A “multi-hazard” storm that already wrought havoc on the West Coast turned into a large winter storm system as it moved across the country.
Tag Archives: Midwestern States (US)
A Town-by-Town Battle to Sell Americans on Renewable Energy
In the fight against climate change, national goals are facing local resistance. One county scheduled 19 nights of meetings to debate one wind farm.
Tornadoes Continue to Threaten South After 3 Die in Louisiana
A tornado killed a person west of New Orleans on Wednesday. The day before, a woman and her son were killed in northwestern Louisiana after a tornado destroyed their home, following scattered tornadoes.
Can Tim Ryan Pull Off the Biggest Upset of the Midterms in Ohio?
The Democrats are doing almost exactly what he said they should to save their political fortunes in the Midwest. But is it enough to win Ohio?
Thousands in Michigan Without Power After Midwest Storms Kill 2
A line of storms produced wind gusts from 60 to 80 miles per hour in some areas and knocked out power to more than 630,000 customers in Michigan.
Welcome to the Big Ten, U.C.L.A. and U.S.C. I Already Hate You.
It will be weird with these California schools in my conference, but I welcome the new rivalries.
South Dakota’s Derecho Brings Green Sky and Strong Winds
Meteorologists recorded winds of up to 99 miles per hour in parts of the state, with minor damage reported.
U.S. Sees a Wave of Heat-Related Warnings Ahead of Summer’s Start
Nearly a third of the U.S. population was under an extreme heat warning, with high temperatures breaking daily records in multiple cities on Wednesday. Heat indexes were expected to reach 110 degrees in some regions.
Tim Ryan Struggles to Reach Ohio’s Exhausted Majority
Mr. Ryan, the Ohio Democrat running for Senate, has been listening to white working-class voters. Whether they are listening to him and the Democratic Party is the question.
An Immersive History of Mixed-Descent Native Families
In “Born of Lakes and Plains,” Anne F. Hyde draws attention to the roles that intermarriage played in the development of the American West.
Enormous Winter Storm Begins to Sweep Across U.S.
Heavy snow and ice were expected across a wide swath of the country. At least three governors had declared states of emergency.
Doctors and Nurses Are ‘Living in a Constant Crisis’ as Covid Fills Hospitals and Omicron Looms
Hospitalizations across the country have increased 20 percent in two weeks, taxing already exhausted health care workers as the United States confronts a new variant.
Power Outages Across Midwest After Storms
Hundreds of thousands of customers were without electricity after a powerful storm system swept across the central U.S. At least one death was reported.
As Thanksgiving Approaches, U.S. Virus Cases Tick Upward Once More
Cases are rising again in parts of the country, but more people are traveling, and health officials have largely stopped telling people to skip celebrations.
Thanksgiving Forecast: Mostly Clear With Minor Travel Delays Possible
Weak storms could cause flight delays in some parts of the country but forecasters do not expect any major disruptions.
Democrats Lost the Most in Midwestern ‘Factory Towns’, Report Says
The party’s struggles in communities that saw declines in manufacturing and union jobs, and health care, could more than offset its gains in metropolitan areas.
The Cicadas Are Coming. It’s Not an Invasion. It’s a Miracle.
I’m jealous of all of you whose skies will soon be blurred by wings and whose trees will be filled with song.
The Daily: Pandemic Stories
A selection of our episodes that tell the personal stories of the pandemic — the losses, the small comforts and the sacrifices.
Winter Storm Disrupts Automakers, Retailers and Delivery Services
Power outages, natural gas shortages and icy conditions made it hard for automakers, retailers and delivery carriers to operate across much of the South and Midwest.
Winter Storm Brings Christmas Eve ‘Travel Nightmare’
On a holiday when health experts admonished people not to travel, the weather brought its own hazards across much of the country.
Christmas Eve Brings Blizzard Warnings for Midwest
Forecasters predict blizzards in the Midwest. Freezing temperatures in the South. Flooding and power outages in the Northeast. And maybe tornadoes in Florida.
Why Europe Is Beating Back the Coronavirus (and the U.S. Isn’t)?
As the coronavirus surged anew, the authorities on either side of the Atlantic took profoundly different approaches.
Picturing Yourself with Bob Ross as the ‘Experience’ Opens in Indiana
Visitors can tour the beloved painter’s recreated studio and take Bob Ross master classes, in the city where “The Joy of Painting” was filmed.
Time Running Short, Trump and Biden Return to Northern Battlegrounds
Surprise victories in the Midwest catapulted President Trump to victory four years ago, and the region again looms as the critical battleground. Both candidates are focusing on it in the final days.
In 2020, the Suburbs Are Stressed
A photographer visited neighborhoods in Midwest battlegrounds to see how politics have intruded on tranquillity.
The Big Ten’s Rocky Road Back to Football
In response to the coronavirus, the conference first said no to fall football on its campuses. Then, after being pulled in different directions by players, politicians and others, the league reversed course.
How The Unpredictable Coronavirus Pandemic Took a Terrible Toll
At least 73 countries are seeing surges in newly detected cases, and in regions where cold weather is approaching, worries are mounting.
Where the Produce Includes Pepperoni: The Pizza Farm
This Midwestern staple has grown ever more popular in the pandemic, bringing farmers and diners together in a socially distanced summer destination.
A Bitter Wind at a Shaky Time, and Iowa Is Left Reeling
Devastating windstorms just before harvest were the last thing that Iowa farmers needed.
In Derecho’s Wake, More Than 250,000 in Midwest Struggle Without Power
Residents in Iowa, Illinois and surrounding states were still without electricity days after Monday’s storms brought hurricane-force winds.
Scrapbooking Isn’t Just for White People
People of color who craft are done being overlooked as customers and designers.
After Plummeting, the Virus Soars Back in the Midwest
States like Missouri, Illinois and Wisconsin are riding a frustrating seesaw during the pandemic, with new coronavirus cases rising again after apparent progress.
Bagged Salads Recalled After Hundreds Are Sickened in the Midwest
The C.D.C. urged consumers in eight states to avoid four different salad kits produced by Fresh Express.
Farmers Get Billions in Virus Aid, and Democrats Are Wary
As the administration sends up to $16 billion in additional subsidies, critics are concerned that the funds could be used to ensure that the president maintains the backing of one of his key voting blocs.
Why a Biden Victory Hinges on Picking the Right Running Mate
The Democratic nominee needs someone to energize the party’s coalition and balance the ticket.
Meat Plant Closures Mean Pigs Are Gassed or Shot Instead
Coronavirus outbreaks at meatpacking plants have created a backlog of animals ready for slaughter but with nowhere to go. Farmers are having to cull them.
Gretchen Whitmer: My Gut-Wrenching Coronavirus Choices
The actions Republican and Democratic governors have taken have been done to protect families from the spread of the coronavirus.
Trump Says States Can Start Reopening While Acknowledging the Decision Is Theirs
The guidelines released by the president effectively mean that any restoration of American society will take place on a patchwork basis.
Bernie Sanders Can Beat Trump. Here’s the Math.
Most available evidence points in the direction of a popular vote and Electoral College victory.