Saturday, August 15, 2026

El Niño could reshape winter weather and dance with the polar vortex

El Niño's record-breaking force could enter a chaotic dance with another wintertime powerhouse: The polar vortex. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Sat Aug 15 2026

 
Raul Fuentes shovels snow off of his front steps during a snow storm on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in South Bend, Ind.

El Niño's record-breaking force could enter a chaotic dance with another wintertime powerhouse: The polar vortex.

Nearly half of American workers doubt they'll ever be able to retire fully, a new survey says.
 

Can I ever retire? Probably not, half of workers say

Nearly half of working Americans doubt they'll ever be able to fully retire, a new survey finds.

A Taylor Farms sign is displayed at one of their facilities on July 17, 2026 in Salinas, California. Taylor Farms, a global fresh produce supplier, is allegedly connected to the recent cyclosporiasis outbreak.
 

FDA inspects Taylor Farms Mexico plant amid cyclospora outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration is inspecting a Taylor Farms plant in Mexico, which distributed lettuce linked to a cyclospora outbreak.

Rob Gronkowski attends the YouTube Brandcast 2025 at David Geffen Hall in New York City.
 

NFL legend says he didn't gift 'anything' to Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce

Rob Gronkowski revealed what he got Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their big day and 'it's a good thing'.

From left: Mira Sorvino, Queen Latifah, and Lisa Kudrow at the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on August 14, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Disney)
 

Disney D23: See Queen Latifah, Kristen Bell and more stars

Celebrities and superfans alike turned out for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California, where the stars talked up new projects.

Tropical Storm Lala is seen on National Weather Service radar on the morning of Aug. 15, 2026.
 

'Enormous storm' approaches Hawaii with torrential rains

Lala is expected to reach hurricane status on Saturday as it makes its approach toward the Big Island.

Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. (27) warms up before a game against the Denver Broncos at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
 

Falcons coach comments on suspension of team's top pass rusher

The NFL is suspending Falcons reigning sack leader James Pearce Jr. eight games. Atlanta coach Kevin Stefanski spoke on the matter Friday night.

A demonstrator holds a sign reading “Protect Our Haitian Neighbors” at a rally in support of TPS protections for Haitian migrants in Boston, Massachusetts, on July 23, 2026.
 

Haitians face 'dire' risks fleeing to Canada after losing their protected status

Migrant-rights groups fear Haitians fleeing to Canada are unaware they may be detained by ICE and then deported.

President Donald Trump participates in a cabinet meeting at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, U.S., July 31, 2026.
 

Trump faces GOP pressure to find path out of Iran war as midterms near

A growing number of prominent MAGA figures have urged Trump to end the Iran war, saying there could be dire political consequences if it continues.

D4vd performs at Gobi Tent during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 20, 2025 in Indio, California.
 

Behind D4vd's graphic videos, and what they say about his murder case

The animators behind D4vd’s violent imagery reveal how his disturbing artistic vision came to life, and how they view their work now.

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