US midwest
Coverage of US midwest in the Nexus archive.
- Plug-in batteries kept NYC renters cool during record heat wave
Plug-in batteries helped New York City renters stay cool during a record heat wave. Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged residents to set air conditioners to 78°F to reduce strain on the city's power grid.
- White South African refugees fall foul of Republican driving rules in US midwest
White South African refugees in the US Midwest face challenges due to restrictive and costly driving rules. These restrictions target immigrants, including those prioritized by President Trump for admission under a 2022 refugee resettlement program.
- Texas tornado kills at least one person as wildfires still rage in parts of Georgia
A powerful tornado in northern Texas killed at least one person and injured six others on Saturday night, as extreme weather continued to impact the US south and midwest. Wildfires also raged in parts of Georgia, compounding the region's ongoing disaster risks.
- Tornadoes and heavy winds destroy homes and roads across US midwest
Tornadoes and heavy winds caused significant damage to homes, buildings, and rural roads across the US Midwest, though no deaths were reported. Officials warn residents to prepare for a prolonged recovery in affected communities.