US: Cold Front Sweeps Through Illinois, Causing Travel Disruptions

A cold front rolled through Illinois on Wednesday, December 3, bringing heavy snow, causing travel issues that included a ground stop for over an hour at Chicago's O'Hare Airport.

US: Fast-Moving Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow to Iowa

A fast-moving winter storm delivered heavy snow and dangerous travel conditions to Iowa, prompting a Winter Storm Warning for most of the state on Saturday, December 6. The storm system affected the Midwest region, putting approximately 20 million people under winter weather alerts.

Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes

Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes

Handout photo to illustrate : Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes. NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed 'tiger stripes' near the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus. Dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed tiger stripes near the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus in this image released on Feb. 23, 2010. A study published in October 2025 analyzed data from NASA’s Cassini mission and found evidence of previously undetected organic compounds in a plume of ice particles like the ones seen here. The ice particles were ejected from the ocean that lies under Enceladus’ frozen shell. Researchers spotted not only molecules they’ve found before but also new ones that lay a potential path to chemical or biochemical activity. Photo by NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute via ABACAPRESS.COM

Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes

Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes

Handout photo to illustrate : Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes. NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed 'tiger stripes' near the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus. Dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed tiger stripes near the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus in this image released on Feb. 23, 2010. A study published in October 2025 analyzed data from NASA’s Cassini mission and found evidence of previously undetected organic compounds in a plume of ice particles like the ones seen here. The ice particles were ejected from the ocean that lies under Enceladus’ frozen shell. Researchers spotted not only molecules they’ve found before but also new ones that lay a potential path to chemical or biochemical activity. Photo by NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute via ABACAPRESS.COM

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

A worker is making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Workers are making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Workers are making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Workers are making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Workers are making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Workers are making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Workers are making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Workers are making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Workers are making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Workers are making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Workers are making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Workers are making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

A worker is making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.

Spain: First Snowfall in 11 Northern and Central Mountainous Regions 3

The arrival of a mass of Arctic air, associated with Storm Claudia, has triggered the first serious winter episode in the north of the Iberian Peninsula on Thursday, November 20, bringing snowfall to unusually low altitudes for November and sub-zero temperatures inland. Official warnings cover much of the northern third of Spain. Specifically, the Picos de Europa region is under an orange alert until 6 a.m. Friday, November 21, where snowfall is expected to reach 30 centimeters in 24 hours at altitudes above 900 meters.

Spain: Freezing Temperatures Hit Spain, Causing Cars to Ice Over

An arctic air mass associated with Storm Claudia moved over Spain on Wednesday, November 19, bringing freezing weather and heavy snowfall. AEMET issued an orange alert for the northern region. Video shows ice forming on a car windshield due to the cold weather.

Spain: First Snowfall in 11 Northern and Central Mountainous Regions 2

The arrival of a mass of Arctic air, associated with Storm Claudia, has triggered the first serious winter episode in the north of the Iberian Peninsula on Thursday, November 20, bringing snowfall to unusually low altitudes for November and sub-zero temperatures inland. Official warnings cover much of the northern third of Spain. Specifically, the Picos de Europa region is under an orange alert until 6 a.m. Friday, November 21, where snowfall is expected to reach 30 centimeters in 24 hours at altitudes above 900 meters.

Spain: First Snowfall in 11 Northern and Central Mountainous Regions

The arrival of a mass of Arctic air, associated with Storm Claudia, has triggered the first serious winter episode in the north of the Iberian Peninsula on Thursday, November 20, bringing snowfall to unusually low altitudes for November and sub-zero temperatures inland. Official warnings cover much of the northern third of Spain. Specifically, the Picos de Europa region is under an orange alert until 6 a.m. Friday, November 21, where snowfall is expected to reach 30 centimeters in 24 hours at altitudes above 900 meters.

China: Cat Frozen as Owner Swings It Back and Forth in Jiangsu

On October 4, 2025, in Jiangsu province, a vendor was seen playfully holding his cat by its front paws and gently swinging it back and forth like a pendulum. The slim cat remained motionless, seemingly frozen by confusion or mild fear, as the man repeated the motion. The owner claimed he was “training” the cat, though commenters urged caution.

