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El Niño Could Cause 451,000 Excess DeathsEnvironment — Sep 19, 2026El Niño is intensifying across regions, pushing millions toward hunger in Africa while threatening food security and prompting calls for early action, even as Zambia urges a substantial boost to school meals funding to protect children, and health systems in the Americas brace for drought, fires, floods and disease risks. In Peru, extreme heat and widespread risk zones expose over 3 million children to disaster risk, with UNICEF highlighting the scale of affected educational facilities and health infrastructure as the region faces broad El Niño disruptions.

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Pacific sees three hurricanes at once as El Niño boosts activityWeather — Sep 25, 2026A powerful El Niño is fueling an unusually active Pacific hurricane season, with several storms spinning across the basin while Atlantic activity remains unusually quiet. Hurricane Polo is forecast to threaten Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, while Nolo could bring dangerous rain and flooding to Hawaii; Odalys is weakening over open water.

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Scientists Warn Strong El Niño Could Harm Galápagos Wildlife — Sep 9, 2026Forecasts of a stronger-than-normal El Niño indicate the Galápagos could face significant ecological stress as sea temperatures rise about 2.2°C above average, threatening both marine food chains and terrestrial forests. The impact endangers iconic wildlife such as penguins, boobies, petrels, albatrosses, sea lions, and key habitat like Scalesia forests, with invasive plants compounding the risk and prompting a coordinated mitigation effort including invasive-plant removal and seed preservation.

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Maya Lindstrom Sea lions might suffer most from the heat stress on top of everything else already hitting the islands.

Kelvin waves from El Niño could worsen West Coast erosion and flooding — 4dWest Coast sea levels may rise up to a foot this month as El Niño Kelvin waves move north at about 6 mph, amplifying erosion and flood risk with tides and storms.

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Tom Gallagher I remember past El Niño years when erosion was bad enough already, so this extra sea level rise feels like it will make things worse for beach access.

Extreme El Niño Raises Global Climate RisksWeather — Sep 24, 2026Forecasts warn that a potentially very strong El Niño could intensify heat, drought, disrupted rainfall and flooding, threatening health, crops, food and water security, and economies worldwide. Its effects will vary by region and countries’ ability to respond, prompting calls for stronger preparation as officials warn of risks including deaths, hunger and economic strain.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom 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.

California Declares Emergency Over Potential Record El Niño — Sep 21, 2026NOAA measured east-central Pacific sea surface temperatures 2.1 degrees Celsius above normal last week after Marie waves damaged the Long Beach boardwalk.

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Priya Raman Early evacuations in some counties show why the statewide coordination is needed.

Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Winds to Australia and Parts of U.S. — Sep 17, 2026Across Australia, authorities warned of elevated fire danger in Tasmania, widespread storm damage and power outages in South Australia and Western Australia, and an unusually warm El Niño-influenced winter pattern bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country. In North America, meteorologists issued severe-weather alerts for strong thunderstorms with gusty winds and hail across several states, while Canadian Maritime media highlighted local weather watchers tracking September conditions.

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Harris Plans Michigan Campaign Events With El-Sayed — Sep 21, 2026Kamala Harris is campaigning with Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed to mobilize Black voters and progressive supporters, aiming to unite a fractured Democratic base ahead of a pivotal race that could determine control of the Senate. The events spotlight a strategy centered on broad coalitions and voter turnout in Michigan, a battleground state whose outcome could influence national momentum for Democrats.

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Chris Dalton Uniting the base here is a solid step but it will take real follow-through to keep people engaged through November.

Norbert Forms as Pacific Season’s 16th Storm With Strengthening Ahead — Sep 10, 2026Tropical Storm Norbert has formed as the 16th named storm of an unusually active Pacific season fueled by strengthening El Niño, with forecast guidance suggesting it could become a hurricane by Saturday. While models vary on its path, forecasters note a potential drift toward Hawaii over a week and a half, though land impact remains uncertain for now.

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Jared Kim Norbert forming this late with El Niño boosting the season feels like we are in for more trouble before it ends.

Spain Seas Set Summer Temperature Records — Sep 11, 2026Global sea surface temperatures have sustained daily records for 100 consecutive days, about 1 degree Celsius above the 1982-2010 average, driven by ocean heat uptake and an emerging El Niño, with warnings of coral bleaching, stronger rainfall and storms, and ongoing marine heatwaves likely into next year. In Europe, Spain-recorded seas reached all-time highs across the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts, including a Dragonera buoy reading of 33.02°C, attributed to human-caused climate change and accompanied by a record 61 heatwave days on land, signaling widespread risks to marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and coastal communities.

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Sam Okafor These sea temperatures hitting 33C will wipe out too much marine life along Spain's coasts before long.

First Woman Takes Helm of Panama CanalWorld — Sep 6, 2026Ilya Espino de Marotta took office as the Panama Canal’s first female administrator, pledging to run the canal with efficiency, transparency, and a deep commitment to Panama while leading a post-expansion era. Her tenure comes as the waterway confronts ongoing drought and El Niño conditions and advances a multibillion-dollar expansion plan including a Río Indio reservoir and new terminals to secure water supply and sustain global shipping.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Kenya awaits World Bank funds to offset rising oil prices — Sep 10, 2026Kenya is poised to receive about $400 million (roughly KSh51–52 billion) in World Bank emergency financing within six weeks to shield the economy from Ebola, El Niño disruptions and high fuel prices, with a Rapid Response Option framework being finalized for rapid access during crises. Separately, Kenya enacted the Trust Administration Act requiring disclosure of beneficial owners for trusts, linked to anti-money laundering efforts and FATF compliance, with penalties for noncompliance.

