How Waffle House Became a Bellwether of Storm Severity
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Health - The New York Times
Hospitals and Nursing Homes Close or Put Up Flood Barricades
Medical facilities in Florida have plenty of experience with hurricanes, but officials are aware that Milton may bring more damage than past storms.47 minutes ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Hurricane Milton’s Storm Surge Threatens Dangerous Flooding in Florida
A combination of unrelenting rains and strong storm surge prompted officials to issue flash flood warnings in western and Central Florida.3 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - BBC News
Why this US state is the 'granddaddy' needed to win White House
Pennsylvania is the lynchpin of the swing-state electoral firewalls for both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.3 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
How Waffle House Became a Bellwether of Storm Severity
The Waffle House Index is an informal measure of a storm’s anticipated impact.4 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
A severe solar storm is headed toward Earth this week, forecasters say
Space weather forecasters say a severe solar storm heading to Earth could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes.6 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How to help Hurricane Milton survivors after the storm
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."6 hours ago -
Tech - ABC News
Severe solar storm could stress power grids even more as US deals with major back-to-back hurricanes
Space weather forecasters say a severe solar storm heading to Earth could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes6 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Hurricane Milton Shows How a Storm’s Category Doesn’t Tell the Full Story
Milton’s reclassification to a Category 3 storm suggests it is weakening, but the scale accounts only for wind speed and not hurricane size, storm surge heights, or rainfall—which are all ...6 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
The science of how Hurricane Milton became such a monster
Hurricane Milton intensified at one of the fastest rates ever recorded, due in part to hot water in the Gulf of Mexico. A process of eyewall replacement also led the storm to grow in size.7 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
Growing political storm over federal hurricane response
The political storm intensified over the federal government's hurricane response. Vice President Harris criticized former President Trump for pushing false claims about FEMA disaster relief money. ...7 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton dips to Category 3 storm
Milton has weakened into a Category 3 hurricane as its wind speeds fluctuate off the coast of Florida. CBS News' David Yeomans, Cristian Benavides and Manuel Bojorquez have the latest. Plus, Trish ...8 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Why Hurricane Milton became so intense so fast
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Why Hurricane Milton became so intense so fast Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall late ...8 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
How One Fan’s Sign Became a Symbol for Detroit’s Baseball Dreams
It all started as a joke. Now a middle school teacher has helped inspire one of this M.L.B. season’s most improbable runs.9 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane expert on Milton, first responders prepare for storm
Several tornadoes have touched down in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches the state's west coast. CBS News meteorologist and hurricane expert David Yeomans is tracking the storm, and Danny ...10 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Why Hurricane Milton became so intense so fast — and why more storms may do the same
Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday in the Tampa, Fla., region after undergoing a rapid intensification this week that saw it become the third-fastest storm on ...12 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Will we see northern lights, power grid impacts amid 'severe' geomagnetic storm?
Earth is being hit by a strong solar radiation storm event that will be followed by a geomagnetic storm, space weather officials say.14 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Watch: White House holds press briefing as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief reporters Wednesday afternoon as Florida braces for its second major hurricane in two weeks. Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall ...14 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - BBC News
Record storm surge forecast in Florida
Parts of Florida are bracing for a huge storm surge. But why do such surges happen and why are they so deadly?20 hours ago - Florida -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
8-Year-Old Zoe Wilson Drove Herself to Target and Became an Internet Star
Tangie Wilson was sleeping when her daughter Zoe sneaked out of the house and drove to the store. The tale of how it all unfolded is as relatable as it is incredible.Yesterday -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
What Is the Best Size For a Purse? Big vs. Small Handbags
A reader wonders if it’s better to carry a small bag or a large one. Our critic explains the relationship between purse size and power.2 days ago -
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