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Only one hurricane has ever hit South America. What does it reveal about how hurricanes really work?
Will the 2026 El Niño be the strongest we’ve ever seen? What can the one in 1877 tell us?
Can a vast radioactive site power AI and clean energy, or become the next disaster?
Is a spot in the Southwest safe from natural disasters or is there a more sinister explanation?
New York City is racing to prepare for the true superstorm.
Tornado Alley is shifting — and the new one is deadlier. Here's why.
Why is the Guadalupe River America's deadliest? Science, "Rain Bombs," and Flash Flood Alley.
Something unexpected is changing Antarctica and scientists finally know why.
What if Earth crossed a climate tipping point like Venus once did?
Weathered investigates why civilizations collapse during climate shocks—and how we can avoid it.
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Inside Georgia's push to rebuild trust in elections after Trump's false claims
Poll gauges voter enthusiasm for both parties a week before election
Democrats put economy and affordability at center of final campaign push
Projections show no clear winner in Israel's election
School principal documents Indonesia's worst wildfires in a decade
Why Trump's coalition of evangelical voters could be fraying
Artemizia Foundation, A New Path Forward, Recycling is no mystery in Bisbee, Thuy’s Noodle Shop.
Appraisal: Victorian Slide Chain & Diamond Bracelet
Aaron Glantz and Sophie Hills discuss AI companies' efforts to influence the midterms.
October 27, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Check out this preview of Weathered: After the LA Firestorm, coming to PBS January 7th.
Check out this preview of Weathered: Inside the LA Firestorm, coming to PBS March 19th.
Here's a sneak peak at our new longform series from Weathered!
Hurricanes are the most powerful and destructive storms on the planet.
The Colorado Basin is currently experiencing its worst drought in 1200 years!
One of the most devastating landslides in US history struck the town of Montecito, CA.
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that we are ALL vulnerable to natural disasters.
What can we expect when the “Big One” does hit?
We discuss the devastating power of tornadoes and how to prepare your homes for them.