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The Summary NASA has launched a new mission to Europa, an icy moon of Jupiter thought to harbor a vast ocean. The moon is considered one of the most promising places in the solar system to search for extraterrestrial life. The Europa Clipper spacecraft lifted off at 12:06 p.m. ET, and will travel 1.8 billion … Read more
HONG KONG — China conducted large-scale military drills around Taiwan on Monday in what it said was a warning to “independence forces” on the Beijing-claimed island. The exercises had been expected after Beijing criticized a speech last week by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te. In the speech marking Taiwan’s National Day, Lai said that China had … Read more
President Joe Biden announced while surveying storm-damaged Florida on Sunday that over $600 million will flow to states affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which ravaged Georgia and North Carolina as well. During remarks in St. Pete Beach, a barrier island city off of St. Petersburg, Biden said nearly $100 million of the money would … Read more
Restoring power, clearing debris and distributing fuel are now the top priorities in Florida as the state continues to reel in the wake Hurricane Milton. More than 1.1 million are without power and at least 17 fatalities have been confirmed as recovery efforts continue into the weekend. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday that efforts … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday released a summary of her medical records from her White House physician, who deemed her to be “a healthy 59-year-old female who has a medical history notable for seasonal allergies and urticaria.” The physician, Joshua Simmons, added that she’s been treating her seasonal allergies with over-the-counter allergy medicines and … Read more
The man who died in a Colorado mine elevator accident was a 46-year-old father and tour guide there, officials said Friday as investigators try to understand what exactly occurred. What Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell called a “very tragic accident” occurred as an elevator was about 500 feet down the 1,000-foot deep shaft at the Mollie Kathleen … Read more
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Big-name politicians are descending on Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley in the closing weeks of the 2024 election, where voters in the swingy 7th Congressional District could determine which party controls the House next year — if not the White House. On Wednesday, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., joined Rep. Susan Wild, … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. ‘It’s a complete disaster’: Sarasota County resident reacts to Hurricane Milton aftermath 04:12 Now Playing Florida resident describes extent of home damage from Hurricane Milton 06:01 UP NEXT ‘I’m heartbroken’: Florida family returns home after Hurricane Milton 01:54 Watch: Video … Read more
Hurricane Milton wrought havoc across Florida, where it whipped up tornadoes, cut power for more than 3.3 million energy customers, put some 11 million people at risk of flooding and caused at least 11 deaths. Milton was moving into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday morning after making landfall the previous evening as a Category 3 … Read more
Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, about five miles west of Sarasota, as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday night, with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph, the National Hurricane Center said. The NHC said in an 8:30 p.m. update that “life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds, and flash flooding” were happening over Florida’s central peninsula. … Read more