Many people think hummingbirds only care about red flowers, but science says differently. These birds actually see way more colors than humans can—including ultraviolet light. So while red flowers are still great, they aren’t the only game in town. The key is picking plants that give hummingbirds wh
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning that will last until 5 p. m. The alert covers areas in Illinois and Indiana, with a focus on Chicago and Cook County. Lightning can strike quickly, while heavy rain may cause flash floods. Strong winds could damage structures and
Chicago is bracing for more weather surprises today. A storm watch keeps running until 5 p. m. Monday for the city and nearby parts of northwest Indiana. Earlier, a warning for fast winds and small hail ended just before noon, but the warm 78-degree afternoon could spark new storms. These storms mig
The forecast for Monday in Northeast Ohio says it will be hot and sticky, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s. Humidity will also be high, making the air feel heavy. Clouds will roll in as the day goes on and wind gusts could approach 30 miles per hour. Even at night, temperatures will stay war
A 56‑year‑old mountaineer from Jordan and Palestine is climbing Mount Everest with a kite that bears the Palestinian flag colors. The kite carries handwritten notes from children who live in Gaza, a place that has been devastated by war since October 2023. Those messages are simple yet powerful, sho
Arkansas residents should prepare for a mixed bag of weather this week. Forecasters predict scattered thunderstorms starting Tuesday morning, with another possible round later in the day. A cold front pushing through the region will bring the chance of heavy rain that could last into Wednesday. Whil
South Africa used to be the world’s textbook example of fighting injustice. Today, it’s watching itself struggle with waves of hate aimed at people from elsewhere on the continent. Shops smashed, families hiding, and whole neighborhoods living in fear—all because some locals are blaming outsiders fo
Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander has earned the NBA’s Most Valuable Player honor for a second year in a row. He outperformed rivals Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokić to secure the title, becoming only the third player ever to win back‑to‑back MVP awards. After leading Oklahoma City to a championship, Sha
A group of Uyghur volunteers, a Turkic minority from China’s Xinjiang region, joined the Syrian war after years of persecution at home. In 2024 they helped plan a daring night attack that cut supply lines to Aleppo, a key city under the Assad regime. The operation began with fighters clearing an old
The U. S. is set to host a large gathering on May 17 in Washington, D. C. , where leaders and faith figures will share scripture, testimonies, and prayers. The event, tied to the 250th anniversary of independence, has sparked concern that it promotes a single political brand of Protestantism as the
