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Hurricane Rafael: A Storm to Watch

November 7, 2024

On Wednesday, Hurricane Rafael got stronger, reaching Category 3 status. This means it has winds between 111 to 129 mph, making it a major hurricane. Rafael is expected to move over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico by nighttime and across the Gulf this weekend. Forecasters warn that Rafael could bri

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Hot Days Ahead, Hurricane Rafael Gets Stronger

November 7, 2024

We're in for another batch of unusually warm days and nights this week. While the rain chances decrease, a hurricane named Rafael is brewing in the Caribbean and heading our way. Experts say it could reach the Gulf of Mexico by Thursday, but the weather may not be in its favor. Expect sunny mornings

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Storm Rafael Heads Toward Cuba: What You Need to Know

November 6, 2024

Hurricane Rafael is on a path to hit western Cuba, and it's not coming lightly. This storm is expected to get much stronger before making landfall on Wednesday. Cuba is already dealing with power outages and recovering from a hurricane that hit two weeks ago. The storm is currently located near the

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Crash at Mesa Airport: Jet Collides with Car on Takeoff

November 6, 2024

A business jet taking off from Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona, struck a car outside the airport's grounds on Tuesday afternoon, leading to a devastating fire. The incident, which occurred around 4:40 PM, involved a Honda HA-420 jet. Initial reports indicate that five individuals lost their li

technology

Robots Tackle Japanese Storytelling: Lessons from Rakugo

November 6, 2024

You might think that teaching a robot to tell jokes is a piece of cake. But not so fast! Researchers tried to get a robot to master rakugo, a traditional Japanese form of storytelling. They gave the robot a speech synthesizer so it could mimic human storytellers. The goal? To see how the robot's jok

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Recovery Rhythms: How Neighborhoods Bounce Back from Storms Differently

November 6, 2024

When disaster strikes, like Hurricanes Harvey and Ida, communities face a tough climb back to normal. This study zooms in on how individual households start living their lives again after such events. They looked at places people liked to visit, figuring out how quickly folks got back to their usual

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Tracking Community Recovery Through Daily Routines After Hurricane Harvey

November 6, 2024

After a disaster like Hurricane Harvey, getting back to normal daily activities is a big deal. It shows how well a community is recovering. This study looked at how people's routines changed in Harris County, Texas, after the hurricane. They used location data to see patterns in where people went be

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Cubans Bracing for Another Tropical Storm, Rafael

November 6, 2024

Caribbean Sea is facing more trouble as Tropical Storm Rafael gets stronger. Forecasters are worried it might become a hurricane on Wednesday, bringing high winds and rainfall. Florida Keys could be hit first, but don't worry, it's predicted to weaken before reaching the US Gulf Coast. This storm co

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Storm Rafael: A New Orleans and Caribbean Challenge

November 5, 2024

Tropical Storm Rafael, brewing in the Caribbean, is set to hit the southern edge of Louisiana by this Saturday. It's getting stronger and could become a hurricane by the time it reaches Cuba. Payton Malone, a New Orleans meteorologist, described it as a rare November hurricane in the Gulf. The stor

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November Hurricane on the Way: What to Expect

November 5, 2024

This coming weekend, something unusual is happening in the US. A tropical storm named Rafael is expected to turn into a hurricane as it approaches the Gulf of Mexico. Let's break down what's going on. First off, meteorologists are keeping a close eye on Rafael. It's forecast to gain strength as it