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There has been no big solution for this environmentally embattled town; things have not gotten better, and it has become apparent that the most urgent threat may not be from the shrinking coast, but from the dynamics of an already small and aging population that is not replacing itself. Residents attribute the population decline to a lack of jobs - but regular flooding, and an ever-shrinking island, surely don't help. cnn.it/4zjmz6z

A team of international researchers has developed one of the most detailed models yet of the early universe, according to a study published October 26 in the scientific journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. cnn.it/4j9IND4

A late-week storm could bring snow to higher elevations in the Northeast before cold air plunges deep into the South.

The north Pacific is cranking out one storm after another, sending relentless rain and snow into Alaska, British Columbia and Washington.

Winter will make its first cameo in the eastern United States later this week as a storm ushers in the coldest temperatures in six months for tens of millions of people and the first snow for some. cnn.it/4izc5uD

Methane leaks used to be invisible – under-monitored and underestimated – but these super-polluting plumes are now increasingly spotted from space. cnn.it/4kC6ftO

Multiple pet cameras caught the 5.7 magnitude earthquake in central Japan on Sunday.

The climate and weather extremes endured by the planet over the course of 2026 will continue into next year, and give "new meaning to off the charts," according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization, published as the world's biggest climate talks begin in Turkey. cnn.it/4BQ06QZ

The first significant rainfall in weeks is falling along parts of the Northeast coast on Friday from the same storm that produced historic and catastrophic flooding on the Georgia and Tennessee border Wednesday into Thursday morning. cnn.it/4AaWZkP

The Democrats' upcoming simple majority in the Senate will enable them to take multiple actions on climate, public lands, endangered species and other environmental issues. But the lack of a veto-proof majority means that Democrats' power will still be somewhat limited, given the need for President Donald Trump's signature on legislation. Here are some of the concrete actions that a Democrat-led Senate could take to advance their environmental priorities. cnn.it/3WQRaKZ

Historic flooding inundated homes and businesses in North Georgia and southern Tennessee, leading to dozens of water rescues and evacuations.

The color of the ocean is a literal reflection of what's in it – from microscopic plant-like organisms called phytoplankton to marine debris. But there was a "gap" in research around how microplastics could affect the ocean's color, said Dan Koestner, a study author and ocean optics research scientist. cnn.it/4z62TCW

Heavy rain triggered dangerous flooding in North Georgia and southern Tennessee, swamping homes and prompting water rescues and evacuations. cnn.it/4C0dCSe

Homes are flooded and water rescues and evacuations are in progress as flash flood emergencies – the highest level of flood warning – impact North Georgia and southern Tennessee. cnn.it/4AgPlpi

Hail causes billions of dollars in damage each year. But there's more to these chunks of ice than dented cars and roughed-up roofs. Test your knowledge with our quiz in the CNN Weather app: cnn.it/44p6jDM

Severe flooding in central and South Florida continues to vex election officials, as more polling places were moved this morning after voting was already underway. Follow live updates. cnn.it/4zBsepe

Widespread rain is draped across the central United States on Election Day from the same storm that caused deadly and historic flooding in the Southwest over the past few days. The destructive storm briefly shut down voting sites near Phoenix, sparking disinformation, and prompted voting logistics changes in Utah and Colorado. The storm has lost some of its strength, but rain will impact voters on Tuesday from the Great Plains and Upper Midwest south through the Mississippi Valley to the western Gulf Coast. Key races in Iowa, Kansas, eastern Texas and northern Michigan will deal with wet conditions. cnn.it/3UdyvbD

Astonishing photographs of rainbows, lightning strikes and incredible cloud formations are among the finalists in the Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 competition. cnn.it/3UfkRVn

There were widespread evacuations and water rescues in the Southwest after a record storm, fed by El Niño, dumped multiple months’ worth of rain on Sunday cnn.it/4yUB3cE

A storm causing historic flooding, evacuations and rescues in the Southwest is now pushing into the central United States, where it will bring soggy weather on Election Day on Tuesday. cnn.it/4zoKIcM