Even as a bomb cyclone drenches much of Oregon this week, don't expect to find many residents taking refuge under umbrellas. Why it matters: The umbrella is a divisive symbol in the Pacific ...

A heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday as "feels-like" temperatures could soar up to 107 degrees.

But for people that do use umbrellas, it was as if I had just broken the news to them that Santa isn’t real, and as I kept going on with my anti-umbrella tirade, I started to feel really guilty.

If I open my umbrella, then the rain that hits it falls onto the people next to me, most of whom do not have umbrellas. Several have commented that it is rude or selfish of me to add to their rain ...

Pedestrians use umbrellas as they pass the Empire State Building during a rain storm Thursday, July 31, 2025, in New York.

The umbrella is compact and lightweight, making it easy for her to carry in her backpack wherever she goes.Despite its small size, it is incredibly sturdy and held up well against strong winds and ...

This idea of a flying umbrella is being brought closer to reality by creative individuals who are combining the convenience of modern drone technology with the age-old need for rain protection.