Tropical Storm Gordon has formed in the Atlantic and is forecast to remain over open waters for now
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Gordon has formed in the Atlantic and is forecast to remain over open waters for now.
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Yahoo News AustraliaAussie woman's chilling discovery while sitting in backyard: 'Between my legs'
At first, the deadly threat is barely visible, but a closer look reveals the hidden danger. Find out more.
- Yahoo News Australia
Grim warning issued to Aussies as dangerous threat looms: 'Far from over'
While some Aussies are enjoying an early start to summer, others have been urged to stay alert.
- The Independent
Hurricane Milton ‘explodes’ into Category 5 as experts warn Florida could be in for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ storm: Live
Floridians asked to brace for what could be the largest evacuation since Hurricane Irma in 2017 as Milton upgraded to devastating Category 5 hurricane
- NewsWire
Heat blast to hit state as mercury soars
It looks like summer has hit early, with one big city set to swelter through 32C temperatures.
- The Independent
Ron DeSantis ‘refused to take call’ from Kamala Harris on hurricane relief
Denial comes as prominent Republicans politicize disaster aid after Hurricane Helene
- Yahoo News Australia
Jet ski riders photographed in 'utterly disgusting' act with migrating whales
A series of photographs supplied to Yahoo News reveals why witnesses were shocked by the early morning activity. Find out more.
- Yahoo News Australia
Ancient world discovered on remote Aussie beach after wild storms: 'Magnificent'
The 'usual nice white sand' has been washed away, uncovering a lost world. Find out more.
- Yahoo News Australia
Warning issued to beachgoers after 'whopping' 20,000km trek
Thousands of 'international travellers' are currently flocking to a slice of Australia's pristine coastline.
- CNN
‘The power of water.’ How Helene devastated western North Carolina and left communities in ruins
A week after Hurricane Helene roared through, the smell of death overpowers the cool mountain air over the isolated twisting roads of devastated rural western North Carolina.
- Evening Standard
Weather: Tornadoes could hit London as heavy rain and winds to batter the capital
The storm is currently over the North Atlantic but is likely to head this way
- Sky News
Hurricane Milton strengthens into Category 5 storm - as Florida 'prepares for biggest evacuation in seven years'
A hurricane set to hit the US has strengthened into a Category 5 storm - as Florida prepares for its largest evacuation in seven years. Hurricane Milton is forecast to make landfall on Wednesday. The weather system was upgraded by the National Hurricane Center after sustaining winds of 180mph (285kmh) while sweeping east across the Gulf of Mexico.
- Food & Wine
A New Study Found Cancer-Causing Flame Retardants on Black Plastic Kitchen Utensils and Food Containers
You may want to rethink reusing those takeout containers.
- Deadline
Hurricane Milton Explodes To 180 MPH Cat. 5; Disney World Resort Closing Some Attractions As Florida Braces For “Monster” Storm – Update
UPDATED, 3:30 p.m. PT: Walt Disney World Resort has announced the first closures as a nearly unprecedented Category 5 Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida. Some attractions are expected to be closed for days after the storm, according to a WDW statement. Resort officials say they are “closely monitoring the path of the projected storm, and …
- HowStuffWorks
The Most Venomous Snake in the World and 19 Deadly Others
Just one bite from any of these venomous snakes could cost you your life. They're some of the deadliest snakes in the world and you don't want to mess with them.
- The Hill
Hurricane Milton Live Wobble Tracker: Map shows real-time movements
Hurricane Milton, which reached Category 5 strength Monday, is heading right for Florida's west coast, with a potential landfall near or at Tampa Bay.
- Australian Associated Press
Coco Gauff lands second title of season in China Open
American Coco Gauff has lifted her second title of the season, winning the China Open with an easy victory over Karolina Muchova in the final.
- Yahoo News UK
Homeowners' anger as house flooded and 'raw sewage' runs across driveways
Homeowners in Brampton, near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, say they were left flooded and with raw sewage running down their driveways after recent heavy rain.
- BBC
Island nesting site built for rare seabirds
The islands at the nature reserve are used by colonies of seabirds to breed and raise their chicks.
- BBC
Treehouse converted to bat hotel
The treehouse will have perch points installed as well as being insulated and made dark.
- RFI
Beauty and the blight: a photographer's quest to expose an ecological disaster
For decades, swathes of France's coastline have been regularly swamped by toxic green algae, especially in Brittany. Scientists say it forms due to a glut of chemical waste from intensive farming that spills into the sea. One young photographer is exposing the problem from an unusual and surprisingly beautiful perspective. Scientists dressed head to toe in protective suits stand on an empty beach, gazing out towards a grey horizon, surrounded by what looks like green slime.An alien invasion? Dis