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Sep 6, 2026, 7:21 AM

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SCIENCETHE BRIEF09/06/26

Severe weather threatened millions across North America during Labor Day weekend with storms and power outages.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Nearly 10 million people faced severe weather threats including torrential downpours and huge hail over Labor Day weekend. — NBC News
▸Massive hail and torrential rain caused chaos in Toronto with streets overwhelmed in matter of minutes. — BBC Science

SCIENCETHE BRIEF09/06/26

Environmental biologist Andrew Newhouse discussed efforts to genetically revive American chestnut trees from near extinction.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸American chestnut once dominated Eastern woodlands before efforts to bring them back from brink of extinction. — NPR Science