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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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Oct 11 2024SCIENCE

The Victorian Skies: Adventures in 19th Century Ballooning and Weather Discovery

When you think of early aviation, the Wright Brothers often come to mind. But did you know that over 100 years before their flight, people were already soaring through the skies in balloons? The Victorian era was a time of daring exploration and scientific discovery. One of the most remarkable feats

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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Florida Storm Relief: Verizon Steps Up for Affected Customers

Hurricane Milton left a trail of destruction across Florida, with over 3 million people without power. But amidst the chaos, one company decided to ease the burden for its customers. Verizon, a major wireless carrier, announced it would waive domestic call, text, and data usage fees for postpaid and

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

The Power of Unity: A Look at Trump's Past

Democracy thrives best when we focus on our similarities and respect our differences. But former President Donald Trump has often missed the mark. He tends to highlight our divisions instead of our shared interests. For example, he threatened to deport Muslims and immigrants, and suggested that Jews

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Oct 10 2024WEATHER

Florida Tornadoes: A Deadly Aftermath

A severe tornado outbreak in Florida, linked to Hurricane Milton, has tragically claimed several lives. Authorities in St. Lucie County confirmed fatalities in their area, with the highest toll reported at the Spanish Lakes Country Club near Fort Pierce. The exact number of victims remains uncertain

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Oct 10 2024WEATHER

Florida Faces Power Outages and Loss After Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton left millions of Floridians without power and claimed nine lives after tearing through the state with strong winds, flooding, and tornadoes. The Category 3 storm hit Siesta Key near Tampa Bay on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage and disruption. St. Lucie County saw four f

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Oct 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Florida's Mega Storm Delays SpaceX Astronauts' Return

Hurricane Milton, a massive storm that's set to hit Florida, has caused NASA to delay the SpaceX Crew-8 mission's return. This means four astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have to wait a bit longer to come home. Initially planned for October 7, the mission's return has been pushed

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Oct 10 2024WEATHER

Florida Braces for Hurricane Milton: A Health Emergency Awaits

As Hurricane Milton speeds towards Florida, the Department of Health and Human Services has declared a Public Health Emergency. This isn't the first time in recent weeks, with a similar declaration made ahead of Hurricane Helene's landfall. A Public Health Emergency is like a big alarm bell, signali

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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

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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