The last astronomical event of November will be a penumbral lunar eclipse when the moon passes through the Earth’s outer shadow.
Author: Susan Miller, USA TODAY
Christmas during COVID-19: USPS launches Operation Santa with new digital letter adoption
As our COVID-19 world slinks into the holiday season, there is at least one tradition standing steadfast: the U.S. Postal Service’s Operation Santa.
‘It’s not over’: Trump supporters flock to state capitols after Biden victory is announced
Trump supporters gathered at state capitols in Lansing, Albany and elsewhere after Joe Biden was announced the winner of the presidential election.
Tropical Storm Eta expected to intensify into the season’s 12th hurricane on Monday
Tropical Storm Eta is the 28th named storm of a historic Atlantic hurricane season, which has tied 2005 for most storms on record.
‘Smoke coming from everywhere’: Cameron Peak, Calwood fires continue to rage in Colorado
Colorado crews scrambled to gain ground against two blazes as this year’s historic wildfire season imparted more heartbreak and hardships on the West.
Atlantic Ocean stays ‘quite active’ on Labor Day as Tropical Storms Paulette and Rene add to record-breaking year
The Atlantic basin isn’t taking a Labor Day breather, and forecaster are tracking multiple areas that could spin up trouble this week.
Shift in weather that could bring more lightning strikes has wildfire-weary Californians on edge
Firefighters are battling almost 600 blazes in California. A shift in the weather with more lightning strikes could make their job much harder.
Nearly 1 in 3 LGBTQ people live in the South. Here’s how LGBTQ activists of color are transforming the area.
32% of LGBTQ people live in the South, an area with few protections, report shows. But LGBTQ activists of color are finding ways to uplift lives.
Internet ‘a lifeline’ for the LGBTQ community: Why the spirit of Pride Month will prevail as events move online
Moving Pride 2020 events online is in many ways fitting for a community for whom the Internet has provided connection and a safe space for years.
Advocates were mobilizing LGBTQ people everywhere for the 2020 census. Then the coronavirus pandemic erupted.
Advocates had been rallying the LGBTQ community for full census participation in 2020. Now, a global health crisis has complicated outreach efforts.