Denny Hamlin earns Southern 500 pole as playoff drivers dominate
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 15:05:59 +0000
In his 19th playoff appearance,  Denny Hamlin earned pole position with a speedy 28.694s lap. He will share the front row with Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe, who was attempting? to sweep qualifying at all four crown jewel races this year. He ended up 0.021s shy of accomplishing that feat, telling truTV: "that one will sting for a while" after just missing out.
"It turned," smiled ...Keep reading

Close call for William Byron in Darlington Cup practice: "Wake up"
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 14:21:03 +0000
Early in practice for the 16 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff drivers, regular season champion William Byron was exiting Turn 2 when he encountered an unexpected roadblock.
Byron, who is tied with Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson for the most points after the reset, was rapidly approaching Josh Berry and Chris Buescher as they exited the pits.
While Berry was a non-issue, Buescher kept ...Keep reading

Popular streamer IShowSpeed drives NASCAR stock car at Daytona
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 22:02:31 +0000
As part of his 'Speed Does America' marathon livestream, popular streamer IShowSpeed went to Daytona International Speedway where he met up with Spire Motorsports driver and 2024 NASCAR Cup Rookie of the Year, Carson Hocevar. Daytona track president Frank Kelleher was also present for the get-together.
IShowSpeed has over 43 million subscribers on YouTube and 1.4 million followers on Twitch ...Keep reading

Which four drivers will be eliminated in the first round of NASCAR Playoffs?
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:52:37 +0000
The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs are notoriously unpredictable, but that's not going to stop us from giving it our best try. We now know which 16 drivers will be fighting for the 2025 title, settling the final two spots in a thrilling regular season finale at Daytona last weekend. 
The 2025 group of contenders features four former Cup champions, 14 drivers who have won at least one race this ...Keep reading

NASCAR agrees to hold charters for 23XI, Front Row if they win suit
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:30:07 +0000
Following a contentious hearing in a Charlotte court on Thursday, NASCAR has filed a notice that it will preserve six charters for 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports should they prevail in their federal antitrust lawsuit against the Sanctioning Body.
This is a response to NASCAR notifying all parties earlier in the week that it had reached an agreement in principle to transfer one of the ...Keep reading

Trackhouse makes rare pit crew change ahead of NASCAR Cup Playoffs
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:38:49 +0000
Entering the 2025 NASCAR Cup Playoffs, Trackhouse Racing is making a very rare change to its pit crew roster. It?s newsworthy because Ross Chastain's pit crew has been essentially unchanged since he first started racing for Trackhouse in 2022, bringing his Chip Ganassi Racing team with him.
However, as the championship playoffs get underway, the team has made a decisive change. Josh ...Keep reading

How to watch NASCAR Southern 500 at Darlington: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:04:12 +0000
The 76th running of the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway will host the 27th round of the 2025 NASCAR Cup season, but the first of its Playoffs. 16 drivers will begin the title hunt on Sunday, facing 500 miles of racing around the track 'too tough to tame'
Kyle Larson is the No. 1 seed with 32 playoff points after the reset, which is equal to teammate and regular season champion William Byron ...Keep reading

Rubens Barrichello plans to attend Award's Banquet after winning NASCAR title
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:45:02 +0000
At 53 years old, Rubens Barrichello quickly adapted to the Brazilian arm of NASCAR's various stock car racing divisions, becoming champion in his first try.
He clinched the 2025 championship at Autódromo Velo Città, adding another trophy to his impressive collection. The 11x Grand Prix winner in F1 spoke with Motorsport.com following the victory, talking about the learning curve he faced as ...Keep reading

NASCAR, 23XI and Front Row reveal 'smoking gun' documents in explosive hearing
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:13:51 +0000
It was made clear over the course of 90 minutes of oral arguments in a Charlotte, North Carolina court just how much tension and animosity exists as a result of the 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v. NASCAR antitrust lawsuit.
For much of the summer, both sides have been going through fact discovery, which entitled both parties to request (and be granted) access to documents or ...Keep reading

'Cronos: The New Dawn' was by far my favorite experience at Gamescom 2025 ? Bloober might have cooked an Xbox / PC horror masterpiece
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 17:27:40 +0000
'Cronos: The New Dawn' proves Bloober's ascendance to AAA, with its unnerving setting, haunted environments, and gruesome combat.

