As Florida Storms Worsen, Some in Tampa Bay Wonder: Is Living There Worth It
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Hurricane Helene barrels toward Florida as Category 4 storm
Hurricane Helene intensified to a powerful Category 4 storm Thursday evening as it barreled toward Florida's Gulf Coast. CBS News national correspondent Tom Hanson has more from Tallahassee on what ...Yesterday - Florida -
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How climate change is making Florida's Big Bend more vulnerable to tropical threats
Hurricane Helene is heading straight for one of the regions most vulnerable to the impact of hurricanes: Florida's Big Bend.Yesterday - Climate -
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Exploring public perception of climate change in Florida and Texas
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami ...Yesterday - Florida -
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Helene blasts Florida with destructive winds, torrential rains and storm surge
Hurricane Helene brought destructive winds, torrential rains and the possibility of a catastrophic storm surge to the Gulf Coast and Panhandle of Florida. Officials said most people were complying ...Yesterday - Florida -
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Helene’s Storm Surge Could Break Records for Parts of the Big Bend
The surge could be 15 to 20 feet higher than normal tide levels, flooding dozens of communities along the Gulf Coast.Yesterday -
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Florida weather conditions deteriorate as Hurricane Helene churns off coast
Hurricane Helene is on a path to make landfall in Florida's Big Bend area Thursday evening. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez is tracking the storm in Tampa.Yesterday - Florida -
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Meet Pesto the baby penguin, the "chonky king" of Australia taking the internet by storm
Pesto the baby penguin is cute, fluffy, and as Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium describes him, a "chonky king." At just 9 months old, he weighs more than both his parents at a whopping 52 pounds.Yesterday -
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Even Many Hurricane Veterans Were Leaving Florida’s Big Bend Ahead of Helene
The region has endured two other hurricanes recently, but many more people appeared to be evacuating this time, leaving their small coastal towns eerily empty.Yesterday -
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Hurricane Helene to hit Florida with dangerous force
Hurricane Helene is shaping up to be one of the largest storms to hit the Gulf Coast. A catastrophic storm surge of over 20 feet is expected to flood coastal areas, with winds reaching up to 125 ...Yesterday - Florida -
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Tottenham 3-0 Qarabag: Europa League – live reaction
Spurs recovered from Dragusin’s early red card to earn their first win of the competition. Might need to drag this out … ermmmmm … what’s your favourite ever postponed kick-off? . Brennan ...Yesterday -
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The Greatest City in the World, Some Really Lousy Mayors
You have to go way back to the days of the secular saint Fiorello La Guardia to come up with a New York mayor unencumbered by significant baggage.Yesterday -
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‘Zombie’ storm Hurricane John regains strength as it returns to coastal Mexico
South-western Mexico has seen mudslides, closures and at least five deaths before the storm’s return. Hurricane John has strengthened once again, hurling rain at Mexico ’s south-western coast ...Yesterday -
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Florida Is the Top State Where Small Businesses Get Health Insurance Through the Affordable Care Act
About 3.3 million small business owners and self-employed workers turned to the ACA for health coverage in 2022. It's still an option to consider as insurance costs continue to rise unabated.Yesterday - Florida -
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Hurricane Helene becomes Category 3 storm
Hurricane Helene has grown into a dangerous Category 3 storm and could continue strengthening before hitting Florida's Big Bend. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez is keeping up with surge concerns in Tampa.2 days ago -
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Hurricane Helene could bring unsurvivable storm surges to Florida's Big Bend
Hurricane Helene is already causing storm surges in parts of Florida's Gulf of Mexico coast. Officials are warning the Big Bend area could see surges that may be unsurvivable, potentially reaching ...2 days ago -
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Kamala Harris offers some specifics on economic policies
Vice President Kamala Harris made remarks in Pittsburgh about her economic plans as the economy proves to be pivotal for voters in the 2024 election. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
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Parents will have to set aside some earnings for child influencers under new California laws
Parents and guardians who profit from social media posts featuring their children will soon be required to set aside some earnings for the starlets2 days ago - California -
The Guardian - World
What is a storm surge, and what is the threat from Hurricane Helene?
Storm surges often pose great danger when hurricanes such as Helene hit – here’s what you need to know. Life-threatening storm surges as high as 20ft (6 meters) are expected on Florida’s coast ...2 days ago -
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What to know about storm surge as Hurricane Helene nears Florida
Storm surge is a major threat from Helene, which is forecast to hit Florida as a major Category 3 hurricane on Thursday.2 days ago - Florida -
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Disney World closes some experiences as Florida braces for Hurricane Helene
Walt Disney World Resort announced it is closely monitoring the path of Hurricane Helene and cancelled some experiences.2 days ago - Florida -
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Helene weakens to a Category 1 hurricane after making landfall in Florida
Helene intensifies into a dangerous Category 4 hurricane as it nears Florida2 days ago - Florida -
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