Experts call for new Category 6 to classify Melissa: 'It's impossible to boil the threats of a hurricane down'

Record-breaking Hurricane Melissa has renewed calls to amend the scale used to classify the strength of a hurricane and ...

Is Melissa a Category 6 hurricane? What to know about the Saffir-Simpson scale

According to the NHC, the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, developed in 1971 by civil engineer Herbert Saffir and ...

Category 6 is the new hurricane normal, scientists say

Category 6 is the new hurricane normal. Why scientists say we need to rethink what we know about storms - Human-caused ...
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Grammys 2026 adds 2 exciting new categories

The 2026 Grammy Awards will include two new prizes for Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover. These additions reflect the academy’s commitment to recognizing diverse musical talents and ...
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Grammys announces 2 new categories for the 2026 award show

NEW YORK (AP) — The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including carving out a stand-alone category for best album cover — a day after Sabrina Carpenter ...
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Grammy Awards introduce new category to celebrate traditional country music

The Grammy Awards have added a Best Traditional Country Album category and renamed the Best Country Album category to Best Contemporary Country Album. The Recording Academy defines traditional country ...