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A powerful typhoon is sweeping across Japan, with authorities urging nearly two million people to evacuate as the storm brings damaging winds and heavy rain. Emergency warnings have been issued in affected regions, with officials warning of flooding, landslides and disruption to transport as the typhoon makes landfall.

Hurricane Polo is churning in the eastern Pacific, bringing a flood threat to millions of people along the coast, while Tropical Storm Rachel has formed nearby in the same basin. Forecasters are tracking both systems closely, warning of heavy rain and dangerous conditions as the storms develop during an active period in the Pacific.

New York and New Jersey have declared states of emergency as a Nor'easter storm moves through the region, bringing heavy snow and disrupting travel. Events have been cancelled across both states as officials urge residents to stay off the roads. The storm is being widely reported as one of the most significant weather events to hit the area this season.

Le Monde reports that climate change is prompting people to reconsider where to live and how they relate to their surroundings. As extreme weather, rising seas and heat reshape habitability, the question of settlement — coastal retreat, resilient cities, adaptation of daily life — is moving from academic debate to a practical dilemma for households and governments worldwide.

People are taking smaller-than-prescribed doses of Ozempic, known as microdosing, hoping to lose weight while avoiding side effects. An obesity medicine doctor says the practice carries risks, is not well studied, and that low doses only make sense in specific cases under medical supervision, warning against self-adjusting doses of the drug.

New research suggests that people who lose the same amount of weight can experience very different health outcomes, with identical weight loss not producing the same metabolic or cardiovascular benefits in everyone. The findings point to individual differences in how the body responds to weight loss and could affect how doctors evaluate diet success beyond the scale.

News outlets are publishing live maps tracking Tropical Storm Rachel as the storm moves across the Pacific. The trackers show its projected path, wind speeds and areas that could be affected, with updates issued as conditions change. Readers are following the coverage closely to see whether landfall is expected and what warnings may be issued for coastal communities.

A powerful nor'easter is approaching the East Coast of the United States, prompting widespread preparations along coastal communities. News outlets are providing live updates as the storm moves closer, with residents and officials bracing for potential impacts such as heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding. People along the seaboard are closely following forecast developments.

Tropical Storm Nolo is approaching Hawaii, marking the islands' third major storm in just two months. Bay Area residents with family ties to Hawaii are checking in on relatives as the storm nears, with news outlets in California and the Pacific following the situation closely as residents prepare for potential impacts.

Scientists are developing new ways to control mosquitoes as warmer temperatures lengthen mosquito seasons and expand the range of dangerous diseases like malaria and dengue. The mosquito kills more people than any other animal on earth, and researchers warn that longer warm periods give the insects more time to spread illness, prompting renewed efforts in prevention and control.

SpaceX is readying its Starship rocket for a 14th test flight, with details emerging on the launch time and how to follow the event live. The mission is the next step in Elon Musk's program to develop the world's most powerful rocket for future missions to the Moon and Mars. Viewers are being given watch windows and livestream information ahead of liftoff.

Hundreds of people are turning to mobile medical clinics in Kansas City as hospital closures continue across rural areas. With fewer local facilities, residents are traveling greater distances for basic care, and mobile units are stepping in to fill the gap. The clinics are providing checkups, screenings and other services to people who otherwise struggle to reach a doctor.

A Wall Street Journal piece examines the growing number of adult children who have cut off contact with their parents, a phenomenon often called family estrangement. The report looks at why more people are going no-contact, the emotional toll on both sides, and how therapists and families are responding to the trend.

Former NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe and other experts warn that while people are currently more likely to be struck by lightning than by falling space debris, those odds are changing as launches and satellite activity increase. They argue governments and companies should be required to use materials that fully burn up on re-entry, turning attention to space environmentalism and orbital debris policy.

A University of Washington study suggests coyote populations are growing in urban areas, with more of the animals living in cities than previously understood. The finding, reported by Oregon Public Broadcasting, adds to ongoing discussion about how wildlife adapts to urban environments and what it means for residents who encounter coyotes in their neighborhoods.

The Trump administration is considering building a baseball park in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Major League Baseball reportedly contacted the administration about hosting a game in a national park, and an agency official has scouted Grand Teton as a possible location. The idea is drawing attention because of concerns over developing infrastructure on protected federal land.

A stretch of North Carolina Highway 12 remains closed after ocean water washed over parts of the road, keeping sections impassable to traffic. NC12 is the main route along the Outer Banks, so closures cut off access between communities and force detours for residents and visitors. Officials have not given a timeline for reopening while conditions are assessed.

An astronomer is tracking how Starlink satellites gradually sink in their orbits and using that data as a 'planetary barometer' to measure conditions in Earth's upper atmosphere. The idea is that changes in satellite orbital decay reveal atmospheric density, offering a novel scientific use for the thousands of SpaceX satellites in low Earth orbit.

A nor'easter is slamming the US East Coast, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to communities from the mid-Atlantic up through New England. Residents and officials are tracking storm impacts, with concerns about power outages, travel disruptions and beach erosion as the system moves along the coastline.

Pakistan has carried out strikes inside Afghanistan, according to reports framed around a joint message from Pakistan and Türkiye. The strikes and Ankara's role in the messaging are drawing wide attention, with observers watching for how Kabul responds and whether the two NATO-era partners are signalling a coordinated regional stance. Details on casualties and targets remain limited.