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Part of the Hillsborough meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home
OUT OF THIS WORLD

‘Alien Chemistry’ Found in Meteorite That Crashed Into Home

The Hillsborough meteorite hit a New Jersey home in 2024.

Fiona O'Reilly

Brittany Begley for the weather report
FORECAST: FIRED

TV Meteorologist Fired After Ripping Bosses Over Emmys Snub

Brittany Begley’s comments about Emmy recognition and newsroom culture sparked national attention and ended her time at KPRC.

Tomas Thor

The flash of light from a meteor that crashed through the atmosphere Saturday afternoon.
ROCK AND ROLL

Source of Mystery Boom That Shook New England Revealed

The sound could be heard across Greater Boston.

Sarah-Jane Collins

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CLOSE ENCOUNTER

Meteorite Crashes Through Roof Into Bedroom After Fireball

Astronomers estimate the object was up to 10 feet long.

Leigh Kimmins

The McDonagh meteorite, which crashed through the roof of a house in Georgia.
CLASSIC ROCK

Meteorite That Slammed Into Georgia Home Is Older than Earth

The newly-named McDonough Meteorite is estimated to be 4.5 billion years old.

Tom Sanders

Former TV meteorologist Josh Fitzpatrick was arrested for felony sexual extortion.
STORMY SKIES

TV Meteorologist Arrested Over Sex Tape Extortion Plot

Local authorities “feel that there may be some other victims out there.”

Jasmine Venet

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Anchor reacts as tornado hits live on air.
TAKE COVER!

WATCH: Tornado Hits TV Studio During Live Weather Report

A camera mounted on the building’s roof captured a tornado barreling toward Fox 35 Orlando—even as the station’s fearless meteorologist kept broadcasting.

Erkki Forster

Meteorologists are getting death threats from conspiracy theorists.
HIGH PRESSURE

Meteorologists Facing Death Threats Over Milton Conspiracies

People claiming online that the government controls the weather are threatening the lives of meteorologists.

David Gardner

Veteran meterologist John Morales got emotional while warning residents about Hurricane Milton Monday.
‘JUST HORRIFIC’

Meteorologist Gets Emotional in Hurricane Milton Broadcast

Hurricane Milton is currently a Category 5 heading towards Florida’s west coast.

Clay Walker

Melting globe with flames around it
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‘THIS IS NOT NORMAL’

Sam Champion: The Burning Truth Behind the Hottest Day Ever

As someone who has forecast local and national weather on TV since 1983, I believe what we’re seeing in real time this summer are raw and alarming examples of climate change.

Sam Champion

An aerial view of Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor in New York City, United States
SIGN OF THE TIMES

NASA Says a Meteor Might Have Just Passed Over NYC

Residents in parts of New York City and northern New Jersey reported seeing a fireball in the sky and hearing a loud “boom” on Tuesday morning.

AJ McDougall

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