Hurricane Idalia made landfall along Florida’s Big Bend along the Gulf Coast on Aug. 30, 2023 as a Category 3 storm with sustained winds at 125 mph.
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Two supermoons shine brightly in August skies
August 2023 features two supermoons. The sturgeon supermoon is on Aug. 1 and a rare super blue moon will appear Aug. 30-31.
Europe heatwave blankets region in extreme temperatures
Officials warned residents and tourists in Mediterranean towns to stay indoors during the hottest hours as heat waves hit the region.
Rabbit Fire: California wildfire rages amid sweltering temperatures
The Rabbit Fire near Beaumont, Calif. is the largest of four wildfires burning in Riverside County amid recent extreme heat.
Vermont flooding photos show vacation town roads under water
A storm that left up to two months’ worth of rain in Vermont is flooding towns and cutting off access to some communities.
See the grand scale of the Hajj pilgrimage as 2 million Muslims expected in Mecca
The Hajj pilgrimage, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world returns to full capacity following years of coronavirus restriction.
2 million Muslims take part in 2023 Hajj pilgrimage
The Hajj, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world returns to full capacity this year for the first time since the start of COVID-19.
Let the sunshine in: Stonehenge summer solstice sunrise celebration photos
Thousands of people gathered at Stonehenge to watch the sunrise on June 21, 2023 and celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.
Hazy city skylines show impact of unhealthy air quality in US from Canada Wildfires
Smoke and unhealthy air quality levels from Canadian wildfires have blanketed much of the Great Lakes region and parts of the northeastern US.
Pride Month events celebrate LGBTQ communities
Pride Month celebrations – including parades, festivals, parties and picnics – are held throughout June across America.