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Oct 10 2024WEATHER

Hurricane Milton: What You Need to Know as It Heads to Florida

Hurricane Milton is a powerful storm heading towards Florida's west coast, expected to hit on Wednesday night. The hurricane has been fluctuating between Category 4 and 5, but the main concern is its strength and the storm surge, flooding, and high winds it will bring. Make sure you're prepared by c

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Oct 10 2024ENVIRONMENT

Should Big Oil Be Held Accountable?

Back in 1989, a report from Shell predicted two futures: one with controlled fossil fuels and little climate change, and another with rising temperatures and violent storms. The second scenario is now the reality for many families in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. H

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Oct 09 2024HEALTH

Prepping Florida Hospitals for Hurricane Milton

As Hurricane Milton heads towards Florida, hospitals are gearing up. Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, an hour south of Tampa, is in the storm's path but won't evacuate. It's the largest and safest hospital in the area, with over 4,000 people—patients and staff—expected during the hurricane. D

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Gas Stations Run Dry: Florida Braces for Hurricane Milton

Imagine running out of gas while trying to escape a hurricane. That's the scary reality for many Floridians as Hurricane Milton, a Category 4 storm, heads their way. Over 1,600 gas stations in the state have run out of fuel due to panic buying. People are topping off their tanks, which actually make

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Vice President's Late-Night Laugh Draws Fox & Friends' Ire

Fox & Friends hosts weren't pleased with Vice President Kamala Harris' appearance on the Late Night Show with Stephen Colbert. The vice president shared a beer with Colbert as a massive hurricane approached Florida, and the Fox & Friends team felt it showed poor timing. Brian Kilmeade questioned why

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Oct 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Staying Safe: How iPhones Connect by Satellite

Having trouble with your iPhone’s internet or cellular connection during a natural disaster like Hurricane Milton? Fret not, if you have an iPhone 14 or later, it's packed with a unique feature called Emergency SOS via satellite. This technology keeps you connected with emergency services even when

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Oct 09 2024WEATHER

How Can Old Weather Videos Help Us Understand Hurricanes?

Imagine a scary storm surge or powerful winds tearing down your street. Old weather videos are circulating online, showing what hurricanes can do. These videos were first shared years ago, but they're becoming popular again as Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida. Milton might hit with winds up to

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Oct 09 2024LIFESTYLE

Power Through Storms: Discounted Portable Power Stations to the Rescue

Hurricane season is here, and Florida is preparing for Hurricane Milton. After Hurricane Helene’s impact, people are looking for ways to stay powered during blackouts. A New Jersey resident lived through Superstorm Sandy and recalls the tough times without electricity. Luckily, October Prime Day off

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Republican Congressman Challenges Greene’s Hurricane Claims

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene recently made headlines for suggesting that someone can control the weather to cause hurricanes, like Hurricane Helene. She shared a map on X, a social media platform, implying that the hurricane’s path targeted Republican-leaning areas. This claim was quickly r

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Oct 09 2024FINANCE

Hurricane Milton: Which Insurance Stocks Are in the Eye of the Storm?

Hurricane Milton is making waves in the insurance industry. Though it's lost some steam, dropping to a Category 4 storm, experts warn that it's still a major threat. The hurricane is expected to hit Florida's west coast sometime on Wednesday or Thursday. Analyst Paul Newsome from Piper Sandler says

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