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Coastal Flood Warnings Issued for Washington and California CountiesWeather — 1dThe National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning for San Juan County and an advisory for the Grays Harbor County coast for Friday, with high tides and storm surge potentially flooding low-lying areas, roads and property. The San Juan warning calls for more significant flooding, while the Grays Harbor advisory warns of minor flooding, hazardous surf and beach debris.

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San Diego County to See Multiple Storm Systems Starting ThursdayWeather — 1dA series of storms is forecast to bring rain and gusty winds across parts of California, with possible high-tide flooding in the Bay Area and elevated surf along the coast. San Diego is also expected to see several rounds of showers, cooler temperatures and localized strong winds through next week.

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Gaza Respiratory Cases Up 33,000, More ExpectedHealth — 15hThe WHO says acute respiratory infections in Gaza are up 33,000 from the same period last year and could worsen as winter rains, flooding, overcrowded shelters and poor ventilation heighten health risks. Nearly a million displaced Palestinians are in flood-exposed areas, including about 400,000 at extremely high risk; one report also notes the first cold-related infant death of the winter.

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Derek Foss That first reported infant death from the cold makes clear how quickly the health risks are escalating for displaced families in exposed areas.

Samsung in talks for $5.6B Modine buyBusiness — 1dSamsung is reportedly in talks to acquire U.S. data-center cooling company Modine Manufacturing, a potential move to expand its position in the fast-growing AI infrastructure market. No deal has been finalized, and the discussions could collapse or attract another bidder.

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Chris Dalton This deal feels risky for Samsung if another bidder jumps in and drives the cost even higher before anything closes.

Flood, Fog and Surf Advisories Span West CoastWeather — 6dThe National Weather Service issued high-surf alerts for stretches of the Washington, Oregon and Southern California coasts, warning of large waves, sneaker waves, rip currents and possible coastal flooding and erosion. Officials urged people to stay out of the water and away from rocks, jetties and logs as hazardous surf continues.

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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.

Late-Week Fronts Bring Cold, Storms Across U.S.Weather — Nov 5, 2026November weather varies by region: unseasonable warmth is forecast in northeast Wisconsin and central Alberta, while Louisiana faces persistent dry conditions amid severe drought. South Florida is expecting pleasant weather but elevated king tides that could cause coastal flooding.

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Fresno Water Main Break Floods Homes, StreetsWeather — 4dA water main ruptured in southeast Fresno early Monday, flooding homes with up to three feet of water and creating a large sinkhole that shut down southbound Clovis Avenue. Residents faced extensive property damage and displacement as crews made repairs; a city official said the pipe was made of thinner material used in some mains built during the 1980s and ’90s.

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Erdogan Calls Gaza War ‘Ecocide’ at COP31 — 2dAt the COP31 summit in Antalya, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called the destruction and pollution in Gaza an “ecocide” as well as a genocide, urged Israel to allow more humanitarian aid, and cited damaged olive groves, contaminated water and soil, rubble, and flooding of displaced people’s shelters. Israel rejects genocide allegations; its Foreign Ministry blamed Hamas for the devastation, while Erdoğan also called on developed countries to provide greater climate financing and take more responsibility for emissions cuts.

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Chris Dalton Calling for more climate money from rich countries is standard at these meetings, yet tying it directly to Gaza adds pressure that might actually move things forward.

Atmospheric River to Bring Storms to Pacific NorthwestWeather — Nov 4, 2026An active Pacific weather pattern is bringing repeated rain and gusty winds to western Washington, with atmospheric-river moisture expected to increase the risk of heavy precipitation, mountain snow and coastal hazards into mid-November. Forecasters say flooding is not currently anticipated in some areas, but rainfall could raise river levels, while wind-driven outages and localized water problems remain possible.