US: Frigid Cold Airmass Grips Southeastern Region, Triggers Widespread Freeze Warnings 5

A frigid cold airmass brought colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the U.S., affecting millions of people. The National Weather Service issued widespread Winter Storm Warning and Freeze Warning on Monday, November 10. The southeastern region, including Florida, suffered in unseasonable cold.

US: Frigid Cold Airmass Grips Southeastern Region, Triggers Widespread Freeze Warnings 4

A frigid cold airmass brought colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the U.S., affecting millions of people. The National Weather Service issued widespread Winter Storm Warning and Freeze Warning on Monday, November 10. The southeastern region, including Florida, suffered in unseasonable cold.

US: New Jersey Sees First Snow of Season on Veterans Day

A wide area of the U.S., spanning from the Midwest to the South and Northeast, is facing the first deep freeze and snowfall of the season. New Jersey reported its first snow with over an inch of accumulation in some areas on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11.

US: Frigid Cold Airmass Grips Southeastern Region, Triggers Widespread Freeze Warnings 2

A frigid cold airmass brought colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the U.S., affecting millions of people. The National Weather Service issued widespread Winter Storm Warning and Freeze Warning on Monday, November 10. The southeastern region, including Florida, suffered in unseasonable cold.

US: Frigid Cold Airmass Grips Southeastern Region, Triggers Widespread Freeze Warnings 3

A frigid cold airmass brought colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the U.S., affecting millions of people. The National Weather Service issued widespread Winter Storm Warning and Freeze Warning on Monday, November 10. The southeastern region, including Florida, suffered in unseasonable cold.

US: Frigid Cold Airmass Grips Southeastern Region, Triggers Widespread Freeze Warnings

A frigid cold airmass brought colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the U.S., affecting millions of people. The National Weather Service issued widespread Winter Storm Warning and Freeze Warning on Monday, November 10. The southeastern region, including Florida, suffered in unseasonable cold.

US: Colorado Mountains See October Snow, Prompting I-70 Closure

Snow hit the central Colorado mountains on Monday, October 20, causing parts of Interstate 70 to close after snow piled up on the roadway.

US: First Snow of Season Hits Utah Mountains, Forces Road Closure 2

First snow of the season was reported in Utah mountain area as a cold front swept through the area, bringing temperatures down. Due to weather conditions, Guardsman Pass, which connects Big Cottonwood Canyon to Park City, has been closed until Sunday, according to the Utah Department of Transportation.

US: First Snow of Season Hits Utah Mountains, Forces Road Closure

First snow of the season was reported in Utah mountain area as a cold front swept through the area, bringing temperatures down. Due to weather conditions, Guardsman Pass, which connects Big Cottonwood Canyon to Park City, has been closed until Sunday, according to the Utah Department of Transportation.

Israel Advances Construction of 3,401 Housing Units in West Bank

Israel Advances Construction of 3,401 Housing Units in West Bank

This photo taken on Aug. 14, 2025 shows a view of the E1 area, a stretch of land east of Jerusalem between the city and the settlement of Ma'ale Adumim. Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Wednesday he has approved the construction of 3,401 housing units for settlers in a particularly controversial area of the occupied West Bank. The homes would be built in the E1 area, a stretch of land east of Jerusalem between the city and the settlement of Ma'ale Adumim. Construction there is seen as especially contentious because it would effectively cut off East Jerusalem from the northern West Bank. Building plans in E1 have been frozen for years, largely due to international opposition. Smotrich, leader of a pro-settler party in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition, said the move was also aimed at preventing the establishment of a Palestinian state. Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israel Advances Construction of 3,401 Housing Units in West Bank

