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Space view of Hurricane Milton shows monstrous size of storm hours before landfall

After weakening slightly, Milton regained strength Tuesday afternoon and became a Category 5 storm again....

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13 Florida counties under mandatory evacuation ahead of Hurricane Milton's arrival

Millions have been urged to leave Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton's arrival. Thirteen counties are under mandatory eva...

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Minnesota family forever changed by experiences in Hurricane-ravaged North Carolina

As videos from a Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina continue to pour in, Jeremy and Nichole King are still processi...

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Koels are thriving in our cities. Not everyone is happy

Some describe the eastern koel as “demonic birds” for their constant mating calls. Others say the native cuckoos wit...

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Get ready to save money. What you should know federal rebates for home energy upgrades

Apartment owners can apply for the first phase of rebates, and the second phase for single-family homeowners will open i...

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Oil spill: A/Ibom communities cry out over loss of farm lands, livelihoods

The people of Akwa Ibom State have cried out over the attendant difficulties being experienced in various communities ac...

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Climate Action: Minister wants Nigerians to plant, nurture trees to mark birthdays, weddings

Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Kunle Salako, said Nigerians should commit to planting and nurturing trees ...

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Tuesday night First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen - 10/8/24

After a hot start to October, the entire Bay Area should see highs around seasonal norms, with coastal highs in the 60s ...

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Convicted arsonist arrested on suspicion of starting two more Northern California wildfires

Cal Fire has arrested 109 people on suspicion of arson this year, stemming from brutal wildfires that have raged across ...

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The renewable energy hidden in our wastewater ponds – here’s how it could work

Integrating biogas, heat and floating solar panels on wastewater ponds could generate enough electricity to supply about...

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Botanists identify 33 global ‘dark spots’ filled with undiscovered plant species

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Botanists have uncovered 33 global ‘dark spots‘ rich in unknown plant species, ...

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With Hurricane Milton bearing down on them, Floridians face gridlocked roads and long gas lines

Florida residents fleeing Hurricane Milton are stuck in traffic and face gas outages along evacuation routes. Some can't...

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LA County considers move to crack down on Mojave Desert dumping

Some waste piles seen were three stories tall. Supervisor Kathryn Barger says stricter regulations and penalties are nee...

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Remove driveway and patio moss in 15 minutes and ‘stop it coming back’ with 1 common item

Driveways and patios can become overgrown with moss, lichen and algae, but there is a cheap and easy way to get rid of i...

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Twin Babies In Georgia Are Youngest-Known Hurricane Helene Victims

Khazmir Williams and Khyzier Williams, born Aug. 20, were killed along with their mother Kobe Williams by a falling tree...

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024: Tadpoles, a springtail and slime mould steal the show

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024: Tadpoles, a springtail and slime mould steal the show...

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Florida gas stations run empty amid panic ahead of Hurricane Milton

By Shariq Khan NEW YORK (Reuters) -A growing number of gas stations were flashing empty signs on Tuesday as panic-buying...

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Hurricane Milton solidifies its place in the record books

Hurricane Milton regained Category 5 strength Tuesday afternoon. Its rapid intensification has already solidified its pl...

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First Alert Weather: All eyes on Hurricane Milton as it approaches Florida

CBS News New York Lonnie Quinn has more on what the storm will bring to the Sunshine State's west coast. As for the Tri-...

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Sweet relief for arid south

Great was the joy in the arid south when showers fell in places on Monday. Between 2mm and 10mm fell at Nabibis, about 3...

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Live tracker map: What to know about Hurricane Milton

Live tracker map: What to know about Hurricane Milton...

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Officials warn South Florida to be ready for ‘ugly monster’ known as Hurricane Milton

From Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach and beyond, local officials warned residents to take this storm seriously....

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‘If you stay here, you will die:’ Florida fire chief sounds alarm as Milton approaches

The mayor of Tampa issued a stark, ominous warning on Monday evening: If residents in an evacuation zone don’t follow ...

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Georgia Power monitoring, prepared to respond to effects of Hurricane Milton in Georgia

Company is coordinating with state and local emergency partners in wake of Helene recovery Georgia Power campgrounds at ...

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Award for HALEU Deconversion

American Centrifuge Operating, LLC is one of six awardees BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centrus Energy (NY...

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Terex Completes Acquisition of Environmental Solutions Group from Dover Corporation

Purchase price of $2.0 billion; $1.725 billion net of expected tax benefits Reduces cyclicality, delivers financial accr...

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Dover Completes Sale of Environmental Solutions Group Business

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) today announced that it has completed th...

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Gardeners warned 'move this one flower now' before it's too late

Placing this popular flower in direct sunlight can cause irreversible damage to leaves....

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Elon Musk's X to be reinstated in Brazil after complying with Supreme Court demands

The Brazilian Supreme Court's Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Tuesday authorized the restoration of social media platform...

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Brodsworth Hall & Gardens 2-for-1 Entry

Get one free entry with one full-paying adult, with your Gardeners’ World Magazine 2-for-1 entry card. Valid at 407 ga...

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Brantwood 2-for-1 Entry

Get one free entry with one full-paying adult, with your Gardeners’ World Magazine 2-for-1 entry card. Valid at 407 ga...

