North Texas is feeling the chill as a winter storm brings icy conditions and power outages to the area. Thousands of people are in the dark as the storm causes issues with the electric grid. Oncor, the state's largest electricity provider, is working hard to restore power to affected customers. The
South Carolina is getting ready for a big ice storm this weekend. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is taking action to keep roads safe. They are spreading salt on highways to prevent ice from building up. In some areas, ice could be half an inch thick. Even though driving is risky, treating ro
North Texas is bracing for a winter storm, and schools are on high alert. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for hazardous conditions, with rain expected to turn into freezing rain and sleet starting Friday. Temperatures could plummet to single digits overnight Sunday, making roads tre
A deep freeze is coming, and Metra is getting ready. They're cutting back on train services for Friday. The National Weather Service warns of dangerously cold wind chills, possibly dropping below -30 degrees late Thursday night. This extreme cold could mean fewer people commuting and more problems w
New York City is gearing up for a snowy weekend. A light dusting of snow hit the city on Saturday. Some areas might see up to an inch of snow before it clears up later in the day. But this is just the beginning. A bigger storm is on its way. It's expected to arrive on Sunday afternoon. This storm c
Northern Colorado and the Eastern Plains are facing a serious fire risk. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning. This warning is for parts of Larimer, Weld, Morgan, Adams, Arapahoe, Elbert, Lincoln, Logan, and Washington counties. It will be in effect from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. on
Georgetown County is stepping up to tackle a growing problem. With little rain and dry conditions, the risk of wildfires is climbing. Starting Sunday morning, the county is putting a stop to all open burning in unincorporated areas. This move aims to keep everyone safe and prevent any accidental fir
In the early hours of Thursday, a tornado touched down in Purcell, Oklahoma. It tore through parts of the city, including Interstate 35. The storm caused some damage but, luckily, no injuries were reported. Power lines and poles were knocked down, and a semi-truck was flipped over on the interstate.
In December, the crypto world saw a big drop in hacking losses. The total amount stolen fell to $76 million, which is a 60% decrease from November's $194. 2 million. This news comes from PeckShield, a company that keeps an eye on blockchain security. Even though the total loss went down, there were
The Rose Bowl, a big football game, faced some unexpected challenges this year. Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Pasadena, making the day of the game quite messy. Because of the bad weather, officials decided to cancel the usual pregame show on the field. This meant that the marching bands from the
