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What’s in a name? Why naming storms, military operations and medical maladies matters

U.S. hurricane season is gearing up

The Independent UK

A 2014 study analyzed 62 years of US hurricanes and found female-named storms were nearly three times as deadly as male-named ones, possibly because people perceived them as less threatening and were less likely to take protective action

A study found feminine hurricane names correlated with higher death rates. Researchers suggest gender stereotypes unconsciously reduce perceived storm threat. Male-named storms prompted stronger evacuation intentions and risk perception. This effect operated through unconscious perceptions, not conscious beliefs. Hurricane naming practices shifted from exclusively female to alternating genders.

The Economic Times

Weather tracker: Extreme rain deluges Japan and South Korea

Downpours break records and cause transport chaos, evacuations and deaths, as people get trapped inside vehicles

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Paramedics rescued after getting caught in hurricane flooding

Two paramedics whose vehicle became surrounded by rapidly rising water were rescued in Hawaii.

The Independent UK

Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone

Cleanup continues in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala tore roofs off houses, uprooted trees and covered roads in mud and rock

The Independent UK

When a tropical cyclone hit Florida’s Gulf coast in July 2026, sea turtles weren’t the only victims: The world’s smallest tern was raising young on Pensacola beach when seawater inundated its nesting grounds

During the nesting season, coastal birds like Least Terns and Black Skimmers are at high risk from tropical cyclones. These birds nest directly on sandy shores, making their eggs and chicks particularly vulnerable to storm surges that can flood breeding sites. The coinciding of nesting and hurricane seasons, as seen…

The Economic Times

Lala strengthens into a hurricane while moving west away from Hawaii

A storm system moving west away from Hawaii has strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane

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In 2026, volunteers began planting 30,000 trees to rebuild the wetland forest that once shielded New Orleans from storms

In the wetlands behind a pumping station near Lake Borgne in Meraux, Louisiana, hundreds of young saplings stand wrapped in white plastic cylinders as volunteers ferry them through the marsh by airboat. The goal is to plant more than 30,000 native trees, mainly bald cypress and water tupelo, across the…

The Times of India

Tropical storm Lala wreaks ‘devastation’ to some areas of Hawaii’s Big Island

Storm that brought heavy rains and winds left one person dead and more than 100,000 without power and damaged at least 100 homes and bridges

The Guardian - US

Hurricane Lala ravages Hawaii: 130,000 without power, homes swept away as floods rise

Nearly 130,000 utility customers lost electricity after Hurricane Lala weakened. Flooded roads and damaged homes created dangerous travel conditions for residents. Heavy rain continued to batter parts of the state, complicating restoration efforts. Officials urged residents to remain indoors as dangerous conditions persisted. The storm's close approach caused major disruptions…

The Economic Times

Tropical Storm Lala moves away from Hawaii, leaves trail of damage and lakhs without power

As Tropical Storm Lala departed from Hawaii, it left a trail of destruction in its wake. Over one hundred homes were either damaged or completely destroyed by the relentless winds and heavy rains. In addition, approximately one hundred eighty-four thousand residents found themselves without power across the islands. Rescue operations…

The Times of India

Lala is again a tropical storm, sending drenching rain and winds across the Hawaiian islands

Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm after skirting Hawaii without making landfall, but it's not done punishing the Big Island with hurricane-force gusts

The Independent UK

Hurricane Lala leaves one dead as ‘enormous storm’ brings powerful winds and heavy flooding to Hawaii

Tropical storm warnings remain in effect for the islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Oahu, Kauai and Niihau as the storm moves west

The Independent UK

Lala strengthens into a hurricane and bears down on Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain, winds

Hurricane Lala formed and is heading towards Hawaii's Big Island. Maximum sustained winds reached 75 mph, making it a Category 1 storm. Forecasters warned of life-threatening mudslides and flooding on the mountainous island. Tropical storm force winds are expected to impact other Hawaiian islands by Sunday. Officials urged residents to…

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Heavy rain, dangerous surf: Why Hurricane Lala is a historic threat to Hawaii’s Big Island

Hurricane Lala approached Hawaii's Big Island as a Category 1 storm. Powerful winds and heavy rain brought dangerous surf and potential flooding. Over 40,000 utility customers across Hawaii lost electricity. Residents prepared for destructive winds, falling trees, and extended power outages. The storm's path raised concerns about mudslides and wildfires.

The Independent UK

Hawaiian island bracing for first direct hurricane landfall in 155 years

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Hawaii bracing for ‘enormous’ storm as Lala strengthens into a hurricane

The Big Island has not experienced a direct hurricane landfall in 155 years

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A rare hurricane landfall threat for Hawaii's Big Island as Lala nears

Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island

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Hawaii braces for direct hit from Tropical Storm Lala

Storm expected to strengthen to hurricane as state of emergency declared amid danger of ‘life-threatening’ floods

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Is it Time to Begin Accumulating Natural Gas?

In August 2026, the U.S. natural gas futures market will begin to shift its attention from the 2026 cooling season to the 2026/2027 peak heating season, where natural gas demand and prices tend to reach seasonal highs.

The Economic Times

How El Niño is neutralizing Atlantic hurricanes this season

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is experiencing a slow start. El Niño's strong wind shear is suppressing tropical storm development. Forecasters watch two areas for potential storm formation this week. NOAA now predicts a below-average hurricane season with fewer major storms. Activity may increase later if wind shear conditions ease.

Bangkok Post

Sharks assist storm forecasters

From the killer shark of Jaws to the tornado-tossed predators of the Sharknado movies, films have long portrayed sharks as objects of summer fear. But when a shark cuts through the waters off the US East Coast, it now may be doing more than hunting. It may also be gathering…

Everybody Loves Your Money

What Homeowners Should Check on Their Insurance Before Peak Hurricane Season

Hurricane season has a funny way of turning a perfectly ordinary afternoon into a frantic search for insurance paperwork, flashlights, batteries, and the phone number for an insurance agent. Before the next storm starts dominating the weather forecast, homeowners should take a close look at their insurance details, especially coverage…

The Guardian - UK

‘For this record, I took an edible and said, screw it’: jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner on confronting the trauma of Hurricane Katrina

The New Orleans native is a three-time Grammy winner at the top of his game – and is now using his instinctive style to celebrate the resilience and clarity of Katrina survivors

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The Home Inventory Details That Matter Most After an Insurance Loss

A home inventory can feel like one of those chores that sits quietly on the “someday” list, right beside organizing the garage and finally figuring out the mystery drawer. However, when a fire, hurricane, theft, or major storm damages a home, that simple list can become one of the most…

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