How climate change is making Florida's Big Bend more vulnerable to tropical threats
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The Guardian - World
Helene weakens to tropical storm after at least three dead in Florida and Georgia – live updates
Storm continues to move inland over central Georgia as life-threatening winds and rains continue. Tell us: have you been affected by Hurricane Helene? The National Hurricane Center has said ...31 minutes ago - Florida -
ABC News - Top stories
Hurricane Helene live updates: 3 dead, 2 million without power across 4 states
Helene -- which was downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane early on Friday -- made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida with 140 mph winds.33 minutes ago -
BBC News - Top stories
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The New York Times - Top stories
Scenes From Florida as Hurricane Helene Approaches
The Category 4 hurricane was expected to make landfall on the state’s gulf coast on Thursday evening.2 hours ago - Florida -
Wired - Tech
China’s Plan to Make AI Watermarks Happen
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CBS News - Top stories
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida as Category 4 storm
Hurricane Helene has made landfall in Florida, about 10 miles away from Perry. The Category 4 storm is now expected to head north through Georgia, where it will carry dangerous winds and flooding ...4 hours ago - Florida -
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The Guardian - World
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida as powerful category 4 storm
Surge could rise to as much as 20ft in some spots after huge storm strengthened as it careened across Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Helene made landfall along the Florida coast on Thursday night as a ...6 hours ago - Florida -
CBS News - Top stories
Hurricane Helene on course to hit Florida Panhandle
Hurricane Helene strengthened to a dangerous Category 4 on Thursday as it continued toward the Florida Panhandle. The storm is expected to make landfall later in the night. CBS News national ...9 hours ago - Florida -
CBS News - Top stories
How the landmark Paris Climate Agreement came together
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ABC News - Entertainment
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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.9 hours ago - Climate -
CBS News - Top stories
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 ...10 hours ago - Florida -
CBS News - Top stories
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The New York Times - Top stories
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.10 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
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.11 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
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NBC News - Top stories
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 ...12 hours ago - Florida -
The New York Times - Business
The Global Threat of Antibiotic Resistance
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Inc. - Business
Apple's Lisa Jackson on How to Design for Sustainability
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NBC News - Politics
For young men who grew up in the Trump era, the 2024 election is about one big thing
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Politico - Politics
Harris-backed filibuster change would ‘break’ the Senate, McConnell says
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The Hill - Politics
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Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Mandy Moore welcomes a baby girl, completing her family's 'very own big three'
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CBS News - Top stories
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 ...14 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Manager Ron Washington walks back remarks saying Angels team is 'not big-league baseball players'
Washington later claimed he meant that his players had room to grow15 hours ago - MLB -
CBS News - Top stories
NOAA administrator on Hurricane Helene's size, how U.S. can prepare for extreme weather
Hurricane Helene is "large, wet and powerful," NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad said on CBS News Thursday. He discussed the threats the storm is bringing as well as initiatives to address climate ...15 hours ago -
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 ...15 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Helene weakens to a Category 1 hurricane after making landfall in Florida
Helene intensifies into a dangerous Category 4 hurricane as it nears FloridaYesterday - Florida -
The New York Times - Top stories
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Opening Week Causes Big Shifts To NCAA Women's Hockey Rankings
The opening week of the NCAA women's hockey schedule already shuffled the balance of power nationally. Here's a look at how the opening week games impacted The Hockey News' national rankings.Yesterday -
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The New York Times - Lifestyle
Pat Field: Do What You Love, and You Will Make Things Happen
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