Fiona, now a Category Three hurricane, reaches Turks and Caicos
Fiona strengthened into a powerful Category Three hurricane on Tuesday as it headed toward the Turks and Caicos islands after leaving two dead and triggering major flooding and blackouts in the Caribbean......»»
Why are so many historically rare storms hitting the Carolinas?
Hurricane Helene caused deadly and destructive flooding when it swept through the Southeast on Sept. 26–29, 2024. Across a broad swath of western North Carolina, where the worst flooding occurred, the amount of rainfall exceeded levels that would b.....»»
Final Fantasy 14 eases its inactivity policy due to Hurricane Helene
Due to Hurricane Helene, Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy 14 players on U.S. servers temporarily won't get their homes demolished......»»
Hurricane Helene Will Send Shockwaves Through the Semiconductor Industry
Downpours at Spruce Pine, North Carolina, have taken the biggest known deposit of high-purity quartz offline, leaving the global tech supply chain potentially starved of an ingredient vital for making microchips......»»
Hurricane Helene Shows How Broken the US Insurance System Is
Many homeowners in North Carolina won’t be insured against flooding or landslides due to the fragmented way in which disasters are covered......»»
HYUNDAI-GENESIS: Q3 volume up, September sales impacted by fewer selling days and Hurricane Helene
Hyundai's hybrids continue to set records, and Genesis' crossovers are the primary driver of growth for the luxury brand......»»
Apple Podcasts launches new narrative series chart, ad-free windows, more
Today Apple has announced changes to Apple Podcasts designed to better spotlight a specific type of show: narrative series. A new top chart is debuting alongside other editorial initiatives, plus Series becomes its own standalone category for improve.....»»
Pollination shifts in Caribbean after Hurricane Maria demonstrate ecological resilience
Most flowering plants depend on animals for pollination. In warm wet tropical regions, more than 90% of plant species are pollinated by animals. In Dominica, a Caribbean island country, researchers have identified a mutualistic relationship between t.....»»
Farmer sentiment reaches lowest levels since 2016 as income expectations weaken
In September, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded its lowest readings since March 2016. Declining income expectations pushed farmer sentiment down as the barometer fell 12 points to 88, and the Index of Future Expectations.....»»
Here"s how Helene and other storms dumped a whopping 40 trillion gallons of rain on the South
More than 40 trillion gallons of rain drenched the Southeast United States in the last week from Hurricane Helene and a run-of-the-mill rainstorm that sloshed in ahead of it—an unheard of amount of water that has stunned experts......»»
Georgia’s Republican Governor Shuts Down Trump’s Hurricane Conspiracy
Georgia’s Republican Governor Shuts Down Trump’s Hurricane Conspiracy.....»»
In storms like Hurricane Helene, flooded industrial sites and toxic chemical releases are a silent and growing threat
Hundreds of industrial facilities with toxic pollutants were in Hurricane Helene's path as the powerful storm flooded communities across the Southeast in late September 2024......»»
Hurricane Helene creates experiment with reopening of Sarasota County"s Midnight Pass
Hurricane Helene creates experiment with reopening of Sarasota County"s Midnight Pass.....»»
An unusual October hurricane is growing in the Atlantic
An unusual October hurricane is growing in the Atlantic.....»»
Messages via satellite provides lifeline to iPhone owners in Hurricane Helene fallout
Hurricane Helene has caused massive damage and taken over 100 lives across several US states. Many thousands of people are without power and/or cell service. But in the wake of the storm, reports have surfaced about a key iOS 18 feature that has been.....»»
Hurricane Helene totals 672 Kia cars at Florida dealership
Ganley estimates the value of the vehicles between $28 million and $30 million......»»
Southeast dealers work to help employees, assess damage after Helene
Some dealerships in Southeast states devastated by Hurricane Helene remained closed Sept. 30 as they worked to figure out the full extent of the damage......»»
We’re only beginning to understand the historic nature of Helene’s flooding
How does a region that is nearly 500 miles from the Gulf become devastated by flooding? Enlarge / Hurricane Helene transported moisture from both the Gulf and Atlantic into the southeastern United States. (credit: NOAA).....»»
Nepal surveys flood wreckage as death toll reaches 209
Search and rescue teams in Nepal's capital picked through wrecked homes on Monday after waters receded from monsoon floods that killed at least 209 people around the Himalayan republic......»»
Where flood policy helps most—and where it could do more
Flooding, including the devastation caused recently by Hurricane Helene, is responsible for $5 billion in annual damages in the U.S. That's more than any other type of weather-related extreme event......»»
Hurricane John death toll at least 16: Mexican authorities
The death toll from Hurricane John, which made landfall twice on Mexico's Pacific coast, has risen to at least 16, authorities said Sunday......»»