Blizzard Entertainment files lawsuit against owners of the fan-developed Turtle WoW servers ? citing illegal use of official art, code, and more
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 14:51:00 +0000
Blizzard Entertainment, developer of World of Warcraft, is filing a lawsuit against the owners of Turtle WoW, servers behind a fan-developed version of the game.

Borderlands 4?s post?launch plans are stacked ? and yes, even the ?Invincible? bosses can be farmed
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 14:24:00 +0000
Gearbox has revealed Borderlands 4?s post-launch roadmap, including two major story expansions, four bounty packs, free Invincible bosses, seasonal events, and the Gilded Glory pre-order bonus packed with Legendary loot.

"A perfect trust chain gone rogue" ? Perplexity's $200 AI-powered Comet browser fails basic security tests
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 14:04:00 +0000
Would you trust an AI to browse the web for you? Perplexity?s Comet browser wants to, yet research shows it's susceptible to some very basic phishing scams.

This $5 subscription wants to save online journalism from low-effort AI summary slop ? but it'll only work if publishers opt in first
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 13:30:00 +0000
Publishers must opt in to Perplexity's $5 'Comet Plus' model to get paid. Can it save online journalism from AI-generated summaries that drain revenue?

How to protect your PC from buggy Windows 11 updates with restore points, Quick Machine Recovery, and full backups
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 13:04:00 +0000
Protect your computer and files from bad updates on Windows 11 with restore points, recovery tools, update control, and backups to avoid data loss.

8 new features available in the Windows 11 Insider Program for the end of August 2025 ? from Copilot upgrades to fresh UI tweaks
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 13:02:00 +0000
Windows 11 Insider builds add resume Android apps, new File Explorer dark mode, updated battery icon, and deprecate more Control Panel settings in August 2025.

Another Microsoft app is shutting down ? but you won't miss the Mobile Plans app
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 13:00:47 +0000
Microsoft confirms the Mobile Plans app will shut down in 2026, replaced by easier eSIM setup and carrier websites on Windows 11.

Steam will comply with the UK's age verification rules without sending any of your data to third-parties ? doing a better job than Xbox
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:35:00 +0000
Valve's Steam store will be complying (naturally) with the new age verification requirements in the UK Online Safety Act and doing it in a very sensible, less controversial manner.

I can't believe how big this discount is on one of the most powerful AI mini PCs on the planet ? save $500 on this true desktop replacement!
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:28:27 +0000
Mini PCs with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU inside aren't very common right now, and generally really expensive. So how about a huge $500 discount on one?!

SSD manufacturer 'Phison' clears its name after Windows 11 bricking panic ? 4,500 hours of testing and zero drive failures
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:01:00 +0000
SSD controller manufacturer Phison says it found no evidence of drive failures linked to recent Windows 11 updates, calling out "fake" documents.

Microsoft Teams got 26 new features this month ? here's every single one of them
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:30:08 +0000
Microsoft Teams rolled out 26 new features this month, including support for multiple emoji reactions, custom Copilot dictionaries, and improved desk booking.

Family sues OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT encouraged their teen?s suicide ? here?s what we know
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:44:00 +0000
A family has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, after they claim their son committed suicide after months of encouragement from ChatGPT.

Xbox scores multiple top 10 hits while game subscription spending surges in July ? but Nintendo still dominates hardware sales
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:31:00 +0000
Game subscription services in the U.S. are continuing to grow, per Circana's July 2025 figures, while several Xbox and Nintendo games have big debuts.

