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Predicting extreme rainfall through novel spatial modeling

Japan is an archipelago with diverse climate zones and complex topography that is prone to heavy rain and flooding. Add the growing effects of global warming. These disaster risks are heightened with an increased frequency and intensity of extreme precipitation events. Thus,

Pakistan and Afghanistan careening toward open war

The latest escalation between Pakistan and Afghanistan marks one of the most serious turning points in relations between the two neighbors since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in August 2021. What began as recurring border skirmishes and mutual accusations of militant

Senate Democrats demand tariff refunds begin 'immediately'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and other Democrats are demanding refunds for their constituents after the Supreme Court struck down the bulk of President Trump’s tariff agenda last week. Their request came in a Friday letter addressed to Treasury Secretary Scott

Democrats Slam Trumpist Takeover of Warner Bros.

Democratic lawmakers slammed Paramount Skydance’s advancing efforts to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, after Netflix announced Thursday that it would back away from the months-long bidding war to purchase part of the company. Paramount Skydance is owned by Larry Ellison, a Trump