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Oct 02 2024ENVIRONMENT

NFL Stadiums Turn into Emergency Shelters

Imagine your favorite NFL stadium turning into a lifesaving hub during natural disasters. That's exactly what's happening as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) teams up with the National Football League (NFL). Four well-known stadiums—in Pittsburgh, New Jersey, Seattle, and Tampa—are now

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Prepping for Storms: Florida Faces Helene and Isaac

Florida residents are gearing up for a rough few days as two storms, Helene and Isaac, approach. Tonight, Helene is expected to hit the northwest coast of Florida. Initially a tropical storm, Helene has been bumped up to a Category 2 hurricane with winds zooming past 100 mph. The governors of severa

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Storm & Strike: Florida's Ports Face Double Trouble

A big storm is heading towards Florida, and it's not just the wind and rain people are worried about. The Jacksonville Port Authority has already taken steps to secure the port by stopping all ship movements. This means no ships can enter or leave during the storm. But that's not all. There mig

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Oct 02 2024SPORTS

Buffalo Bills' Miller Faces Ban for Policy Breach

Von Miller, a key player for the Buffalo Bills, has been suspended for four games without pay. This decision comes from the NFL due to a violation of their Personal Conduct Policy. Despite starting the 2024 season strongly with three sacks in four games, Miller will now miss crucial matches against

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Oct 02 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix's Nobody Wants This Sparks Debate Over Jewish Representation

A new Netflix series called "Nobody Wants This," which follows the relationship between a rabbi and a sex podcaster, has been making waves—and not in a good way. Since its release on September 26, the show has faced criticism for how it portrays Jewish characters. Some viewers find the depiction of

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Oct 02 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Storm that Took a Town by Surprise

In Erwin, Tennessee, Hurricane Helene left behind more than just flooded streets. The workers at Impact Plastics were told to stay put, even as water started pouring in. Bertha Mendoza, 56, had just enough time to call her husband and kids before the flood took her life. She was one of many who coul

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

How Helene's Winds and Rains Impacted Columbia

Columbia just got a real taste of Tropical Storm Helene, and it wasn’t pleasant. The airport clocked a wind gust at 67 mph, which is pretty strong! Lots of power lines went down, and trees fell everywhere because of the storm. Heavy rains made things worse by soaking the ground. When more rain came,

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Atlanta's Flood Rescue: A Meteorologist's Quick Thinking

In the midst of Hurricane Helene's fury, FOX Weather meteorologist Bob Van Dillen faced an emergency that demanded more than just weather reporting. Atlanta was in grave danger, with millions at risk from catastrophic flooding. For the first time ever, the city found itself under a Flash Flood Emerg

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Weather Guy's Quick Thinking Saves Stranded Driver

As Hurricane Helene swept through the Southeast, dumping heavy rain and whipping up strong winds, Fox Weather meteorologist Bob Van Dillen found himself in a unique situation. He wasn't just reporting on the weather—he became part of the story. While broadcasting live from Atlanta, he noticed a woma

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Oct 02 2024ENVIRONMENT

Lake Wateree's Water Level: What Residents Need to Know

Are you a resident near Lake Wateree? Duke Energy has some important updates for you. The lake is expected to reach its highest point, or crest, by Sunday afternoon. This means the water level will start to go down slowly over the next few days. The company is working hard to manage the water flow a

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