To understand what Americans are experiencing with this winter blast, we need to look more than 20 miles above the surface of Earth, to the stratospheric polar vortex. When you purchase through links ...

In the wake of the historic winter storm that blasted 40 states this weekend, a dome of Arctic air associated with the Polar Vortex is bringing days of life-threatening temperatures to much of the ...

For a long time, Spotify’s recommendations have seemed almost effortless. As users listen, skip, or select songs, the app quietly gathers data through its interface. It then uses these signals to ...

Rising Arctic temperatures and melting sea ice could be causing cold air to flow into the Northern Hemisphere. But not all scientists agree. By Eric Niiler The polar vortex is a ribbon of ...

If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to stay inside under the covers, today might be your lucky day. A blast of cold, Arctic air is visiting parts of Canada starting on Friday and into the weekend.

Despite being notorious for bringing brutal cold and dangerous wind chills, the polar vortex has a surprising upside. Discover how it can lead to clearer skies, fewer storms, and ideal conditions for ...

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As the Great Lakes region braces for a predicted near-record cold this weekend, Michiganians are again cursing the dreaded "polar vortex." But what exactly is this meteorological menace? And why is it ...

Spotify is rolling out 'prompted playlist' for premium users in the U.S. and Canada. The feature uses AI to create playlists from user prompts that can reflect vibes, feelings or memories. Spotify ...