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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Space Weather Delays Hurricane Recovery

Ever heard of a solar storm affecting hurricane recovery? Well, that's what's happening now. Last night and today, space had a dramatic meltdown, creating a "severe" G4 geomagnetic storm. This storm lit up the sky with beautiful auroras across the U.S. But the fun didn't stop there. The storm is exp

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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

Can We Really Control Hurricanes?

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) recently said something crazy. She implied that the government can change the weather, and that the Biden administration used Hurricane Helene to punish political rivals. People laughed at her, and rightly so, because her claims don't hold water. But why

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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 2024BUSINESS

Business Owner Gives Back to Hurricane Victims

Rich DiLorenzo, who runs Somerset Hills Exxon in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, has a plan to help out those hit hard by Hurricane Milton in Florida. From October 21 to 23, he will donate 5 cents from every gallon of gas sold. That's not all – he's also going to match the total amount raised. Rich belie

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Oct 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities Step Up to Aid Hurricane Victims

As the South grapples with its second hurricane in just two weeks, some well-known celebrities are stepping up to help. Taylor Swift has made a significant donation of $5 million to Feeding America, a nonprofit focused on food relief. This generous gift aims to provide essentials like food, clean wa

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Florida Governor Fires Back at Harris Over Hurricane Response

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had some strong words for Vice President Kamala Harris after she criticized his response to Hurricane Milton. DeSantis insisted that Harris doesn't understand how to handle natural disasters and accused her of playing politics. He pointed out that Harris has no role in

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Hit the Campaign Trail in Key States Despite Hurricane

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both out campaigning in crucial states today. Harris is in Nevada and Arizona, while Trump is in Michigan. Despite Hurricane Milton making landfall in Florida, neither has shifted their plans. They're trying to win over voters in sta

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Oct 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

FEMA's Big Spend: A Look at Rapid Disaster Funding

FEMA has been burning through its disaster funds at a lightning pace. In just over a week, they spent about $9 billion of their recently allocated $20 billion. Why the rush? The agency is dealing with back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton, plus a whole list of other disasters like wildfires, flo

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Oct 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

Hurricane Milton: Florida Cope with Damage and Power Outages

Florida is dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which hit the state overnight. The storm caused widespread flooding and left millions without power. Governor Ron DeSantis reported that search and rescue teams were involved in 125 missions, rescuing 48 people and tragically, 10 lives were

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