Microsoft launches MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-1-preview ? building an AI future less dependent on OpenAI's technology
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:14:00 +0000
Microsoft is seemingly doubling down on its generative AI efforts, recently launching two in-house AI models: MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-1-preview.

Unlock the best Labor Day sales on mattresses, tech, fitness gear and more
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 01:10:32 GMT
During Labor Day sales, you can find deals on premium mattresses, Apple products, Bose headphones and LG appliances, among others.

NFL free agent Shilo Sanders hit with fine after preseason game altercation with Bills player: report
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:36:23 GMT
Shilo Sanders was fined $4,669 for a preseason punch after the safety's release from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and adds more uncertainty to his NFL future.

Doorbell camera captures gunmen opening fire on Florida home in broad daylight shooting
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:13:28 GMT
Police search for four suspects who shot at a Florida rental home in broad daylight. The victims are not cooperating, and the motive is unclear in the investigation.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning catches wrath on social media after tough game: 'He's adopted'
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 23:59:11 GMT
Social media was not kind to Arch Manning after he struggled in No. 1 Texas' lost to the reigning champions, No. 3 Ohio State, Saturday.

Tulane coach says Northwestern showed 'disrespect' to New Orleans after uniform tribute denial
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 23:53:18 GMT
Tulane beat Northwestern, 23-3, fueled by a denied uniform request tied to Hurricane Katrina?s 20th anniversary, adding motivation in New Orleans.

Soap opera star claims 'people tried to run me off the freeway' over villainous TV role
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 23:45:26 GMT
"Young and the Restless" star Tracey Bregman says fans tried to run her off freeways and sent death threats due to her character Lauren Fenmore's mean behavior.

White House advances plan for Department of War as Trump looks to restore historical military title
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 23:18:54 GMT
Trump plans to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, reversing a post-World War II change to restore historical military naming.

Cowboys announce death of Super Bowl champion, 'Doomsday Defense' anchor Lee Roy Jordan
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 22:56:10 GMT
Linebacker Lee Roy Jordan, who rose to prominence as a key member of the Dallas Cowboys? famed "Doomsday Defense," helped capture the franchise's first Super Bowl win.

Israel eliminates Houthi prime minister in Yemen airstrike targeting senior government officials
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 22:44:55 GMT
The Israeli Air Force conducted a targeted strike in Yemen using rapid intelligence operations, eliminating Houthi Prime Minister Al-Rahawi and other officials.

Michigan superfan Dave Portnoy takes parting shot at Ohio State, Ryan Day: 'He's soft'
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 22:21:11 GMT

Syracuse defender's 'suspicious' injury during Tennessee game draws sharp criticism from announcers
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 22:15:39 GMT
Tennessee beat Syracuse 45-26, but controversy struck when a defender appeared to fake an injury, drawing criticism from ESPN?s broadcast crew.

Dyan Cannon denied White House entry after lying about her age on passport documents
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 22:01:29 GMT
Dyan Cannon admitted to lying about her age on her passport after being turned away from a White House tour, sharing the incident on social media with friends.

Amal Clooney, Heidi and Leni Klum turn heads at the Venice Film Festival
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 22:00:01 GMT
Heidi Klum and daughter Leni wore matching Intimissimi gowns at the Venice Film Festival premiere, while George and Amal Clooney also made waves at the event.

White House security footage reveals Rose Garden stone damage allegedly caused by subcontractor equipment
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:35:34 GMT
President Donald Trump posted video evidence of Rose Garden damage after finding a 25-yard crack in limestone allegedly caused by a subcontractor's faulty equipment.

Gordon Ramsay undergoes surgery for skin cancer
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:30:40 GMT
Gordon Ramsay reveals he had a basal cell carcinoma surgically removed from his face and emphasizes the importance of wearing sunscreen for protection.

