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- 1US, Denmark and Greenland sign new security agreement●BREAKING: The leaders of USA, Denmark and Greenland just signed a new security agreement on Greenland
The leaders of the United States, Denmark and Greenland have signed a new security agreement covering Greenland. The announcement comes amid renewed American interest in the Arctic island's strategic value, including its military installations and location on North Atlantic shipping routes. Details of the agreement's contents have not yet been made public, and officials in Copenhagen and Nuuk have not outlined what commitments each side has made under the deal.
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A powerful nor'easter is battering the US East Coast, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to communities from the mid-Atlantic through New England. Residents are reporting power outages, travel disruptions and flooded streets as the storm intensifies, with many sharing updates and warnings about worsening conditions along the shoreline.
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The Pacific Ocean is currently experiencing a cluster of hurricane activity, with The Atlantic reporting that the basin has become unusually crowded with storms. Multiple simultaneous hurricanes in the region raise concerns about potential impacts on coastal communities, shipping and Pacific island nations, and underscore broader questions about storm season intensity and ocean conditions.
- 4Fay Weakens as Tropical Storm Gonzalo Forms▼Fay continues to fizzle but Gonzalo is our newest Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Fay is losing strength, while Gonzalo has formed as the newest named tropical storm. Fay is expected to continue fizzling, and attention is shifting to Gonzalo's track. Forecasters are tracking both systems as the Atlantic storm season remains active, with viewers closely following updates on which storms could bring rain, wind or coastal impacts in the coming days.
- 5El Niño keeping Atlantic hurricane season quiet so far▼Why haven’t we had an Atlantic hurricane yet? Thank El Niño. https:// grist.org/extreme-weather/why- havent-we-had-an-at
The Atlantic has yet to produce its first hurricane of the season, and meteorologists point to El Niño as the reason. The climate pattern, which is driving record global temperatures, creates wind shear over the Atlantic that suppresses tropical storm development. Coverage explains the tension between record ocean heat, which fuels storms, and El Niño's calming effect on hurricane formation.
- 6College Is Coming Apart After Successive Overlapping Crises●College Is Coming Apart After Successive, Overlapping Crises
An Atlantic essay argues that American higher education is unraveling under a stack of simultaneous pressures: enrollment declines, questions about the value of a degree, political attacks on universities, and now artificial intelligence disrupting the skills colleges teach. Commentators are debating whether colleges can adapt or whether the traditional four-year model is permanently losing its place as the default path after high school.
- 7Over 70% of US Coastal Areas Are Sinking▼Over 70% of US Coastal Areas Are Sinking Faster Than 1 Millimeter a Year
A new study finds that more than 70% of coastal areas across the United States are subsiding at rates exceeding one millimeter per year. Land sinking compounds the threat of sea-level rise for cities along the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts, increasing flood risk to infrastructure, homes and wetlands. Researchers say the uneven subsidence means some communities face faster relative sea-level rise than global averages suggest.
- 8Powerful nor'easter batters East Coast with winds and flooding●Powerful nor'easter brings winds, floods to East Coast https://www.npr.org/2026/09/26/nx-s1-5981392/noreaster-pounds-mid
A powerful nor'easter is pounding the Mid-Atlantic and New England coastlines, bringing damaging winds and coastal flooding to the East Coast. The storm has knocked out power and flooded shoreline communities as emergency crews respond, with residents warned to stay off coastal roads during high tide.
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The El Niño climate pattern is influencing weather on opposite coasts of the United States, shaping storm tracks and conditions on both sides of the country, according to reporting by The New York Times. The pattern typically suppresses Atlantic hurricane activity while boosting storms across the southern tier of the nation and altering West Coast weather.
