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- UK scientists developing new Ebola vaccine that could be ready in months
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet. [TheTopNews] Read More.12 mins ago - Judge Refuses to Delay Civil Trial Over Fatal Baltimore Bridge Collapse
A federal judge on Wednesday refused to postpone a trial that is scheduled to start next month for civil claims stemming from the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, rejecting a request for a delay by companies involved … [TheTopNews] Read More.52 mins ago - Ebola treatment center in Congo set on fire as fear and anger grow
People set fire to an Ebola treatment center in a town at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo as fear and anger grow over a health crisis that doctors are struggling to contain. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - US P/C Insurers Post Biggest Q1 Underwriting Profit in 25 YearsThe U.S. property/casualty insurance industry posted another record in the first quarter of 2026, with a combined ratio of 89.5—before policyholder dividends—standing as the best first-quarter underwriting result in at least 25 years. The insight comes from S&P Global Market … [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago
- Vermonters to Vote on Equal Protection Amendment to State ConstitutionVermont voters will have the chance to weigh in on another amendment to the state’s constitution this fall. The proposal, which got a final sign-off from the House last Wednesday, is aimed at ensuring all people are treated equally under … [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago
- Federal forecasters expect fewer Atlantic hurricanes this year
NOAA predicts as few as eight named storms By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 22, 2026 NOAA is predicting a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with eight to 14 named storms expected. Forecasters say a developing El Nio pattern is likely to suppress storm activity in the Atlantic. Despite the quieter outlook, officials warn that it only takes one major storm to cause catastrophic damage. The official 2026 hurricane season begins June 1, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting a quieter-than-average six months, marking the agencys first below-normal outlook in more than a decade. NOAA predicts the Atlantic basin will produce between eight and 14 named storms this year, including three to six hurricanes and one to three major hurricanes of Category 3 strength or higher. The agency says there is a 55% chance the season will be below average, a 35% chance it will be near normal and only a 10% chance of above-normal activity. Forecasters say the primary reason for the reduced outlook is the expected development of El Nio conditions in the Pacific Ocean. El Nio typically increases wind shear across the Atlantic, making it harder for tropical systems to organize and strengthen. NOAA warns against complacency NOAA officials cautioned, however, that a below-average season does not mean coastal communities are safe from dangerous storms. Even though we're expecting a below-average season in the Atlantic, it's very important to understand that it only takes one, NOAA Administrator Neil Jacobs said during a briefing announcing the outlook. Meteorologists noted that several devastating hurricanes in past decades formed during otherwise quiet seasons, including Hurricane Andrew in 1992. NOAAs forecast aligns with predictions from Colorado State University and other major forecasting groups, all of which anticipate a somewhat less active season than normal. CSU researchers recently projected 13 named storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes for 2026. New forecasting tools At the same time, NOAA says it is rolling out new forecasting tools and graphics this season, including updated hurricane cone maps designed to better communicate inland storm impacts. Some of the new forecasting technologies incorporate artificial intelligence to improve forecast accuracy and risk assessment. Emergency officials continue to urge residents in hurricane-prone areas to prepare early, regardless of the seasonal forecast. Ken Graham, director of NOAAs National Weather Service, said uncertainty always remains in seasonal… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - Ebola Outbreak Likely Started Months Ago, Spread Undetected: WHOThe Ebola outbreak probably started months ago in central Africa and spread undetected until a super-spreader event in early May, possibly a funeral, World Health Organization officials said. The rare Bundibugyo strain circulated for “a couple months” before being identified … [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago
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