Israel Advances Construction of 3,401 Housing Units in West Bank

This photo taken on Aug. 14, 2025 shows a view of the E1 area, a stretch of land east of Jerusalem between the city and the settlement of Ma'ale Adumim. Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Wednesday he has approved the construction of 3,401 housing units for settlers in a particularly controversial area of the occupied West Bank. The homes would be built in the E1 area, a stretch of land east of Jerusalem between the city and the settlement of Ma'ale Adumim. Construction there is seen as especially contentious because it would effectively cut off East Jerusalem from the northern West Bank. Building plans in E1 have been frozen for years, largely due to international opposition. Smotrich, leader of a pro-settler party in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition, said the move was also aimed at preventing the establishment of a Palestinian state. Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israel Advances Construction of 3,401 Housing Units in West Bank

Israel Advances Construction of 3,401 Housing Units in West Bank

This photo taken on Aug. 14, 2025 shows a view of the E1 area, a stretch of land east of Jerusalem between the city and the settlement of Ma'ale Adumim. Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Wednesday he has approved the construction of 3,401 housing units for settlers in a particularly controversial area of the occupied West Bank. The homes would be built in the E1 area, a stretch of land east of Jerusalem between the city and the settlement of Ma'ale Adumim. Construction there is seen as especially contentious because it would effectively cut off East Jerusalem from the northern West Bank. Building plans in E1 have been frozen for years, largely due to international opposition. Smotrich, leader of a pro-settler party in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition, said the move was also aimed at preventing the establishment of a Palestinian state. Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israel Advances Construction of 3,401 Housing Units in West Bank

Israel Advances Construction of 3,401 Housing Units in West Bank

This photo taken on Aug. 14, 2025 shows a view of the E1 area, a stretch of land east of Jerusalem between the city and the settlement of Ma'ale Adumim. Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Wednesday he has approved the construction of 3,401 housing units for settlers in a particularly controversial area of the occupied West Bank. The homes would be built in the E1 area, a stretch of land east of Jerusalem between the city and the settlement of Ma'ale Adumim. Construction there is seen as especially contentious because it would effectively cut off East Jerusalem from the northern West Bank. Building plans in E1 have been frozen for years, largely due to international opposition. Smotrich, leader of a pro-settler party in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition, said the move was also aimed at preventing the establishment of a Palestinian state. Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - New York City - NYC

Illustration - New York City - NYC

UNITED STATES, NEW YORK CITY, MANHATTAN, UPPER WEST SIDE. CENTRAL PARK WINTER SUNRISE ON THE FROZEN LAKE WITH THE BOW BRIDGE AND UPPER WEST SIDE BUILDINGS (SAN REMO) Photo by Francois Roux/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - New York City - NYC

Illustration - New York City - NYC

UNITED STATES, NEW YORK CITY, MANHATTAN, UPPER WEST SIDE. PANORAMIC WINTER SUNRISE ON FROZEN CENTRAL PARK LAKE WITH BOW BRIDGE AND VIEW OF UPPER WEST SIDE BUILDINGS (INCLUDING THE SAN REMO AND THE MAJESTIC LUXURY BUILDINGS) Photo by Francois Roux/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - New York City - NYC

Illustration - New York City - NYC

UNITED STATES, NEW YORK CITY, MANHATTAN, UPPER WEST SIDE. SUNRISE ON THE FROZEN, SNOW COVERED CENTRAL PARK LAKE WITH VIEW OF THE BUILDINGS OF THE UPPER WEST SIDE (INCLUDING THE SAN REMO AND THE MAJESTIC LUXURY BUILDINGS) Photo by Francois Roux/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - New York City - NYC

Illustration - New York City - NYC

UNITED STATES, NEW YORK CITY, MANHATTAN, CENTRAL PARK, UPPER WEST SIDE. SUNRISE ON THE FROZEN LAKE IN CENTRAL PARK AFTER A WINTER SNOWTORM. THE SUNRISE LIGHT ILLUMINATES THE FRESH SNOW AND THE SAN REMO BUILDING ON CENTRAL PARK WEST, UPPER WEST SIDE. WINTERTIME IN MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY Photo by Francois Roux/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - New York City - NYC

