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US: Thunderstorm Brings Hail, High Winds, and Power Outages to Middle Tennessee 2

A thunderstorm brought downpours, hail, and gusty winds to Middle Tennessee on Thursday evening, April 16 as severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for multiple counties in the region. Widespread power outages, downed trees, and utility lines were also reported. This video shows strong winds whipping up dust and debris in Goodlettsville.

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US: Power Flashes Spotted in Hermitage Amid Severe Storms in Middle Tennessee

A thunderstorm brought downpours, hail, and gusty winds to Middle Tennessee on Thursday evening, April 16, as severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for multiple counties in the region. Widespread power outages, downed trees, and utility lines were also reported. This video shows power flashes spotted in Hermitage in Nashville.

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RECAP: Tornadoes, Flooding, and Large Hail Batter Midwest in Multi-Day Outbreak

A powerful severe weather system swept through the U.S. Midwest and Great Lakes region on April 14–15, bringing tornadoes, giant hail, damaging winds, and widespread flooding to multiple states. Michigan was among the hardest hit, with the Ann Arbor area reporting building collapses, downed power lines, and thousands of customers without electricity. In Milwaukee, heavy rains on Wednesday evening prompted the closure of Interstate 43 and left streets impassable across the city. At American Family Field, rain leaked through the retractable roof during the Milwaukee Brewers game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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RECAP: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Hammers CNMI and Guam

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth this year, struck the Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday night, April 14, packing sustained winds of up to 150 mph (240 kph). The storm flipped cars, toppled utility poles, downed power lines, and ripped off roofs across Saipan — a U.S. territory of about 43,000 people. Roads were impassable and widespread power and water outages were reported. Guam was also hit with tropical force winds.

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US: Large Hail Pelts Northeast Ohio 4

Severe storms hit Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, April 15, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and large hail. Trees, power lines, homes, and vehicles were damaged across the region. Thousands lost power, and flooding was reported in several areas. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued throughout the afternoon and evening.

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US: Large Hail Pelts Northeast Ohio 3

Severe storms hit Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, April 15, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and large hail. Trees, power lines, homes, and vehicles were damaged across the region. Thousands lost power, and flooding was reported in several areas. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued throughout the afternoon and evening.

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US: Large Hail Pelts Northeast Ohio 2

Severe storms hit Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, April 15, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and large hail. Trees, power lines, homes, and vehicles were damaged across the region. Thousands lost power, and flooding was reported in several areas. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued throughout the afternoon and evening.

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US: Large Hail Pelts Northeast Ohio

Severe storms hit Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, April 15, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and large hail. Trees, power lines, homes, and vehicles were damaged across the region. Thousands lost power, and flooding was reported in several areas. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued throughout the afternoon and evening.

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US: Severe Storms Strike Southeastern Michigan, Damaging University Arena

Severe storms struck southeastern Michigan overnight into Wednesday, April 15, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and possible tornadoes. In Ann Arbor, winds gusted up to 70 mph, damaging the University of Michigan's Yost Ice Arena and downing trees and power lines across the region.

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Baseball: Mets vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Mets vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani lines out in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Mets vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Mets vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani lines out in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 14, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lines up a putt on the eighth hole during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lines up a putt on the eighth hole during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lines up a putt on the 15th hole during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lines up a putt on the 14th hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lines up a putt on the second hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lines up a putt on the second hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lines up a putt on the first hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt during a practice round prior to the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 8, 2026.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Sweep Through Northeast Ohio 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through Northeast Ohio on Tuesday, March 31, bringing intense lightning, gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain that downed trees and power lines, leaving thousands of customers without power. Tornado warnings were issued for parts of the area as damaging winds of 60 to 70 mph raced across the region.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Sweep Through Northeast Ohio

Severe thunderstorms swept through Northeast Ohio on Tuesday, March 31, bringing intense lightning, gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain that downed trees and power lines, leaving thousands of customers without power. Tornado warnings were issued for parts of the area as damaging winds of 60 to 70 mph raced across the region.

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US: Intense Lightning Strikes Northern Ohio as Severe Storms Sweep Through 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through northern Ohio on Tuesday, March 31, bringing intense lightning, gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain that downed trees and power lines, leaving thousands of customers without power. Tornado warnings were issued for parts of the area as damaging winds of 60 to 70 mph raced across the region.

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US: Long Security Lines Persist at Philadelphia International Airport Amid TSA Staffing Shortage

The partial government shutdown continued to cause TSA staffing shortages, resulting in long security lines and widespread delays at airports across the United States. At Philadelphia International Airport, three security checkpoints at Terminals A-West, C, and F remained closed as the airport worked to streamline security at other terminals as of Monday, March 30.

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US: TSA Shortage and Runway Closure Worsen Travel Disruptions at LaGuardia Airport 3

New York City-area airports have faced long security lines and widespread delays as TSA staffing shortages from the partial government shutdown compounded ongoing disruptions. As of Thursday, March 26, Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport remained closed following the collision between an Air Canada Express plane and a fire truck the previous Sunday.

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US: TSA Shortage and Runway Closure Worsen Travel Disruptions at LaGuardia Airport

New York City-area airports have faced long security lines and widespread delays as TSA staffing shortages from the partial government shutdown compounded ongoing disruptions. As of Thursday, March 26, Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport remained closed following the collision between an Air Canada Express plane and a fire truck the previous Sunday.

