Iran war exposed, but hasn’t changed, Japan’s reliance on imported oil ^81.6%

The Japan Times - By Eric Johnston - 7/3/2026, 7:02 AM

Post Hoc (False Cause) 52.1% - Framing Effect 47.9% - Negativity Bias 47.9%

The Iran war laid bare Japan’s heavy reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, through which the country received over 93% of its oil imports last year before the waterway was effectively closed. But rather than prompt fundamental policy changes that would accelerate a shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, Prime Minister Sanae... more

More snow brewing for Northeast, Great Lakes this weekend ahead of winter’s coldest arctic blast so far ^80.4%

FOX Weather - By Angela Fortuna - 2/5/2026, 2:00 AM

A fast-moving clipper system is expected to bring additional snow to a region that is already well above its winter average. It comes after a historic winter storm dropped snow accumulations in the double digits for much of the Northeast. The FOX Forecast Center said an active weather pattern will continue across the eastern U.S. as an... more

Millions under winter weather alerts, thousands of flights canceled as powerful winter storm nears Northeast ^86.6%

FOX Weather - By Kieran Sullivan, Kevin Fitzgerald - 12/26/2025, 3:24 AM

Though it wasn't a white Christmas for the majority of the Northeast, a powerful snowstorm is brewing right after the holiday, unleashing impactful snow and ice for millions that will threaten major cities, airports and highways. Ahead of the storm's arrival, there are already more than 1,110 delayed flights and nearly 1,050 canceled... more

State of Emergency declared across Los Angeles metro amid 'High Risk' flooding, heavy rain ^81.2%

FOX Weather - By Julian Atienza - 12/24/2025, 3:42 PM

LOS ANGELES — Widespread Flash Flood Warnings were issued across the Los Angeles metro area and other parts of Southern California Wednesday, as a powerful Christmas Eve storm triggered mudslides and emergency evacuations across the region. The life-threatening floods come during what was expected to be one of the busiest days of holiday... more

North Carolina Christmas tree farmers see resurgence in market after Hurricane Helene devastation ^95.9%

FOX Weather - By Raymond Sanchez - 12/22/2025, 1:28 PM

BOONE, N.C. – Christmas tree farmers in North Carolina are making a roaring comeback in the state after Hurricane Helene destroyed so much for the industry. The extensive damage from Helene is estimated to exceed tens of billions of dollars. Officials estimate that 82,000 acres of timberland were damaged or destroyed across dozens of... more

Watch: First responders run towards raging Colorado house fire amid whipping winds ^92.8%

Fox Weather - By Kieran Sullivan - 12/20/2025, 12:12 PM

CONIFER, Colo. – A home in a Denver suburb burst into flames Wednesday, with raging wind gusts up to 100 mph assisting the fire with quickly engulfing the home. First responders rushed to the scene in Conifer, Colorado and immediately fought to contain the fire-ravaged house. Body camera footage displays a deputy from the Jefferson... more

Airport ground stops vs. ground delays: What are they and how do they happen? ^19%

FOX Weather - By Hayley Vawter - 12/19/2025, 9:12 PM

If you've ever had a flight scheduled to depart during bad weather and get a notification that your flight was delayed or even canceled, it could've been because of a ground delay or a ground stop. What do these common aviation phrases mean? How do they happen? Who do they affect? What's the difference between them? We're here to... more

Around 87,000 Xcel customers without power Friday morning as officials warn of extremely dangerous fire conditions ^67.9%

Colorado Public Radio - By Ishan Thakore, Alejandro A. Alonso Galva, Tegan Wendland, Tony Gorman - 12/19/2025, 3:24 PM

Updated Dec. 19, 2025 at 4:40 p.m. Around 88,000 Xcel customers are still without power Friday in Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Jefferson, Larimer, and Weld counties. The state's largest energy company implemented another planned safety power shutdown at 5 a.m. ahead of hurricane-level winds that have knocked down power lines, trees, and... more

Travel nightmare unfolds at major East Coast airports as powerful storm unleashes vicious winds, rain ^80.3%

FOX Weather - By Julian Atienza, Kevin Fitzgerald - 12/19/2025, 11:47 AM

NEW YORK – Millions of people across much of the East Coast were under High Wind Alerts on Friday, as the final leg of a coast-to-coast storm pounded the entire Eastern Seaboard from Maine to Florida and disrupted the busy holiday travel rush. More than 3,400 flights were delayed and more than 400 flights were canceled by noon Friday.... more

Power outages soar across Northwest, as latest storm blasts flood-weary Washington with hurricane-force winds ^83.5%

FOX Weather - By Julian Atienza - 12/17/2025, 3:54 PM

SEATTLE – Powerful wind gusts knocked out power to more than 500,000 customers across Washington and Oregon early Wednesday, as the latest atmospheric river intensified over the flood-devastated Pacific Northwest. U.S. COAST GUARD HEROES JOIN FOX WEATHER TO DISCUSS DRAMATIC BACK-TO-BACK RESCUE OPERATIONS THAT SAVED FOUR LIVES This... more