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Hurricane Milton was intensified by human-driven climate change, say scientists
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Hurricane Milton recovery efforts continue
Hurricane Milton carved a path of destruction across the center of Florida, unleashing flooding, powerful winds and even tornadoes. Now, many Floridians who evacuated the area are returning home to ...1 hour ago -
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Millions still without power after Hurricane Milton
As Florida grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, at least 17 are dead and over a million homes and businesses remain without power. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY.1 hour ago -
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Back-to-back hurricanes rock presidential race
Hurricanes Milton and Helene have rocked the 2024 presidential race, which is less than four weeks away. Vice President Kamala Harris is returning to storm-battered North Carolina on Sunday as ...1 hour ago -
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Hurricane Milton updates: 16 dead across Florida in storm's aftermath
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane on Florida's west coast near Siesta Key.1 hour ago - Florida -
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The Origins of the Climate Haven Myth
In a world of increasingly powerful hurricanes and other rising climate threats, those with vested interests in promoting certain locations have sold the public a dream.3 hours ago - Climate -
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Hurricane Milton squeezed Florida’s orange crops at a critical time. What comes next?
Most of Florida’s orange crops took a direct hit from Hurricane Milton, marking a major setback for growers in the state that have been dealing with the effects of what may be the worst known ...4 hours ago -
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Hurricanes Helene and Milton walloped parts of the U.S. What will they do to GDP?
Hurricanes Milton and Helene put lots of people out of work temporarily and could add upward pressure to inflation, but the storms are unlikely to put a big dent in the growth of the U.S. economy.5 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Hurricanes Amplify Insurance Crisis in Riskiest Areas
After Helene and Milton, some small Florida companies risk bankruptcy. Larger ones will be in the hot seat with lawmakers and consumer groups.5 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Hurricanes Amplify Insurance Crisis in Riskiest Areas
After Helene and Milton, some small Florida companies risk bankruptcy. Larger ones will be in the hot seat with lawmakers and consumer groups.5 hours ago -
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Biden says Hurricane Milton caused staggering $50bn in estimated damage
Sixteen people killed by storm but state spared ‘worst-case scenario’ as accusations fly between political candidates. Joe Biden said on Friday that experts estimate that Hurricane Milton caused ...13 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Israeli Military Intensifies Campaign Against Hezbollah in Lebanon
Two peacekeepers were injured when explosions rocked the headquarters of the United Nations mission on the Lebanon-Israel border.16 hours ago - Israel -
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MLB spring training facilities spared extensive damage from Hurricane Milton
Major League Baseball spring training facilities on Florida’s west coast appear to have been mostly spared major damage during Hurricane Milton16 hours ago - MLB -
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Florida residents assess damage and begin recovery after Hurricane Milton
NBC News Correspondents Marissa Parra and Chase Cain are on the ground in Florida, talking to residents impacted by Hurricane Milton. Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi ...17 hours ago - Florida -
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How You Can Help Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts By Playing Xbox Games
A pair of devastating hurricanes recently devastated parts of Florida and surrounding states, and many might be wondering what they can do to help. The American Red Cross is one of the ...20 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Hurricane Milton was intensified by human-driven climate change, say scientists
Storm estimated to have caused about $50bn in damage, according to President Joe Biden20 hours ago - Climate -
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Climate change gave significant boost to Milton's destructive rain, winds, scientists say
Scientists say human-caused climate change intensified deadly Hurricane Milton’s rainfall by 20 to 30% and strengthened its winds by about 10%22 hours ago - Climate -
Science - The New York Times
How Global Warming Made Hurricane Milton More Intense and Destructive
Greenhouse gas emissions added rain, intensified winds and doubled the storm’s potential property damage, scientists estimated.22 hours ago -
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Why this hurricane season has been 'extraordinary'
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have bookended a particularly stormy period. What's behind it?23 hours ago -
Science - The New York Times
Climate Change Increased Rain and Wind Speeds of Helene
In cooler times, a similarly rare storm over the Southeast would have delivered less rain and weaker winds, a team of scientists concluded in an analysis.Yesterday - Climate -
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How life has changed for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since Oct. 7
A Palestinian-American in the Israeli-occupied West Bank says he's been kept off his land for a year. For others, it's been much worse.Yesterday -
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Todd Bowles, Mike Evans say their hearts are with hurricane-ravaged Tampa Bay
Bucs players, coaches and their families are in New Orleans. They don't know if they'll return home after Sunday's game.2 days ago -
Politics - CBS News
Biden assures Florida residents, "We've got your back" ahead of Milton
During his remarks, President Biden also accused former President Trump of leading the "onslaught of lies" about hurricane aid.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Tech - ABC News
Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to scientists for work on proteins
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry to David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper who discovered powerful techniques to predict and even design novel ...2 days ago -
Tech - The New York Times
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Goes to 3 Scientists for Predicting and Creating Proteins
The Nobel, awarded to David Baker of the University of Washington and Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper of Google DeepMind, is the second this week to involve artificial intelligence.2 days ago -
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FEMA leader vows "whole federal family" will respond to Hurricane Milton
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said on Wednesday that the agency has a "layered approach" to staffing.2 days ago -
Politics - Politico
Milton threatens to trigger flood insurance reckoning for Congress
Lawmakers are preparing to step in if the hurricane overwhelms the National Flood Insurance Program.3 days ago -
Tech - The New York Times
Nobel Physics Prize Awarded for Pioneering A.I. Research by 2 Scientists
With work on machine learning that uses artificial neural networks, John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton “showed a completely new way for us to use computers,” the committee said.3 days ago -
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Florida hospitals and health care facilities in Hurricane Milton's path prepare for the worst
Hospitals and other health care facilities on Florida’s Gulf Coast — still reeling from Hurricane Helene — are now revving up for Hurricane Milton3 days ago - Florida -
Health - ABC News
Courts keep weighing in on abortion. Next month's elections could mean even bigger changes
Two courts this week have allowed U.S. state abortion restrictions, and bigger changes could result from next month's elections3 days ago -
Science - The New York Times
Gulf of Mexico Ocean Temperatures Are Record Hot, Fueling Milton
Milton grew into a Category 5 hurricane in less than a day as it crossed warm oceans across the Gulf of Mexico.3 days ago -
Science - The New York Times
The Problem With the Hurricane Category Rating
After Helene, it may be time to rethink how to communicate the risks posed by storms, especially extreme rain.6 days ago -
Politics - Politico
Harris-backed filibuster change would ‘break’ the Senate, McConnell says
The outgoing Republican leader blasted the vice president’s proposal to restore abortion rights.September 26
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