Why have the northern lights been so visible? An expert explains
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Why Hurricane Milton produced such strong tornadoes — and why future storms might do so again
Hurricane Milton's tornadoes in Florida were a leading cause of death and damage from the storm. The U.S. has seen an abnormal number of intense tornadoes linked to hurricanes this year.29 minutes ago -
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Rare Northern Lights Animate Night Skies Around the Globe: Photos
An outburst from elevated solar activity created conditions on Thursday that kept people’s eyes glued to evening views all over the Northern Hemisphere.3 hours ago -
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Watch: Northern Lights over Iceland in sped-up footage
Time-lapse images show the Northern Lights on the outskirts of the capital Reykjavik.4 hours ago -
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Northern Lights shimmer over UK in stunning photos
Stunning images are captured from Scotland to as far south as Kent - and those in northern areas may get another glimpse on Friday night.5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Top border official: Disaster funds have "absolutely not" been diverted for migrants
The U.S. government is "absolutely not" diverting hurricane and disaster relief funds to subsidize the care of migrants, the top Customs and Border Protection official told CBS News.7 hours ago -
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Maps show best areas in U.S. to see northern lights Friday night
Maps show where the northern lights may be visible over the United States on Friday night.8 hours ago -
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WATCH: Long-lost Mt. Everest climber may have been found
National Geographic has the story of the potential discovery of Andrew "Sandy" Irvine, who disappeared attempting to climb Everest in 1924.8 hours ago -
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Why have the northern lights been so visible? An expert explains
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.8 hours ago -
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The Market Has Been Fabulous, Maybe Excessively So
You may not realize how great the stock market has been. But, our columnist says, it can’t keep rising at this pace for long.8 hours ago -
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Solar storm brings spectacular Northern Lights to sky-watchers as far south as Texas
A severe geomagnetic storm brought spectacular light displays to many parts of the United States on Thursday night, with skies as far south as San Antonio bathed in rich hues of magenta and green.13 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
America’s hurricane crises should not be a surprise
The human and financial repercussions are a wake-up call about the realities of climate change14 hours ago -
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Founder Mode Helps Explain Why Elon Musk and Marc Andreessen Are Backing Donald Trump
A trendy management style called “founder mode” illustrates Silicon Valley’s growing tilt toward authoritarianism.14 hours ago - Elon Musk -
Business - The New York Times
The Market Has Been Fabulous, Maybe Excessively So
You may not realize how great the stock market has been. But, our columnist says, it can’t keep rising at this pace for long.14 hours ago -
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How to use your phone's night mode to capture the northern lights
The northern lights are expected to be visible again Friday night and night mode on your camera can help capture the colorful auroras. Here's how to turn it on and see them.14 hours ago -
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Rare Northern Lights Entrance Viewers in New York and Beyond
The aurora borealis, which transformed the sky with startling streaks of pink and purple, arose from a magnetic storm.16 hours ago - New York -
Science - The New York Times
Rare Northern Lights Entrance Viewers in New York and Beyond
The aurora borealis, which transformed the sky with startling streaks of pink and purple, arose from a magnetic storm.20 hours ago - New York -
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Northern lights on display across the eastern US amid 'severe' solar storm
A "severe" solar storm has made the northern lights visible in the U.S. farther south than usual while also posing the potential to disrupt modern technology.22 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
U.S. online demand has been slower during this week’s deals events so far, Salesforce says
Amazon.com Inc. said Thursday its Prime Big Deal Days was its biggest October shopping event ever, as Prime members took advantage of early holiday deals, pushing sales and number of items sold ...23 hours ago -
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Northern lights may be visible Thursday as far south as Alabama and Northern California
The northern lights may be visible as far south as Alabama and Northern California on Thursday, following a powerful eruption from the sun.Yesterday - California -
Business - Inc.
Why So Many Companies Are Firing Gen Z
The eldest of the generation born between 1997 and 2012 are landing (and losing) their first jobs out of college—but it’s not because of work ethic.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Strong solar flare could bring northern lights as far south as Alabama
Coronal mass ejection hits Earth and ‘severe’ geomagnetic storm could disrupt power grids and hit satellites and GPS. A “severe” geomagnetic storm and auroral displays of the northern lights far ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Who could see northern lights Thursday thanks to 'severe' geomagnetic storm?
Depending on where you live, there's a good chance you could see the northern lights on Thursday.Yesterday -
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Why free COVID tests from the government are expiring so soon
Many of the free COVID tests being shipped out now will be expiring within a few months.Yesterday - Covid -
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Why Rafael Nadal is so low in my all-time tennis greats – and the shock name at No 1
Before we get into this impossible debate, I am setting up some parameters. We are not debating off-court achievements, nor crowd favouritism, nor how gracefully our players, who are only drawn ...Yesterday -
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Groceries are more affordable now than in 2019. So why are people still so mad about prices?
For the average worker, grocery prices are about as affordable as they were pre-pandemic. But the costs are still a sore spot for consumers — and a focus in the 2024 election.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
‘We’ve been dehumanised’: how the US immigration debate became so toxic - video
With border crossings reaching record highs in recent years, US immigration has returned as the election’s most toxic issue. As Donald Trump continues to push a policy of mass deportation, and ...Yesterday -
Science - The New York Times
U.S. Warns of Solar Storm That Could Bring Northern Lights and Power Concerns
An explosion of particles is expected to reach Earth on Thursday, and could lead to visible Northern Lights in much of the country while also raising power grid concerns.2 days 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 ...2 days ago -
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Florida resident under evacuation order explains why he's not leaving
Michael Sean Comerford said he is staying in his parents' condo in the city of Marco Island, Florida, which is under a mandatory evacuation ahead of Hurricane Milton.2 days ago - Florida -
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Why Tampa Is So Vulnerable to Hurricane Milton
Tampa, Florida is the most vulnerable US city to hurricane damage. Delays to floodwater defenses and relentless development only made the situation worse.2 days ago -
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The science behind why people think they're right when they're so, so wrong
There may be a psychological reason why some people aren’t just wrong in an argument — they’re confidently wrong, according to a study in the journal Plos One.2 days 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 ...2 days 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.2 days ago