Without congressionally approved funding, public media stations say communities will be left with aging infrastructure amid growing risks from extreme weather.
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Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska but the most destructive storm moved from a largely rural area into suburbs northwest of Omaha. Hundreds of homes and other structures have been damaged. -
Climate change is making it harder to meet clean air goals, says the 25th annual State of the Air report from the American Lung Association. -
Schools and businesses were closed across the United Arab Emirates after about a year's worth of rain fell in a single day. Flooding has also disrupted travel at Dubai International Airport. -
For the 10th consecutive month, Earth set a new monthly record for global heat — with both air temperatures and the world's oceans hitting an all-time high, the European Union climate agency said. -
Crowds and clouds didn't stop people from gathering across the path of totality. Viewers craned their necks and clapped as skies briefly darkened, a sight the U.S. won't see again until 2044. -
According to the county, qualified property owners can have their upcoming property tax payment deferred without interest or penalty until the property is rebuilt. -
NPR asked listeners to share what they're doing for the eclipse. Here are some memorable answers, from the new parents planning a themed baby shower to the mayor waving tourists off his small city. -
Rain, thunderstorms and gray skies over large swaths of the path of totality are threatening to block views. Here's how to make the most of the rare event. -
Dry, cool weather is in the forecast for the weekend and Monday, with a warming trend expected Tuesday through Thursday. -
Experts say you should gas up before you go, and plan to stay for a while afterward.
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