Weather

Four killed, dozens injured in 30-car pileup accident in Colorado

The crash involved at least six semi-trucks and over 20 passenger vehicles and spilled over the guardrails of the Interstate 25 highway.

Four people were killed, and 29 were injured in a 30-car pileup on I-25 in Pueblo, Colorado on February 17, 2026.
Ultra-Othodox Jewish men block a road and clash with police during a protest against the autopsy of toddlers who died in a daycare, on Tuesday. These protests were not about honoring the dead, but about avoiding accontability, the writer argues.

Haredi protesters attack female soldiers, Iran protests gain momentum

People walk along the beach in hazy conditions in Tel Aviv, February 14, 2026.

Jerusalem, Tel Aviv become the most polluted major cities in the world from dust, urban emissions

Avalanche control is seen before women's downhill training during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre, February 6, 2026

Italy's Alpine rescuers urge caution after avalanches kill 11 in seven days


Scientists warn of even hotter 2024 as climate crisis intensifies

Prof. Celeste Saulo: "We cannot afford to wait any longer" to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources.

A firefighter works as the Caldor Fire burns in Grizzly Flats, California, US, August 22, 2021.

Pain-based weather forecasts could influence actions, study shows

US study shows patients’ potentially altered behavior when it gets wet, cold or windy outdoors

 WINTER’S NIGHT: Snow covered streets of Jerusalem, 2021.

Are your pets cold? How to keep cats, dogs warm in the winter

Expert tips from cat behavior consultant Orly Zakai on understanding changes in cat behavior and keeping them warm during the cold winter.

 dogs and cats

New research uncovers secrets of snowflakes movement - study

A University of Utah professor has researched how snowflakes can be surprisingly predictable.

 Snowflakes collect on a car window during a winter nor'easter snow storm in Waltham, Massachusetts January 2, 2014

How should Israel respond to climate change? - opinion

Let’s zoom out on the global nature of climate change, then zoom back in on Israel’s response to it.

 Tourists hold umbrellas as it rains on an observation point overlooking Jerusalem’s Old City.

Mystic who predicted disastrous twins in terrifying 2024 forecast

Blind fortune teller Baba Wanga's eerie prophecies continue to prove true even 26 years after her death, with believers claiming an accuracy rate of 85%. Now, her forecast for 2024.

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Israel's Mount Canaan breaks 73-year rain intensity record amid storms

Rain intensity in the Mount Canaan region near Safed hit a 73-year record on Sunday. The most rain that fell in a 20-minute period was 22 mm, 28 mm in 30 minutes and 38 mm in an hour.

Ravens are seen in Kadita, northern Israel, with Mount Canaan seen in the background

Turkish cargo ship with 12 crew sinks in Black Sea

The region was hit by powerful storms on Sunday and the governor's office said the bad weather prevented air and sea vessels from carrying out searches.

TURKEY’S SEISMIC research vessel ‘Oruc Reis’ is seen in Istanbul in August 2019. It recently left Greek waters where it had been sailing 200 km south of the island of Kastellorizo.

Preparing for the storm: Safety tips for rain, storms, and strong winds

Expect rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds with potential coastal and inland floods. The Israel Police issued winter weather safety instructions.


Is there an ideal body temperature? New research

Recent study disputes the existence of an ideal body temperature, revealing that it varies greatly among individuals.