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[Video] Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denied Gov. Josh Green’s allegation that he caused many deaths in Samoa by discouraging the measles vaccine. HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -- Gov. Josh Green was in the U.S. Capitol hearing room Wednesday while Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denied Green’s allegation that he caused many deaths in Samoa by discouraging the measles vaccine. Green responded with profanity on national television. Speaking on CNN and MSNBC cable outlets after the hearing, the governor was clearly angry. It was understandable because during his confirmation hearing, RFK Jr. basically called Green a liar. Kennedy, who was nominated by President Donald...

A rare deluge of rainfall left blue lagoons of water amid the palm trees and sand dunes of the Sahara desert, nourishing some of its driest regions with more water than they had seen in decades. Southeastern Morocco’s desert is among the most arid places on earth and rarely experiences rain in late summer. The Moroccan government said two days of rainfall in September exceeded yearly averages in several areas that see less than 250 millimetres annually, including Tata, one of the areas hit hardest. More than 100 millimetres of rain were recorded in Tagounite, a village about 280 miles...

DEVELOPING STORY: A flood emergency has been declared tonight in New Orleans and the River Parishes region. Hurricane Francine is expected to dump nearly a foot of rain in the Big Easy. There are reports that the city’s pumping system cannot keep up with the rainfall. In some places the water is already six to seven feet deep. There are a number of water rescues under way. Video, which you can watch below, shows a Good Samaritan rescuing a stranded motorist from the flood waters. More than 200,000 customers are without power. Click here to get Todd’s breaking news alerts.

Hey, Siri! Help book me a trip somewhere warm in the final week of January. If the latest Farmers’ Almanac prediction is true, you might want to put your toes in the sand after Christmas. The coming winter will be wet and cold in most places, according to the almanac’s outlook. The Farmers’ Almanac has been making long-range weather forecasts for more than 200 years. According to its latest outlook, released Tuesday, you should prepare yourself for the “Wet, Winter, Whirlwind” ahead. Its annual extended weather prediction calls for a season of rapid-fire storms that will bring both rain and...

The first swimming training session for triathletes in Paris has been cancelled due to levels of water pollution in the Seine. Triathletes were set to take to the river this morning for a familiarisation session but World Triathlon and the organisation responsible for carrying out water quality tests deemed the standard had dipped below acceptable levels. The Seine was declared clean enough for swimming after inspections in July but heavy rain in the French capital over the past 48 hours diminished the quality. However, organisers are hopeful there will be no further delays. A statement from Paris 2024 and World...

After a tropical rainstorm brought heavy rainfall to portions of Florida last week, AccuWeather hurricane experts warn that yet another tropical rainstorm is expected to impact the southern U.S. in the coming days. In addition to the tropical rainstorm, two other areas in the Atlantic Basin are being monitored for tropical development later this week, including one off the Southeast coast. It is possible that one of these areas could strengthen into Alberto, becoming the first named storm of the season.

VIDEOOn the morning of May 23, 2024 much of the media and especially Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez were GLOATING over the heavy rains that threatened to ruin the Donald Trump rally in the Bronx later that day. AOC even thanked God for bringing the rain. Maybe she should have waited a few hours because by the time of the Trump Rally in the Bronx, the skies had cleared and the weather was beautiful for the ENORMOUS Trump rally. It was as if God, who was invoked by AOC, was MOCKING her for her hubris. Please be sure to check out the end...

The desert nation of the United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the heaviest rain ever recorded there after a deluge flooded out Dubai International Airport, disrupting flights through the world's busiest airfield for international travel. The state-run WAM news agency called the rain Tuesday “a historic weather event” that surpassed “anything documented since the start of data collection in 1949.” That's before the discovery of crude oil in this energy-rich nation then part of a British protectorate known as the Trucial States. Rain also fell in Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. However, the rains were acute...

The Northeast looks to another wet weekend ahead as the remnants of Tropical Storm Philippe and an incoming cold front will soak New England and potentially flood New York for a second time in a fortnight. Tropical Storm Philippe lashed Bermuda with heavy rains and winds but lost steam and was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone Friday as it churned northward on a path toward Atlantic Canada and New England. But the East Coast won't be spared by the storm as its remnants combined with a eastward-moving cold front will make for another rainy weekend. Maine is set to be...

