Tide

El Niño conditions are already producing coastal flooding in California, and forecasters warn the state's highest tides of the year have yet to arrive. With elevated ocean temperatures driving higher sea levels and stronger storms, low-lying coastal communities face an increased risk of inundation in the coming months, raising concerns about erosion, property damage and the growing impact of climate-driven ocean changes.

Newport Beach, California, has recorded its highest sea levels on record as a Kelvin wave combined with seasonal king tides flooded homes along the coast. Footage shared online shows water reaching properties in the area. Observers are linking the flooding to unusually warm Pacific waters and raised tides, sparking debate about coastal erosion and rising seas.

Streets in Fort Lauderdale, Florida flooded after the New River overflowed its banks during the seasonal king tide. Telemundo reported residents dealing with water-covered roads, a recurring problem for low-lying coastal neighborhoods in South Florida. Elsewhere, heavy surf affected 28 fishing communities in Sinaloa, Mexico, while Nepal continued managing its own flood emergency response.

A new aphorism from Theuism's 'Basic Ideals' teaches that resisting life and truth keeps people stuck, while acceptance brings what they desire. The teaching, labeled 'Attraction Formula #4', says to allow rather than resist. Theuism appears to be a small self-described belief system, and the saying is being shared by its proponent online.

The University of Alabama women's golf team placed 14th at the Landfall Tradition, a college tournament held in Wilmington, North Carolina. The result falls short of expectations for the Crimson Tide program, and coverage from student outlet The Crimson White is tracking the team's performance during the fall season as fans weigh how the squad is trending.

The University of Alabama women's tennis team is turning its attention to the Roberta Alison Fall Classic, a home tournament named after the program's pioneering former player. Coverage from the Crimson White outlines the Crimson Tide's preparations as the fall season continues, though specific matchup details and the participating field have not been widely reported.

Record-breaking high tides are soaking parts of the US West Coast, while storms have brought heavy flooding to the region. In Arizona, flooding forced water rescues as residents contended with the severe weather. Forecasters are tracking the system, with meteorologist Andrew Kozak outlining the outlook as communities along the western United States deal with coastal flooding and dangerous conditions.

Reports from Sudan claim the army has killed a figure described as a keeper of secrets for paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, marking what supporters call a turning point in the war against the Rapid Support Forces. The claim is circulating widely among Arabic-speaking audiences tracking the conflict, with debate over its significance for the battle's momentum.

Southern California coastal communities are bracing for further damage as unusually high tides pound beaches, piers and low-lying streets. Officials warn that the elevated water levels, combined with surf, could worsen flooding and erosion, prompting advisories for residents and beachgoers to stay clear of the shoreline. Local news coverage is tracking the impact on popular coastal areas as the tide cycle continues.

Swiss company Nutrivalor has launched a new brand of collagen peptides, entering the fast-growing supplements market. Collagen peptides are widely used in products aimed at skin, joint and bone health, and the announcement has been picked up by nutrition industry outlets covering new product launches.

South Africa's batsmen produced centuries to swing the third day's play their way, leaving Australia a target of 288 to win on the final day of the Test. Two South African centurions turned the match around after earlier pressure, setting up a decisive conclusion to the contest.

Researchers report that short peptides encoded within supposedly non-coding RNAs have biological functions in the cardiovascular system, challenging the long-standing view that these molecules produce no proteins. The finding suggests a previously overlooked layer of gene regulation in heart and blood vessel biology, with potential implications for understanding cardiovascular disease and developing new therapeutic targets.