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OpenAI is betting big on advertising, forecasting ad revenue to reach about $2.4 billion in 2026 and nearly $11 billion in 2027, with a long-term aim of $102 billion in ad revenue by 2030, though the nascent ad business is still being tuned and developed.
Forecasters warn that late Thursday storms moving across the Midwest just south of the Great Lakes could bring severe weather, including very large hail, damaging winds up to 80 mph and possible tornadoes, especially in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. A marginal flash-flood risk is noted, and the system is expected to weaken overnight as it shifts southeast, with the rest of the week remaining comparatively quiet before another round of storms midweek+
Seventeen states could break daily temperature records on Wednesday as a West-to-central U.S. heat wave expands, with Phoenix possibly reaching 100°F and multiple cities hitting 90s. Forecasters warn of elevated wildfire risk due to strong winds and very low humidity, and the heat is expected to move east toward the East Coast by Friday, with more than 60 Western records and up to 200 additional daily records possible through Sunday.
A persistent high-pressure system is driving a long-duration heat wave across the western U.S., pushing triple-digit temperatures and potentially shattering century-old records in cities like Phoenix; more than 600 daily highs and lows are expected to break records through mid-next week, with extreme heat warnings in effect from the Southwest to Phoenix as residents are urged to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged outdoor activity.
The National Weather Service warns Chicago will swing from a mild weekend to wintry conditions, with rain and storms Sunday turning to snow and temperatures plunging from the 60s to the teens by Tuesday, accompanied by gusty winds and potential drifting snow; a brief warm spell may return later in the week, and lows could dip near 10 degrees Monday night into Tuesday morning. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District has issued a water-use advisory to help reduce flood risk.
Forecasters warn of a larger, more widespread severe weather threat on Monday across Maryland, with tornadoes possible amid potentially damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail; residents should monitor forecasts and stay prepared for warnings.
Chicago’s coming week will swing from 50s warmth with springlike showers to strong winds (50–60 mph) Friday, then flip to heavy, wet snow Sunday into Monday with possible plowable accumulation. Temperatures tumble to single digits with subzero wind chills by Tuesday, before a rebound back into the 60s by next Friday, likely causing travel disruptions and significant snow on roads.
After selling Dark Sky to Apple, its creators launch Acme Weather for iOS, a forecast app that shows a primary daily prediction alongside several alternate forecasts derived from satellite, ground‑station, and radar data. The app uses closely grouped forecast lines to signal reliability and wider spreads to indicate potential changes, and it lets users report conditions on a map with radar, lightning, rain, wind, and other data, plus customizable notifications. It costs $25/year after a two‑week free trial, with an Android version planned.
Four major local networks (NBC4, FOX5, ABC7, WUSA9) released updated snowfall maps for the DC region, with most areas expected to see 2–6 inches and higher totals in places like eastern Howard County (FOX5) and elevations above 1000 feet. ABC7 is using a probability-based approach, placing many areas in the 2–5 inch “most likely” range. Winter Storm Warnings cover central/north-central Maryland, northern/northwest Virginia, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, while a DC-area Winter Weather Advisory calls for lighter but impactful snowfall.
Baltimore’s Sunday snow forecast is gaining model support but remains uncertain. Ensemble guidance (Canadian GEM, ECMWF ensembles, and AI ensembles) shows a real chance of accumulating snow, with roughly 35–50% odds for 1 inch or more depending on the model, and about 15% for 6 inches in some Canadian runs. Forecasters caution against relying on forecasts more than 3 days out and note a coastward track with cold air in place, while Presidents Week climatology adds context.
Snow levels in the Willamette Valley are expected to drop to 500–1,000 ft this week, with a Winter Weather Advisory above 1,000 ft; Portland near sea level could see light flakes, but any accumulation is unlikely and temperatures will stay above freezing, though a dusting above 500 ft is possible and would melt quickly.
Snow returns to the NYC area Sunday evening into Monday morning, with 1–3 inches expected overall and the heaviest totals south and east of the city. The fast-moving system could impact the Monday morning commute, but skies are expected to clear by Presidents' Day afternoon and it isn’t anticipated to be as disruptive as the previous storm.
Dangerous wind chills and greasy, icy roads are expected to persist in Central New York through Sunday, as bitter cold lingers after a harsh weekend; motorists should limit travel and take precautions.
A weekend snow event is anticipated in Massachusetts, with a winter storm watch for Essex County (3–6 inches, isolated up to 8) from Friday night through Saturday and winter weather advisories for coastal and central areas (2–4 inches, up to 6, gusts to 40 mph). Several counties elsewhere are under advisories, and drivers should expect slippery roads; a bitter cold wind chill Sunday could reach -30 in parts of central/western MA.
Forecasts call for an unorganized snow event Saturday with 1–3 inches across most of southern New England (2–4 inches in parts of eastern MA; isolated bands up to 4–5 inches). Gusty northwest winds of 20–40 mph will bring dangerously cold wind chills (-20 to -10 F) Saturday night into Sunday, and Sunday could approach or set a record-low high in the area as a NEXT Weather Alert stays in effect.