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Russia says it has successfully tested an experimental nuclear-powered cruise missile with unlimited range. But many Western experts have questioned the value of the missile, and some say it doesn’t do anything Russia can’t do already.
Trump calls Russia's missile test 'inappropriate' — but is Putin's nuclear-powered weapon actually a threat?
“The main reason that no one else has tried to build something like this is that it doesn’t really have any use," one expert told NBC News.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Monday marks a full year of continuous measles transmission in Canada, a milestone that’s poised to set the country back decades on a global health commitment. https://cnn.it/48PE3Oo
October 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Last night Possible UFO or Unknown Drone caught flying with out Typical Red Green Navigational Lights and was hovering in one location over 15 minutes First shot was at 9:40 PM second 10:04 PM.
October 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Atlantic Tropical Storm Melissa Intermediate Advisory Number 3a issued at Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:50:05 +0000
...AIR FORCE RESERVE HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING MELISSA...
Additional Details Here.
000WTNT33 KNHC 220549TCPAT3 BULLETINTropical Storm Melissa Intermediate Advisory Number 3ANWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132025200 AM EDT Wed Oct 22 2025 ...AIR FORCE RESERVE HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING MELISSA... SUMMARY OF 200 AM EDT...0600 UTC...INFORMATION----------------------------------------------LOCATION...14.2N 74.0WABOUT 325 MI...520 KM SSW OF PORT AU PRINCE HAITIMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/HPRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/HMINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS--------------------CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...* Southwestern peninsula of Haiti from the border with theDominican Republic to Port-Au-Prince A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...* Jamaica A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possiblewithin the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hoursbefore the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-forcewinds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult ordangerous. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions arepossible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours. Interests elsewhere in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Cubashould monitor the progress of Melissa. For storm information specific to your area, please monitorproducts issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK----------------------At 200 AM EDT (0600 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Melissa wasestimated near latitude 14.2 North, longitude 74.0 West. While the storm has recently been nearly stationary, Melissa is expected to move toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h) overnight. A decrease in forward speed and a gradual turn to the northwest and north is expected during the next few days. On the forecast track, Melissa is expected to approach Jamaica and the southwestern portion of Haiti later this week. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with highergusts. Gradual strengthening is expected during the next few days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km)from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND----------------------Key messages for Melissa can be found in the Tropical CycloneDiscussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT3 and WMO header WTNT43 KNHC. WIND: Hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area inHaiti beginning late on Thursday. Tropical storm conditions couldbegin in Jamaica on Thursday or Friday. RAINFALL: Melissa is forecast to bring 5 to 10 inches of rain tosouthern Haiti and the southern Dominican Republic through Friday,with locally higher amounts possible. Across eastern Jamaica, 4 to8 inches of rain are expected, also with locally higher amountspossible. Additional heavy rainfall is possible beyond Friday;however, uncertainty in Melissa’s track and forward speed reducesconfidence in exact totals. Significant flash flooding andlandslides are possible. Across the northern Dominican Republic and northern Haiti, 2 to 4inches of rain are expected through Friday. For Aruba, westernJamaica, and Puerto Rico, 1 to 3 inches are expected through the same period. Flash and urban flooding will be possible through at least Friday. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated withMelissa, please see the National Weather Service Storm TotalRainfall Graphic, available athurricanes.gov/graphics_at3.shtml?rainqpf SURF: Swells generated by Melissa are expected to spread toHispaniola, Jamaica, and eastern Cuba during the next couple ofdays. Please consult products from your local weather office. A depiction of rip current risk for the United States can be foundat: hurricanes.gov/graphics_at3.shtml?ripCurrents NEXT ADVISORY-------------Next complete advisory at 500 AM EDT. $$Forecaster Blake Tropical Storm Melissa 5-Day Uncertainty Track Image Tropical Storm Melissa 34-Knot Wind Speed Probabilities
October 22, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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What??
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While addressing the Knesset, President Donald Trump asked Israeli President Issac Herzog to pardon the country's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
October 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and memory in teens. n.pr/42BJyMB
Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows
Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and memory in teens.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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President Trump said "left-wing radicals" have tried to tarnish Columbus' legacy, and the proclamation is a way to preserve it. Some experts say it's a way to erase the heritage of Native Americans.
