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Tropical Storm Hanna Forms, No Land Threat — 2dTropical Storm Hanna formed over the central subtropical Atlantic, east-northeast of Bermuda, with winds near 45 mph. Forecasters expect little strengthening and no threat to land, with no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Elena Vasquez Bermuda should stay clear of this one if it stays weak and drifts north like they say.

Category 3 Hurricane Polo nears Baja California landfall Monday — 3dCategory 3 Hurricane Polo packs 125 mph winds as it nears Baja California landfall Monday under hurricane warning.

Rachel Meyers Category 3 strength still means serious wind damage on landfall.

Eight states sue Trump administration over $1.4 billion offshore wind buyouts — Sep 22, 2026California and New York, with seven other states, sued the Trump administration on Sept. 22, 2026, over $1.4 billion Invenergy and Bluepoint Wind offshore lease buyouts.

Nicole Hardy These buybacks look like another way to slow down offshore wind while propping up older energy interests that need less help.

Lionel Richie Hospitalized for Irregular Heartbeat, Three Shows Canceled — Sep 22, 2026Lionel Richie, 77, underwent an AFib ablation his rep said went perfectly; three Earth, Wind & Fire tour dates were canceled in his third hospitalization in three months.

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.

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.

Nor’easter Threatens East Coast With Flooding, High Surf — Sep 20, 2026A developing Nor’easter is expected to produce days of high surf, strong winds, coastal flooding and beach erosion along the East Coast, with potential tracks bringing heavy rain or gusty winds from the Mid-Atlantic to New England late this week into the weekend. Forecasters warn of varying impacts depending on the storm’s track, including possible 40–60 mph gusts, rising seas, and coastal flooding across multiple states as the system shifts northward.

Nor’easter Kills Worker, Floods East Coast, Disrupts Travel — 6dA powerful fall nor’easter is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding and dangerous surf to Long Island and the New York area Friday into the weekend. Officials and utilities are preparing with beach protections, staffing and service plans, while residents are urged to avoid the surf and take precautions in flood-prone areas.

Nor’easter Floods Outer Banks, Threatens New England — 6dA strengthening nor’easter is moving up the East Coast and is expected to bring New England heavy rain, damaging winds, coastal flooding and beach erosion through the weekend, with downed trees and power outages also possible. Forecasters warn that the storm’s track could shift the worst impacts, while high tides may worsen flooding and road closures along the coast.

Derek Foss High tides on top of the rain could close a lot of coastal roads in New England, so people better have backup plans ready.

Hurricane Lowell brings fierce winds and outages to Kauai — Sep 9, 2026

US backs year-long wind-down of Somalia peacekeeping support — Sep 18, 2026US note: willing to support a 12-month drawdown followed immediately by liquidation of the $500M UNSOS office, starting January 2027.

Tom Gallagher This delay helps keep some stability but it shows how dependent the whole effort is on US money and that can't be the long-term solution.

Nor’easter Brings Flooding, Outages and Festival CancellationWeather — Sep 22, 2026A nor’easter brought strong winds, heavy rain and dangerous surf to North Carolina’s Outer Banks, prompting officials to warn of flooding, overwash and hazardous travel on N.C. 12. High tide breached dunes at Pea Island and led to the highway’s closure between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe, with further impacts possible during upcoming high tides.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Hawaii's western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell, leaving extensive damage — Sep 8, 2026

Priya Raman Hawaii sees storms often but fierce winds like these can still overwhelm preparations.

Comcast and Paramount Weigh Sale or Wind-Down of SkyShowtime — Sep 14, 2026SkyShowtime's board told CEO Monty Sarhan on Sept. 14 it is reviewing options including shutdown; Paramount Skydance shares rose 4.25% on the news.

Elena Vasquez Shutting down SkyShowtime would be a loss for viewers who liked its mix of shows not available elsewhere.

Nor’easter Prompts Cubs-Red Sox Schedule ChangesSports — Sep 21, 2026A powerful nor'easter threatens the Cubs‑Red Sox series in Boston, risking rainouts and possible makeup games that could affect wild-card seeding with six games left for both teams. Forecasts from EC‑AIFA and other models point to heavy rain, high winds, and a potential need for a makeup doubleheader or even a neutral-site solution if the games matter for postseason positioning.

Hurricane Nolo Threatens Hawaii With Flooding — Sep 22, 2026Hawaii faces a continuing threat from tropical systems, with a potential new cyclone developing from the remnants of 15-E that could be named Nolo and bring significant rainfall, flooding, and wind across the islands; officials warn residents to stay vigilant as forecasts remain uncertain. Utilities and emergency agencies are mobilizing: Hawaiian Electric monitors the storm and readies restoration crews, while the National Guard supports flood-response efforts and ongoing recovery from prior storms as authorities prepare for possible impacts midweek.

Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Five Classic Hits Rank Among Music’s Greatest — Sep 20, 2026The articles trace the enduring impact of classic songs from the 1950s to the 1970s, including Johnny Cash’s I Walk the Line and Folsom Prison Blues, the Grapevine covers that helped Motown become a powerhouse, and enduring 1960s country hits as well as Earth, Wind & Fire’s September that remains a staple on modern playlists. They highlight how backstage creation, landmark live performances, and influential covers have shaped artists’ careers and solidified these songs as cultural touchstones across generations.

Investor sues Emmitt Smith, alleges $2.5M wind farm loan misused — Sep 5, 2026Emmitt Smith and his business partner are facing a civil lawsuit by Kituwah LLC, which alleges they misappropriated a $2.5 million loan intended to fund the Texas wind-farm Project Exodus, instead using the money to repay a prior investor. The suit claims the funds were misused with knowledge of impropriety, notes about $600,000 in interest, and seeks damages after the project allegedly stalled and progressed no further than promised.

Derek Foss Using new investor money to pay off old investors is a classic red flag, sounds like a Ponzi structure to me.

Bargiel Completes First Oxygen-Free Nanga Parbat Ski Descent — Sep 17, 2026Northwest hikers enjoy clear skies and alpine trails as shifting winds clear smoke in the North Cascades, while Nederland’s Downtown Development Authority reshapes leadership and weighs dissolving the agency amid a broader downtown revitalization push. In the region, Ridgefield Theater Barn launches its 2026-27 season with local actors, and Red Bull shares footage of Andrzej Bargiel’s unprecedented continuous ski descent of Nanga Parbat.

LSAW Pipes Support Large-Scale Energy, Marine ProjectsBusiness — Sep 16, 2026LSAW pipes are favored for large-diameter pipelines because their welded longitudinal seam supports demanding project specs, with selection guided by design requirements and standards such as API 5L and ISO 3183. Heavy-wall LSAW pipes extend this utility into offshore engineering, where increased wall thickness provides structural strength and corrosion resistance for jacket foundations in offshore wind projects, with specifications driven by engineering design and project criteria.

Dana Whitfield The push into offshore wind with heavy-wall versions shows how well they handle the strength needs for jacket foundations.

Severe Thunderstorms Expected, Weather Service WarnsLifestyle — Sep 3, 2026The Chief of Naval Operations warned that the U.S. submarine delivery rate is about 1.2 per year, below the minimum requirement of 2.3, highlighting a shortfall in deploying complete units of combat power. A weather forecast indicates thunderstorms likely this evening with an 80% chance of rain and gusty winds.

Closed Pennsylvania Winery Files Chapter 11 BankruptcyBusiness — Sep 14, 2026Moon Dancer Vineyards & Winery in York County filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2026 to reorganize after closing its facilities the prior year, with assets of $100,000–$500,000 and debt between $1 million and $10 million, and creditors led by M&T Bank and the Small Business Administration. The broader wine sector faces a 21% revenue drop from 2020–2025, a trend underscored by Signorello Estate’s August 2026 Chapter 11 filing and repeated bank-driven efforts to halt foreclosures and wind down troubled operations.

Chinese Electric Bike Imports Across Africa Rise 60% — Sep 10, 2026Africa’s shift to renewables and electric mobility is increasingly powered by Chinese equipment, with South Africa importing the majority of its solar, battery, and wind gear and North Africa driving a surge in Chinese electric scooters and mopeds. The continent shows a clear divide: consumer-focused North Africa leads in fully built EV imports, while East and West Africa emphasize commercial use, local assembly, and battery-swapping networks to support ride-hailing and delivery services.

20 Teams Crowd 2026 MLB Playoff PictureSports — Sep 7, 2026Analysts forecast the 2026 NFL playoffs with only a minority of 2025 division champions likely to repeat, highlighting Seattle’s strong 2025 performance as a focal point while noting surprises could reshape expectations. In baseball, tight late-season races across both leagues threaten division titles and wild-card battles, alongside ongoing debates about MLB’s postseason seeding, while rodeo contenders eye two routes to the Governor’s Cup with a substantial purse at stake as the season winds down.

Four MLB teams demote players, including a 32-homer Triple-A slugger — Sep 6, 2026Several MLB teams announced demotions to Triple-A as the season winds down: Detroit sent pitching prospect Andrew Sears back to Toledo after a Guardians series, Seattle optioned veteran Patrick Wisdom to Triple-A amid a slump, Houston moved Kai-Wei Teng to Triple-A and recalled Miguel Ullola to bolster the bullpen, and Los Angeles demoted Kyle Hurt to Triple-A while continuing a winning streak.