Mystery of Antarctica's "large" sea ice hole solved
Scientists first discovered the mysterious hole in the 1970s, but questions have remained about how it formed.
American teens are getting arrested for smuggling migrants
"We're dealing with a virtual community which is almost infinite," a Homeland Security special agent told Newsweek about social media's role in recruiting teens.
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Yellowstone Lake ice cover unchanged—but "tipping point" is coming
Many U.S. lakes are suffering record low ice cover, but Yellowstone has proved resilient to climate change, say scientists.
Satellites reveal deadly holes in Alaskan 'ice highways'
Open water zones can be highly dangerous, but new technology will mean researchers can create hazard maps of their whereabouts.
Who is Leonel Moreno? "Migrant influencer" now facing charges
Absconder became a TikTok star after sharing tips on how to cross the U.S. border with other migrants.
Migrant who encouraged squatting broke ICE rules
Leonel Moreno made a controversial wave on TikTok after claiming he and his family earn $350 from the government each week.
Can Texas National Guard shoot migrants crossing border?
Immigration enforcement "appears to be a moving target due to recent challenges to that authority," a border expert told Newsweek.
Thousands of fish found dead as ice melts on Minnesota border lake
An estimated 2,000 to 3,000 fish were found dead in Lake Traverse shortly after ice was declared out of the lake.
US cities could get self-heating sidewalks to tackle snowstorms
The innovative new concrete could, in future, help clear walkways and highways of snow and ice in freezing temperatures
Joe Biden broke his own rules
Last week, Biden broke guidelines that his own administration had set for federal agencies when he first took office.
Hawaii snow warning sparks fears of falling icicles
Meteorologists issued a winter weather advisory for part of Hawaii on Wednesday night.
Man wanted by ICE suddenly grabs child in Waffle House
The man was later arrested by officers with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and remains jailed on a $78,000 bond.
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Great Lakes sees historic low ice coverage—"Crossed a threshold"
"We have never seen ice levels this low in mid-February on the lakes since our records began in 1973," NOAA scientists said in a statement.
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Scientists demolish polar bears theory, issue dire warning
Some thought resting and scavenging could help polar bears survive warming temperatures, but scientists say that may not be the case.
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Great Lakes rapid winter melt revealed in 5 charts
Charts show that the Great Lakes ice coverage isn't even close to their historical averages this year.
White House plan to reduce ICE deportations sparks fury
Republican Senator Tom Cotton accused the Biden administration of "blackmail."
Video shows terrifying moment plane skids off runway
A passenger jet carrying 179 flyers careened off the icy runway as the aircraft skidded and the pilot had to battle to regain control of the aircraft.
Map shows states bracing for snow, ice ahead of weekend winter storm
A moisture-laden winter storm is on its way to the Northeast this weekend after pummeling the South with more than a foot of rain.
Laughter as cold snap sees dogs slip on ice straight out of a cartoon
The dogs looked confused as their paws slipped right out under them.
Map shows states facing "notoriously unpredictable" ice jams
Six states were at an increased risk of ice jams.
Ice volcanoes erupt on beach
The phenomenon that occurred on a Lake Michigan beach only happens under specific winter conditions.
Icy road prompts fire truck to spin out in viral video
There were no injuries, but the truck crashed into a parked car.
Winter storm brings Lake Michigan rare ice "sculptures"
Well-known landmarks have been seen covered in glistening ice in drone videos.
Death toll from dangerous arctic blasts surges across 12 states
Following heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures across the U.S., the death toll has risen due to hypothermia and road accidents,
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Bottom of Lake Erie revealed by rare phenomenon
Extremely strong winds and blizzards have pushed back the waters of Lake Erie, revealing gigantic rocky structures.
Hawaii hikers warned about sudden freezing rain
NWS meteorologist Joseph Clark told Newsweek that typically, Haleakalā's summit maintains temperatures above freezing.
Chinese aircraft carrier made entirely of ice is AI fake, government says
Attempts to sculpt aircraft carriers from ice in Harbin have been made in the past.
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Watermelon snow is threatening glaciers in the US
A strange pink algae that grows on snow and ice is melting glaciers, making them more prone to soak up the heat from the sun.
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Minnesota experiences rare Antarctica phenomenon as temperatures plunge
Ice pancakes were spotted floating down a Minnesota river on Monday.