Colton Herta dodges questions on rumored move to F1 feeder system
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 02:23:02 GMT
Colton Herta three times Tuesday declined to address rumors he's leaving IndyCar for Formula 1's feeder system to pursue a super license.

Alex Palou and his boss dismiss Red Bull F1 rumors as 'clickbait'
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:25:32 GMT
Palou said there has been zero outreach from Red Bull to him or anyone within his management group.

IndyCar video game to be released in 2026
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:34:19 GMT
The standalone game will be released for PlayStation, Xbox and Steam.

Christian Rasmussen surges past champion Palou for first IndyCar victory at Milwaukee Mile
Sun, 24 Aug 2025 21:42:07 GMT
Rasmussen's fresher tires allowed him to make daring passes on the outside as he carved through a mixture of lead-lap and lap-down cars following a late restart.

Palou swipes Milwaukee IndyCar pole from Malukas as Rosenqvist crashes, Herta spins
Sat, 23 Aug 2025 21:36:50 GMT
Palou was the final car to set a qualifying lap, and in doing so, he knocked off Malukas, who was waiting anxiously to see if he'd earn his first career pole.

IndyCar announces Milwaukee grid penalties for Chip Ganassi Racing, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Sat, 23 Aug 2025 16:35:29 GMT
This is due to "unscheduled engine changes beyond the entry?s season allotment."

NASCAR Truck Series joining IndyCar during St. Petersburg race weekend in 2026
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:33:17 GMT
While the 2026 IndyCar schedule has not yet been released, NASCAR's announcement confirms IndyCar will race at St. Petersburg the weekend of Feb. 27-March 1.

Meyer Shank Racing extends Marcus Armstrong's contract after a strong season
Tue, 19 Aug 2025 01:33:26 GMT
Armstrong moved from Chip Ganassi Racing to MSR this season when the two teams formed a technical alliance.

With future in limbo, Will Power wins IndyCar race at Portland as Palou clinches 4th career title
Sun, 10 Aug 2025 22:54:38 GMT
Power won not just his first race of the season, but also Team Penske's. Alex Palou clinched the title after Pato O'Ward suffered an electrical problem.

Lundgaard quickest in IndyCar qualifying in Portland; Teammate O'Ward to start 1st after penalty
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 22:25:43 GMT
Despite the pole, Lundgaard will lose six grid spots after being handed a penalty for an unapproved engine change early Saturday morning.

IndyCar announces Portland grid penalties for Penske, Arrow McLaren, AJ Foyt Racing
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 15:31:51 GMT
This is due to "unapproved engine changes" following Friday?s practice at Portland International Raceway, officials said.

Alex Palou's unstoppable season: Will he clinch his fourth IndyCar title at Portland?
Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:30:36 GMT
Palou leads Pato O?Ward by 121 points and needs to leave Portland with a 108-point lead to secure the championship.

IndyCar officials, Pato O'Ward shocked by ICE-related 'Speedway Slammer' nickname for Miami Correctional Facility
Wed, 06 Aug 2025 21:25:34 GMT
"I don?t think it made a lot of people proud, to say the least,? IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward said.

Roger Penske sells a third of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar to Fox
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:51:00 GMT
The sale that was announced on Thursday also provides some clarity on Penske's succession plans.

Alex Palou takes pole position for IndyCar race at Laguna Seca ahead of championship rival O'Ward
Sat, 26 Jul 2025 21:32:18 GMT
Palou enters Sunday's race as the defending winner while also boasting a 99-point lead over Pato O'Ward in the championship standings.

Pato O'Ward wins IndyCar race on the streets of Toronto; VeeKay, Simpson join on the podium
Sun, 20 Jul 2025 20:51:23 GMT
O'Ward's victory in Toronto was his second in the last eight days, having won the first of two races at Iowa Speedway last weekend.

Colton Herta swipes pole from Alex Palou in Toronto IndyCar qualifying
Sat, 19 Jul 2025 21:50:06 GMT
Not only was it Herta's second pole of the season, it was also his second straight pole position around the streets of Exhibition Place.

