Texas power outage10 Apr 2024How AI is helping to prevent future power cutsArtificial intelligence software is being used to predict electricity demand and supply.10 Apr 2024Business2 Sep 2021Global warming linked to colder winters in the USA new study connects the heating of the Arctic region to extreme winter weather in the US.2 Sep 2021Science & Environment22 Feb 2021Texas electric firms sued over boy's death in coldCristian Pineda, 11, was found dead by his mother amid freezing temperatures last week.22 Feb 2021US & Canada19 Feb 2021'I've just caught a fish on the BBC!'Alex Peric was making the most of the freezing temperatures by ice fishing outside his Texas apartment.19 Feb 2021US & Canada19 Feb 2021Texas Senator Ted Cruz flew to Mexico amid stormThe Republican defends his family's Cancun trip during the crisis, saying he wanted "to be a good dad".19 Feb 2021US & Canada19 Feb 2021Texas residents told to boil water in winter stormWater treatment facilities are hit as many struggle with power cuts and freezing conditions.19 Feb 2021US & Canada19 Feb 2021'He's 92 so we wrapped him tight like a mummy'Like so many desperate Texans, Henry is struggling to stay warm without power.19 Feb 2021US & Canada18 Feb 2021Thousands of turtles rescued from Texas coldAround 4,700 cold-stunned reptiles are saved from the deadly US winter storm.18 Feb 2021US & Canada17 Feb 2021Deaths mount as US storm causes major power cutsAt least 21 people have died while many more are struggling with power cuts and frigid conditions.17 Feb 2021US & Canada