Trump issues a Columbus Day proclamation to 'reclaim' the explorer's legacy
President Trump said "left-wing radicals" have tried to tarnish Columbus' legacy, and the proclamation is a way to preserve it. Some experts say it's a way to erase the heritage of Native Americans.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Happy to be home thanks @rushmedical.bsky.social for everything!! You all where amazing and everyone was very kind and courteous during my stay! Keep up the great work!
October 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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A year ago, Rwanda faced its first outbreak of Marburg virus. Dr. Tsion Firew remembers how scared she was — and how that didn't stop her from playing a key role in the remarkably effective response.
A bold doctor sent her kids away and helped beat one of the world's deadliest viruses
A year ago, Rwanda faced its first outbreak of Marburg virus. Dr. Tsion Firew remembers how scared she was — and how that didn't stop her from playing a key role in the remarkably effective response.
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October 7, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Tonight's photo
October 2, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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Israeli authorities have arrested an American-Israeli dual citizen on suspicion of spying for Iran, accusing him of sharing information on public figures and sending videos and pictures of locations across the country to his handlers.
American-Israeli citizen arrested in Israel on suspicion of spying for Iran | CNN
Israeli authorities have arrested an American-Israeli dual citizen on suspicion of spying for Iran, accusing him of sharing information on public figures and sending videos and pictures of locations a...
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September 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Atlantic Hurricane Gabrielle Advisory Number 35 issued at Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:35:25 +0000
...GABRIELLE EXPECTED TO MOVE NEAR OR OVER THE AZORES TONIGHT INTO EARLY FRIDAY... ...EXPECTED TO BRING HURRICANE CONDITIONS, A DANGEROUS STORM SURGE, AND LARGE AND DESTRUCTIV...
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183 WTNT32 KNHC 251435TCPAT2 BULLETINHurricane Gabrielle Advisory Number 35NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL072025300 PM GMT Thu Sep 25 2025 ...GABRIELLE EXPECTED TO MOVE NEAR OR OVER THE AZORES TONIGHT INTOEARLY FRIDAY......EXPECTED TO BRING HURRICANE CONDITIONS, A DANGEROUS STORMSURGE, AND LARGE AND DESTRUCTIVE WAVES... SUMMARY OF 300 PM GMT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION----------------------------------------------LOCATION...36.7N 35.1WABOUT 455 MI...730 KM W OF THE AZORESMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/HPRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 80 DEGREES AT 32 MPH...52 KM/HMINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...981 MB...28.97 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS--------------------CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...* All of the Azores A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expectedsomewhere within the warning area, in this case tonight or early Friday. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. For storm information specific to your area, please monitorproducts issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK----------------------At 300 PM GMT (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Gabrielle waslocated near latitude 36.7 North, longitude 35.1 West. Gabrielle ismoving toward the east near 32 mph (52 km/h). A fast eastward to east-northeastward motion is expected through Friday, followed by a slower eastward to east-southeastward motion this weekend. On the forecast track, the center of Gabrielle will approach the Azores today and move across the island chain tonight into early Friday. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 km/h) with highergusts. Gabrielle is forecast to be at hurricane strength when itpasses through the Azores. After that, it is expected to weaken asan extratropical low through the weekend. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from thecenter and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles(295 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 981 mb (28.97 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND----------------------Key messages for Gabrielle can be found in the Tropical CycloneDiscussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT2 and WMO header WTNT42 KNHC. WIND: Hurricane conditions, especially in gusts, are expected in theAzores tonight into early Friday, with tropical storm conditionslikely by this evening. Significant hurricane-force wind gusts arelikely across portions of the Azores even after the center passes. STORM SURGE: A dangerous storm surge is expected to producesignificant coastal flooding in areas of onshore winds in theAzores. The surge will be accompanied by large and destructivewaves. RAINFALL: Through Friday morning, Gabrielle could produce up to 3 to5 inches, 75 to 125 mm, of storm total rainfall across the centralAzores. This rainfall could produce flash flooding within themountains. Elsewhere, Gabrielle is expected to yield 1 to 3 inches,or 25 to 75 mm, of rain across the western and eastern Azores. SURF: Swells generated by Gabrielle will continue to affect Bermuda,the northeastern coast of the U.S., and Atlantic Canada today.Swells from Gabrielle will spread across the Azores today andtonight. These swells are expected to produce life-threatening surfand rip current conditions. Please consult products issued by yourlocal weather office. NEXT ADVISORY-------------Next intermediate advisory at 600 PM GMT.Next complete advisory at 900 PM GMT. $$Forecaster Reinhart Hurricane Gabrielle 5-Day Uncertainty Track Image Hurricane Gabrielle 34-Knot Wind Speed Probabilities
September 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Visiting Washington University Hospital Urology department today!