Illustration - New York City - NYC

UNITED STATES, NEW JERSEY, DOWNTOWN JERSEY CITY. SUNSET ON THE FROZEN HUDSON RIVER AND NEW YORK CITY OLD PIER PILINGS WITH A VIEW OF DOWNTOWN JERSEY CITY Photo by Francois Roux/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Prince Albert of Monaco visits the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Italy on May 15, 2025. During his visit to one of the world’s most extraordinary heritage sites, the Prince who was accompanied by the director of the site Gabriel Zuchtriegel (R), had the chance to marvel at an entire Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A cooperation agreement has been signed between the City of Pompeii and the Principality of Monaco. This agreement will mark the beginning of joint cultural and research projects aimed at promoting heritage preservation, tourism exchange, and educational initiatives. Photo by (EV) ParcoPompei/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Prince Albert of Monaco visits the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Italy on May 15, 2025. During his visit to one of the world’s most extraordinary heritage sites, the Prince who was accompanied by the director of the site Gabriel Zuchtriegel, had the chance to marvel at an entire Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A cooperation agreement has been signed between the City of Pompeii and the Principality of Monaco. This agreement will mark the beginning of joint cultural and research projects aimed at promoting heritage preservation, tourism exchange, and educational initiatives. Photo by (EV) ParcoPompei/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Prince Albert of Monaco visits the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Italy on May 15, 2025. During his visit to one of the world’s most extraordinary heritage sites, the Prince who was accompanied by the director of the site Gabriel Zuchtriegel (L), had the chance to marvel at an entire Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A cooperation agreement has been signed between the City of Pompeii and the Principality of Monaco. This agreement will mark the beginning of joint cultural and research projects aimed at promoting heritage preservation, tourism exchange, and educational initiatives. Photo by (EV) ParcoPompei/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Prince Albert of Monaco visits the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Italy on May 15, 2025. During his visit to one of the world’s most extraordinary heritage sites, the Prince who was accompanied by the director of the site Gabriel Zuchtriegel (L), had the chance to marvel at an entire Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A cooperation agreement has been signed between the City of Pompeii and the Principality of Monaco. This agreement will mark the beginning of joint cultural and research projects aimed at promoting heritage preservation, tourism exchange, and educational initiatives. Photo by (EV) ParcoPompei/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Prince Albert of Monaco visits the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Italy on May 15, 2025. During his visit to one of the world’s most extraordinary heritage sites, the Prince who was accompanied by the director of the site Gabriel Zuchtriegel, had the chance to marvel at an entire Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A cooperation agreement has been signed between the City of Pompeii and the Principality of Monaco. This agreement will mark the beginning of joint cultural and research projects aimed at promoting heritage preservation, tourism exchange, and educational initiatives. Photo by (EV) ParcoPompei/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Prince Albert of Monaco visits the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Italy on May 15, 2025. During his visit to one of the world’s most extraordinary heritage sites, the Prince who was accompanied by the director of the site Gabriel Zuchtriegel (L), had the chance to marvel at an entire Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A cooperation agreement has been signed between the City of Pompeii and the Principality of Monaco. This agreement will mark the beginning of joint cultural and research projects aimed at promoting heritage preservation, tourism exchange, and educational initiatives. Photo by (EV) ParcoPompei/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Prince Albert of Monaco visits the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Italy on May 15, 2025. During his visit to one of the world’s most extraordinary heritage sites, the Prince who was accompanied by the director of the site Gabriel Zuchtriegel (L), had the chance to marvel at an entire Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A cooperation agreement has been signed between the City of Pompeii and the Principality of Monaco. This agreement will mark the beginning of joint cultural and research projects aimed at promoting heritage preservation, tourism exchange, and educational initiatives. Photo by (EV) ParcoPompei/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Albert Of Monaco Visits Pompeii - Italy

Prince Albert of Monaco visits the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Italy on May 15, 2025. During his visit to one of the world’s most extraordinary heritage sites, the Prince who was accompanied by the director of the site Gabriel Zuchtriegel (L), had the chance to marvel at an entire Roman city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. A cooperation agreement has been signed between the City of Pompeii and the Principality of Monaco. This agreement will mark the beginning of joint cultural and research projects aimed at promoting heritage preservation, tourism exchange, and educational initiatives. Photo by (EV) ParcoPompei/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha hold a news conference following the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas attends a news conference following the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)