Alexandra Meeks

Once El Niño kicks in this winter, much of the northern US will likely see warmer temperatures while the South experiences significantly cooler weather. If conditions continue to be ripe for tropical development, El Niño could also amplify hurricane-like storms in the Pacific Ocean and bring other abnormal weather patterns to parts of the US. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. 1. Israel Protests against Israel’s siege of Gaza are expected across much of th…