Hurricane Lee Forecast to Intensify to Dangerous Category 4 Storm
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Hurricane Lee Forecast to Intensify to Dangerous Category 4 Storm
Hurricane Lee, Forecast to Intensify to, Dangerous Category 4 Storm.
NBC reports that Hurricane Lee is forecast to
remain a major hurricane, strengthening to cause
dangerous conditions across the western Atlantic.
According to a September 11 National Hurricane
Center update, the storm is currently about
340 miles north of the northern Leeward Islands.
The storm, moving northwest at about
7 miles per hour, currently has maximum
sustained winds of 120 miles per hour.
NBC reports that there are currently
no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
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In the coming days, the storm is expected to
once again strengthen to a Category 4 storm.
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Lee is then expected to weaken as it passes
between Bermuda and the United States'
East Coast by the end of the week.
The hurricane is not forecast to make landfall in the U.S., however, dangerous conditions from central Florida through Maine are expected to begin on September 11.
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Lee will continue to travel north, carrying those
dangerous conditions to the northeastern U.S.
and Canadian coasts by the middle of the week.
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Last week, Hurricane Lee
strengthened from a tropical depression
to a tropical storm on September 5.
On September 7, Lee shocked forecasters,
strengthening to a major Category 5 storm, before
weakening to a Category 3 by the night of September 8.
NBC reports that the 2023 hurricane season in
the Atlantic has had an above average start,
with 14 named storms and 7 hurricanes so far.
Walmart Reverses Course, , Closes Down Its , Walmart Health Division.
NBC reports that Walmart has announced
it will close all 52 of the doctor-staffed
health clinics the company operates.
The announcement comes as
part of the company's decision to
shut down its Walmart Health Initiative.
Clinics that will close down are located in
Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Texas. .
On April 30, the company also said it would
begin winding down its virtual care service.
The decision to end the Walmart Health Initiative
will not reportedly impact Walmart
pharmacies and vision centers.
Walmart said that it will work to direct current patients
to other providers covered by their insurance
networks to ensure they continue to receive care.
NBC reports that the news comes as a swift
reversal of Walmart's plan to expand its number
of doctor-staffed clinics to 70 by the end of 2024.
Through our experience managing
Walmart Health centers and
Walmart Health Virtual Care,
we determined there is
not a sustainable business
model for us to continue, Walmart statement, via NBC.
Other nontraditional health care
providers have also been forced to
reconsider their plans in recent years. .
Last month, Walgreens announced that it would
close 140 of the company's primary care clinics,
along with plans to shut down 20 more.
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Law Enforcement Hiring , Increased in 2023 , Following Years of Decline.
NBC reports that police departments in the United States
have seen their first increase in ranks, changing course
on a historic exodus of officers in recent years.
According to a recent survey,
2023 saw more officers sworn in
than any of the previous four years. .
At the same time, the survey by the Police Executive
Research Forum (PERF) also found that fewer law
enforcement officers resigned or retired in 2023. .
Law enforcement numbers had been declining following
the COVID pandemic and nationwide protests against
police brutality following the death of George Floyd. .
Law enforcement numbers had been declining following
the COVID pandemic and nationwide protests against
police brutality following the death of George Floyd. .
I just think that the past four
years have been particularly
challenging for American policing.
And our survey shows we’re
finally starting to turn a corner, Chuck Wexler, Executive director of PERF, via NBC.
NBC reports that declining numbers left
many police departments with a shortage of
officers, which resulted in slower response times.
Chuck Wexler, executive director of PERF, warns that many police departments are still struggling to recruit and retain officers.
According to Wexler, law enforcement , "isn't out of the woods yet.".
At least a dozen smaller police departments in
the nation have been forced to disband, leaving those
municipalities reliant upon state or county police forces.
NBC reports that in addition to increased pay and
benefits, many police departments have chosen to
change application requirements to increase hiring
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Elon Musk , Loses Appeal of , 'Twitter Sitter' Provision .
On April 29, the Supreme Court denied billionaire
Elon Musk's challenge to the terms of a Securities
and Exchange Commission agreement. .
On April 29, the Supreme Court denied billionaire
Elon Musk's challenge to the terms of a Securities
and Exchange Commission agreement. .
NBC reports that the SEC requirement
would require a lawyer to review
the Tesla CEO's social media posts. .
In his appeal, Musk argued that the SEC's requirement,
which has been dubbed the 'Twitter sitter' provision,
unlawfully imposed conditions on his freedom to comment. .
In his appeal, Musk argued that the SEC's requirement,
which has been dubbed the 'Twitter sitter' provision,
unlawfully imposed conditions on his freedom to comment. .
