Archives — August 2026

Wedding or big event? How far out the weather forecast is accurateWhether you are deciding what to do for your weekend or planning a wedding, it helps to know when the weather forecast actually starts to come into focus. Meteorologist Caitlin Kaiser explains the best ways to use the forecast to your advantage for event planning. TimelineWhen you are looking at the forecast to make decisions seven to 10 days out, that is really just for overall trends and patterns, Kaiser explains. “This is for direction and not detail,” she says. “Such as whether it will be wetter or warmer than normal.”When you get to five days out, details start to come into focus and you can begin making solid plans. Two to three days is what she calls “the sweet spot” for most event planning, allowing for reliable short-term decisions. Get More of Our News on GoogleSet The Weather Company as a 'Preferred Source' to get quicker access to the news you value. At one day out, you can make firm decisions. The forecast is 96% to 98% accurate at that point. LocationThere is one big caveat to forecast accuracy: location.

“Why do clouds appear in so many colors?” – JeanOne of my favorite things about clouds is how unique they are in appearance — whether in shape, size or color. But, let's start with how they get to be their most familiar color: white. Clouds are made up of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that are similar in size to the wavelengths of sunlight. This means when they scatter the light, they scatter all the colors on the visible spectrum equally (remember ROYGBIV?), which our eyes perceive as white. However, when clouds get thicker, more of the sunlight can get blocked from passing through, which makes them appear more gray in nature. When the sun starts to go down, the story changes. Get More of Our News on GoogleSet The Weather Company as a 'Preferred Source' to get quicker access to the news you value. During sunrise and sunset, the sun is low in the sky, creating a longer path for the light to travel. As the sun’s rays move along the path, the shorter wavelengths get scattered out first — leaving behind the longer wavelengths: red, orange and yellow. And these colors are what is then reflected in the clouds, giving us some of the most breathtaking sunset experiences.

By the end of the week, at least 1 to 3 inches of rain will likely have fallen for most of the Southeast. THE TAKEAWAYThe cold front that created severe storms in the Northeast is pushing into the South. Sunday storms will pose a damaging wind threat. By Monday, at least 1 to 3 inches of rain will likely have fallen for most of the Southeast. The South has seen little relief as a flash flood threat continues its grasp on the region until this weekend. The active weather pattern began early this week with thunderstorms, with the severe weather threat ramping up on Wednesday and then shifting to a flood threat on Thursday. Now, that threat will remain through the weekend. Daily rounds of showers and storms will increase throughout the weekend, keeping things unsettled. KNOW YOUR FLOOD TERMINOLOGY: WHAT FLOOD WATCHES, WARNINGS AND EMERGENCIES REALLY MEANSoutheast storms set up(FOX Weather) A front lingering over the region has slowed down, keeping the same areas under a threat for flash flooding all the way through Monday.

Hurricane Katrina pushed the sea 10 kilometres inland in some communities. This wall of water turned a destructive cyclone into a generational tragedy along the northern Gulf Coast. More than 1,300 people died as Katrina’s fierce winds and unprecedented storm surge changed both coastlines and communities. A confluence of factors contributed to Katrina’s legacy as one of the worst storms in living memory. But it all started with the hurricane’s unique storm surge. DON'T MISS: What is a hurricane's storm surge—and why is it so dangerous? Katrina was a classic peak-season hurricaneA weak disturbance that blew off the coast of Africa on Aug. 11 would grow into one of the most destructive hurricanes in modern history. This disturbance formed into Tropical Storm Katrina over The Bahamas on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Katrina quickly intensified into a hurricane as it made landfall south of Miami, Florida, the following day. The system continued organizing as it moved west into the Gulf of Mexico. Faced with favourable conditions and very warm waters, Katrina underwent rapid intensification over the course of two days.

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (US12738T1034) stock is holding close to recent levels, with shares trading at $29.73 as of August 28, 2026, in the latest session while the casino operator continues to balance a wider quarterly loss against modest revenue growth per its most recent earnings report. The current share price places Caesars Entertainment within a tight band that reflects cautious market sentiment after its latest figures. Q2 2026 earnings show loss despite revenue growthPer a detailed earnings recap dated August 28, 2026, Caesars Entertainment reported a loss of $0.30 per share for its latest quarter, which ended in the second quarter of 2026, missing a consensus estimate of $0.05 by $0.35. The same report states that Caesars Entertainment generated revenue of $2.99 billion in that quarter, slightly ahead of consensus expectations of $2.98 billion, highlighting that top-line performance managed to edge higher even as profitability lagged.

The fourth named storm of this Atlantic hurricane season didn’t last very long in the face of hostile conditions in the region. Forecasters announced Friday morning that Tropical Storm Dolly lost its tropical characteristics just one day after it formed in the tropical Atlantic. The storm’s story isn’t done just yet. Dolly’s remnants may bring beneficial rains to the Caribbean, and we’ll have to watch the potential for regeneration in the days ahead. DON’T MISS: How do Atlantic hurricanes get their names? A short-lived tropical stormTropical Storm Dolly formed from a disturbance that rolled off the coast of Africa earlier this week. Even though we’re entering peak season for tropical systems in the Atlantic, conditions remain unfavourable across the basin due to a powerful El Niño in the neighbouring Pacific. The storm remained weak and struggled against the odds, ultimately falling apart amid strong wind shear on Friday morning. Content continues belowBeneficial rains for the Caribbean are possibleTropical systems aren’t the only way El Niño influences overall weather patterns. We’ve seen a historically dry summer across parts of the Caribbean this year.

