Hurricane

Hurricane Lala leaves thousands without power in Hawaii amid 'life-threatening' conditions

The poweroutage.com website reported 42,889 customers without power as of 2:14 p.m. HST in Hawaii, including 31,792 on the Big Island and 7,203 in Maui County.

A young green sea turtle fills up on grass as ocean waters started to raise due to the approach of Tropical Storm Lala at Reed's Bay in Hilo, Hawaii on August 14, 2026.
A resident stops on a rural road as it floods in Volcano Village on Hawaii Island, on August 15, 2026.

Over 40,000 face 'life-threatening' conditions without power as Hurricane Lala approaches Hawaii

"Disaster-driven litigation is a testament to the Gulf Coast's resilience and its demand for accountability."

In the storm's wake: How hurricanes fuel a surge in complex litigation across the Gulf Coast

A JDC emergency team, working with the local Jewish community to reach isolated regions and deliver food, water, hygiene kits, and tarps to protect homes for more than 10,000 survivors.

Largest Israeli humanitarian mission since October 7 heads to Jamaica


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 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG addresses his guests during ‘slihot.’

As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, this rabbi is defying an evacuation order so he can help

Minkowicz was far from the only local Jewish leader trying to negotiate the demands of Judaism’s holiest day with the danger posed by the oncoming storm.

 Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz of Chabad of Southwest Florida posted a video showing storm preparations as Hurricane Milton bore down on the region, Oct. 8, 2024.

Monstrous Hurricane Milton targets Florida, triggering evacuations from storm-weary coast

Hurricane Milton, set to be one of the most destructive hurricanes on record, is headed for Florida.

 A satellite image shows whirlwind formation of Hurricane Milton, October 7, 2024, in this screen grab obtained from a handout video.

Jewish officials handling hurricane communications face antisemitic harassment

Jewish officials face antisemitic attacks during Hurricane Helene relief efforts, complicating aid delivery and drawing condemnation from the Biden administration.

 SHAKED WITH US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.

Marjorie Taylor Greene claims ‘they’ control the weather as Hurricane Helene batters red states

Greene — whom “InfoWars” host Alex Jones has encouraged to run for president — earlier posted a map of “how hurricane devastation could affect the election.”

 U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) attends a press conference alongside fellow Republicans following the passage of the Secure the Border Act, HR-2, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 11, 2023.

For Jewish communities in areas battered by Helene, High Holidays take a backseat to basic safety

Hurricane Helene devastated Jewish communities in the Carolinas, complicating Rosh Hashanah preparations. Leaders prioritize safety confirmation and relief efforts.

 A drone view shows damages, following the passing of Hurricane Helene, in Asheville, North Carolina, US, September 29, 2024.

Hurricane Helene kills at least 90 in US; homes and memories washed away

The southern US faces massive amounts of damage in the wake of Hurricane Helene

 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers sit on an airboat after Hurricane Helene made landfall overnight, in Steinhatchee, Florida, US, September 27, 2024.

Dancing through the ‘Hurricane’ in the wake of October 7

'I deeply believe that dance is healing for the soul, something we certainly all need these days', Eisdorfer says.

 Dorothy Eisdorfer and the young dancers in her ‘Hurricane’ project.

Statue of Poseidon in Mexico angers local deity Chaac, allegedly causing Hurricane Beryl

A Poseidon statue in Mexico faces removal for offending Mayan rain god Chaac, amid jokes after Hurricane Beryl hit, prompting local concern and an official removal request.

 statue of the Greek God, Poseidon in Progreso, Mexico July 4, 2024.

We will sing again: Eden Golan triumphs in Eurovision semi-final

Israel's Eurovision contestant Eden Golan soared to second place following her performance despite protests, reflecting a triumph amid controversy.

 Eden Golan performing