Burning Man attendees late Friday night were told to ‘shelter in place’ after a storm dumped torrential rain on the playa and turned it into a giant soupy mud pit. Burning Man is a yearly music and art festival in Northern Nevada in Black Rock City. An estimated 73,000 people are trapped after a monsoonal storm moved through Black Rock City. Burning Man attendees referred to as ‘Burners’ prayed to the ‘playa gods’ to make it stop. Hot Summer Deals On The Gateway Pundit Discounts Page At MyPillow — Use Promo Code TGP For Up To 80% Off! Save Thousands...

The final weekend of Burning Man in Nevada's Black Rock Desert appears to be a washout with torrential rains turning the area into a massive mud bath. The weather became so bad on Friday night that all traffic into and out of the site was halted while all bike and buggy riding around the massive campsite was banned. Organizers were forced to ban people from leaving the site as the slippery and muddy conditions created treacherous driving conditions. 'Do not drive your vehicle. Do not ride your bike, do not push your bike around. Remain where you are. Secure structures...

SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed what climate scientists have been saying for years, that the devastating California drought is undeniable evidence of climate change. The California governor posed for a photo op while crouched next to a pitiful dead plant as he discussed the science. "People who deny climate change clearly haven't seen California. A lot of it is desert. And it's only going to get worse," he said as it started raining. "Excuse me, I misspoke. California rain is undeniable evidence of climate change." Newsom quickly moved away from the dead plant to pose next to an overflowing...

Provisional data from Met Éireann suggests last month was the wettest July on record in Ireland. Paul Moore, a climatologist with Met Éireann, said four times as much rain fell in Ireland in July compared to the same month last year. He said that more unsettled weather was on the way for August. According to a provisional report from the forecaster, Ireland had 217% of its long-term average rainfall in July 2023. The previous wettest July was recorded in 2009 and this was 202% of its long-term average. …

MAYFIELD, Ky. – Potentially catastrophic amounts of rainfall prompted a Flash Flood Emergency declaration in western Kentucky, including the town of Mayfield, Wednesday morning as waves of thunderstorms pushed through the region. Already, 4 to 6 inches of rain have fallen in just a few hours, swamping roads in Hickman, Graves and Carlisle counties in western Kentucky and prompting several water rescues in Mayfield with many homes in Mayfield and Wingo surrounded by water, according to the National Weather Service office in Paducah, Kentucky.

WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pa. (AP) — A sudden flash flood swamped a southeastern Pennsylvania road, sweeping several cars away and claiming at least four lives. Three other people, including a 9-month-old boy and a 2-year-old girl, remained missing, authorities said. Officials in Bucks County’s Upper Makefield Township said torrential rains occurred at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday in the Washington Crossing area. Other parts of the East Coast were experiencing heavy rain, including Vermont. Authorities there said landslides could become a problem on Sunday as the state copes with more rain following days of flooding. “My team and I continue to monitor...

Even if Jimmy Webb didn't write the song for Glen and someone else made it famous - Glen almost always did a better cover while up against acts like The Highwaymen, Linda Ronstadt, and yes - Richard Harris.

Heavy rainfall expected to deluge South Texas could make border crossings a more risky endeavor for migrants crossing the U.S. southern border after the expiration of asylum restrictions known as Title 42. The weather conditions, which are expected to swell the Rio Grande River along the border, come just after the pandemic-era restrictions were lifted, timing that could put lives in danger as the number of people crossing the border rises. “The last time they saw rivers run this high in the area would be 2017 or 2018,” said Gregory Waller, a service coordination hydrologist with the National Weather Service...

Overview The central third of the nation will be the part of the country with the most rainfall in coming days and also the highest likelihood for severe weather. An area of focus for the rainfall will be the state of Texas with a big concern for excessive amounts in the Texas/Mexico Rio Grande border region.… … Details The rain can be excessive over the next five-to-ten days across the Lone Star State of Texas with a specific focus likely over the Rio Grande border region between Texas and Mexico. Multiple rounds of rain in coming days could easily produce...

The Weekly Gardening Thread is a weekly gathering of folks that love soil, seeds and plants of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first potted plant, to gardeners with some acreage, to Master Gardener level and beyond, we would love to hear from you. If you have specific question about a plant/problem you are having, please remember to state the Growing Zone where you are located. This thread is a non-political respite. No matter what, you won’t be flamed, and the only dumb question is the one that isn’t asked. It is impossible to hijack...

Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. Torrential rainfall inundated Fort Lauderdale and other parts of South Florida on Wednesday leading to widespread flooding that forced the city's airport to close and stranded motorists for hours. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is expected to be closed until at least noon Thursday because of the flooding. Flights were halted shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday because of the heavy rain and windy conditions. Roadways into and out of the airport became impassable around 5 p.m. "Please do not attempt to enter...