How a hurricane fueled wildfires in the Florida Panhandle
The wildfires that broke out in the Florida Panhandle in early March 2022 were the nightmare fire managers had feared since the day Hurricane Michael flattened millions of trees there in 2018. It might sound odd—hurricanes helping to fuel wildfires.....»»
Investors underestimated risk, impact of hurricanes prior to feeling "Superstorm" Sandy"s fury on Wall Street
Weather experts are warning that this year's Atlantic hurricane season, which officially began June 1, could be among the most active on record. Hurricanes annually cause millions of dollars in damage to households and public infrastructure, but also.....»»
A half-century later, a $62 million plan to finally clean up hazardous waste dump in Florida"s Broward County
A half-century later, officials are taking significant steps toward a $62 million cleanup of one of the nation's worst hazardous waste dumps, a sludge-like mess that's lurked underground around a Pembroke Park property......»»
No physics? No problem. AI weather forecasting is already making huge strides.
New model that predicts global weather can run on a single desktop computer. Enlarge / AI weather models are arriving just in time for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Much like.....»»
Boeing’s Starliner capsule poised for second try at first astronaut flight
"It is safe, and that is why we determined that we can fly with what we have.” Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft sits on top of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. (cred.....»»
Racial resentment fueled Jan. 6 rebellion and opposition to House probe, scholars find
Americans are deeply divided over the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and it's widely assumed the split reflects our bitter partisan conflicts. But a new study co-authored at UC Berkeley suggests one source of division stronger than.....»»
Atlantic hurricane season could be record-breaker
From ominous and unsettling to daunting and dire, meteorologists have no shortage of adjectives to describe what the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has in store......»»
Apple’s AI plans for the iPhone just leaked. Here’s everything we know
At its annual developers conference next month, Apple will reportedly introduced AI-fueled versions of Siri and Spotlight, alongside enhancements for apps......»»
Florida fossil porcupine solves a prickly dilemma 10 million years in the making
There's a longstanding debate simmering among biologists who study porcupines. There are 16 porcupine species in Central and South America, but only one in the United States and Canada. DNA evidence suggests North America's sole porcupine belongs to.....»»
NASA"s Europa Clipper makes cross-country flight to Florida
Assembled at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, the spacecraft arrived at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 23 for launch preparations......»»
America, we have a problem: Florida to be headquarters for U.S. Space Force
America, we have a problem: Florida to be headquarters for U.S. Space Force.....»»
This Year’s La Niña Could Worsen Atlantic Hurricane Season
Earth is shifting into a La Niña period, changing climate patterns all around the globe.....»»
Hurricanes Caused Lost Income among at Least Half of Local Residents
Nearly half of residents lost income after a hurricane, a new study shows. Most were low-paid hourly workers in storefront shops.....»»
Rapper Sean Kingston arrested in California after SWAT raids his Florida home; charged with fraud
Rapper Sean Kingston arrested in California after SWAT raids his Florida home; charged with fraud.....»»
This hurricane season will be ‘extraordinary,’ NOAA says. What to expect on the MS Coast
This hurricane season will be ‘extraordinary,’ NOAA says. What to expect on the MS Coast.....»»
Central Florida priest bites woman after denying her communion, police say
Central Florida priest bites woman after denying her communion, police say.....»»
1-Year-Old Rescued From Hot Car in Florida
1-Year-Old Rescued From Hot Car in Florida.....»»
Dangerous brew: Ocean heat and La Nina combo likely mean more Atlantic hurricanes this summer
Get ready for what nearly all the experts think will be one of the busiest Atlantic hurricane seasons on record, thanks to unprecedented ocean heat and a brewing La Niña......»»
"Planetary parade" to start in June
First came a rare solar eclipse, followed by the northern lights, fueled by a solar storm. The next celestial phenomenon will come next month, when skygazers can look forward to an alignment known as a "planetary parade.".....»»
Study: Grocery shopping habits prove credit worthiness, aiding those without credit history
Recent advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning, coupled with the evolution of large-scale data storage, access and processing technologies, have fueled interest among financial institutions in new data sources for credit scoring......»»
As governments crack down on fast fashion"s harms, could Shein lose its shine?
Fast-fashion brand Shein expressed interest last year in listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). But, having met some opposition from US politicians, including Republican Florida senator Marco Rubio, it has now reportedly turned its attention.....»»