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Oct 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

Watching The Weather Channel: A Guide for Streamers

These days, there are countless ways to stay updated on weather news. But when it comes to hurricanes, many people still turn to The Weather Channel. With Hurricane Milton heading to Florida, it's more important than ever to stay informed. The good news is that you don't need a cable subscription to

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Hurricane Helene: DeSantis and the White House at Odds

It's been a bit of a storm in more ways than one. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been steering clear of calls from Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden, both of whom wanted to talk about the recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene hit the state. A person close to DeSantis said he

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Florida's DeSantis Avoids Calls from Harris Amid Incoming Hurricane

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida is reportedly steering clear of calls from Kamala Harris, even as Hurricane Milton threatens to hit the state just two days after Hurricane Helene. An aide to DeSantis confirmed that the governor isn't picking up Harris's calls because they seem political. As of Mond

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Hurricane Help: A Budget Battle in the Briefing Room

Last Monday, the White House briefing room turned into a battlefield of words between Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Fox News' Peter Doocy. The topic? Whether people hit by Hurricane Helene are getting the aid they need. The Biden administration has already sent over $210 million to help tho

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Oct 08 2024SCIENCE

NASA's Europa Mission Halted by Storm

NASA's Europa Clipper, a spacecraft designed to explore Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, has had its launch delayed due to a powerful hurricane headed towards Florida. The mission was originally set to launch on October 10, but Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm, has forced NASA to postpone the event. H

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Helping NC Voters: Hurricane Changes Voting Rules

North Carolina's election board decided to make voting easier for those hit hard by Hurricane Helene. In the western part of the state, 13 counties got more flexible options for mail-in voting and running elections. Usually, voters have to request absentee ballots by a certain Tuesday. Now, they can

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

Nick Bosa: Quick Turnaround After Tough Loss

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa is actually looking forward to this week's Thursday night game against the Seahawks. Normally, players dread these quick turnarounds after Sunday games, but Bosa sees it as a chance for his team to move on from their recent loss. The Niners led the Cardina

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Oct 07 2024WEATHER

Florida's Gulf Coast Braces for Hurricane Milton

Get ready, Florida! A big storm is coming your way. Hurricane Milton has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane and it’s not wasting any time. By Monday morning, it went from a Category 3 to a Category 4 in just two hours. The National Hurricane Center says the winds are already at 155 mph and migh

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Oct 07 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Unexpected Flooding in North Carolina's Mountains

Imagine you live in a town tucked away in the mountains of North Carolina, far from any coast. You might think you’re safe from hurricanes, right? Well, think again. This is exactly what happened when Hurricane Helene hit Florida and then sent its leftover rain straight to North Carolina. It al

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

A Cow's Love: A Unique Perspective

The deep social bonds between cows and their capacity to love humans, as demonstrated by a scientist, challenge our understanding of emotion in animals. Unlike dogs, which share food with humans, cows show affection through interactions like neck scratches and belly rubs. These actions are not trans

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