Why Is Pumpkin Spice Associated With Fall
Why does pumpkin spice mean fall? Here is how a simple pie-spice blend became an unofficial season that often arrives before the weather changes.
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El Niño Winter 2026–2027 What It Could Mean for the US
A rapidly strengthening El Niño could shift storm tracks, snow and temperatures across the country. Here is what each region may notice.
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Why Do the Days Get Shorter So Fast in September
The earlier sunsets are not your imagination. September brings one of the fastest losses of daylight of the entire year.
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Drought Worsens Across Parts of the South
Drought remains widespread across the U.S. this week, with nearly half of the country in drought and more than 100 million people still affected.
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