Columbus, OH

Gatlinburg, TN

Smokey Bear made his first appearance in 1944. There was once a "real" Smokey - kind of. There's a reason some people think it's Smokey "the" Bear. Smokey Bear made his first appearance on a wildfire prevention poster in 1944. Eighty years later, Smokey stands as one of the most...

Smokey Bear's 80. Here's His Life Story.

The seasons are battling it out over the eastern half of the U.S. with summer throwing its punch this week. Fall will fight back starting this weekend as temperatures start to cool off.

East Rides Temperature Roller Coaster; Relief Next

San Francisco International Airport, the second worst U.S. airport for weather delays, boasts the world’s first therapy pig along with bunny Alex the Great and other furry friends. Florida’s Orlando International airport and many others around the country have similar programs. The animals are available at certain times for travelers to interact with, easing travel stress and anxiety over flying.

Meet The Cutest Airport Therapy Animals

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Researchers have found a way to make clothes cooling to the body. It’s one of many efforts to make clothing a tool against extreme heat, which is intensifying due to climate change. This Cloth Reduces Body Temperatures Up To 8 Degrees This Substance Can Cool The Body By 8 Degrees.

This Cloth Reduces Body Temperatures Up To 8 Degrees

Minnesota State

While severe thunderstorms knocked out power to thousands of people across the Twin Cities metro area, this stunning moment of beauty was captured during the scary weather.

Twin Cities See Dazzling Lightning-Rainbow Combo

Science may give you the perfect excuse to enjoy a frozen treat. Watch this video to learn what researchers discovered about the benefits of drinking a slushy when you’re feeling hot.

Slushy Science: Why They Are The Best On A Hot Day

The Atlantic is beginning to awaken with a disturbance approaching the Caribbean over the next week. It will have to fight dry air and possibly some terrain in order to develop further.

Atlantic Awakening? Formation Possible

Today’s weather words may sound like the law firm of your worst nightmares (or just from a Roald Dahl book), but they are actually just synonymous terms with one key difference. The National Weather Service uses all three to describe winds blowing at a sustained speed between 15-25 miles per hour. The key difference is that “breezy” is used in times of mild weather, while “brisk” or “blustery” get used in times of cold weather. Now you know!

Weather Words: 'Breezy, Brisk and Blustery'

Severe storms take aim at parts of the Plains and Midwest again on Thursday. This system will bring the threat of hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes. Stay weather-aware.

Wind, Hail Threat For Plains, Midwest Thursday

Los Angeles County, CA

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Milwaukee, WI

Biking during a storm? This doorbell video shows why that might not be a good idea. A Milwaukee resident shared the video of what could have been a disaster as strong winds struck during a recent storm.

Tree-mendously Close Call During Milwaukee Storm

No, it’s not an upcoming Star Wars movie; It’s the latest discovery from the famed James Webb Space Telescope. Rogue worlds have been spotted within a mysterious nebula in our solar system, and scientists say there’s a lot we can learn from this finding.

Rogue Worlds Revealed

Divers sitting on a beach in Tonga noticed something white out in the water; what they captured was rare, stunning footage of a white humpback whale. Watch this video to see how the curious baby whale came right up to the divers.

Watch: Rare Baby Albino Whale Spotted

New York City, NY

Showers and t-storms are possible at the U.S. Open Saturday night. We do expect improving weather by Sunday and Monday. It will also turn cooler and less humid later in the weekend. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our...

US Open Forecast: Storms Saturday, Then Nicer End To Labor Day Weekend

Baltimore, MD

Record heat and severe storms will plague Washington, D.C., and Baltimore on Wednesday. This system will bring the threat of damaging winds and hail, but also a cooldown. Time it out here.

DC, Baltimore: Record Heat, Storms Wednesday

Colorado State

A startling new report from the Denver Post highlights an increasing problem as climate change increases the wildfire risk in some states. A Colorado fire department could not get property insurance even though firefighters are literally on the front lines protecting other properties from wildfire destruction. Watch this video for the full story.

Why A Colorado Firehouse Couldn’t Get Insured

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Portland, OR

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The stunning new main terminal at Portland International Airport is built of mass timber sourced from local tribes.

Portland’s Revolutionary New Airport Terminal Is Like Stepping into the Lush Pacific Northwest Forest

People bracing for the arrival of Typhoon Shanshan were hit by a suspected tornado before the storm’s heavy rain. Watch this video to see the damage done to multiple homes that will no longer be able to protect residents from the cyclone.

Tornado In Japan Just Before Typhoon Shanshan?

Do you agree with this title? This national park was recently named one of the “most disappointing” national parks. In a system of over 400 park sites, do you have any guesses at which one this could be? Workers for this park are taking the title in stride, encouraging visitors to come find out firsthand if the park really deserves to be on the list.

A Look Back At Smokey Bear’s 80 Years

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