearing up communities across the U.S., with heavy downpours sending creeks and rivers rushing over their banks from Texas to Kentucky, across the Midwest and into the Mid-Atlantic states and the Northeast. In Missouri, floodwater swept away a home, and National Guard helicopters had to rescue…

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How Monarch Butterflies Use the Sun as a Compass to Navigate 4,000 Kilometres of Migration

A Clock Inside the AntennaThe monarch butterfly does not simply fly toward the sun. That would leave it hopelessly off course as the sun arcs across the sky from east to west. Instead, the butterfly compensates for the sun's movement by running it against an internal clock, a circadian timer…

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