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A Rare Atlantic Niña Emerges, Joins Super El Niño to Build an Atmospheric Shield for the U.S.
A rare Atlantic Niña has emerged as Super El Niño builds in the Pacific, together creating an atmospheric shield for the United States during the hurricane season, while also offering early clues about the seasonal Winter 2026/2027 circulation
Dramatic Cold Wave Breaks Extreme Heat Across Central Europe and The Balkans
After intense heat, a cold wave spread across central and eastern Europe. The shift in weather patterns brings relief to urban residents this week.
Sahara Heat Dome and dry winds Threaten Spain With Historic 44-47 °C Highs
A dangerous Heat Dome is set to raise temperatures between 45 and 47 °C in Spain, potentially challenging some historic records.
Super El Niño Forecast Pushes Toward Record Strength as Winter 2026/2027 Signals Emerge
Latest forecasts push the 2026 Super El Niño toward record strength as the atmosphere responds and amplified Winter 2026/2027 signals begin to emerge for the United States and Canada
One Nation wants to get more doctors in rural areas – but it’s got the wrong approach
One Nation is proposing to force doctors to do a regional stint before they can work in the city. But would that work in practice?
Immigrant patients often choose doctors with a shared cultural background – what they are seeking isn’t sameness but connection
Feeling heard and understood by a medical provider is a crucial part of healthcare for patients.
Foreign-trained doctors sustain NZ’s health system – we weren’t always so welcoming
Prejudice and professional gate-keeping before and during WWII meant New Zealand denied itself an opportunity to save lives and boost its depleted health system.
Should you get a second medical opinion? A surgeon explains why doing so can make you a more confident patient
Seeking a second opinion is a patient’s right. Knowing how empowering another perspective can be may make it less awkward to ask for one.
Dr. ChatGPT is getting remarkably good at diagnosing health problems - but actual doctors are still better at weighing treatment options
Uncertainty is common in medicine, and AI isn’t very good at navigating it.
Small dog missing for weeks rescued while swimming in San Francisco Bay
Team of firefighters saved the pup from the water near East Palo Alto in a mission that utilized boats, trucks and a drone
