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Doctors are warning that people taking GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs such as Ozempic face heightened health risks during the current heat wave. The drugs can contribute to dehydration, and patients may not feel thirsty or may experience nausea and vomiting, making it harder to stay hydrated. Medical experts are advising users to drink water regularly, avoid excessive heat, and seek medical attention if they develop dizziness or other symptoms of dehydration.

Filmmaker Richard Sidey captured footage of an iceberg splitting apart near Ilulissat, Greenland at dawn, recording deep creaks and rumbles as giant slabs of blue ice collapsed into the sea. The collapse triggered fractures that sent waves across the surrounding water, and the dramatic natural event is drawing attention online.

News outlets are explaining Kelvin waves — pulses of unusually warm water that travel eastward along the equator beneath the ocean surface. These underwater movements can raise sea temperatures near the Americas and are closely watched because they can strengthen El Niño conditions, influencing rainfall, storms and coastal temperatures in California and beyond.

El Niño has intensified to extraordinary levels, with meteorologists describing conditions as an off-the-charts 'perfect storm.' A massive planetary-scale Kelvin wave of warm water is moving through the Pacific, raising fears of heavy rain, flooding and powerful storms for California this winter. Experts are watching whether this event could rival the strongest El Niño years on record, with major implications for weather across the Americas.

Climate researchers at KPIX CBS News Bay Area are explaining how a Kelvin Wave impacts ocean waters. The segment breaks down how these eastward-moving pulses of warm water can raise sea surface temperatures and influence weather patterns along the Pacific coast. Viewers are engaging heavily with the explainer, reflecting broad interest in how ocean dynamics shape climate conditions.

A nor'easter passing along the Maine coast brought large waves crashing ashore, swamping vehicles near the coastline. Footage from local news coverage shows water surging over roads as the storm moved through the region. Coastal flooding and dangerous surf accompanied the system, drawing wide attention to the storm's impact on New England communities.

Reba McEntire's name is being attached to a so-called morning weight loss trick involving baking soda and lemon water, driving a wave of searches about the drink and the country star's figure. There is no confirmation the singer uses or endorses the mixture, and health experts have long warned that baking soda drinks do not cause fat loss.

A 100 kW floating solar platform is operating in open seawater off the coast of Shandong, China, using engineered bamboo tubes as its floatation structure. The Yellow Sea's waves and salt water are serving as a real-world durability test of every joint in the design, which could offer a low-cost, renewable alternative to plastic or metal floats for offshore solar projects.

A Kelvin wave — a large, slow-moving pulse of warm water along the equatorial Pacific — is raising sea levels along the US West Coast, according to PBS reporting. The phenomenon can temporarily lift coastal sea levels by several inches and is often a precursor to El Niño conditions, drawing attention from scientists and coastal residents watching for flooding and climate impacts.

Sea levels along the US West Coast are forecast to rise by up to a foot this month as a series of Kelvin waves, pulses of unusually warm water moving eastward across the Pacific, reach the shoreline and push northward. Scientists warn the warming could intensify beach erosion and coastal flooding in areas already vulnerable because of climate change and El Niño conditions, raising concern among residents and coastal communities about damage and inundation in the coming weeks.

Health officials have issued ocean water warnings for beaches across Southern California as a heat wave continues over the region. The advisories typically caution swimmers about elevated bacteria levels near storm drains and outfalls, which can rise in warm weather. Beachgoers are being urged to check water quality postings before entering the ocean during the hot spell.

Footage is circulating of the Queen Mary 2, Cunard's transatlantic cruise liner, being struck by enormous North Atlantic swells estimated at around 40 feet. The video shows walls of water slamming against the ship's bow during a crossing, drawing reactions from ocean and sailing enthusiasts impressed by the raw power of the sea and the liner's ability to withstand it.

California is moving to prepare for a massive Kelvin wave along the Pacific coast, alongside predictions of sea level rise. The warming phenomenon, tied to the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, can raise coastal ocean temperatures and water levels, raising concerns about coastal flooding and infrastructure. The story has drawn wide attention across climate and weather coverage of the US West Coast.

The tail end of Hurricane, later Tropical Storm, Nolo is lashing coastal areas with heavy rain, turning surf conditions poor and water quality dismal. A surfer reportedly went out in the storm-churned water and fell sick immediately, prompting jokes about surfers ignoring pollution and staph infection warnings in pursuit of waves despite the health risks.

California is moving urgently to prepare for a massive 'Kelvin' wave and forecast sea level rise, according to The Guardian. The Kelvin wave, a large pulse of warm water associated with El Niño conditions, is expected to push ocean levels higher along the Pacific coast, prompting state officials to step up coastal defenses and planning efforts.