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What to do at Sun 'n Fun 2026: Air shows and other events, day by day

Updated April 10, 2026, 1:11 p.m. ET Thousands of aviation enthusiasts will descend on the grounds of Lakeland Linder International Airport next week for the 2025 Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo. From April 14 to 19, the weeklong event serves as the primary …

Trump proposes big budget cut for agency that regulates US fisheries

The 2027 US federal budget request from US president Donald Trump proposes slashing the budget of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the federal agency that regulates the nation's commercial fishing and provides weather …

South Carolina to get active hurricane season: How to pack emergency kit

April 8, 2026, 1:50 p.m. ET South Carolina is particularly vulnerable to hurricanes due to its geography, which can cause storms to linger and flood inland areas. Forecasters predict a near-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, but note that storm tracks …

Sanctuary partnership between the Palau National Marine Sanctuary and the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary of American ...

Through the sister sanctuary partnership between the Palau National Marine Sanctuary and the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa, outreach teams continue to collaborate on engaging education programs.  Over the past two years, the sanctuary …

The US just updated its travel advisory for this outdoor adventure destination after civil unrest — what travelers ...

View of Mount Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse and the rest of Himalayan Range in Sagarmatha National Park, Khumbu Valley, Nepal. Credit: kertu_ee/Getty Images The U.S. Department of State recently downgraded its travel advisory for the gateway to Mount …

Meet "Meatloaf," the 200-pound rescued sea turtle at Aquarium of the Pacific

Long Beach Aquarium officials are asking the public to help raise funding for Meatloaf, a 200-pound sea turtle that was rescued from the San Gabriel River in January.  In a news release shared by the aquarium, visitors were invited to see the large turtle …

Sound Bytes: Synchronous swimming (with robots); behind the Hawaiʻi Glider Challenge

“Sound Bytes” is a science blog written by scientists, researchers and associates of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries. The following blog was written by Oregon State University Marine Mammal Institute research assistant professor …

EPA chief tells climate skeptics to celebrate rule repeal as March heat breaks records

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin participates in a discussion with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to announce microplastics and pharmaceuticals will be listed as contaminants in drinking water, at the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington The …

March smashes record as most abnormally hot month for continental U.S., federal meteorologists say

WASHINGTON — March’s persistent unseasonable heat was so intense that the continental United States registered its most abnormally hot month in 132 years of records, according to federal weather data. And the next year or so looks to turn the dial up on …

NOAA Reopens Atlantic Monument to Commercial Fishing

E+E Leader Team For nearly a decade, some of the most productive fishing waters off the U.S. Atlantic coast sat untouched by commercial fleets—not because the fish were gone, but because the law said stay out. The Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine …

Could we see a 'super' El Niño this summer?

The eastern Pacific Ocean is heating up again, and the implications for our planet could be historic. In March, NOAA officially issued an El Niño Watch for 2026. NORFOLK, Va. — Water temperatures are shifting, but it may be more than routine. The trade …

Forecasters predict, prepare for increased drought and wildfire risk after NOAA climate outlook

Cedar River expected to crest Monday in Cedar Falls

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The Cedar River is rising and expected to crest Monday evening, prompting flood warnings for several parks and roads in Cedar Falls. As of 7:45 a.m. Monday, the river stood at 89.75 feet, according to the National Oceanic and …

March smashes record as most abnormally hot month for continental U.S., meteorologists say

March’s persistent unseasonable heat was so intense that the continental United States registered its most abnormally hot month in 132 years of records, according to federal weather data. And the next year or so looks to turn the dial up on global warmth …

The Missouri Places Hit Hardest by Tornadoes Since 2000

It's no secret that Missouri is a tornado hotspot, but there are places in the state that have been hit harder than others. New data pinpoints the locations in Missouri impacted the most by tornadoes in the past 26 years. As a certified weather nut, I …

Avalanche probe, brothel union push and Goodsprings school closure vote

🏔️ Officials are investigating decisions made by tour leaders in the lead-up to a deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe earlier this year. Over the weekend, the Sierra Avalanche Center released its report on the February avalanche that left nine people dead. It …

Conservation group sues over Alaska pollock trawling claiming practice harms fur seal population

Conservation NGO the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) has filed a lawsuit challenging NOAA Fisheries’ regulations for pollock trawling in Alaska, arguing that the government has not done enough to protect northern fur seals. The lawsuit centers on …

2025-2026 seasonal snowfall numbers and how they compare to previous years

Here’s a look at the 2025-2026 seasonal snowfall totals so far across Montana. NOAA Overall, it has been a lackluster snow season for most of the lower elevations across Montana, and even the mountains did not fare especially well. But not everyone came up …

