2012
Coverage of 2012 in the Nexus archive.
- A nice but brief break from the heat across Colorado's Eastern Plains
Denver experienced record-breaking triple-digit heat on Monday, marking its fifth such day this year. A cold front brought a temporary 20-25 degree temperature drop Tuesday, with cooler conditions expected through Wednesday before a return to near-100-degree temperatures by Friday.
- Another triple-digit day in store across Colorado's Eastern Plains
Denver reached 102 degrees Fahrenheit, marking its fourth triple-digit day of the year. A cold front is expected to lower temperatures by Tuesday, but heat is forecast to return by Friday. The 2012 record for triple-digit days in Denver was 13.
- Denver could see first back-to-back 100-degree days since 2022
Denver could experience its first two consecutive 100-degree days since 2022, with Sunday forecasted at 102 degrees and Saturday at 101. A heat advisory is in effect for the Front Range and Eastern Colorado, with potential temperatures reaching 109 degrees. Historical data shows Denver has only 15 recorded instances of consecutive 100-degree days since 1872.
- DC Circuit rules Benghazi plotter’s prison term too lenient, remands for third sentence
A D.C. Circuit panel ruled that Ahmed Abu Khatallah's 28-year prison term for his role in the 2012 Benghazi attack was too lenient, remanding his case for a third sentencing. The court emphasized the seriousness of his crimes, which included preparing for and executing a premeditated attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound.
- First Alert Weather: The hottest July 4th ever in Nashville
Nashville's July 4th is experiencing high temperatures but not record-breaking heat. This July is currently the second-hottest on record in Middle Tennessee, with the hottest July 4th previously recorded at 103° in 2012 during a heat wave that also produced the area's all-time high of 109° on June 29, 2012.
- Heatwave hits NYC as 100 degree weather expected for the first time in 12 years
New York City's intense heatwave officially began Wednesday as the Big Apple is expected to experience 100-degree weather for the first time since 2012.
- UK records hottest day of the year so far, with warnings of more extreme heat this weekend
The UK recorded its hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 30.5C in Kent, the first time since 2012 the UK has exceeded 30C in May. The Met Office warned of more extreme heat expected over the bank holiday weekend.
- School dinner crackdown: Traditional fish and chips, chicken nuggets and jam doughnuts to be banned under biggest menu overhaul since 2012
Schools will ban traditional items like fish and chips, chicken nuggets, and jam doughnuts as part of a major menu overhaul aimed at improving student nutrition. This marks the largest change to school meal options since 2012.