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Chris Dalton The World Bank money should ease fuel costs but only if it's spent on real relief instead of getting lost in bureaucracy.

Southern California waves damage homes, disrupt rail — Sep 25, 2026Rising seas and stronger storm-driven waves, amplified by El Niño, are accelerating erosion along California’s coast, damaging homes and beaches and threatening infrastructure including a major rail line. Recent impacts from Malibu to Long Beach and Orange County show the growing risks of both chronic sea-level rise and extreme coastal events.

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Yemeni forces claim gains near Bab el-Mandeb — 1dYemeni government forces say they seized Dhुबab district and strategic positions overlooking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in an air-supported offensive against Houthi forces, cutting routes toward the waterway. The reported extent of government control has not been independently confirmed, and the fighting threatens a key international shipping route.

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Sam Okafor Cutting Houthi routes there helps, but the fighting could still disrupt global shipping if it drags on.

Houthis Expand Control Near Bab el-MandebWorld — Sep 9, 2026Yemeni government forces pressed offensives on multiple fronts against the Houthis, conducting strikes on Mokha–Dhubab and targeting coastal and western fronts including Taiz, Bab al-Mandab, and Al-Jawf as civilian displacement rises amid intensified clashes. The Saudi-led coalition responded with airstrikes against Houthi positions, while the Houthis claim defensive success with domestically produced missiles, and the coalition vows to neutralize the threat and protect Saudi sovereignty.

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Houthis Claim Riyadh Airport Attack, Threaten Saudi Airspace — 2dThe Houthis claimed they struck Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and warned airlines against using Saudi airspace, which they said could become a theater of military operations. The threats come amid escalating fighting in Yemen, including Saudi-backed government forces’ reported advances near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and a Houthi claim that it forced Saudi F-15s to withdraw over Taiz.

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Houthis Capture Mokha and Nearby Red Sea IslandWorld — Sep 10, 2026The Yemeni port of Mokha, or Mocha, historically a key coffee trade hub and the origin of the mocha drink, has been captured by Houthi forces, raising fears of renewed conflict and threatening Red Sea shipping via the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Analysts and officials note the port’s strategic importance for oil exports and regional leverage, linking Yemen’s coffee history to a modern crisis with implications for Saudi-led interests and international trade.

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Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attacks Riyadh Blames on Iraq — Sep 11, 2026Saudi Arabia said its East-West pipeline was shut as a precaution after Thursday attacks that injured several people and prompted emergency measures, with authorities citing increasing Houthi aggression tied to Iran in the Yemen conflict. The broader security picture shows Houthis pressing toward Bab el-Mandeb, raising international concern over freedom of navigation as the Red Sea route for Saudi oil comes under pressure and the Houthis’ advances increasingly threaten critical sea lanes and pipeline infrastructure.

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Rachel Meyers Tying these attacks back to Iran through the Houthis shows why the Yemen war needs a stronger diplomatic push.

Virginia Student Convicted of Groping Nine Girls DeportedWorld — Sep 9, 2026An undocumented 19-year-old, Israel Flores-Ortiz, was convicted of groping nine Fairfax High School girls in Virginia and subsequently deported to El Salvador after ICE arrested him following his release from detention. DHS and ICE framed the action as part of a broader push to remove dangerous offenders, with officials criticizing local politicians who defended him and stressing their commitment to public safety.

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GOP Senate Nominees Urge End to Iran War, Breaking From Trump — Sep 21, 2026Trump-endorsed nominees Rogers and Hinson urged a quick end to the Iran war over fuel and grocery costs. El-Sayed told Rogers: "Liar, coward, fraud."

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Derek Foss Helping truckers and farmers with diesel costs is a practical step that could ease the burden quickly.

Harris elevates progressive El-Sayed in Michigan Senate fight — Sep 22, 2026Kamala Harris joins Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit as a progressive leads a toss-up race that could decide Senate control and set national policy for six years.

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Derek Foss Harris backing El-Sayed could help lock in a progressive win that decides Senate control for the next six years.

U.S. Deports Nicaraguan Dissident, Jailed Again — 1dJeffrey Jarquín, a Nicaraguan exile who said he was tortured after protesting the government, was deported from the United States and immediately jailed again at El Modelo prison, according to his family and lawyer. His asylum case had been rejected, and advocates say his return highlights the risks facing Nicaraguans deported under President Trump’s administration.

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El Niño to Reach Record Strength Through 2027 — Aug 30, 2026El Niño is strengthening toward a potential super-El Niño as Pacific waters warm rapidly, a development complicated by a warmer global climate that skews the relationship between ocean temperatures and atmospheric responses. Experts from UM Rosenstiel, NOAA, AccuWeather, and WMO warn of widespread weather disruptions this fall and winter across the United States and other regions, including extreme heat, heavy rain, drought, and shifts in storm tracks, underscoring the need for preparedness.

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El Niño peaks, Indonesia braces for firesEnvironment — Sep 1, 2026As El Niño peaks in September, Indonesia faces a sharp intensification of forest and land fires across six provinces, causing hazardous haze with thousands of respiratory cases and cross-border air quality impacts, while authorities acknowledge much of the blazes are man-made and deploy weather modification, water bombing and international support to curb them. At the same time, drought conditions are forcing communities to endure severe water shortages in rural areas, rationing supplies and relying on scarce underground sources as dry spells lengthen.

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