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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

How Hurricanes Helene and Milton Affect the 2024 Election

The 2024 presidential election has been impacted by two major hurricanes, Helene and Milton. These storms have disrupted the schedules of candidates, including Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. They've had to address storm recovery efforts alongside campaigning. This situation has

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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 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 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Step Up for Hurricane Relief

You might think that movie stars Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are only famous for their roles in films like "It Ends With Us" and "Deadpool." But they're also known for something else: their generosity. Recently, they donated $1 million to help with the relief efforts for Hurricane Helene and Hurr

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Oct 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Love, Politics, and the Military: A Couple's Unique Perspective

In the latest season of Love Is Blind, set in Washington D.C., a couple named Marissa and Ramses have found themselves in a deep conversation about politics and the military. This discussion is a first for the show, which has typically steered clear of heavy political debates. The couple, who are pl

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Oct 10 2024FINANCE

What’s New for Military Pensions in 2025?

In 2025, military retirees and disabled veterans will see their monthly paychecks increase by 2.5%. This raise is lower than recent years but still close to the average increase over the last decade. The Social Security Administration just announced this Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), which is ti

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Oct 10 2024ENVIRONMENT

Solar Storm on the Way: Power Grids and Skygazers Alerted

Get ready, Earth! A powerful solar storm is on its way, forecast to hit us this week. This might not be a big deal for some places, but areas affected by recent hurricanes could see more stress on their power grids. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned operators of p

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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 09 2024CELEBRITIES

Riley Keough Opens Up About Mom Lisa Marie Presley’s Death

Actress Riley Keough recently spoke about her mother’s passing in an interview with Oprah Winfrey. The interview took place at Graceland and coincided with the release of Lisa Marie Presley’s posthumous memoir, From Here to the Great Unknown. Lisa Marie, the only child of Elvis Presley, died in Janu

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Oct 09 2024CELEBRITIES

Lisa Marie Presley's New Book Reveals Unique Way She Honored Her Late Son

Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis Presley, has revealed an intimate detail about how she dealt with the loss of her son, Benjamin Keough. In her new memoir, she shares that after Benjamin's death in 2020, she kept his body at home for two months. This was a period where she was struggling to

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