‘New Territory’ for Americans: Deadly Heat in the Workplace
Deaths are rising sharply, and the Biden administration is trying to respond. Its plan faces big hurdles.
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CreditTaylor Glascock for The New York Times Here’s What to Know About Canada’s Wildfire Season
Despite a relatively wet spring, government officials are warning that persistent drought across Western Canada could leave the region vulnerable to major fires.
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CreditAmber Bracken for The New York Times 5 Dead as Iowa Reels From Tornado
Severe weather destroyed much of Greenfield, where officials were continuing search and rescue work. At least 35 people were injured.
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Bad weather, including at least one tornado, left extensive damage in two counties. The exact death toll was unclear.
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‘We Can’t Sleep’: Houstonians Still Without Power Struggle to Stay Cool
As stifling heat settled over the city, the local electricity provider said most service would return by late Sunday. But hard-hit areas could remain dark for days longer.
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CreditKirk Sides/Houston Chronicle, via Associated Press Accustomed to Disasters, Houston Didn’t See This One Coming
Hurricane-strength winds swept through the city, but without the warnings that come with a hurricane. The storm left shocked residents and a landscape of debris.
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CreditAnnie Mulligan for The New York Times Storms Batter Houston, Leaving at Least 7 Dead
School officials canceled classes in the city on Friday, and hundreds of thousands were left without power. It may take as much as 48 hours to restore power to some customers.
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CreditDavid J. Phillip/Associated Press Snow Lifts Great Salt Lake From Record Lows, but Dangers Persist
The lake remains below healthy levels and experts warn the increase could reduce the pressure to conserve water.
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Weather experts said waves produced by Hurricane Ernesto and high winds appeared to be the cause of the collapse in Rodanthe, N.C., but local officials said the unoccupied house was at risk before the storm.
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How Air-Conditioning Made Us Expect Arizona to Feel the Same as Maine
It’s a quiet force that contributes to a sameness across the country and to climate change.
By Emily Badger
Typhoon Ampil Lashes Eastern Japan, Forcing Evacuations
The authorities have warned that the storm, which has already flooded some streets in the Tokyo area, could bring violent winds and cause landslides.
By John Yoon
Typhoon Ampil Approaches Japan, Disrupting Flights and Trains
The powerful storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and the threat of floods and landslides to eastern Japan, including Tokyo, on Friday.
By John Yoon
El huracán Ernesto deja sin electricidad a cientos de miles de personas en Puerto Rico
El frágil sistema eléctrico de la isla tuvo problemas frente al paso de la tormenta el miércoles.
By Patricia Mazzei
Hurricane Ernesto Knocks Out Power to Hundreds of Thousands in Puerto Rico
The island’s frail electrical system struggled as the storm passed on Wednesday.
By Patricia Mazzei
La tormenta tropical Ernesto amenaza el Caribe con fuertes lluvias
Se espera que la tormenta, que se formó el lunes, azote varias islas del Caribe, entre ellas Puerto Rico. No se espera que afecte al territorio continental de Estados Unidos.
By Judson Jones
Monitoreo del huracán Ernesto, en vivo
Consulta la trayectoria probable y las horas de llegada de los vientos de Ernesto.
Por William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Sabrina Duque, Gregory Escobar, Judson Jones, John Keefe y Bea Malsky
Tropical Storm Ernesto Brings Dangerous Beach Conditions
Ernesto weakened after making landfall in Bermuda as a Category 1 hurricane. Dangerous surf was expected along the East Coast of the United States.
By Judson Jones and Don Burgess
Tracking Hurricane Ernesto
See the likely path and wind arrival times for Ernesto.
By William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Judson Jones, John Keefe and Bea Malsky
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