Day: November 9, 2024

WalletHub, a personal finance company, examined data from some of the largest cities across the U.S. The group ranked San Diego as the greenest city in America, mostly due to the fact that nearly half the city’s power comes from renewable sources.

In just a few days, over 400 animals were brought to Ventura County Animal Services to keep them safe from the Mountain Fire in Southern California.

“We’re excited for members of the public to discover national parks on Veteran’s Day, and especially invite current military and their dependents, veterans, and Gold Star Families to get a Military Pass to get free entrance to parks any day," Chuck Sams, a director of the National Park Service, said in a statement. “As a veteran, it is fantastic to see other veterans and their loved ones explore parks, learn about our nation’s history, and find peace in the outdoors."

Next week, the remnants of Rafael look likely to sink south toward the Mexican coast, but as a weak system. No significant impacts are expected.

Residents across New York City awoke to a thin brown haze and the smell of smoke Saturday, as a nearby wildfire and chilly morning temperatures led to an inversion that trapped smoke near the ground.

Tropical Storm Rafael may be swirling in open waters hundreds of miles away from the Gulf Coast shores this weekend, but moisture from the late-season storm will help trigger a dangerous flash flood threat across parts of the South on Saturday, especially Louisiana.