Photo taken from a Google Pixel 9 Pro XL of the St. Louis arch. The weather was cloudy in the background of the arch. Was taken before 9am
September 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Wow my new wheelchair ramp is amazing! I feel much safer on it.
August 22, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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New wheelchair ramp going on saying good bye to the old.
August 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Atlantic Hurricane Erin Advisory Number 39
...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS AT OR NEAR PORTIONS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA COAST... ...BEACHGOERS ARE CAUTIONED AGAINST SWIMMING AT MOST U.S. EAST COAST BEACHES DUE TO LIFE-THREATENING SURF AND RIP CURRENTS...
Additional Details Here.
986 WTNT35 KNHC 210246TCPAT5 BULLETINHurricane Erin Advisory Number 39NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL0520251100 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS AT OR NEAR PORTIONS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA COAST......BEACHGOERS ARE CAUTIONED AGAINST SWIMMING AT MOST U.S. EASTCOAST BEACHES DUE TO LIFE-THREATENING SURF AND RIP CURRENTS... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM EDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION-----------------------------------------------LOCATION...32.8N 73.1WABOUT 215 MI...345 KM SE OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINAABOUT 485 MI...780 KM W OF BERMUDAMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH...175 KM/HPRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 10 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/HMINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...942 MB...27.82 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS--------------------CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...* Cape Lookout to Duck, North Carolina A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...* Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina to Chincoteague, Virginia,including Pamlico and Albemarle sounds. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...* Bermuda A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions areexpected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within thenext 24 hours. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions arepossible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours. A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threateninginundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline,during the next 36 hours in the indicated locations. For a depictionof areas at risk, please see the National Weather Service StormSurge Watch/Warning Graphic, available at hurricanes.gov. This is alife-threatening situation. Persons located within these areasshould take all necessary actions to protect life and property fromrising water and the potential for other dangerous conditions.Promptly follow evacuation and other instructions from localofficials. Interests in Atlantic Canada should monitor the progress ofErin and refer to local watches and warnings issued by Environment Canada. For storm information specific to your area in the UnitedStates, including possible inland watches and warnings, pleasemonitor products issued by your local National Weather Serviceforecast office. For storm information specific to your areaoutside of the United States, please monitor products issued byyour national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK----------------------At 1100 PM EDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Erin was locatednear latitude 32.8 North, longitude 73.1 West. Erin is moving towardthe north near 16 mph (26 km/h). A turn toward the north-northeastis expected tonight, followed by a faster motion toward thenortheast and east-northeast on Thursday and Friday. On theforecast track, the center of Erin will move over the westernAtlantic between the U.S. east coast and Bermuda tonight and earlyFriday, and then pass south of Atlantic Canada Friday and Saturday. Reports from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that maximum sustained winds are near 110 mph (175 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is possible tonight and Thursday morning, and Erin could become a major hurricane again during that time. Weakening is likely to begin Thursday night or Friday, but Erin is forecast to remain a hurricane into the weekend. Erin is a large hurricane. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 265 miles (425 km). During the past fewhours, NOAA buoy 41025, located just southeast of Cape Hatteras, has reported sustained winds of 38 mph (61 km/h) and a wind gust of 45 mph (72 km/h). A private weather station in Frisco, North Carolina, recently reported sustained winds of 44 mph (71 km/h) and a wind gust of 52 mph (84 km/h). The minimum central pressure estimated from the Hurricane Hunter is 942 mb (27.82 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND----------------------Key messages for Erin can be found in the Tropical CycloneDiscussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT5 and WMO header WTNT45 KNHC. WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected over portions of theNorth Carolina Outer Banks and the Virginia coastline beginningin the next few hours. Elsewhere along the mid-Atlantic andsouthern New England coast, wind gusts to tropical storm force arelikely Thursday through early Friday. Tropical storm conditions arepossible on Bermuda Thursday and Friday. Gale conditions are possible along portions of the coast of Nova Scotia beginning Thursday night. SURF: Swells generated by Erin will affect the Bahamas, Bermuda,the east coast of the United States, and Atlantic Canada during thenext several days. These rough ocean conditions are expected tocause life-threatening surf and rip currents. Please consultproducts from your local weather forecast office for moreinformation. A depiction of rip current risk for the United States can be foundat: hurricanes.gov/graphics_at5.shtml?ripCurrents STORM SURGE: The combination of a dangerous storm surge and thetide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded byrising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water couldreach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicatedareas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide... Cape Lookout to Duck, North Carolina...2 to 4 ft The deepest water will occur along the immediate coast where thesurge will be accompanied by large and dangerous waves.Surge-related flooding depends on the relative timing of the surgeand the tidal cycle, and can vary greatly over short distances. Forinformation specific to your area, please see products issued byyour local National Weather Service forecast office. For a complete depiction of areas at risk of storm surge inundation,please see the National Weather Service Peak Storm Surge Graphic,available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_at5.shtml?peakSurge. RAINFALL: The outer bands of Erin may bring up to 1 inch of rainfallto the Outer Banks of North Carolina tonight into Thursday. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall and flash floodingassociated with Erin, please see the National Weather Service StormTotal Rainfall Graphic, available athurricanes.gov/graphics_at5.shtml?rainqpf NEXT ADVISORY-------------Next intermediate advisory at 200 AM EDT.Next complete advisory at 500 AM EDT. $$Forecaster Beven Hurricane Erin 5-Day Uncertainty Track Image Hurricane Erin 34-Knot Wind Speed Probabilities
August 21, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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I want to someday try to learn how to code or at least code without AI. I used to know a little bit but since 2020 I had those f&d attacks and I forgot literally everything that I knew and just can't seem to wrap my mind around it again.
freecodecamp.bsky.social freeCodeCamp.org @freecodecamp.bsky.social · Aug 21
If you've ever had a program crash silently with no error message, you know good logging is critical. Logs help you track what your program is doing so you know where to look if something breaks. Here Syeda explains what logs are and how to use them in your code.
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August 21, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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French police are investigating the death of a popular streamer, who died during a nearly 12-day live stream after apparently suffering abusive and humiliating treatment.
French streamer dies live online during extreme challenge | CNN
French police are investigating the death of a popular streamer, who died during a nearly 12-day live stream after apparently suffering abusive and humiliating treatment.
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August 21, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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My non emergency #medical transportation driver hit a top speed of 77mph today in #Charleston Illinois on 130. I was strapped in to the Medical van on a trip to #Carle Foundation Hospital. #illinois I think the max speed is 55mph.
August 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Ever heard of "Forever Chemicals"? They're in our water and our bodies. This video exposes the shocking truth. Watch it now: youtu.be/W_8W-MqqdCY?... #ForeverChemicals #PFAS
3M PFAS documentary | Everywhere & Forever: Blood. Water. And the Politics of PFAS.
YouTube video by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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August 4, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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I had a trip up to #Chicago yesterday and here is some of my photos!
May 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Thank you @rushmedical.bsky.social You all were awesome with me yesterday with all the appointments I had! Excellent teams and extremely professional!
May 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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@support.bsky.team How do I get verified after I set my domain name? I was reading through bsky.social/about/blog/0... But I don't see any verification on my account anywhere.
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We’re introducing a new layer of verification — a user-friendly, easily recognizable blue check. Additionally, independent organizations can verify accounts directly through our Trusted Verifiers feat...
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April 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Just hear me out.. Just something I was thinking about today. Special thanks to AI for the help creating this. lorentedford.com/constitution...
Constitutional Thoughts
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April 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Stuff like this is designed to test my weather page. Thanks to those that reached out letting me know the alert section wasn't working right. I think I have it fixed now at weather.lorentedford.com remember for official forecast always use weather.gov
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