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US Heat Advisory Today (July 27): Heat warnings issued across multiple states as temperatures soar above 100°F

A dangerous heat wave grips large parts of the United States with high heat index values. North Texas and the Chicago metropolitan area face extreme heat warnings and advisories. Authorities have opened cooling centers to help residents cope with the intense heat. Dangerous heat is expected across the central and…

The Economic Times

In the 1930s, America planted 220 million trees across Dust Bowl farmland; decades later, thousands of km of shelterbelts still protected farms and wildlife

The Dust Bowl prompted a large government tree-planting program across the Great Plains. This initiative created extensive shelterbelts to protect farmland from wind erosion and drought. These tree rows, planted decades ago, continue to shield farms and support biodiversity. While many shelterbelts remain, some have been removed or degraded over…

The Times of India

Bison restoration efforts and grazing rights hinge on one question: Are bison wildlife?

Bison are political animals. A federal decision to revoke grazing leases for bison on public lands on the rolling plains of eastern Montana is the latest manifestation of long-standing contention. The largest land animal in North America, bison are considered a “keystone” species, meaning they have high ecological and cultural…

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'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmers

American farmers in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Nebraska face immense challenges. Rising fuel and fertilizer prices, linked to the Iran war, are compounding the effects of a severe drought. This situation is leading to smaller harvests and financial strain for many agricultural producers across the Plains states.

The Economic Times

Plains Tornado Warning: Multi-Day Storm Blasts Midwest With 'Softball-Sized' Hail and Long-Track Twisters

A volatile storm system has pummelled the central United States as forecasters warn that an even more dangerous Plains tornado outbreak could unfold on Monday.

International Business Times UK

Severe storms leave a trail of tornado warnings across Midwest

More than 25,000 customers in Wisconsin were without power on Tuesday morning

The Independent UK

Golden Plains 2026 review – Basement Jaxx turn a regional farm into a surreal and heaving club

With standout sets from Cut Copy, Marlon Williams and Water From Your Eyes, the cult favourite Victorian music festival has become the hottest ticket in town

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From Michigan to Oklahoma: 6 killed, homes ravaged as deadly tornadoes rip through US

At least six people have been killed after powerful tornadoes and severe thunderstorms swept across parts of the Plains and Midwest in the United States, flattening homes, uprooting trees and leaving a trail of destruction.

The Times of India

America just froze under one of the season’s most disruptive storms: Know where it affected

While the effects of a massive storm are still evident from the Plains to New England, winter weather is abating in certain areas of the United States. Over the course of several days, snow, sleet, and freezing rain moved throughout dozens of states, causing extensive disruptions, treacherous roads, and deep…

The Times of India

A winter storm threatens to bring blizzards and ice to parts of the U.S., hampering holiday travel

A powerful winter storm driven by a rapidly intensifying cyclone was sweeping east from the Plains on Sunday, bringing heavy snow, ice, rain and severe weather expected to affect much of the country

The Independent UK

Ten Candidates for Auburn Football Coaching Search After Hugh Freeze Firing

Lane Kiffin is the hottest name on the carousel this season, but intriguing options like James Franklin and Jon Gruden could be in play, too.

Sports Illustrated

Corn Pushing Lower into the Weekend

Corn futures are reverting to lower trade across most contracts on Friday’s midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 3 1/2 cents at $3.73 1/2. The next 7 days looks a little drier across IA, MO, and the ECB, with the Plains seeing light totals to just...

Barchart

Wet hot American summer? It’s about to get gross for tens of millions of Americans across the US

Temperatures in the West were in the triple digits at the beginning of the week as storms continued across the Plains and Appalachians

The Independent UK

Severe Thunderstorms Expected In Southern Plains, Flood Warnings Up In 6 States

Six states will be affected by severe thunderstorms Wednesday, the weather service said, warning further that there is a possibility for "numerous" flash flooding instances.

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Plains viscacha: A rodent that builds vast underground cities and ovulates more than any other mammal

The plains viscacha looks a lot like a chinchilla, but it's known for building vast tunnels underground and for producing more than 300 eggs at one time.

Barchart

Don’t Miss This Buying Opportunity in July Soft Red Winter Wheat Futures. Here Are the Price Levels to Watch Today.

Extreme weather conditions in the Plains could further catalyze price action.

International Business Times

Weather Alert: 'Extremely' High Risk Of Wildfires Through Weekend; 6 States Under Red Flag Warnings

Six states have been placed under expanded red flag warnings amid a severe weather outbreak in the U.S. this weekend that could trigger "catastrophic grassland fire danger" for affected areas.

LiveScience

US suffers record-breaking cold: What's going on with the polar vortex?

A winter storm is hitting the U.S. with record-breaking cold and heavy snow. Is the polar vortex to blame?

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Polar Vortex Grips Rockies And Northern Plains After Storms

Severe weather conditions in the U.S. lead to fatalities, floods, tornadoes, and power outages, with a polar vortex bringing life-threatening cold.

The Independent UK

'Life-threatening cold' expected as polar vortex stretches across U.S. after deadly weekend flooding

Harsh weather moved west as a polar vortex was expected to grip the Rockies and the northern Plains after winter storms pummeled the eastern U.S. over the weekend, killing at least 10 people, including nine victims in Kentucky who died during flooding from heavy rains

The Independent UK

Eastern U.S. braces for flooding while snow will hit Northeast, cold temperatures across Plains

Much of the Eastern U.S. is bracing for a renewed round of harsh, soggy weather, while snow storms were predicted in the Northeast

Barchart

Cattle Futures Prices Drop from Record Highs, But Bulls May Still Have Legs

There are a few hints that the historic bull run in cattle markets may not be over just yet.

The Independent UK

Another blast of winter moves across the U.S. putting 30 million under weather alerts already - with the East Coast next to be hit

Dozens of flight cancelations and delays were already reported in Washington, D.C.

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'Valheim' Boss Guide: How To Summon & Beat Yagluth in the Plains

Learn how to summon and defeat Yagluth, the Plains biome boss, in Valheim.

The Independent UK

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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died at his home in Plains, Georgia

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