How climate change is making Florida's Big Bend more vulnerable to tropical threats
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ABC News - Top stories
Hurricane Helene live updates: 4 dead, 2 million without power
Helene -- which was downgraded to a tropical storm early on Friday -- made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in the Big Bend region of Florida with 140 mph winds.12 minutes ago -
BBC News - Top stories
New Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay promises to 'change' party
The former journalist defeated colleagues Murdo Fraser and Meghan Gallacher to take the party's top job.17 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
Deadly Helene batters Georgia after making landfall in Florida – 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 ...25 minutes ago - Florida -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Biden’s last big foreign policy goals
With four months left in his term, President Biden is zeroing in on two key foreign policy issues: ensuring aid to Ukraine and brokering a cease-fire in the Middle East. Ukrainian President ...44 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Hurricane Helene blows climate deniers Trump and Vance off course again
JD Vance had to cancel two events in Georgia on Thursday after the category 4 storm surged across the region. JD Vance has been forced to cancel two campaign events in Georgia due to the threat ...1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Rick Scott faces peril with abortion on Florida’s ballot
Sen. Rick Scott (R) faces a major test in the home stretch of his race for re-election, as Florida's constitutional amendment on abortion puts the issue front and center in what appears to be an ...1 hour ago - Abortion -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Hurricane Helene hits Florida
Also in today’s newsletter, AI start-up revenues surge and Argentina’s rising poverty rate1 hour ago - Florida -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
This ‘Real Housewife’ Is Back for More
Jessel Taank hits a fashion week party — with Pavit in tow — and pours tequila behind a bar.2 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
They were arrested for posting during the riots – will it change anything?
Charges following disorder felt significant, but for social media giants there was no day of reckoning.3 hours ago -
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.4 hours ago - Florida -
Wired - Tech
China’s Plan to Make AI Watermarks Happen
New Chinese regulation attempts to define how AI content labeling should work and stamp out AI-generated disinformation.4 hours ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Weekly quiz: How did Pesto the baby penguin make a splash?
Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.4 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Allen makes 147 after saying table should be 'burned'
Mark Allen makes a 147 maximum break at the British Open, having previously said the tables at the tournament should be "burned".4 hours ago -
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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 ...6 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 ...7 hours ago - Florida -
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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 ...10 hours ago - Florida -
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How the landmark Paris Climate Agreement came together
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the ...11 hours ago - Climate -
ABC News - Top stories
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.11 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 ...12 hours ago - Florida -
CBS News - Top stories
Biden allocates more military funding for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the White House on Thursday for meetings with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Mr. Biden promised new military aid for Ukraine after ...12 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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.12 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.13 hours ago -
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 ...13 hours ago - Florida -
The New York Times - Business
The Global Threat of Antibiotic Resistance
Health experts, gathering at the U.N., have begun to shift their focus to try to provide access to basic drugs in countries where preventable deaths from infections occur too frequently.14 hours ago -
Politico - Politics
Harris-backed filibuster change would ‘break’ the Senate, McConnell says
The outgoing Republican leader blasted the vice president’s proposal to restore abortion rights.15 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
How to clean pet stains
Whether it’s a fresh pet stain or one that has set in, clean experts share how to remove cat or dog urine or poop from your carpet.15 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Senate GOP campaign arm makes ad buy in Nebraska Senate race
Senate Republicans’ campaign arm is getting involved in one of Nebraska's Senate races with an ad boosting Sen. Deb Fischer (R), the incumbent who is polling only a bit ahead of her independent ...15 hours ago -
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 ...16 hours ago -
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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 ...17 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 ...17 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 -
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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 -