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US: TSA Shortage and Runway Closure Worsen Travel Disruptions at LaGuardia Airport 2

New York City-area airports have faced long security lines and widespread delays as TSA staffing shortages from the partial government shutdown compounded ongoing disruptions. As of Thursday, March 26, Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport remained closed following the collision between an Air Canada Express plane and a fire truck the previous Sunday.

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US: TSA Staffing Shortage Causes Hours-Long Security Lines at Houston Airport 2

Airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines due to TSA staffing shortages amid the partial Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. This video shows long lines of passengers formed at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, one of the hardest-hit airports in the country.

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US: TSA Staffing Shortage Causes Hours-Long Security Lines at Houston Airport

Airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines due to TSA staffing shortages amid the partial Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. This video shows long lines of passengers formed at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, one of the hardest-hit airports in the country.

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US: Spring Break Travelers Face Long Airport Lines Amid Partial Government Shutdown 4

As of Sunday, March 23, airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines during the peak spring break travel season due to short staffing amid an ongoing partial government shutdown.

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US: Spring Break Travelers Face Long Airport Lines Amid Partial Government Shutdown 2

As of Sunday, March 23, airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines during the peak spring break travel season due to short staffing amid an ongoing partial government shutdown.

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US: Spring Break Travelers Face Long Airport Lines Amid Partial Government Shutdown 3

As of Sunday, March 23, airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines during the peak spring break travel season due to short staffing amid an ongoing partial government shutdown.

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US: Spring Break Travelers Face Long Airport Lines Amid Partial Government Shutdown

As of Sunday, March 23, airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines during the peak spring break travel season due to short staffing amid an ongoing partial government shutdown.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 5

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds from Sunday, March 15 through Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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US: Tornado Warning Issued as Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds Sweep Through New Jersey 2

Severe weather swept through the Tri-State Area overnight into Tuesday, March 17, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and leaving tens of thousands of customers without power. In New Jersey, a tornado warning was issued for parts of the area, several rail lines were temporarily suspended due to downed trees, and damage was reported across the region including fallen trees on homes and vehicles.

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US: Tornado Warning Issued as Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds Sweep Through New Jersey

Severe weather swept through the Tri-State Area overnight into Tuesday, March 17, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and leaving tens of thousands of customers without power. In New Jersey, a tornado warning was issued for parts of the area, several rail lines were temporarily suspended due to downed trees, and damage was reported across the region including fallen trees on homes and vehicles.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 4

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds from Sunday, March 15 through Monday night. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 3

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds on Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds on Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 2

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds on Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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US: Powerful Wind Gusts Tear Through Ohio, Kicking up Dust and Reducing Visibility

A powerful burst of wind tore across Northeast Ohio on Friday, March 13, with near-hurricane-force gusts as high as 85 mph recorded in Cleveland. The storm knocked out power to thousands of customers, downing trees and power lines, and overturning semi-trucks across several counties.

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US: Powerful Winds Sweep Across Indiana, Overturning Trucks on Highways

Powerful winds swept across Indiana on Friday, March 13, knocking out power to thousands of customers, overturning multiple semi-trucks on highways, and disrupting travel including South Shore train service. Numerous calls for service were reported throughout the region for crashes, and downed trees and power lines.

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Japan: Power Outage on Yokohama Train Lines Forces Trackside Evacuation

A power outage struck the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Minatomirai Line in Yokohama, Japan, at around 12:20 p.m. on March 13, leaving two trains stranded between Okurayama and Minatomirai stations. Approximately 900 passengers were forced to disembark onto the tracks and walk to the nearest station. The affected lines connect central Yokohama to the Minato Mirai waterfront district and link to Tokyo via the Tokyu Toyoko Line.

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US: Powerful Winds Whip Up Dust, Reducing Visibility in Wyoming

A powerful windstorm battered Southeast Wyoming on Thursday, March 12, toppling semitrailers, downing power lines, and damaging trees and buildings. Wind gusts reportedly reached up to 109 mph, with dozens of trucks overturned across the state, including more than 10 between Cheyenne and the Colorado state line. Officials said sustained winds around 60 mph and powerful gusts created hazardous conditions, forcing truck drivers to stop and wait out the storm.

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Japan: Long Lines Form at Gas Stations Ahead of Price Hike

Long lines of vehicles formed at gas stations across Japan on Wednesday, March 11, as drivers rushed to fill up before an expected sharp rise in fuel prices. Major oil wholesalers announced plans to raise gasoline wholesale prices by an average of 26 yen per liter starting March 12, prompting a surge in last-minute refueling.

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US: Long Security Lines at Houston Airport Amid TSA Staffing Crisis

Thousands of travelers endured hours-long queues at US airports on Sunday, March 8, as spring break traffic collided with a TSA staffing crisis. With personnel working without pay during the ongoing partial government shutdown, wait times at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport were warned to exceed three hours. Airport officials advised travelers via social media to arrive four to five hours before their flights.

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US: TSA Staffing Shortage Triggers Hours-Long Lines at New Orleans Airport

On Sunday, March 8, 2026, travelers at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) faced severe security delays due to TSA staffing shortages. Security lines stretched through multiple floors of the terminal and into the parking garage, amid an apparent TSA sickout during a partial government shutdown that left officers working without full pay.

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan's Shohei Ohtani (L) lines up ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan lines up ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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Bangladesh: Fears of Fuel Crisis Spark Long Queues at Gas Stations

Amid fears that the Middle East conflict triggered a fuel shortage or price hike in Bangladesh, drivers of private cars and motorcycles formed long lines at gas stations in Dhaka to buy fuel.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan's Shohei Ohtani lines up ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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