Why do people fill their bathtubs with water before a hurricane?
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Why Hurricane Milton is stronger than many other hurricanes
Florida's Gulf Coast region sees many hurricanes, but the storms have grown significantly stronger in the past few years. Hurricane Milton, which is heading towards the Tampa Bay area, has maximum ...2 hours ago -
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Loop-the-loop - the people who run around in circles for 24 hours
In a quiet corner of London a small group of extraordinary runners complete laps of an athletics track for a day and a night. Why do they do it? And how far do they go?3 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Florida gas stations are running out of fuel as people flee Hurricane Milton
About 1,200 of the state's 7,900 gas stations are currently without fuel, according to GasBuddy.4 hours ago - Florida -
Business - CNBC
After scrapping health clinics for people, Walmart is expanding pet care
It's part of a bigger effort by the nation's largest retailer to capitalize on the high-frequency pet category.5 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Why do people fill their bathtubs with water before a hurricane?
If you live in a hurricane-prone area, it may be common practice for you. If you live well outside that region, you may be confused by the move.5 hours ago -
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Woman says doctor noticed her daughter years before they began dating
Tina Harris says Dr. James Ryan said he would eat at the restaurant her daughter Sarah worked at so she would be his server, long before they met. Years later, when Sarah was an adult, she had her ...5 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Floridians warned ‘you are going to die’ if they don’t evacuate as Milton nears
Thousands of evacuees clog highways as storm projected to hit Tampa Bay on Wednesday restrengthens to category 5. Florida’s western coast was making emergency preparations on Tuesday for the impact ...5 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
America's largest water utility hit by cyberattack at time of rising threats against U.S. infrastructure
American Water, the largest water utility in the U.S. was hit by a cyberattack at a time of rising hacks targeting water supply systems nationwide.6 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Spend a lot on wide receivers, or win a Super Bowl; is it possible to do both?
Since 2017, only K.C. and Buffalo invested a top-five cap charge for WRs and made a conference championship.6 hours ago -
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How do young Palestinians and Israelis see their future?
Jeremy Bowen speaks to young Palestinians and Israelis about the ongoing war and how they see the future.6 hours ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Frances Tiafoe could face heavy fine after expletive-filled rant at Shanghai Masters
American unhappy with time violation decision Tiafoe faces penalties for verbal abuse of official US Open semi-finalist Frances Tiafoe aimed a torrent of expletives at the chair umpire after ...8 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Major Utility Company American Water Suffers Cyberattack
New Jersey-based American Water—which provides services to more than 14 million people in 14 states and on 18 military installations—says it does not believe its facilities were impacted by the ...8 hours ago -
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Largest water utility company in the U.S. targeted in cyberattack
American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced Tuesday that it was the target of a “cybersecurity incident.”11 hours ago -
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Woman reported violent crime weeks before killing
Mary Ward, 22, was found dead by police officers at her home in Belfast on 1 October.11 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Pochettino confirms staff before U.S. friendlies
Mauricio Pochettino formally added his longtime assistant coaches to the U.S. staff on Monday, his first on-field day as Gregg Berhalter's replacement as national team coach.11 hours ago -
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A new system will allow EU to sanction people waging sabotage on behalf of Russia
The European Union has set up a system for imposing sanctions against people accused of cyber-attacks or acts of sabotage on behalf of Russia to undermine EU support for Ukraine12 hours ago - European Union -
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World - Financial Times
India in rush to boost oil production before energy transition
Minister urges majors to explore before efforts to prevent climate change undermine carbon fuel market12 hours ago - India -
Politics - The Hill
Largest US water utility hit by cyberattack
The largest water and wastewater utility company in the U.S. was hit by a cyberattack, forcing it to temporarily pause billing for its customers, the company announced Monday. American Water became ...13 hours ago -
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Why Hurricane Milton's storm surge threat is growing
As Hurricane Milton intensified on its path toward Florida's Gulf Coast, the strength of the system increased the severity of the storm surge forecast.13 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Paula Badosa in racism storm after ‘imitating Asian people’ in chopsticks photo
The former world No 2 tennis player Paula Badosa has apologised after a photo emerged of her appearing to imitate a Chinese face in Beijing last week.14 hours ago -
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Placentas Can Help Heal Wounds and Burns. Why Do We Throw Them Away?
The same qualities that make placentas so valuable during pregnancy make them profoundly useful for healing burns and wounds, too. So why do we throw so many away?17 hours ago -
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Will Norris or Verstappen face penalties before end of season?
F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions, including whether grid penalties could affect the championship battle.20 hours ago -
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Water companies ordered to return £158m to customers by lowering bills
Water companies must reduce customers' bills over poor performance but it will have a small impact.20 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Why experts are so scared of Hurricane Milton
The nation's eyes are on Florida as Hurricane Milton seems poised to strike the state this week -- nearly two weeks after experiencing the destruction of Hurricane Helene. Residents of the Sunshine ...Yesterday -
Tech - ABC News
American Water, the largest water utility in US, is targeted by a cyberattack
American Water serves 14 million people in 14 states, 18 military installations.Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
Do the Chiefs have enough firepower to help Patrick Mahomes? Monday night could provide an answer
Rookie receiver Xavier Worthy could be the obvious candidate to become the Chiefs' leading wide receiver if they don't make a trade.Yesterday - NFL -
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Kenya’s deputy president defends himself before impeachment
Kenya’s deputy president has defended himself while facing an impeachment motion in which he's accused of supporting anti-government protests in June and of being involved in corruption and other ...Yesterday -
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What do dockworkers do, and which parts of the job are automated?
Labor pact between dockworkers and the shipping industry doesn't resolve their concerns about automation. Here's what to know.Yesterday -
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What to know before buying an Amazon Alexa speaker
Which Amazon Alexa speaker is the best? A tech expert weighs in on the Alexa-enabled device. Shop the Amazon Echo Dot, Pop, Studio, Show and more.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Four people taken to hospital as Northern Ireland school bus overturns
Most of those hurt were well enough to be discharged at the scene, according to the ambulance service. Four people have been taken to hospital after a school bus carrying 43 school pupils and a ...Yesterday -
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3 CD accounts to open before the next rate cut
Interest rate cuts are looming. Here are three CD accounts savers should open while they can still get a high rate.Yesterday -
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For retirees, here's what to do with required withdrawals when you don't need the money
For some retirees, the deadline to take required withdrawals from retirement accounts is approaching — and those who don't need the money have options.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Are hurricanes intensifying more rapidly than ever before?
Rapid intensification is defined by the National Hurricane Center as an increase of at least 30 knots (about 35 mph) in maximum sustained winds within a 24-hour period, which can mean a jump of two ...Yesterday -
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Water supplier American Water Works says systems hacked
American Water Works says it's investigating impact of breach; utility supplies drinking water to 14 million people.Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
This Homemade Drone Software Finds People When Search and Rescue Teams Can’t
British Mountain Rescue workers have developed an automated drone system that can scour a landscape far quicker and more thoroughly than human eyes.Yesterday -
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Walz tries to do cleanup on falsehoods in Fox News interview
Walz took questions on "Fox News Sunday" as he ramps up his national media strategy.2 days ago