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Bama can't stop Castellanos as FSU stuns Tide
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:16:58 EST
New quarterback Tommy Castellanos led a punishing rushing attack for Florida State with 78 yards and a touchdown as the Noles stunned No. 8 Alabama.

'Story of the game': Defense keys Ohio State win
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:16:58 EST
No. 3 Ohio State, behind a stifling defense, opened its season with a 14-7 victory over top-ranked Texas on Saturday.

Manning struggles vs. lofty expectations in debut
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:16:58 EST
Texas quarterback Arch Manning struggled in his starting debut, completing 17 of 30 passes for 170 yards with 1 TD and 1 interception in the loss.

Jonah Winston, brother of Jameis, commits to FSU
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:16:58 EST
Florida State landed a legacy commitment Saturday night when class of 2026 athlete Jonah Winston, the brother of former Seminoles Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston, announced his pledge shortly after the program upset No. 8 Alabama.

Ostapenko apologizes for words toward Townsend
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:16:58 EST
Jelena Ostapenko apologized on social media Saturday, three days after telling Taylor Townsend that she had "no class" and "no education" following their second-round match at the US Open.

Ducks mascot trips, loses head in costume mishap
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:16:58 EST
Oregon's mascot had an embarrassing moment Saturday when he ran out on the field at Autzen Stadium and tripped, causing the head of his costume to fly off.

Sinner drops set at US Open: 'I'm not a machine'
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:16:58 EST
No. 1 Jannik Sinner dropped a set in the US Open for the first time since last year's quarterfinals but emerged to beat No. 27 Denis Shapovalov 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 Saturday to take his title defense to the fourth round.

Retzlaff stars for Tulane after 'long offseason'
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:16:58 EST
Jake Retzlaff, who won 11 games at BYU last season but transferred after learning he faced a suspension for violating the school's honor code, passed for a touchdown in his Tulane debut and scored on a 69-yard run as the Green Wave topped Northwestern.

? Adam Schefter's fantasy football cheat sheet
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:16:58 EST
No one is more plugged in to the latest buzz around the NFL than Adam Schefter. We asked him to share his favorite values in fantasy drafts with you.

Georgia Tech's national title jab, Tennessee's 'orange crush,' and more Week 1 CFB trolls
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 20:14:32 EST
Georgia Tech and Colorado split the 1990 national title, but neither school is pleased with that arrangement

Lee Corso's farewell to 'GameDay': Behind the scenes of a football celebration?
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 18:14:55 EST
Fans, many without tickets to the game, came from all over the country to Columbus to get a glimpse of Corso one last time.

Any win will do for Amorim on this Man United roller coaster of emotions
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 14:29:20 EST
Manchester United's victory over Burnley was far from convincing, but after their nightmare in Grimsby, Ruben Amorim will take anything he can get.

VAR controversy masks Chelsea's issues in win over Fulham
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 14:29:20 EST
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca will have to concede that his side was lucky to beat Fulham on Saturday.

Coco Gauff vs. Naomi Osaka: Who will win?
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 18:46:06 EST
Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff will meet in the fourth round on Monday night. And it's more of a toss-up than recent results suggest.

Four questions in the Micah Parsons trade aftermath: Why in the world would Dallas do this?
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 13:31:44 EST
What are the Cowboys doing? Did they get enough in return? And does Parsons put the Packers at the top of the NFC? Let's sort through this wild trade.

A new look in Green Bay: Parsons trade continues Packers' aggressive offseason
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 13:31:44 EST
Signs of change in Green Bay include paying up to trade for Parsons after finally taking a WR in the first round.

Chasing history: Can Derrick Henry run past seven Hall of Famers to reach top 10 all time?
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 06:00:00 EST
The Baltimore Ravens running back sits at No. 19 on the rushing list and has a chance to bypass seven Hall of Famers.

