Dec 20, 2022
SpaceX rocket sends first global water survey mission into orbit

By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Reuters) -A SpaceX rocket blasted off early on Friday carrying a U.S.-French satellite designed to conduct an unprecedented global survey of Earth's surface waters, a mission expected to shed new light on the mechanics…

Dec 20, 2022
Hazardous storm system hits United States ahead of winter holidays

(Reuters) - A huge swath of the United States will face heavy snow, below-freezing temperatures, and dangerous wind chills this week, likely leading to flight delays and impassable roadways during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. The…

Oct 01, 2022
How hurricane categories forecast the scale of destruction

(Reuters) - Hurricane Ian approached Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday as a powerful storm just one rating shy of the highest category designation given to storms in the United States. Storm strength is defined by the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale,…

Sep 13, 2022
Biden celebrates ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ as food, rent prices climb

By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden celebrated his climate change and drug pricing law, The Inflation Reduction Act, on Tuesday on the White House lawn, highlighting Democrats' commitment to progressive priorities even as high consumer…