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The arrival of El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean triggers a cascade of changes in tropical rainfall and wind patterns that echo around the globe. For the United States, the most significant impact is a shift in the path of the mid-latitude jet streams. These swift, high-level winds play a major role in separating warm and cool air masses and steering storms from the Pacific across the U.S. This map illustrates the typical impacts of El Niño on U.S. winter weather. During El Niño, the Pacific jet stream is more reliable across the southern tier of the United States. Southern and interior Alaska and the Pacific Northwest tend to be warmer than average, and the southern tier of U.S. states—from California to the Carolinas—tends to be wetter than average. Farther north, the Ohio and Upper Mississippi River Valleys may be drier than usual. One or more of these climate patterns have occurred during many El Niño events in the past. That doesn’t mean that all of these impacts happen during every episode. Every event is somewhat different. In other words, the influence of El Niño on U.S. winter climate is a matter of probability, not certainty. El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of a natural climate pattern across the tropical Pacific Ocean that swings back and forth every 3-7 years on average. El Niño and La Niña alternately warm and cool large areas of the tropical Pacific—the world’s largest ocean—which significantly influences where and how much it rains there. Like a boulder dropped into a stream, this shift in the location of tropical rainfall disrupts the atmospheric circulation patterns that connect the tropics with the middle latitudes, which in turn modifies the mid-latitude jet streams. By modifying the jet streams, El Niño and La Niña can affect temperature and precipitation across the United States and other parts of the world. The influence on the U.S. is strongest during the winter (December-February), but it may linger into early spring.

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UN Chief Warns Strong El Niño is Intensifying Global Climate Crisis

UN Secretary-General António Guterres cautions that the strengthening El Niño phenomenon is exacerbating extreme weather events and pushing global temperatures toward record highs.

Aug 1, 2026, 2:49 AM France 24 English

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This is a high-resolution image of the United States Declaration of Independence ( article - text ). This image is a version of the 1823 William Stone facsimile — Stone may well have used a wet pressing process (that removed ink from the original document onto a contact sheet for the purpose of making the engraving).

US Treasury Secretary’s Notepad Reveals Plan to Buy $5bn-$10bn in Japanese Yen

A photograph of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s notepad during a Camp David cabinet meeting reveals intentions to purchase Japanese yen, raising questions about US intervention in currency markets.

Guardian US | Aug 1, 2026, 2:31 AM

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US Plans Renewed Strikes on Iran with Israeli Involvement

The United States is reportedly preparing to resume military strikes against Iran as soon as the weekend of August 1st, 2026, with Israel reportedly participating in a major bombing campaign targeting Iranian energy infrastructure.

The Hill | Aug 1, 2026, 1:35 AM

Portrait of Francesca Hong, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly representing the 76th district. Photographed June 26, 2026.

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Wisconsin Democratic Socialist Frontrunner Faces Backlash Over 'Cancel Thanksgiving' Post

Francesca Hong, a leading candidate for Wisconsin governor, drew criticism after a resurfaced 2020 post called for canceling Thanksgiving, citing colonialism and indigenous deaths.

Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 12:51 AM

The City of Houston developed rapidly in the 19th century due in large part to its capacity for shipping and transportation. This was made possible by waterways, such as Buffalo Bayou, and railroads, five of which radiated from the city in 1861. Houston's industrial center, the warehouse district, grew up east of Main Street, along the banks of Buffalo Bayou. In 1860, Samuel May Williams sold this property to Houston physician D.F. Stuart, who built a warehouse in the 1880s for cotton storage. The Lottman brothers purchased the site in 1893 and converted the building into a mattress factory. In 1904, they sold the property to H.F. Spalti, vice-president of Olive & Myers Manufacturing Company of Dallas. Spalti and Company President W.B. Myers started Myers-Spalti on this site. J.A. Grieves assisted them in developing the Houston branch of their successful mattress and furniture factory. The original warehouse housed the millwork and planning sections of the company. Built in 1905, Warehouse Number Two housed the shipping, cabinetry and finishing departments, and Warehouse Number Three contained the printing and management offices. By 1907, a rail line extended onto the property from nearby tracks. Myers-Spalti added a fourth warehouse for storage in 1909 and additional structures in the 1920s. The company moved operations in the 1950s. The development of Houston's industrial architecture can be seen in this site's building styles, which range from brick and heavy timber to concrete slab and columns. Since the 1950s, the buildings have housed hardware sales, electronics and manufacturing, storage and other light industrial businesses. The structures were once part of a city marketplace project and later developed into residential housing. Location 29° 45.612? N, 95° 20.815?

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ICE Lodges Detainer on Salvadoran National Accused of Two Fatal Houston Shootings

Jefferson Adonay Velasquez-Torres, who entered the U.S. illegally as a minor, faces murder charges in two separate fatal shootings in Houston.

Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 12:49 AM

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Former Latvian 'Dancing with the Stars' Contestant Arrested by ICE in San Francisco

Roberts Nemiro, a Latvian national and former contestant on Latvia's version of "Dancing with the Stars," was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after overstaying his visa and having a violent criminal history.

Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 11:52 PM

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Former Latvian 'Dancing with the Stars' Contestant Arrested by ICE in San Francisco

Roberts Nemiro, known for his appearance on Latvia's version of 'Dancing with the Stars,' was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement after overstaying his visa and having a violent criminal record.

Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 11:42 PM

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U.S. and Israel Plan Possible Strikes on Iran’s Energy Infrastructure This Weekend

The United States and Israel are preparing a significant bombing campaign targeting Iran’s energy facilities, with final authorization pending from the president.

CBS Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 11:32 PM

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U.S. Treasury Considers $5-10 Billion Purchase of Japanese Yen, Photo Reveals

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's notepad from a cabinet meeting shows plans to buy Japanese yen amid recent market interventions.

CNA Latest News | Jul 31, 2026, 11:22 PM

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Legal Support Contract Expiry Raises Deportation Risks for US Children

Immigration advocates warn that the expiration of a federal contract could leave thousands of undocumented children in the US without legal representation, increasing their risk of deportation.

Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 11:04 PM

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Fox’s Dana Perino Questions Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidate Francesca Hong on Democratic Socialism and Policing

During a Fox News interview, Dana Perino pressed Democratic front-runner Francesca Hong on her ties to the Democratic Socialists of America and her past calls to defund the police.

The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 9:12 PM

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Palantir CTO Warns U.S. AI Progress Threatened More by Power and Data Center Backlash Than China

Shyam Sankar highlights domestic challenges including power constraints and public opposition to data centers as key obstacles in America's AI race with China.

Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 9:00 PM

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NHTSA Grants Zoox Two-Year Exemption, Advances National Safety Standards for Robotaxis

The Trump administration's NHTSA has named Zoox a front-runner in autonomous vehicle deployment by granting a two-year exemption and partnering to create unified safety standards.

Reason | Jul 31, 2026, 8:49 PM

The United Nations Security Council Chamber in New York, also known as the Norwegian Room

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UN Reports Rising Civilian Death Toll in Middle East Amid Calls to End Fighting

Violence escalates in Gaza, Lebanon, West Bank, and Iran with significant civilian casualties, prompting UN Secretary-General António Guterres to demand an immediate halt to hostilities.

UN News | Jul 31, 2026, 8:42 PM

WASHINGTON (January 10, 2024) Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas meets with the Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Council (THSAC) at DHS Headquarters in Washington, DC. THSAC provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary, through engagement with DHS components, agencies, and offices, and by producing recommendations, studies, reports, and more. (DHS photo by Sydney Phoenix)

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DHS Blocks 43 Chinese Companies from Importing Goods to the US Over Forced Labor Allegations

The Department of Homeland Security has taken its largest single-day enforcement action to date by adding 43 Chinese companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act blacklist, barring their products from entering the United States.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 31, 2026, 7:45 PM

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US Proposes Water Cuts for Arizona, California, and Nevada Amid Colorado River Crisis

A federal plan aims to reduce water use in three western states to address historic shortages in the Colorado River, sparing other states for now but signaling ongoing challenges ahead.

Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 7:36 PM

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UN Weather Agency Warns of Strong El Niño Developing from August

The UN Meteorological Organization forecasts intensifying El Niño conditions that could drive extreme weather globally, urging early action amid unprecedented ocean heat.

UN News | Jul 31, 2026, 7:29 PM

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FIFA COO Kevin Lamour Claims Staff Deceived Over Infantino’s World Cup Sell-Off Plan

FIFA’s chief operating officer Kevin Lamour criticized President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes in future World Cup profits, stating staff were misled and urging rejection of the plan amid internal resignations and external opposition.

Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 6:40 PM

President Donald Trump being sworn in on January 20, 2017 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Melania Trump wears a sky-blue cashmere Ralph Lauren ensemble. He holds his left hand on two versions of the Bible , one childhood Bible given to him by his mother, along with Abraham Lincoln’s Bible.

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Trump Warns U.S. Could Face Migrant Surge Like Spain’s Ceuta Crisis if Democrats Win

During a July 31, 2026 Cabinet meeting at Camp David, former President Donald Trump described the migrant influx into Spain’s Ceuta as a "catastrophe" and cautioned that the U.S. could experience a similar or worse situation under Democratic leadership.

Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 4:59 PM

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Hobart Deputy Lord Mayor Snack Controversy Referred to Police and Local Government

The City of Hobart council has formally referred the matter involving Deputy Lord Mayor Zelinda Sherlock's removal of snacks to Tasmania Police and the director of local government amid calls for further investigation.

ABC Australia News | Jul 31, 2026, 4:36 PM

The Supreme Court of the United States . Washington, D.C.

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Liberal-Led Court Reverses Blocks on Trump’s TPS Terminations for South Sudan and Ethiopia

The First Circuit Court of Appeals overturned district court orders that had delayed ending Temporary Protected Status for migrants from South Sudan and Ethiopia, marking a significant immigration ruling.

Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 3:56 PM

Largest Tagged Male Great White Shark 'Contender' Travels Up US and Canada Coasts Amid Surge in Shark Sightings

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Guardian US | Jul 31, 2026, 2:32 PM

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President Trump Holds Cabinet Meeting at Camp David Retreat

President Trump takes his 13th Cabinet meeting of the second term to Camp David, marking a return to the presidential retreat in Maryland.

Washington Times News | Jul 31, 2026, 1:50 PM

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Leon Panetta Warns U.S. Is Locked Into ‘Unwinnable War’ With Iran

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta cautions that the ongoing conflict with Iran risks becoming a prolonged, costly military engagement with no clear resolution.

The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 1:36 PM