Waterspouts will be a threat to the Great Lakes region late this week and into the weekend as a pattern change brings cool air and moisture across warm lake waters. Time it out here.

Great Lakes: Waterspout Threat Ahead

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Surf City, NC

A giant alligator estimated to be roughly seven feet long was spotted crossing the street in Surf City, North Carolina. The gator ignored a “no trespassing” sign as it slowly meandered through the neighborhood. Watch the full video here and hear the resident’s reaction.

'King Of The Jungle' Ignores 'No Trespassing' Sign

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Rancho Palos Verdes is facing a state of emergency as severe land movement threatens homes and disrupts utilities. Power has been cut to over 100 homes due to landslides, raising fire and safety concerns for residents. City officials are calling for federal aid to help with the growing crisis. No mandatory evacuations have been issued, and residents are allowed to stay in their homes without power or gas, but they’re urged to be extra cautious.

CA Landslides Force Power Cuts

If this summer felt more humid than ever to you, it wasn’t all in your mind. Extreme humid heat has more than doubled in frequency since 1979, according to a 2020 study and new data suggests this summer is another record-breaker. Watch the video to get the full story and learn why humidity makes you feel so bad.

It’s Not In Your Head: This Summer Was More Humid

Charley the elephant was showing signs of being deeply unhappy after outliving his elephant peers in a South Africa zoo. In order for him to "retire" he had to be trained to willingly enter a transport container to make a 120 mile trip. Sign up for the Morning Brief email...

How Do You Get A Grumpy 4-Ton Elephant To A New Home 120 Miles Away? Call The Elephant Movers

Seattle, WA

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School may be back in session, but that doesn't mean that summer fun is completely over. After all, the season isn’t technically done until the last day of summer on September 22nd. In the meantime, we’re expecting great weather this weekend, making it perfect for taking the kids out to beat the back to school blues. There’s also plenty going on to keep adults happy.

Big List of Festivals and Family Friendly Events This Weekend

The Icelandic word gluggaveður translates roughly to “window-weather.” The term means, basically, weather that looks wonderful outside, but is actually freezing cold or windy. Not coincidentally, this kind of weather is often found in Iceland, where strong winds frequently blow cold Atlantic air, regardless of the season.

Weather Words: 'Window-Weather'

Emily Standley Allard

There are many complex and nuanced reasons why people might get back together with an ex. Taking an ex-partner back is a big decision that's not to be taken lightly but sometimes the decision is in the stars. Some zodiac signs are even known for potentially getting back with their exes more than others. Let's see which 4 are the most likely and dive in why.

4 Zodiac Signs That Always Go Back to Their Exes

For those on the Gulf Coast, keep that rain jacket handy. A multi-day flood threat will impact the Gulf Coast as tropical moisture continues to soak the region through late-week.

Flooding Rain Continues To Drench Gulf Coast

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

Fall is a pivotal season for the weather - and your yard. To rake or not to rake? When to fertilize? And how about that fall decor? Here’s September’s to-do list to get your lawn ready for fall and give it a head start for spring.

Fall Yard Checklist: Seed, Clean, Decorate

Numerous record highs and record warm low temperatures could fall late this week across the West as the heat is cranked up to dangerous levels. See how hot it could be where you live.

Record Heat Scorches The West Late-Week

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

According to 1840’s “Dictionary Of Provincialisms,” clittery-cluttery means, "changeable, applied to weather inclined to be stormy." The term may have originated from “clatter-clutter,” which means noisy.

Weather Words: 'Clittery-Cluttery'

Woodinville, WA

Seafair is over but it’s still festival and fair season. With good weather forecast for the weekend, it’s perfect for getting out of the house. There are several festivals happening around the region, covering a range of interests, from food and crafts to a logging show.

Wide Range of Festivals This Weekend

Widespread flooding caused by monsoon rains in Thailand have left many people stranded in their homes and their neighborhoods inaccessible. One council chief found a clever way to get around in the deluge and deliver supplies to his neighbors. Watch the video to get the full story.

Watch: Yellow Duck Boat Delivers Flood Aid

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Sept. 10 is the climatological peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. This is when conditions are most optimal for tropical storms and hurricanes over the largest area. It doesn't guarantee there will be a named storm active on Sept. 10, however. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to...

Atlantic Hurricane Season Annual Peak Arrives Next Week

A bridge in China was hit with something you might not expect. It looks like snow or hail piled up about an inch thick. This left the road slick and caused cars to lose traction or crash. What’s going on? Take a look.

Nature’s Grossest ‘Hail’ Storm

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As Maine works to address its housing crisis, much of the attention is focused on the need for new development. But there’s another issue at hand: the state’s aging housing stock.

A look at Maine’s aging housing stock

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Fall Or Autumn. What Do You Call It? There's a Difference In What They Mean

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Fall Or Autumn. What Do You Call It? There's a Difference In What They Mean

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