South China Morning Post culture editor Kevin Kwong is among travellers stranded at Dubai International Airport after the United Arab Emirates experienced its worst storm in decades, submerging airport runways. He shares details of the chaos he is encountering. It was at around 10.15pm on Thursday when I noticed that my scheduled 9.10pm connecting flight … Read more
In the wake of a recent storm wreaking havoc across the metro, the City of Cape Town’s electricity teams are in overdrive, tirelessly working to restore power to the remaining affected areas. Teams have successfully reinstated power in numerous locations through nonstop efforts, but challenges persist in some pockets of the city. Cape Town expresses … Read more
As It Happens6:37So long, solar eclipse. An even rarer phenomenon is about to take over the skies Floyd Shockley is planning a road trip to witness a rare natural event that will darken skies across much of the United States — a convergence not of celestial bodies, but of two massive broods of flying, screaming, lustful insects. … Read more
Where the deadly storm system will hit next – CBS News Watch CBS News A storm system that brought tornadoes and flooding to the Midwest is still on the move. The Weather Channel meteorologist Alex Wilson takes a look at where it will go next. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking … Read more
As It Happens6:08This rare loon brought the Bellagio Hotel’s famous Vegas fountain show to a halt While it’s common to see crowds of people gathered outside the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, they’re not usually there for birdwatching. But recently, a rare juvenile yellow-billed loon took up residence in the hotel’s artificial lake, … Read more
Massive blizzard slams parts of California and Nevada – CBS News Watch CBS News Heavy snowfall and powerful winds hit regions of California and Nevada over the weekend, leading to road closures and power outages for thousands. Carter Evans has the details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, … Read more
In the western United States, portions of California and Nevada have been hit by a tremendous blizzard. Major roads have been closed by the snowstorm, and tens of thousands of homes are without power. According to the National Weather Service, conditions would get better as winds lessened, but precipitation would soon return, bringing with it … Read more
An Australian coal ship, which disappeared over 100 years ago with 32 passengers on board, has finally been found off the coast of Australia. The SS Nemesis disappeared on July 9, 1904 during a storm while it was on its way to Melbourne. It had a crew of 32 people, including Australian, British, and Canadian … Read more
I’ve been very fortunate as a documentary and adventure series filmmaker, having the opportunity to travel all over Canada and the world doing what I love. But my latest project sent me on a mission to a lunar landscape in Canada’s Far North — one of the most difficult places I’ve ever had to reach. … Read more
Missing Marines found dead – CBS News Watch CBS News The five Marines who went missing while traveling aboard a helicopter from Nevada to California have been found dead, officials said Thursday morning. A U.S. military helicopter that went missing while carrying the five Marines from Nevada to California had been located, authorities said Wednesday. … Read more
