Despite their scary looks and giant webs, Jorō spiders appear to peacefully coexist with local spiders, developing a taste for pesky insects native arachnoids won’t touch.

More than 150 people have died and hundreds are still missing as a result of Hurricane Helene and its aftermath, many caught in historic flooding.

The latest news and live updates on post-tropical cyclone Helene.

Widespread snow and a potentially damaging ice storm are on the table from the South into the Northeast. Here’s the very latest forecast timing and who could be affected most.

It is North America's only known native caffeinated plant and once threatened the British East India Company. So why has the world forgotten about it?

The Southeast region's electricity prices demonstrated significant fluctuations over a 30-day period, with on-peak rates ranging from $8.30 to $21.49 and off-peak rates shifting from $11.30 to $19.20. A notable trend was observed in the Arkansas hub of MISO, which experienced substantial decreases in both on-peak ($13.41) and off-peak ($18.82) rates. The ERCOT North hub showed a more complex pattern, with an initial sharp decrease followed by a smaller drop. This variability suggests that regional energy markets are experiencing dynamic changes in demand and supply, leading to corresponding shifts in electricity prices.

Regional electricity price differentials have been exhibiting significant variations across the Southeast and Midwest, particularly in November 2025, with varying demand patterns and pricing structures observed in states such as Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and others, resulting in distinct differences between on-peak and off-peak rates.

A state of power emergency has been declared across the Southeastern United States as a severe heatwave pushes the electrical grid to its limits. Utility companies are grappling with unprecedented demand, prompting Duke Energy to issue calls for customers to voluntarily reduce their energy consumption. This intense heat isn't isolated to the Southeast; the broader Eastern US is experiencing high demand, with the PJM Interconnection, which provides power to millions, forecasting significant strain. The situation highlights potential financial and legal risks for power companies, including exposure to liability claims concerning environmental impact. The insurance industry publication, Insurance Journal, is tracking the situation and its potential consequences. Elsewhere, the European Union is overhauling its regulatory framework for the burgeoning space industry. A cybersecurity incident affecting a UK healthcare provider tragically resulted in a patient's death, underscoring vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. Financial markets are also active; FWD Group, a company linked to billionaire Richard Li, is preparing for an initial public offering in Hong Kong. Simultaneously, a heatwave in Europe presents challenges, threatening power generation and increasing the risk of wildfires. Insurance Journal provides links to further information and allows for reader comments on these developing stories.

Humid heat often worsens health risks of extreme heat by compromising human cooling mechanisms (sweating).

The National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Imelda could intensify as it approaches the East Coast. South Carolina's governor declared a state of emergency. (Image credit: National Weather Service)

Humid heat often worsens health risks of extreme heat by compromising human cooling mechanisms (sweating).