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Hollywood had its biggest summer ever. The strange part is what brought audiences back

A record $4.76 billion North American summer box office was powered by two blockbusters, premium screens and a broader wave of younger and genre-driven moviegoers.

26d ago

NOAA infographic mapping notable U.S. weather and climate events in August 2026, including drought covering 59.1% of the contiguous United States on September 1.

The U.S. just had its hottest summer on record. Drought still spread across 59% of the country

The contiguous U.S. set a summer heat record while drought coverage jumped more than 10 percentage points in a month, leaving a large part of the country facing a dry-season problem that NOAA expects to persist in several regions.

27d ago

Storm waves crash against a pier, illustrating the coastal-weather risks associated with a strengthening El Niño

El Niño is surging toward a very strong peak—and its effects could last into 2027

A new World Meteorological Organization forecast puts the odds of El Niño lasting through February 2027 at nearly 100%, raising the risk of heat, floods and drought while leaving local outcomes uneven.

28d ago

Archived image accompanying: Bessent Emerges as Trump’s Leading Contender for AI Czar Role

Bessent Emerges as Trump’s Leading Contender for AI Czar Role

Scott Bessent is under consideration for a new White House AI policy role after leading US-China talks on technology risks. No decision has been made, and the proposed AI force’s powers remain undefined.

1 month ago

Archived image accompanying: Cognex Bets $500 Million on RealSense’s Robot-Vision Platform

Cognex Bets $500 Million on RealSense’s Robot-Vision Platform

Cognex will spend about $500 million in cash for RealSense, adding fast-growing 3D depth sensing and robotic-perception technology. Employee incentives lift the broader commitment above $600 million as Cognex bets on industrial demand for physical AI.

1 month ago