An unusually hot summer has been predicted for most of the United States this year, according to weather forecasters. Warmer-than-average temperatures are expected from June through August. A summer forecast map released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on April 18 shows most of the United States bathed in shades of red or […]
The energy transition in France has incurred substantial costs, such as the installation of wind turbines, which has amounted to between 150 and 250 billion euros. NTD interviewed Fabien Bouglé, energy policy analyst, who shared concerns about the inefficiency and high costs of wind power in France. Highlighting the impact of China’s rare earth dominance […]
NTD spoke to certified consulting meteorologist Randall Bass of Bass Weather Services to find out what travelers can expect if heading home this Thanksgiving. He said that some areas will see treacherous road conditions and some flights could be cancelled as over 50 million Americans are expected to be on the road and in the […]
Record hot ocean temperatures and a tardy El Nino are doubling the chances of a nasty Atlantic hurricane season this summer and fall, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday. With the Atlantic hurricane season already well above normal so far, NOAA increased how many storms to expect and how busy the season can […]
Strong demand for military equipment is leading U.S. weapons manufacturer Lockheed Martin to raise its annual profit and sales outlook amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. Lockheed’s weapons, such as the guided multiple launch rocket system and Javelin anti-tank missiles, have been used by Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion. Major film and television studios […]
JACKSON, Miss.—Residents in several towns across Louisiana and Mississippi took cover as tornado sirens blared late Tuesday, and forecasters warned of the threat of strong twisters capable of tracking long distances on the ground as a severe weather outbreak erupted in the Deep South. There were no immediate reports of severe damage or injuries as […]
Amazon stock fell nearly 7 percent Friday after tumbling 17 percent Thursday. That wiped out $190 billion in market capitalization. This came after the retail and technology heavyweight projected a holiday slump that would leave current-quarter sales below Wall Street estimates.
The Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation will spark a recession in the United States that begins late next year, Deutsche Bank warned on Tuesday. The recession call—the first from a major bank—reflects growing concern that the Fed will hit the brakes on the economy so hard that it will inadvertently end the recovery that began […]
Pfizer on Tuesday said it expects to see continued demand for its products this year, forecasting $54 billion in combined sales of its COVID-19 vaccine shots and antiviral pills. The American pharmaceutical and biotechnology giant said it expects to sell $32 billion of its vaccinations and $22 billion of its antiviral COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid in […]
LONDON—JPMorgan cuts its fourth quarter growth forecast for China to 4.0 percent quarter-on-quarter from 5.0 percent on Friday, citing the impact of power shortages and the recurrence of COVID-19 clusters hitting consumer spending and services. “Looking back, we have downgraded China’s growth forecasts five times since August,” JPMorgan’s Haibin Zhu said in a note, adding […]
Western states are bracing for more scorching weather this weekend after the hottest month of June on record in the United States killed scores of people, strained electric grids and depleted reservoirs. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for much of the West through Monday evening, predicting “dangerously hot conditions” including […]
Hurricane season started less than two weeks ago and there’s already something catching the attention of the National Hurricane Center. An area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico, which is presently disorganized, should be monitored, especially along the Gulf Coast through the end of next week. Possible US Impact “Subsequent slow development of […]
California could be facing the strongest wind event of the season this week, forecasters say. Strong, damaging winds began across portions of Northern and central California Sunday night and are expected to last through Wednesday. High-wind alerts are in effect for over 30 million people from north-central California down to Southern California. The Setup A […]
With mortgage rates falling to record lows in 2020, one expert says it could go even lower in the first half of the year. That’s after already dropping to record lows last month, falling below 3 percent. But the chief financial analyst at Bankrate told NTD News there could be dramatic swings with mortgage rates […]
WARREN, Mass.—The first big wintry storm of the season began dropping what forecasters say could be more than a foot of wet, heavy snow Saturday on parts of the Northeast, making travel treacherous and cutting off power to thousands. Morning rain gave over to snow in the afternoon in New England. Accidents littered the Massachusetts […]
After a two-week lull in the Atlantic hurricane season cased by Sarahan dust, the tropics are heating back up again. Tropical Depression Five formed in the Atlantic late Saturday morning. Sunday morning it passed 70 miles north of Bermuda bringing rain and gusty winds to the region. The official forecast has the depression tracking into […]
