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Oct 03 2024ENVIRONMENT

A Storm Reveals Taiwan's Weaknesses

Imagine this: a storm hits Taiwan, and it’s not just any storm. It pours heavy rain, brings strong winds, and causes massive flooding. People are left wondering if their region will ever recover. This storm was special; it showed the cracks in Taiwan’s flood defenses. The drainage systems got overwh

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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 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 01 2024POLITICS

Hurricane Helene's Aftermath: A Test of Resilience

As the storm clouds cleared, the people of western North Carolina were left to face the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The Category 4 storm had brought unprecedented destruction, leaving a trail of damaged homes, businesses, and infrastructure in its wake. At least 49 people had lost the

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Sep 30 2024POLITICS

Rebuilding After the Storm: A New Beginning for South Carolina

Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction in its wake, affecting 14 counties in South Carolina. In the aftermath of the disaster, President Biden took swift action to declare a major disaster, unlocking federal funding for those in need. This decision is a crucial step towards restarting the live

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Sep 30 2024ENVIRONMENT

Coastal Vulnerability

As the severe storm, Hurricane Helene, made its way across the southeastern United States, communities were left reeling from its devastating aftermath. In Buncombe County, North Carolina, a solemn reality set in as officials reported 30 fatalities, with hundreds more unaccounted for. The once thriv

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Sep 30 2024POLITICS

Harris vs Trump: A Battle of Words

The recent comments made by Donald Trump about Kamala Harris's mental abilities have sparked a heated debate. Trump, in a speech, claimed that Harris was "mentally impaired" and compared her actions to those of a "mentally disabled person." This statement has been widely criticized by many, includin

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Sep 28 2024WEATHER

Storm Surge: The Uninvited Guest

More than 4 million people across the southeastern United States have been left without power as Hurricane Helene relentlessly pushed its way through the region. The storm made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region, bringing with it strong winds, storm surge, and flash flooding. The Category 1 hurri

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Sep 28 2024NEWS

Flood of Kindness: A Weatherman's Selfless Act

It was a night to remember as Hurricane Helene made landfall, bringing with it powerful winds and heavy rains. But for Fox Weatherman Bob Van Dillen, it was a night that would test his skills as a journalist, as well as his humanity. As he stood live on air, reporting on the flooding in Atlanta, he

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