Climate change is weakening Santa Ana winds — but won't save SoCal from devastating fires

Los Angeles Times - Oct 15, 2026

Scientist have projected for years that climate change would lead to fewer Santa Anas by the end of the century. A new UCLA paper shows it's already happening.

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Hubble data hints at planet born after its star diedFor 27 years, roughly 100 chemical fingerprints sat unexplained in Hubble's data. Now astronomers at the University of Warwick think they point to something nobody has confirmed before: a planet born after its star died.Most planets, including...

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The economy grew by 0.1% in August, defying analysts' expectations of a slight contraction.

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