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    Nor'easter storm batters US east coast▼Nor’easter storm batters US east coast with heavy winds and power outages✉newsEnvironmentWeather1 h ago

    A powerful Nor'easter storm is battering the US east coast, bringing heavy winds and widespread power outages across affected states. Reports indicate coastal communities are facing downed trees, damaged infrastructure and disruptions to travel as utility crews work to restore electricity. The storm is one of the most significant weather events to hit the region recently, with residents urged to stay indoors and monitor official warnings.

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    Powerful storm floods US Northeast, cuts power●Powerful storm floods US Northeast, causes power outages✉newsEnvironmentWeather1 h ago

    A powerful storm has swept through the northeastern United States, triggering significant flooding and leaving many residents without electricity. Utility crews are working to restore power to affected areas, and local authorities are urging caution as heavy rain continues to swell waterways. The storm has disrupted travel and daily life across the region, with the full extent of the damage still being assessed.

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    Nor'easter floods US Northeast, knocks out power●Powerful storm floods US Northeast, causes power outages https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/p owerful-storm-floodMmastodonWorld244 min ago

    A powerful nor'easter has swept through the US Northeast, flooding low-lying areas of New Jersey and New York City and causing widespread power outages. It marks another round of flooding for the region, with residents contending with submerged streets and utility crews working to restore electricity as the storm continues to batter coastal communities.

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    Nor'easter floods Northeast, cuts power to 130,000▼Powerful nor’easter floods Northeast, leaves over 130,000 without power as high tides threaten coast✉newsEnvironmentWeatherjust now

    A powerful nor'easter is battering the US Northeast, bringing coastal flooding, heavy rain and strong winds. More than 130,000 customers have lost power, and forecasters warn that high tides could push water further into coastal communities. Utilities are working to restore service while residents in flood-prone areas brace for the next tidal cycles.

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    Powerful nor'easter floods Northeast, over 130,000 lose power●Powerful nor’easter floods Northeast, leaves over 130,000 without power as high tides threaten coast https:// apnews.comMmastodonEnvironmentWeather54 h ago

    A powerful nor'easter is battering the US Northeast, causing coastal flooding and leaving more than 130,000 customers without power. High tides are threatening coastal communities as the storm pushes water onshore, and forecasters warn conditions could worsen. Utilities are working to restore outages while officials urge residents in flood-prone areas to stay alert.

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    Nor'easter batters US Northeast, killing at least one▼A persistent nor'easter batters US Northeast, causing coastal flooding, outages and at least 1 death✉newsEnvironmentWeather4 h ago

    A slow-moving nor'easter is pounding the US Northeast with strong winds and heavy coastal flooding, leaving widespread power outages and at least one person dead. Coastal communities in states such as Massachusetts and New Jersey are reporting flooded streets and damaged shorelines as the storm lingers, and utility crews are working to restore electricity to thousands of customers.

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    Nor'easter kills one, floods East Coast and cuts power▼One dead as powerful nor’easter causes flooding and knocks out power to parts of East Coast✉newsEnvironmentWeather4 h ago

    A powerful nor'easter has battered the US East Coast, causing coastal flooding and leaving thousands without power. At least one death has been reported. The storm brought strong winds and heavy rain to communities along the eastern seaboard, with utility crews working to restore electricity as floodwaters recede and residents assess the damage.

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    Consumer sentiment falls again as fuel costs squeeze Americans▼Consumer sentiment slides again as fuel costs climb and 70% of Americans struggle with basic needs✉newsBusinessEconomy7 h ago

    US consumer sentiment has slipped for another period as rising fuel prices weigh on household confidence. Alongside the decline, new figures indicate roughly 70% of Americans report difficulty covering basic needs such as food, housing and utilities. The combination of higher costs at the pump and widespread financial strain is fueling concern about the health of the US economy and household finances heading into the months ahead.

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    Georgia Power approved for 1,137 MW of new solar●Georgia Power receives approval for 1,137 MW of new solar power purchase agreements through CARES program✉newsEnvironmentEnergy1 h ago

    Georgia Power has received regulatory approval for 1,137 MW of additional solar power purchase agreements under the CARES program. The approval clears the utility to procure a substantial new block of solar energy for its customers, expanding the company's renewable portfolio. It marks a further step in Georgia's growing utility-scale solar buildout.

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    US utilities earn failing grade on climate goals●# USA # US US utilities earn F as coal retirements fall, gas plans rise, and climate goals backslide "The utilities studMmastodonEnvironmentClimate510 h ago

    A new study gives US utilities a failing grade for climate action, with the utilities examined scoring just 7 out of 100. Researchers found coal retirements are slowing, plans for new gas capacity are rising, and utilities' climate commitments are backsliding overall. The findings suggest the US power sector is moving away from, rather than toward, its emissions-reduction targets.