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Donald Trump is holding off on resuming strikes against Iran until a particular deadline passes, according to the Wall Street Journal. The report, picked up by French outlet Le HuffPost, is drawing attention on both sides of the Atlantic as observers speculate about the timeline and what it means for tensions between Washington and Tehran.
- 2US, 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.
- 3Report: 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.
- 4Hawaii Weathers Third Close Call in Busy Pacific Hurricane Season●Hawaii faces its third close call this season as an unusually crowded Pacific hurricane season intensifies https://www.
Hawaii is facing its third near miss from a tropical storm this season, according to an Atlantic report on an unusually crowded Pacific hurricane season. Forecasters note the central Pacific has seen an exceptional number of storms tracking close to the islands, raising questions about whether climate patterns are making such close calls more frequent. Residents and officials are watching each new system warily as the season continues.
- 5El Niño keeping Atlantic hurricane season unusually quiet▼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 a hurricane this season, and climate outlet Grist attributes the calm to El Niño. The phenomenon, which is driving record ocean temperatures worldwide, creates wind shear over the Atlantic that suppresses tropical storm development. The piece notes the irony that the same pattern raising global temperatures is also canceling Atlantic tropical activity, at least for now.
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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.
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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.
- 8El 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.
- 9Over 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.
- 10Higher Education Faces Compounding Crises, Writer Argues●College Is Coming Apart After Successive, Overlapping Crises
A new Atlantic essay argues that American higher education is unraveling under successive, overlapping crises. It points to financial strain, political pressure, demographic decline and the disruptive arrival of artificial intelligence as forces hitting colleges at once, rather than one problem at a time. The piece is drawing attention for suggesting that the traditional college model may not survive in its current form.
- 11Hawaii weathers third hurricane close call this season●Hawaii is on its third close call this season. # science # climate # weather https://www. theatlantic.com/science/2026/0
Hawaii has experienced its third near-miss from a Pacific hurricane this season, according to reporting in The Atlantic. The storms have tracked close enough to the islands to raise alarms, prompting evacuations and emergency preparations even without direct landfalls. Commenters are linking the pattern to warmer ocean temperatures and are debating whether climate change is increasing hurricane threats to the islands.
- 12Why AI struggles to forecast hurricane intensity▼Why AI has trouble predicting the fury of hurricane intensity
New reporting examines why artificial intelligence systems, despite advances in weather forecasting, still have difficulty predicting how strong hurricanes will become. Rapid intensification remains one of the hardest problems in meteorology, and AI models trained on historical data can miss the sudden shifts in storm strength that matter most for warnings and evacuations. Meteorologists say the limitation highlights the gap between improving storm track forecasts and reliable intensity predictions.
- 13Powerful 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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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.
- 15Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms as Fay weakens▼Fay continues to fizzle but Gonzalo is our newest Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Fay is losing strength, but a new system, Gonzalo, has formed and been named the newest tropical storm of the season. Forecasters are tracking both systems as the Atlantic storm season stays active, with attention shifting to whether Gonzalo will strengthen or follow Fay's path toward weakening.
- 16Tropical 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.
- 17Obama-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.
- 18Tropical 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.
- 19Nor'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.
- 20Nor'easter batters Ocean City, Maryland with rain and flooding▼Nor'easter brings heavy rain, wind, flooding to Ocean City, Maryland
A nor'easter is hitting Ocean City, Maryland, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to the resort town. Coverage from regional outlets describes streets and shorelines affected by rising water as the storm moves through. Residents and visitors along the mid-Atlantic coast are being warned about hazardous conditions and possible road closures.
- 21Nor'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 hammering the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia, bringing heavy surf and coastal flooding to low-lying communities, while the Washington, DC area is seeing steady rain. Officials are monitoring rising water levels along the coast as the storm pushes onshore, with conditions expected to worsen through the day.
- 22Virginia 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.
- 23Ocean 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.
- 24Pennsylvania 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 route crossing eight counties. The permits clear a key regulatory hurdle for the high-voltage line. Details on conditions, opposition, and the project's timeline have not yet been widely reported.
- 25Oceans 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.
- 26Loggerhead turtle Ossie returned to ocean 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 return to the wild until now. Rescue and aquarium teams typically nurse injured or sick sea turtles for months or years before deeming them strong enough to survive on their own.
- 27Wind 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.
- 28Wake 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.
- 29Blatstein 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.