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Storm brewing in Gulf of Mexico could intensify into a hurricane, threatening Florida

A storm system brewing in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to reach tropical storm status later Saturday, with forecasters warning it could intensify into a hurricane headed to Florida next week. Tropical Depression 14 was about 210 miles (340 kilometers) north-northeast of Veracruz, Mexico, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said in a 10 a.m. EST advisory. Though no coastal watches or warnings were in effect, the hurricane center said the Florida Peninsula, the Florida Keys, Mexico's Yucatan peninsula and the northwestern Bahamas should monitor the system’s p

Florida is on alert as a new tropical depression forms in the Gulf, just days after Hurricane Helene

Scientists grow mystery tree from 1,000-year-old seed

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Dubai’s Emirates airline bans pagers, walkie-talkies after device attacks in Lebanon

Dubai’s Emirates airline has banned pagers and walkie-talkies from its planes, following last month’s attacks on such devices carried by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.“All Passengers travelling on flights to, from or via Dubai are prohibited from transporting pagers and walkie talkies in checked or cabin baggage,” the airline wrote in a statement posted on its website Friday.“Such items found in passengers’ hand luggage or checked baggage will be confiscated by Dubai Police,” it added.It comes weeks after pagers exploded simultaneously across Lebanon, followed by walkie-t

After the deluge, the lies: Misinformation and hoaxes about Helene cloud the recovery

Displaced Gazan mothers struggle to care for their newborns

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5 Nobel-worthy discoveries that haven’t won the prize

The best minds in science will be thrust from academic obscurity into the spotlight next week when the Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, and physiology or medicine are announced.The accolades, established by Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel more than a century ago, celebrate groundbreaking work that can take decades to complete.It’s notoriously tricky to predict who will win science’s top honors. The short list and nominators remain a secret, and documents revealing the details of the selection process are sealed from public view for 50 years.However, there is no shortage of Nobel-wort

The tough decisions parents are making as never-ending threats to schools become the norm

Israel expands its bombardment in Lebanon as thousands flee widening war

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Anne Hathaway confirms ‘Princess Diaries 3’: ‘Miracles happen’

You might be thinking, “Shut up!” but it’s officially true: the “Princess Diaries” franchise is finally growing.Anne Hathaway posted a fun video clip to her verified Instagram on Friday, where she was seen lounging outdoors before she made the number one with her hand. The video then cut to a younger Hathaway in the now classic 2001 film “The Princess Diaries,” in which she was seen uttering the iconic line, “A princess?! Shut up!”After the Oscar-winner held two fingers up, the clip cut to her costar Julie Andrews, repeating the adage “Shut up” from their sequel “The Pr

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A year after she was taken hostage, Israeli girl adapts to new family life

Israeli couple Leron and Zoli Mor have identical tattoos on their arms showing a procession of eight elephants, their tails and trunks intertwined.The first two are the parents and the six smaller ones behind them are the calves. The last three are even smaller than the rest, and are depicted in fresher ink because they were added later. The eight elephants represent the Mor family. Leron and Zoli Mor have three children of their own, and have adopted three others whose parents - one of them Leron's sister - were killed in the attack by Hamas gunmen on Israel on Oct. 7 last year."They wer

Lady Gaga says she had to ‘do away’ with her usual onstage ‘bravado’ for her take on Harley Quinn in ‘Joker’ sequel

CNN reporter explains new lawsuit against country music star Garth Brooks

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‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ are doing a crossover episode

Two of the most popular television shows set in Philadelphia are teaming up.“Abbott Elementary” star and creator, Quinta Brunson, and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star and co-creator. Rob McElhenney, both shared news they’re collaborating on a crossover episode on social media.“Season 4 of Abbott Elementary gets real Sunny :),” Brunson wrote in the caption of a photo of her with McElhenney and his “Sunny” costar, Charlie Day.In his Instagram stories, McElhenney shared a photo of the trio, along with “Sunny” star Danny DeVito and “Abbott” stars Tyler James Wil

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Paul Simon is ‘optimistic’ about returning to live performance after partially losing hearing

Legendary singer Paul Simon has said he is “optimistic” about being able to return to performing live after losing most of his hearing in his left ear.In an interview with The Guardian, published Friday, the singer-songwriter said that, while his hearing loss hinders his ability to perform with a full band, he is “hoping to eventually be able to do a full-length concert.”“I’m optimistic,” Simon said. “Six months ago I was pessimistic.”Simon first discussed his hearing loss in an interview with Britain’s The Times newspaper back in May 2023, saying that “quite suddenly I

GOP Rep. Lawler acknowledges darkening his face as part of Michael Jackson Halloween costume after photo surfaces

Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault and battery in lawsuit from hair-and-makeup artist who worked for him

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See challenges faced by FEMA rescuers in Hurricane Helene aftermath

A week ago, Helene was plowing into Florida, thrashing cities and towns on the Gulf Coast while millions of people ahead of the hurricane’s path were dealing with rains that preceded even more rain. Forecasters warned of impacts that would be felt far inland.In the Southeast, roads were covered with cars, not feet of water. Bridges were still up. The lights were still on. The town of Chimney Rock – home to a popular North Carolina state park, breathtaking views and iconic rock formation – was still looking forward to visitors.A week later, 213 people are confirmed dead from Helene across

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Supreme Court allows enforcement of Biden methane and mercury rules in rare win for the EPA

The Supreme Court on Friday let stand Biden administration rules that would cut emissions of the planet-warming gas methane as well as mercury in a rare win for an environmental regulation pending before the conservative high court.The rulings don’t uphold the methane and mercury rules but rather allow the administration to enforce it while underlying legal challenges continue – a process that could take years.Separately, the court is considering another series of emergency appeals requiring coal and new natural gas power plants to dramatically cut emissions.Republican officials in two do

Dozens of elephants forced to evacuate due to flash flooding

People moved to Asheville to escape extreme weather. They forgot its tragic history.

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Deadly Maui fire erupted from earlier blaze believed to have been extinguished, investigation finds

The wildfire that killed at least 102 people on Maui last year erupted from an earlier brushfire, sparked by downed power lines, that firefighters believed they had extinguished, officials confirmed Wednesday as they presented their findings on the cause. The Aug. 8, 2023, blaze — the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century — emerged in the afternoon in the same area as the blaze that began earlier that morning. Driven by strong, erratic winds, the fire raced through the historic town of Lahaina, destroying thousands of buildings, overcoming people trapped in their ca

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Millions of Americans have never been this hot in October before as a historic heat wave hits

Millions of people in the West are experiencing a dangerous and historic October heatwave with temperatures so extreme they’d be considered hot during the peak of summer.The heat has been so potent the United States soared to and tied the highest temperature ever seen in the month of October on Tuesday.At least 125 places from the West Coast to the Rockies have tied or broken all-time October heat records since the month began. Many others have set daily high temperature records.It’s another reminder that extreme heat is no longer confined to the summer as the world warms due to fossil fue

Days after Hurricane Helene, a powerless mess remains in the Southeast

Italy and Switzerland have agreed to shift their shared border in the Alps. Here’s why

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