How weather impacts Christmas light displays

How weather impacts Christmas light displays

Millions of Americans will deck the halls for the upcoming holiday season, but every year Mother Nature threatens to play the role of Grinch with outdoor displays. From abnormally warm temperatures to rain showers, the impacts of adverse weather can affect every aspect from illumination to cutting off electricity needed to power the lights. The U.S. … Read more

Utah climbers rescued in ‘miracle’ on Mt. Olympus during storm

Utah climbers rescued in ‘miracle’ on Mt. Olympus during storm

Utah climbers pinned down on a slab on Mt. Olympus during a storm were rescued Saturday night in what officials said was a “miracle.” The trio was stranded on the West Slabs of the mountain in Salt Lake County on Saturday evening one hundred feet below the summit, the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue said. The … Read more

Today Show reporter catches ‘sickening’ act in Victorian floods

Today Show reporter catches ‘sickening’ act in Victorian floods

An Australian weather presenter has described the “sickening” moment he witnessed three men looting houses in Melbourne, which residents had fled during the floods. Tim Davies arrived in Maribyrnong, northwest of the CBD, to film live coverage on Monday morning when he saw the men “obviously up to no good”. It is alleged they fled … Read more

Lady Gaga cries after Miami show called off due to ‘dangerous’ weather

Lady Gaga cries after Miami show called off due to ‘dangerous’ weather

Rain on Lady Gaga? Nope. The pop superstar and actress broke down in tears after she cut short her Miami performance Saturday, describing “dangerous” rain and lightning conditions. In a wet apology for the cancellation on Instagram, the “Rain On Me” singer and New Jersey native, 36, acknowledged her fans may have hoped she would … Read more