WEATHER BLOG: Rain, storms possible Friday night into Saturday

WEATHER BLOG: Rain, storms possible Friday night into Saturday The severe weather potential increases starting Monday. CLEAR. JUST GLOOMY. REAL FATHER DOWN TO THE SOUTH. BUT AS YOU GUYS MENTIONED GLOOMY IS A GREAT WORD BECAUSE WE HAVE A LOT OF GRAY OUT …

Jack Brewer, Founder and Chairman of the Jack Brewer Foundation, Joins Florida Leaders to Advance Child Abuse Prevention

Jack Brewer Foundation joins Florida leaders to advance child abuse prevention, strengthening families, supporting fatherhood, and serving at-risk youth. TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jack Brewer Foundation ( …

Margie Barilla Foundation Donates Prom Dresses to Support Local Youth in Collin County

The Margie Barilla Foundation partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Collin County on March 28, 2026, to donate prom dresses to young women in the community. COLLIN COUNTY, TX, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Margie Barilla …

Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners' Association (NSWCA) Elects New 2026 Board

Massapequa Water District Commissioner Michael E. Mazzola Named Board President CARLE PLACE, NY, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA) announced the election of its 2026 …

Winthrop Man Charged with Receiving Stolen Government Money and Social Security Fraud

BOSTON – A Winthrop man was arrested today for Social Security fraud over a period of more than four years.

Philadelphia Man Convicted of His Second Firearms Offense in Less Than Two Weeks

Chelsea Man Sentenced for His Role in a Mail Theft and Check Fraud Scheme

BOSTON – A Chelsea man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for fraudulently depositing checks stolen from the mail.

Retired Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Agrees to Plead Guilty to PPP Fraud

BOSTON – A retired Sergeant for the Massachusetts State Police has been charged and has agreed to plead guilty to allegedly fraudulently obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program loan, which was later forgiven.

Wagoner Resident Sentenced For Felony Assault And Illegally Possessing Ammunition

Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Washtenaw County, Michigan for Interfering with Federal Immigration Laws

Yesterday, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the County of Washtenaw, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia M. Dyer, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney Eli …

IBM Pays $17 Million to Resolve Allegations of Discrimination Through Illegal DEI Practices

Today, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the first False Claims Act resolution secured under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which he launched in May 2025.  International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has agreed to pay the United …

Asian Boyz Gang Member and Second Gang Associate from Lowell Plead Guilty to Methamphetamine Pill Trafficking Conspiracy

BOSTON – Two Lowell men with allegiances to the Asian Boyz gang have pleaded guilty to distributing and conspiring to distribute thousands of counterfeit Adderall pills containing methamphetamine.

Domestic Violence offender, and a repeat DUI defendant, both illegally present in U.S., sentenced for returning ...

Seattle – Two Mexican citizens, both illegally present in the U.S., were sentenced in the last few weeks for reentry of a removed alien, announced First Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd. 

Man Sentenced to 14 and a Half Years in Prison for Carjacking Vehicle at Gunpoint in Backyard of Chicago Residence

DAMARRI CONNER carjacked a vehicle in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood.

Thomasville Man with Violent Criminal Past Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge

ALBANY, Ga. – A South Georgia man with a prior conviction for rape and kidnapping who was wanted for a north Florida bank robbery and captured in Georgia after attempting to run from deputies while carrying a firearm is facing a maximum of 15 years in …

Federal Jury Finds San Antonio Tax Preparer Guilty of Filing False Tax Returns

A federal jury convicted Natasha Sheree Banks-Brown on 11 counts of aiding or assisting in the filing of a false tax return

Chinese National Pleads Guilty to Escaping from FCI Danbury

XIAOQIN YAN, 32, a citizen of China, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to escape from the custody of the Attorney General.

Ansonia Man Admits Distributing Fentanyl and Cocaine

JOSUE MUNIZ, 35, of Ansonia, pleaded guilty yesterday in New Haven federal court to a fentanyl and cocaine distribution offense.

Drug Trafficker Leading Armed Fentanyl Ring in Berkeley County, West Virginia Pleads Guilty

U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey announced today that 45-year-old Delano Alan Butler has admitted to spearheading a drug trafficking ring in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. Butler pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl, …

Slidell Doctor Sentenced For $6.6 Million In Health Care Fraud

U.S. Attorney’s Office Filed 111 Border-Related Cases This Week

SAN DIEGO – Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California filed 111 border-related cases this week, including charges of bringing in aliens for financial gain, reentering the U.S. after deportation, and importation of controlled substances …