Antarctica’s melting ice is raising global sea levels, worsening damage from floods and storm surges. Our climate reporter Raymond Zhong explains why studying the Thwaites Glacier is crucial for scientists who are trying to pin down how much extra water to expect, and how soon. Learn more: https://nyti.ms/44OkUte | The New York Times

Winter Storm Causes Chaos on Icy Highway Minneapolis, Minnesota — November 18, 2025 A sudden winter storm transformed a busy stretch of interstate into a hazardous obstacle course Tuesday morning, resulting in a multi-vehicle pileup that was caught on a driver's dashcam. The footage captures the terrifying moments when several vehicles lost traction on the slick, snow-covered asphalt, leading to a chain-reaction collision involving a large semi-truck. The video begins with traffic moving through

China's Harbin Ice and Snow World festival is getting underway again this year, with visitors being treated to breathtaking ice constructions including castles, intricate ice sculptures and even a slide. | ABC News

ICE ICE BABY: The largest winter-theme park in the world opened in Harbin, China, on Monday (1/5). Harbin Ice and Snow World features ice structures recreating iconic landmarks around the globe. The team carved displays from ice blocks covering nearly 300 acres and harvested almost 100 acres of ice from the river. | CBS New York