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Bolton Castle Gardens 2-for-1 Entry

Get one free entry with one full-paying adult, with your Gardeners’ World Magazine 2-for-1 entry card. Valid at 407 ga...

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Florida Mayor Begs Residents ‘Don’t Get Political’ While Slamming Rumors Ahead Of Storm

“Hate to break it to you but a lot of what you see on social media is not factual," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said....

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Explainer-More eyes turn to FEMA as Hurricane Milton approaches

By Doina Chiacu (Reuters) - Hurricanes Milton and Helene are putting new pressure on the federal government's emergency ...

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Birkheads Secret Gardens & Nursery 2-for-1 Entry

Get one free entry with one full-paying adult, with your Gardeners’ World Magazine 2-for-1 entry card. Valid at 407 ga...

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Bide-a-Wee Cottage Gardens 2-for-1 Entry

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Beningbrough 2-for-1 Entry

Get one free entry with one full-paying adult, with your Gardeners’ World Magazine 2-for-1 entry card. Valid at 407 ga...

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Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens 2-for-1 Entry

Get one free entry with one full-paying adult, with your Gardeners’ World Magazine 2-for-1 entry card. Valid at 407 ga...

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Acorn Bank 2-for-1 Entry

Get one free entry with one full-paying adult, with your Gardeners’ World Magazine 2-for-1 entry card. Valid at 407 ga...

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Tullynally Castle Gardens 2-for-1 Entry

Get one free entry with one full-paying adult, with your Gardeners’ World Magazine 2-for-1 entry card. Valid at 407 ga...

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Strokestown Park Walled Gardens 2-for-1 Entry

Get one free entry with one full-paying adult, with your Gardeners’ World Magazine 2-for-1 entry card. Valid at 407 ga...

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Rowallane Garden 2-for-1 Entry

Get one free entry with one full-paying adult, with your Gardeners’ World Magazine 2-for-1 entry card. Valid at 407 ga...

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Hurricane Milton prompts some energy companies to shut down Tampa operations

(Reuters) -Energy companies began shutting down their pipelines and fuel-delivery terminals in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesda...

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National weather forecast for Wednesday October 9

National weather forecast for Wednesday October 9....

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Evacuees flee Florida Gulf Coast ahead of strengthening Cat 4 Hurricane Milton

MIAMI — Evacuees streamed away from the Gulf Coast, clogging roads and draining gas stations. Major airports in Tampa ...

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Portumna Castle & Gardens 2-for-1 Entry

Get one free entry with one full-paying adult, with your Gardeners’ World Magazine 2-for-1 entry card. Valid at 407 ga...

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In major shift, Zimbabwe permits resettled farmers to sell land

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s government announced a major shift to its land policy on Tuesday, allowing [...]...

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Mount Stewart 2-for-1 Entry

Get one free entry with one full-paying adult, with your Gardeners’ World Magazine 2-for-1 entry card. Valid at 407 ga...

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Hurricane Milton prompts energy companies to shut down Tampa operations

(Reuters) - Energy companies on Tuesday began shutting down their pipelines and fuel-delivery terminals in Tampa, Florid...

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Gas stations run empty as panic grips Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton

By Shariq Khan NEW YORK (Reuters) - A growing number of gasoline retailers were flashing empty signs on Tuesday as panic...

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Biden announces new rule to remove all US lead pipes in a decade

By Daphne Psaledakis and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) -The Biden administration finalized a landmark rule on Tuesday that w...

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Mornington Garden 2-for-1 Entry

Get one free entry with one full-paying adult, with your Gardeners’ World Magazine 2-for-1 entry card. Valid at 407 ga...

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Police appeal for footage after school bus came off road and overturned into a field in Newtownards

Police investigating an incident in which a double-decker bus carrying pupils from Strangford College overturned in Newt...

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Lismore Castle Gardens & Gallery 2-for-1 entry

Get one free entry with one full-paying adult, with your Gardeners’ World Magazine 2-for-1 entry card. Valid at 407 ga...

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Unprecedented peril: disaster lies ahead as we track towards 2.7°C of warming this century

All of human civilisation emerged during unusually benign climate conditions. As temperature records fall and climate da...

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ACC levies part of 'spectacularly hard' time for electric cars

Hikes to ACC levies will see owners of electric cars paying up to $40 more than owners of hybrids or small petrol cars, ...

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Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden 2-for-1 Entry

Get one free entry with one full-paying adult, with your Gardeners’ World Magazine 2-for-1 entry card. Valid at 407 ga...

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Disney World and Universal Orlando remain open ahead of Hurricane Milton

Disney said it was operating under normal conditions and planned, for now, only to close its campgrounds and rental cabi...

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Karan Johar expresses gratitude as 'Brahmastra' wins three 'National Awards'

Karan Johar feels over the moon as 'Brahmastra' secures its place in cinematic historyDharma productions director Karan ...

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Hurricane Milton: Even a sea turtle is part of Tampa’s evacuation from storm

As Florida residents prepare themselves and their homes for Hurricane Milton, scientists are also readying the animals i...