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Vendors and guests interact at the RAD Sports Card and TCG Show at the St. Clair College SportsPlex on Aug. 15, 2026. (Robbie Durling/St. Clair College) When Robbie Durling first hosted the RAD Sports Card and TCG Show, he was a teenager. He started small, and 50 people – mostly family and friends – showed up.

CXMT File photo: VCGChina's leading memory chipmaker Changxin Memory Technologies Inc (CXMT) has filed a lawsuit against the US Defense Department over its erroneous designation of CXMT as a “military company,” with Chinese experts saying Washington's arbitrary blacklisting scheme is a politically driven move that serves tech hegemony and violates market economy rules. "CXMT is not a military company and has no affiliation with the Chinese military. It designs and manufactures DRAM products for commercial and civilian use only, not for military use," the company said in a statement sent to the Global Times on Saturday. Since its initial designation in January 2025, CXMT has continuously suffered reputational and commercial harm, the company said in the statement, adding that it is pursuing this action to protect its reputation and business interests. The US Defense Department first designated CXMT as a military company in January 2025. The company said it spent more than a year providing information to challenge the designation and seek removal from the list.

An aerial drone photo taken on April 15, 2026 shows the construction site of the Burning Plasma Experimental Superconducting Tokamak (BEST) in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. Dubbed the "artificial sun," the BEST facility represents one of China's major ventures into controlled nuclear fusion and is poised to attempt the world's first fusion energy power generation demonstration. (Xinhua/Zhou Mu)HEFEI, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- From the ballet stage to a nuclear fusion laboratory, Russian research administrator Viktoriia Saklakova has found her new rhythm on Science Island in eastern China, coordinating international teams working on the world's most advanced fusion experiments. The 36-year-old serves as the head of international cooperation at the Institute of Plasma Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ASIPP). Based on Science Island in Hefei, Anhui Province, she is responsible for coordinating exchanges, joint experiments, and talent programs for researchers from over 50 countries. Inside her office, Viktoriia navigates a constant stream of emails in Chinese, Russian and English.

Cancer cells can sometimes evade the immune system by surrounding themselves with a dense layer of sugar-derived molecules. This coating can act as a form of camouflage, making it harder for immune cells to recognize and destroy them. Researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute and collaborating institutions across North America have now identified environmental conditions that can help cancer cells build this protective layer. Their findings, published August 7, 2026, in Science Advances, suggest that changes within the tumor microenvironment, the surrounding mixture of immune cells, connective tissue, blood vessels, proteins and carbohydrates, can influence how effectively cancer cells conceal themselves.

In Defense of Sports Dads. Plus. . . Joe Nocera writes in defense of the sports dad. (Animation by The Free Press)Spencer Klavan on Dolly Parton’s literacy legacy. Peter Richmond on his life as a celebrity profiler. Josh Code pays tribute to the last amusement park in Silicon Valley. And more!--:----:--Upgrade to ListenProduced by ElevenLabs using AI narrationWelcome back to the Weekend Press! Today, Spencer Klavan remembers Dolly Parton, and the nation-sized hole she left in our hearts. Peter Richmond takes us inside his life as a celebrity profiler. Suzy Weiss discusses the summer escapades of the ultra-wealthy. And more! But first: Joe Nocera, in defense of the sports dad. Earlier this week, I couldn’t help… Continue Reading The Free PressTo support our journalism, and unlock all of our investigative stories and provocative commentary about the world as it actually is, subscribe below. Annual$8.33/monthBilled as $100 yearlyMonthly$10/monthBilled as $10 monthlyAlready have an account? Sign In

An international team of astrophysicists says the universe is still expanding at an accelerating rate, rejecting recent claims that cosmic expansion may have begun to slow. The researchers challenged a study published last year claiming the growth of the universe is slowing. They argue that the standard interpretation remains intact: a mysterious force known as dark energy is continuing to drive the universe's accelerating expansion.

ADVERTISEMENTWatchTariffs are usually passed down to the consumer, but some Canadian businesses say they’re opting to pay extra to help their customers. Kamil Karamali reports. August 29, 2026 at 10:23p.m. EDT

Here is the Player Status Report, presented by Orlando Health, for Saturday's away match at Minnesota United. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be streamed live on Apple TV.

Canada-U. S. relations hit historic low as Ottawa faces pressure to act‘It’s been easier than we ever thought’: Chapman’s CEO on shift away from U. S.‘No one wins a trade war’: One-on-one with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith‘I hope they get this right’: Jason Kenney on Canada-U. S. trade meetingsUnifor rallies in Ottawa as Canada-U. S. trade tensions threaten jobs‘Everything about this trade negotiation is about politics’: Kaur on Canada-U. S. relations

Published: August 29, 2026 at 6:27a.m. EDTJoseph McLuckie, of JPSM Golf, is challenging the CBSA's surtax on an order of electric golf trolleys imported from China in 2025. Joseph McLuckie can’t count the number of sleepless nights he has had ever since the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) determined about three months ago that his small business owes more than $180,000 in tariffs on a more-than-a-year-old shipment. McLuckie is the managing director and owner of JPSM Golf, a small business based out of Pickering, Ont., that sells electric golf trolleys. These trolleys carry golfers’ bags throughout the course as they play. JPSM Golf has been operational for the last 20 years, starting off in the basement of McLuckie’s home in Leaside before it moved to its 9,000-square-foot storefront. Instead of celebrating his company’s 20th anniversary, McLuckie is agonizing whether he will be able to pay all six of his long-term employees should he have to pay the $182,883.95 the CBSA says he owes.