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by Michel Martin, A Martínez

11 min

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During the last strong El Niño in 2015, South Carolina experienced catastrophic flooding, driven by record-breaking rain. Forecasters say the super El Niño now developing is likely to be even stronger.

During the last strong El Niño in 2015, South Carolina experienced catastrophic flooding, driven by record-breaking rain. Forecasters say the super El Niño now developing is likely to be even stronger. Sean Rayford/Getty Images hide caption

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Climate

Studying this super El Niño could save lives. NOAA is scaling back research

by Lauren Sommer

3 min

Studying this super El Niño could save lives. NOAA is scaling back research

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Exterior of the International Criminal Court building in The Hague.

The International Criminal Court in The Hague on Sept. 23. Remko de Waal/ANP/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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World

What life under U.S. sanctions looks like for one ICC judge

by Steve Inskeep, Majd Al-Waheidi

4 min

How would increased U.S. sanctions against ICC affect the court

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A Swiss glacier shows the effects of years of ice loss, with exposed rock replacing ice that once covered the landscape.

A Swiss glacier shows the effects of years of ice loss, with exposed rock replacing ice that once covered the landscape. Swiss Academy of Natural Sciences hide caption

Swiss Academy of Natural Sciences

Europe

Swiss glaciers suffer another year of record ice loss

by Imogen Foulkes

2 min

Swiss glaciers suffer another year of record ice loss

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A man gathers produce from shelves of vegetables in an H-E-B grocery store in Austin, Texas, on May 11.

A customer shops for produce in an H-E-B grocery store in Austin, Texas, on May 11. Brandon Bell/Getty Images hide caption

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National

SNAP's funding model is starting to change. Here's what that means for the program

by Juliana Kim

2 min

SNAP’s funding model is starting to change. Here’s what that means for the program

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Phillip Buckendorf, the CEO and cofounder of Air Space Intelligence, speaks at an economic forum earlier this year in Washington, D.C.

Phillip Buckendorf, the CEO and cofounder of Air Space Intelligence, speaks at an economic forum earlier this year in Washington, D.C. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images hide caption

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National

Do AI and air traffic control mix? CEO addresses anxiety about new FAA tool

by Joel Rose

3 min

Do AI and air traffic control mix? CEO addresses anxiety about new FAA tool

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Eggs are given out for free in front of Brown Butter Craft Bar & Kitchen in New York City on March 21, 2025. The cost of a dozen eggs reached a record high of $6.23 that month.

Eggs are given out for free in front of Brown Butter Craft Bar & Kitchen in New York City on March 21, 2025. The cost of a dozen eggs reached a record high of $6.23 that month. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption

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National

Egg prices have tumbled since Trump returned to office. Here's why

by Joe Hernandez

3 min

Egg prices have tumbled since Trump returned to office. Here’s why

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