College football betting: Go with the experienced Irish or wild-card Canes?
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 09:16:05 EST
The Fighting Irish head to Miami as small favorites after making it to the national championship game last season. Here's how to bet the game.

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Researchers reveal what?s buried deep under Mars? surface
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 19:29:54 -0400
Scientists using data from a NASA lander have discovered fragments from massive objects that impacted Mars 4.5 billion years ago are likely buried deep within the planet's mantle.

Earthquake swarm detected in northern Nevada
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 17:23:10 -0400
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Saturday?s magnitude 4.7 quake, which occurred nearly 60 miles outside of Elko, Nevada, was the strongest event out of more than a dozen earthquakes over the last 24 hours.

Blue Ridge Parkway reopens critical stretch just ahead of fall foliage season
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 14:45:47 -0400
A three-mile long portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville reopened Thursday, marking the latest milestone on the road to recovery after Helene devastated western North Carolina.

Waterspout outbreak over Great Lakes triggers nearly 100 twisters in 5 days
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 14:08:04 -0400
A cool, autumn-like air mass that plunged out of Canada over the past week triggered nearly 100 sightings of waterspouts across the Great Lakes region, according to the International Centre for Waterspout Research.

Florida surfer, 72, rescues father and son from rip current in New Smyrna Beach
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 13:48:28 -0400
A 72-year-old surfer is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a father and son from dangerous waters off New Smyrna Beach.

Watch: Robotic rabbits used to lure, combat invasive pythons in Florida
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:23:52 -0400
Florida officials have taken a creative approach to trapping invasive Burmese pythons by using dozens of robotic rabbits to lure in the reptiles.

Biologists to begin capture of grizzly bears for research in Yellowstone National Park
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:14:42 -0400
Biologists are set to capture grizzly bears for research in Yellowstone National Park starting on Monday and are warning visitors of the process.

Byran Norcross: Watching for a new disturbance set to move off Africa Sunday
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 09:27:01 -0400
All is calm across the tropics this Labor Day weekend, unlike many Labor Day weekends of the past.

Flood threat sprawls across South, Plains while rain soaks Florida for Labor Day Weekend
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:44:33 -0400
While, in the general sense, the forecast for much of the nation for Labor Day weekend is tranquil, there are some storms out there that could bring a bit too much rain at a time, triggering localized flooding.

Weekend weather update from FOX Weather: Labor Day weekend forecast dampened for Plains and Gulf Coast
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 07:36:32 -0400
Top weather news for Aug. 30, 2025. As Americans celebrate summer's last big weekend, a vast majority of the nation will do so without significant weather impacts.

September weather outlook pits warm forecasts against cool signals
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:11:21 -0400
The September 2025 weather outlook from NOAA?s Climate Prediction Center shows a likelihood of widespread above-average temperatures across most of the United States while major models, such as the GFS and ECMWF, continue to troughing in the East. The official NOAA outlook also favors wetter-than-normal conditions in the Southeast with drier-than-normal conditions across much of the rest of the country that could impact fall foliage.

See Hurricane Katrina's shifting forecast cone as it rolled through Florida on way to New Orleans
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:26:44 -0400
Two decades after Hurricane Katrina, predictions have improved dramatically, with track accuracy now considered to be 50% better. Advances in satellites, computer models and observational data have made storm?s five-day forecasts as reliable as two-day forecasts were back in 2005.

Watch: Family amazed as mama bear, cubs invade popular Tennessee tourist spot
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:27:55 -0400
A family on a chair lift up to a popular tourist destination in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, got a cute surprise when a mother bear and her four cubs appeared on the ground beneath them.

Bryan Norcross: Remembering Katrina on a quiet day in the tropics 20 years later
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:20:18 -0400
Twenty years ago this morning I was handling the weather for the CBS Early Show from Miami. We were carefully watching as Katrina made landfall in southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi.