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Satellite images reveal the presence of Chinese spy bases in Cuba. Should the US be concerned?
A report by a think-tank based out of the US analyzed satellite images from Cuba which revealed the presence of Chinese spying facilities. This is a direct threat to the US. Law makers have urged the Biden administration to tackle this threat.
Social media abuzz with ‘Russian threat’ as Florida residents track movement of naval ships close to the US coast
As four Russian naval ships made their way to Cuba to participate in the joint naval exercises, residents of Florida tracked the movement of these ships. Many on social media were seen panicking while others dismissed it as a regular movement of naval ships in the region.
Why is there a Russian nuclear submarine just 200 miles off the coast of Florida?
There are four Russian naval ships in Cuba and they are participating in a joint naval exercise with the host nation. The US is closely monitoring the situation.
Baltimore ship accident has East Coast ports scrambling to absorb cargo
Fallout from last week’s deadly bridge collapse, which indefinitely closed the nation’s 17th-largest port by total cargo tonnage and the busiest gateway for vehicles, is expected to be largely contained as neighboring facilities with spare capacity tweak their schedules.
UK's Trident nuclear-deterrent missile system misfires during test
Britain's Trident nuclear-deterrent system reportedly misfired during a test, with a missile crashing into the ocean off Florida. The Ministry of Defence confirmed an 'anomaly' but assured that the "nuclear deterrent remains safe, secure and effective." The incident, witnessed by Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, marks the second Trident missile test failure. The government faces scrutiny over the failure, which comes amid concerns about the readiness of Britain's navy. The Trident system costs around £3 billion per year to operate, and a new class of submarines is set to enter service in the 2030s.
Storms envelope much of US, bringing heavy snow, rains, tornadoes
High winds and a few tornadoes ripped through parts of the South earlier Tuesday, with at least three deaths attributed to weather in Alabama, North Carolina and Georgia, according to authorities and local media reports. Tornadoes caused heavy damage in parts of the Florida panhandle.
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More than 300,000 homes in 9 US states without power as it batters winter storm
The most severely affected states included Georgia, where over 65,000 power outages occurred, Florida with over 62,000 outages, and Alabama with more than 58,000 outages, as reported by PowerOutage.us. Southern Co manages the largest power companies in Georgia and Alabama, while NextEra Energy holds the position of the major power provider in Florida.
Hurricane Idalia's aftermath: Hidden threat of deadly flesh-eating bacteria lurks in floodwaters, here’s how to be safe
While Hurricane Idalia may have passed, a lingering threat remains. Florida health authorities are issuing a stern warning stating floodwaters could potentially harbor Vibrio vulnificus, an uncommon yet potentially deadly flesh-eating bacterium.
What to expect when Hurricane Idalia hits Florida on Wednesday
Millions of Florida residents have evacuated as Hurricane Idalia, an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm, approaches the state's Big Bend region. Evacuations have been ordered in 28 counties, and storm warnings are in effect for most of Florida, as well as parts of Georgia and South Carolina.
Hurricane Idalia intensifies, likely to make landfall on Florida coast, outages imminent, administration ready for rescue op
Hurricane Idalia is to plow through the Gulf of Mexico, it may make landfall on the Florida coast. Know how the administration and Governor Ron DeSantis are ready to launch the rescue operations.
Florida: Hurricane emergency issued, know about governor's warnings, preparation, landfall, floodings, outages
Warning about the hurricane, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has asked the residents to heed the local administration. What preparations has he taken?
Tropical Storm Idalia forms near Mexico, heads to Florida
Tropical Storm Idalia formed Sunday in the Caribbean, buffeting southeastern Mexico with wind and rain, as forecasters predicted it will strengthen to a hurricane before reaching Florida later in the week.
Florida on alert as Tropical Storm Idalia expected to turn into Hurricane, widespread heavy rain predicted
Tropical Depression Ten looms in the southern Gulf of Mexico, poised to intensify into Tropical Storm Idalia and potentially evolve into a hurricane. The Gulf Coast of Florida is on heightened alert.
Miraculous rescue: Man's 35-hour struggle for survival off Florida coast ends in triumph
Charles Gregory, an adventurer, spent 35 hours adrift in the sea after his boat capsized 12 miles away from the Florida coast. As his family filed an official report, Gregory faced the dangers of the unforgiving waters that included jellyfish stings and distant shark fins. He relied on his spiritual strength to survive the scorching days and frigid nights.
"Cocaine Sharks" documentary explores possible drug consumption by Florida's coastal sharks
The documentary "Cocaine Sharks" explores the possibility that Florida coast sharks are ingesting the drugs that smugglers dump into the Atlantic Ocean. The scientists in this documentary devised an experiment. They dropped packages that looked like bales of cocaine into the water and observed the sharks' response. To their astonishment, the sharks swam straight to the packages and began biting into them.
US weather update: Central areas from Louisiana to Florida likely to witness showers, thunderstorms
Central US areas of Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and the western Florida Panhandle are most likely to experience rainfall and severe thunderstorm Monday and Tuesday.
Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend Erica Herman sues him amid domestic dispute, claims damages of more than $30 million
Tiger Woods and Erica Herman’s relationship ended in October 2022.
Arizona State to hire Kenny Dillingham as head coach? Find out here
According to sources, Arizona State and Oregon offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham's agreement is getting finalized on after a Saturday deal. The appointment will make Dillingham the Power 5 conference's youngest head football coach.
Hurricane Nicole news: Storm brings rain to Northeast, drenches Georgia and Carolinas after battering Florida
Nicole becomes a post-tropical cyclone after causing massive destruction in Florida, sending heavy thunderstorms across the Carolina and Virginia area on Friday before making landfall in the Northeast.
Hurricane Nicole causes only minor damage to Artemis rocket in Florida
The uncrewed Artemis 1 mission, slated now to blast off on November 16, will mark the very first flight of a highly-anticipated US program of returning to the moon. NASA hopes to use an Artemis rocket to send astronauts to the lunar surface as soon as 2025, assuming the program goes to plan.
Hurricane Nicole makes landfall on Florida's Treasure Coast. Check details
On November 9, Hurricane Nicole landed in Brevard County, and waves crashed against the Rikki Tiki Tavern on the Cocoa Beach Pier. Nicole may make landfall around the east coast of Florida.
Tropical Storm Nicole affects travel in Florida, forces Orlando International Airport to cancel flights
On Wednesday, Nicole snarled Florida travel. Orlando International Airport said operations would halt at 4 p.m. ET until conditions permitted operations to resume. Spirit Airlines, located in Miramar, Florida, announced that it would waive change fees and ticket variations for select trips.
Subtropical storm Nicole forecast to become Hurricane as it nears Florida's East Coast
Subtropical Nicole is expected to make landfall in Florida as a category 1 hurricane or severe tropical storm, a far wider region of the Southeast will be affected which include extended coastal flooding, beach erosion, strong gusts, high surf, rip currents, and heavy rain.
Subtropical Storm Nicole likely to intensify into hurricane, may hit Florida, the Bahamas
Forecasters predict that Subtropical Storm Nicole will strengthen into a hurricane over the Bahamas before landfall on Florida's east coast on Wednesday.
Dozens dead from Ian, one of strongest, costliest US storms
Rescuers searched for survivors among the ruins of Florida's flooded homes from Hurricane Ian while authorities in South Carolina waited for daylight to assess damage from the storm's second strike as the remnants of one of the strongest and costliest disasters to ever hit the U.S. continued to push north.
Hurricane Ian lashes South Carolina as Florida's death toll climbs
The powerful storm, estimated to be one of the costliest hurricanes ever to hit the U.S., has terrorized people for much of the week - pummeling western Cuba and raking across Florida before gathering strength in the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean to curve back and strike South Carolina.
Hurricane Ian tracker: Up-to-date maps, predictions, potential trajectories, warnings
Florida is about to be hit by strong hurricane 'Ian' that will bring tornadoes, catastrophic storm surges, and strong winds. There is a hurricane or tropical storm warning in effect for the Florida Peninsula area. A substantial portion of Florida's west coast, from Cedar Key to the state's southwest tip, is under storm surge warnings.
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