- 10Nor'easter hammers Ocean City, Maryland with rain and flooding●Nor'easter brings heavy rain, wind, flooding to Ocean City, Maryland
A nor'easter struck Ocean City, Maryland, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to the resort town. WBAL-TV reported on the storm's impact as conditions battered the shoreline. Nor'easters can cause significant beach erosion and property damage along the Mid-Atlantic coast, and residents were monitoring the worsening weather.
- 11Report: Egypt intelligence chief warned Israel before October 7●Abbas Kamel Warned Israel About Hamas Attack Before October 7, The Atlantic Says: 23 outlets compared
Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel warned Israel about a Hamas attack before October 7, according to a report by The Atlantic. The claim, being compared across 23 outlets, reignites questions over whether Israeli officials received specific advance warnings and why the attack was not prevented. The alleged warning adds to earlier reports that Cairo repeatedly cautioned Jerusalem about escalating violence in Gaza ahead of the assault.
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Ocean City, Maryland has closed the ocean to swimmers and beachgoers as rough weather hits the popular resort town. Officials ordered the closure as conditions turned dangerous along the coast, keeping visitors out of the surf until the weather improves. Beach towns along the mid-Atlantic often issue such closures during storms, and residents are watching for updates on when the water will reopen.
- 13El Niño fuels busy Pacific hurricane season while Atlantic stays quiet●The Pacific is churning with hurricanes. The Atlantic is quiet. Blame El Niño
Forecasters say El Niño is driving a stark divide in tropical activity this hurricane season. The pattern has strengthened winds over the Atlantic, tearing storms apart and keeping that basin unusually calm, while warm Pacific waters are generating repeated hurricanes. Meteorologists expect the imbalance to persist as long as El Niño conditions hold through the season.
- 14Nor'easter batters Eastern Shore with heavy surf and flooding▼Heavy surf, flooding on Eastern Shore as nor’easter hits; rain in DC area
A nor'easter is slamming the Eastern Shore, driving heavy surf and coastal flooding, while the Washington, DC area is seeing rain from the same storm system. Local news outlets are tracking the coastal impacts and warning residents about flooding conditions as the storm moves through the mid-Atlantic region.
- 15Tropical Storm Gonzalo becomes post-tropical in Atlantic●Tropical storm Gonzalo transitions into post-tropical system in the Atlantic
Tropical Storm Gonzalo has lost its tropical characteristics and transitioned into a post-tropical system over the open Atlantic, according to forecasters. The storm no longer poses the organized wind and rain threat typical of tropical cyclones, and its remnants are expected to continue moving across the ocean. Meteorologists are monitoring whether any remains affect shipping routes or distant shores.
- 16Tropical Storm Gonzalo expected to fade by Sunday▼Tropical Storm Gonzalo expected to degenerate by Sunday, NHC says
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Gonzalo is expected to degenerate by Sunday. The storm, churning in the Atlantic, is forecast to lose its structure over the coming days as conditions work against it. Forecasters are tracking its remnants as the system weakens, and the update is drawing attention from coastal communities and weather watchers following the Atlantic season.
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Egypt has issued a warning to Israel, according to reporting by The Atlantic. The exact content and circumstances of the warning are not detailed, but it concerns relations between the two countries amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Cairo has long played a mediating role in the region, and any public admonition of Jerusalem draws attention to the state of their security and diplomatic ties.
- 18Oceans Calling Festival cancelled ahead of Nor'easter in Ocean City▼Oceans Calling Festival cancels entire event ahead of Nor'easter's arrival in Ocean City
Organisers have cancelled the entire Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City, Maryland, as a Nor'easter storm approaches the coast. The decision scrapped all performances and activities planned for the event. Fans and ticket holders are discussing refunds, travel plans and disappointment, while officials warned of hazardous weather conditions along the mid-Atlantic coastline over the coming days.
