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Hawaii teenager rescued after spending night clinging to kayak in ocean
US Coast Guard and off-duty lifeguard rescued Kahiau Kawa, 17, after he became separated from his school’s paddling team. A teenager in Hawaii was recovering on Friday after spending more than 11 ...6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Biden administration announces $2 billion in funds to strengthen electric grid
The Biden administration on Friday announced $2 billion in funding for projects to strengthen the resilience of the U.S. grid against extreme weather, an increasing concern following two ...6 days ago - Joe Biden -
World - The Guardian
Yahya Sinwar’s death raises ceasefire hopes and is a ‘moment of justice’ says Biden – Middle East crisis live
US president tells Netanyahu ‘let’s make this moment an opportunity to seek a path to peace, a better future in Gaza without Hamas’. At least 28 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a ...October 18 - Joe Biden -
Business - CNBC
Amazon cloud boss says employees unhappy with 5-day office mandate can leave
Amazon's cloud boss on Thursday told employees who are unhappy with the company's new five-day in-office mandate they can leave for other companies.October 18 -
World - The Guardian
Victoria at risk of tornadoes as thunderstorms and giant hail lash Australia’s south-east
Bureau of Meteorology warns parts of Victoria to brace for ‘dangerous’ storm and intense rainfall that could lead to ‘life-threatening flash flooding’. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...October 18 -
Entertainment - ABC News
Mitzi Gaynor, star of ‘South Pacific,’ dies at 93
Actor-dancer Mitzi Gaynor has died at age 93October 17 -
Top stories - NBC News
Winter weather forecast: Wetter than average for the Northwest and Great Lakes, NOAA says
NOAA's winter forecast outlook predicts above average precipitation in the Northwest and Great Lakes regions. The rest of the U.S. faces an average or warm and dry winter.October 17 -
World - The Guardian
Mitzi Gaynor, dancer and actor from South Pacific, dies aged 93
One of the few survivors of the golden age of the Hollywood musical also appeared in We’re Not Married and There’s No Business Like Show Business. Mitzi Gaynor, the dancer and actor who starred as ...October 17 -
Top stories - CBS News
"South Pacific" star Mitzi Gaynor dead at 93
The singer, dancer and actress wowed audiences in movies, on TV, and in Vegas for nearly eight decades.October 17 -
Science - The New York Times
Parachutes Made of Mucus Change How Some Scientists See the Ocean
With a new kind of microscope, researchers got a different view of how marine snow falls to the seafloor.October 17 -
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World - The Guardian
‘Scramble for the oceans’: how countries are racing to name and claim remote parts of the seabed
Newly ‘discovered’ underwater topographical features are paving the way for nation states to exploit previously untouched marine resources. “The sea does not belong to despots,” Jules Verne wrote ...October 17 -
Top stories - NBC News
Meteorologists say they're facing pushback like never before, despite highly accurate forecasts
Forecasts for hurricanes Helene and Milton were highly accurate. But meteorologists say they have faced unprecedented skepticism and vitriol despite the strong information they put out.October 16 -
Business - MarketWatch
Hurricane Milton’s insured losses could reach $50 billion, says Verisk
Data and technology company Verisk Analytics Inc. VRSK said Wednesday it estimates the insured losses to onshore property from Hurricane Milton could range from $30 billion to $50 billion.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Man who left dog tied to pole during Hurricane Milton faces felony charges, state attorney says
The dog was found scared and soaking wet, standing up to its chest in a puddle last week.October 16 -
World - The New York Times
Flying Into Storms Improves Forecasts, but It Is Rare in Asia’s Typhoon Alley
While observational flights have improved forecasts for many storms in the Americas, such flights have been far fewer for storms that have hit Asia.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
North Carolina governor says at least 92 still missing after Hurricane Helene
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) said Tuesday that at least 92 individuals are still missing after Hurricane Helene swept through the state nearly three weeks ago. In a press conference with the ...October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricanes, the election and misinformation
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Storm misinformation stokes election fears The flood of conspiracy theories and rumors amid the severe ...October 15 -
Business - MarketWatch
U.S. unemployment rate to stay low in 2025, top forecaster says
U.S. economic growth should moderate in 2025 but remain relatively strong, and the unemployment rate will look a little better, Harvard economist Karen Dynan said Tuesday.October 15 -
Top stories - NBC News
92 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, governor says
At least 92 people are still unaccounted for in North Carolina as first responders sort through the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, weeks after the storm devastated the western part of the state The ...October 15 -
Top stories - NBC News
Another storm brews in the Atlantic amid 'above-normal' hurricane season
A storm system in the Atlantic could potentially strengthen into a tropical depression as it heads towards the Caribbean later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.October 15 -
Science - The New York Times
NASA and SpaceX Launch Europa Clipper to a Jupiter Moon
The spacecraft lifted off Monday on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, embarking on a nearly six-year journey to Jupiter.October 15 - NASA -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton's storm surge reshapes Florida coastline
Several communities across Florida and North Carolina are recovering after back-to-back hurricanes. CBS News' Tom Hanson is in Manasota Key on Florida's west coast with the latest on recovery efforts.October 14 - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
How Hurricane Milton storm surge destroyed communities
Storm surge pushed around 5 feet of sand into Manasota Key, Florida, where homes and roads are covered with debris and destruction. CBS News' Tom Hanson speaks to Charlotte County public ...October 14 -
Top stories - NBC News
NASA launches mission to icy Jupiter moon thought to harbor a vast ocean
NASA has launched its Europa Clipper mission to the icy moon of Jupiter. Thought to contain an underground ocean and potentially habitable environment, Europa has long been a tantalizing target.October 14 - NASA -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Fantasy Basketball Preview: Pacific Division
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus previews the Pacific Division ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season.October 14 - Fantasy Football -
Business - Inc.
Emotionally Intelligent People Know How to Say No With Confidence While Strengthening Their Relationships
If disagreeing with others causes you stress, it’s time to learn more about the Big 5 trait of agreeableness.October 14 -
Business - CNBC
Parents who do these 5 things raise kids who are more resilient than most: 'Let them learn from failure,' pediatrician says
Resilient kids are better able to regulate their emotions, bounce back from failure, and forgive themselves for making mistakes.October 13