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Polo has rapidly intensified to a hurricane and is expected to impact Mexico

Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified in the Pacific and is forecast to become a major hurricane, potentially bringing heavy rain, rough surf and tropical-storm-force winds to parts of Mexico. Forecasters expect it to stay offshore while strengthening, with flooding and mudslides possible. The article also updates Tropical Storm Odalys and weakening Tropical Storm Fay, noting no Atlantic hurricanes have formed yet this year due to El Nino.

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Tropical Storm Fay tracker: Map and projected storm path

Tropical Storm Fay formed in the mid-Atlantic and is forecast to weaken over the open Atlantic, with maps showing potential wind hazards and projected strength. The article is a weather tracker with forecast information and no political or policy content.

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Watch: Timelapse shows typhoon barrelling towards Japan

Satellite timelapse shows Typhoon Dujuan moving toward Japan's eastern coast, bringing heavy rainfall and major disruption. Police urged nearly two million people in Tokyo and surrounding areas to leave their homes due to an imminent threat to life.

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Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency for all of California as super El Niño looms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency ahead of a potentially record-breaking El Niño, allowing the state to mobilize resources for possible winter storms. State agencies are staging sandbags, pumps, and road equipment, while the National Guard is prepared to assist with flood response and search-and-rescue if needed.

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How Super El Niño could affect your winter holiday: The destinations facing wildfires and drought - and where weather might be BETTER than usual

The article explains how a Super El Niño could affect winter travel destinations, including drought and wildfire risks in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and potentially calmer conditions elsewhere. It offers holiday-focused guidance on where weather may be better or worse than usual.

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Millions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan

Typhoon Dujuan has prompted evacuation orders for nearly two million people in Japan, causing power cuts, flight cancellations, rail suspensions, and possible casualties. The article describes the storm's intensity and notes climate and El Niño context, along with the prime minister delaying a US trip to monitor the response.

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Brainwashed by fear: How to save 2 generations lost to climate panic

This opinion piece argues that decades of climate doom messaging have left young people fearful and reluctant to have children, while citing greening, crop yields, cleaner air, and poverty reduction as evidence the alarm is overblown. It urges parents to challenge school climate curricula and promote a message of innovation and progress over panic.

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Temperatures forecast to hit 25C but heatwave chances fall

The UK is forecast to warm to around 25C in south-east England, with mostly dry and sunny spells, though rain returns in northern and western areas. Temperatures will remain above average for late September but fall short of the Met Office heatwave threshold. The piece explains regional variations and notes continuing drought conditions.

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What food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency?

A service article explains which long-life foods people should keep for emergencies, citing government advice about climate-related and other supply-chain disruptions. Nutrition experts recommend complex carbohydrates, proteins, tinned fruit, pickled foods and long-life milk while advising against high-salt and high-sugar items. It also addresses hydration and whether canned food can be nutritious.

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California insurance crisis hits shocking new low as even more homeowners denied protection

California homeowners in areas not traditionally considered high wildfire risk are increasingly being denied conventional insurance, forcing them into the FAIR Plan or surplus-lines policies with high deductibles. The article attributes the trend to insurer retreats amid wildfire losses, construction costs, reinsurance costs, and state reforms, citing homeowner examples and market data.

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