- 19Pennsylvania DEP Permits 150-Mile Transmission Line Across 8 Counties▼DEP Issues Chapter 105 Permits For Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission 150 Mile Piney-Seward And Erie South Piney Transmission Line Project Crossing 8 Counties
Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection has issued Chapter 105 permits for Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission's Piney-Seward and Erie South Piney transmission line project, a roughly 150-mile line crossing eight counties. The permits clear a key regulatory hurdle for the high-voltage project. Details on conditions, opposition or construction timelines have not yet been widely reported.
- 20Ocean City warns of flooding and road closures from high tides●Ocean City warns of flooding, high winds as high tides prompt road closures
Ocean City, Maryland has issued warnings about flooding and high winds, with high tides forcing the closure of several roads. Officials are cautioning residents and visitors about hazardous conditions along the coastal resort town, particularly in areas prone to tidal flooding. Similar coastal flood warnings have been affecting communities along the mid-Atlantic coast during recent high tide cycles.
- 21Obama-Era Chesapeake Bay Order Rescinded, Environmental Groups Alarmed●After Obama-Era Chesapeake Bay Executive Order Rescinded, Environmental Groups Brace for Fallout
A federal executive order from the Obama era protecting the Chesapeake Bay has been rescinded, drawing immediate concern from environmental groups. The order had underpinned coordinated restoration efforts across the bay's watershed, which spans several Mid-Atlantic states. Conservation organisations say they are bracing for fallout, warning that the loss of federal coordination could weaken clean-up programs and water quality protections.
- 22Nor'easter floods roads and homes in New Jersey●Roads flood in New Jersey, inundate some homes, as major signs of nor'easter take shape
Heavy coastal flooding hit New Jersey as a nor'easter took shape, with floodwaters inundating roads and some homes across the state. The storm is showing major signs of intensifying, raising concerns about further flooding and coastal damage as conditions develop along the Mid-Atlantic coast.
- 23Virginia flooding as nor'easter moves up Atlantic coast●From AP: Virginia hit by minor flooding as nor'easter works its way up US Atlantic coast https://www. youtube.com/watch?
A nor'easter storm is working its way up the US Atlantic coast, bringing minor flooding to Virginia. The Associated Press reports coastal communities are seeing water inundation as the system tracks northeast, with conditions expected to affect other states along the eastern seaboard as the storm advances.
- 24Wake Forest Upsets No. 16 Louisville 30-27 on the Road▼Wake Forest scores an upset on the road, takes down No. 16 Louisville 30-27
Wake Forest beat 16th-ranked Louisville 30-27 in an away game, pulling off one of the notable upsets of the college football weekend. The Demon Deacons took down the ranked Cardinals on their home field, a result that could shake up the Atlantic Coast Conference race and the national rankings.
- 25Loggerhead turtle Ossie returned to sea off Tybee Island▼Loggerhead turtle Ossie released off Tybee Island after three years of care
Ossie, a loggerhead sea turtle, has been released back into the Atlantic off Tybee Island, Georgia, after three years of rehabilitation care. The release marks the end of a long recovery for the turtle, which had been unable to survive in the wild before receiving treatment. Sea turtle rescues and releases of this kind draw strong local interest in coastal Georgia, where conservation groups work to protect the threatened loggerhead species.
- 26Wind and rain intensify as coastal storm approaches▼Wind, rain ramp up as coastal storm moves closer
A coastal storm is moving closer to the Mid-Atlantic region, with winds and rain picking up along the New Jersey and Delaware coasts. Philadelphia-area broadcasters are tracking the system as conditions begin to deteriorate, warning residents to brace for stronger gusts and heavier precipitation as the storm nears land.
- 27Blatstein plans temporary event center at Atlantic City's Showboat●Bart Blatstein eyes temporary event center at Atlantic City’s Showboat
Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein is considering opening a temporary event center at the Showboat property in Atlantic City as he looks for new ways to use the former casino complex. The proposal would bring concerts or large-scale events to the Boardwalk site while longer-term plans for the property are developed. The move fits Blatstein's broader push to redevelop the Showboat into a non-gaming attraction.