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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Weather Experts Face Online Threats Amid Hurricane Misinformation

Meteorologists tracking Hurricane Milton have been flooded with conspiracy theories and even death threats, as false claims about weather control spread across social media. The chaos began after Hurricane Helene hit six states, causing hundreds of deaths. This misinformation, partly fueled by Donal

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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Northern Lights Show in Texas: A Rare Solar Event

Imagine this: a Thursday night in Texas, and the sky is painted with vibrant magenta and green hues from the Aurora Borealis, usually seen only in polar regions. This isn't a regular occurrence—it's the result of a severe geomagnetic storm. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Brrr! Cold Snap Hits Midwest and New England

Hey there, listen up! A big chill is on its way to the Midwest and New England. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued freeze warnings and frost advisories across 11 states. If you're in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, parts of Virginia, or a tiny bit of Maryland, you'll want to bundle up until

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Weather Experts Face Dangerous Consequences for Debunking Hurricane Hoaxes

Recently, meteorologists have been dealing with something more frightening than hurricanes: death threats. These professionals are being targeted for exposing outlandish conspiracy theories claiming they and the government are behind the hurricanes battering the US. Katie Nickolaou, a Michigan-base

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Meeting Ethel Kennedy: A Summer Memory

Back in 1976, during a summer that felt like history coming to life, I had the chance to meet Ethel Kennedy. This was no ordinary summer; it was the Bicentennial, and I was an intern on Capitol Hill. Our nation's capital was buzzing with stars and influencers, from Elizabeth Taylor to Vice President

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Oct 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Siena Bjornerud: From Seattle to Stardom – A New Face and Sound

Siena Bjornerud, born in Seattle, has been making waves in both the acting and music worlds. At just 24, she's already made a name for herself with her roles in movies like "The Hill" and her debut album "End of an Era". Siena's journey started in 2019 when she appeared in "Underdog" and released he

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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Florida's Theme Parks Back in Action After Hurricane Milton

After the storm, Florida's theme parks, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld, reopened their doors to guests. But while the fun was back on, the aftermath of Hurricane Milton was still felt by many. The storm left at least 16 people dead and over 340 rescued. Plus, around 2 m

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Oct 11 2024CRIME

Stolen Rochester Van Chase: What We Know

Very early Friday morning, a curious event unfolded in Rochester, MN. A van from a local shuttle company disappeared. The van was taken from a business on Civic Center Dr. Northwest while it was left running outside. Customers were getting ready to leave. Police were called around 2:45 AM. Late

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Oct 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

Solar Storm Sets Stage for Southern Lights Show

Get ready for a stunning light show! A massive explosion from the sun is about to make the northern lights dance in unlikely places. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that plasma from the sun will hit Earth, causing a strong geomagnetic storm. This storm will make t

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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Weather Report: A Super Bowl Surprise

Imagine watching a weather report during a hurricane and hearing about a famous football game! That’s what happened when The Weather Channel’s Paul Goodloe mentioned Super Bowl LI while covering Hurricane Milton in Florida. The storm hit Wednesday night, and Goodloe was reporting from Sarasota as th

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