The SEC requirement stems from Musk's tweets in 2018 that
claimed he was taking Tesla private, which shocked the
market and caused shares in the company to surge.
The SEC requirement stems from Musk's tweets in 2018 that
claimed he was taking Tesla private, which shocked the
market and caused shares in the company to surge.
The SEC deemed the tweets
"materially false and misleading,"
and in clear violation of securities laws.
At the time, Musk agreed to settle the issue
with the SEC, which included his signing off
on the so-called "Twitter sitter" provision.
NBC reports that Musk has since said
the restrictions are unconstitutional and that
he was coerced into signing the SEC agreement.
According to court papers, lawyers
representing Musk have accused the SEC
of waging an "ongoing campaign" against Musk.
Musk's legal team claim the provision , "restricts Mr. Musk’s speech even
when truthful and accurate.".
It extends to speech not
covered by the securities laws
and with no relation to the conduct
underlying the SEC’s civil action, Elon Musk legal team, via NBC.
In response, the SEC said in court papers
that Musk waived his right to appeal
when he signed off on the settlement.
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'Law & Order: Organized Crime' is coming back! But it's moving from NBC to Peacock. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Peacock is putting the finishing touches on a deal that would see the series starring Christopher Meloni move from NBC to the streaming service for a fifth season consisting of 10 episodes. Reps for Peacock, NBC, producers Universal Television and executive producer Dick Wolf declined to comment as a deal has yet to officially close.
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Sabrina Impacciatore of 'The White Lotus' and Domhnall Gleeson from 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' have been cast in the new take on the beloved NBC Steve Carell-led comedy 'The Office.'
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4.8-Magnitude Earthquake , Hits US East Coast.
NBC reports that the East Coast of the United States
was struck by an earthquake on April 5
which was felt from Maryland to Maine.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey,
the earthquake struck just before 10:30 a.m. local
time and was measured at a 4.8-magnitude. .
There were no initial reports
of any major damage.
According to New York Governor
Kathy Hochul, the quake could
be felt across the state. .
My team is assessing impacts
and any damage that may have
occurred, and we will update
the public throughout the day, Kathy Hochul, New York Governor, via NBC.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
said that the state's emergency
operations center had been activated.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy
said that the state's emergency
operations center had been activated.
As a result of the quake, the Port
Authority Transit Corp. suspended service
between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. .
Crews will inspect the integrity
of the line out of an abundance
of caution. Once inspection is
complete, service will resume.
No timeframe. Updates to follow, Port Authority Transit Corp. statement, via X.
Meanwhile, New York’s Metropolitan Transportation
Authority said service would not be impacted by the quake,
and teams would be inspecting train lines for damage.
NBC reports that earthquakes are a rare occurrence in
the Northeast, however in February of 2023, Buffalo,
New York, was struck by a 3.8-magnitude quake
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Hundreds of Thousands Lose Power , Amid Deadly Nor’easter.
As of April 5, hundreds of thousands of people
have lost power, and at least three people have died
as a result of heavy snow and powerful winds
slamming parts of the Northeast, CNN reports. .
40 mph wind gusts were encountered
in areas across the region.
Three people were killed in Pennsylvania and
New York when trees fell onto their cars. .
One of the victims was "the wife of a
New York Yankees executive," CNN reports. .
As of the morning of April 5, over 300,000 people
were without electricity in Maine and New Hampshire.
The heaviest snow is over, but danger still remains, according to the National Weather Service.
Winds will also remain gusty and may result
in additional downed branches and limbs due
to the weight of freshly fallen snow, National Weather Service, via statement.
Many roads, particularly in York County, Maine, have been left impassable due to debris and fallen power lines.
I encourage all residents to remain alert
during today’s storm. High winds and rains
can cause unexpected and often disastrous
weather, I urge everyone to stay safe, Ed Warren, East Kingston, New Hampshire, fire department chief, via statement
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'Devil Comet', May Join Solar Eclipse in , Rare Synchronized Celestial Event.
'Devil Comet', May Join Solar Eclipse in , Rare Synchronized Celestial Event.
NBC reports that a "devil comet" may
be visible during next month's highly
anticipated North American solar eclipse.
So-called "devil comets" are known for
occasional explosive outbursts, which give
the celestial objects their unique appearance.
Last year, an eruption on Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks
left it with two trails of gas and ice, which
give the appearance of devil horns. .
The unique comet is currently
visible in the early evenings from the
Northern Hemisphere on the west-northwest
horizon with the aid of binoculars or telescopes.
The comet is expected to brighten throughout the
month, until it becomes visible to the naked eye as it
reaches its closest point to the sun around mid-April.
NBC reports that the "devil comet" could be visible
during the upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse
if the comet flares significantly in the coming weeks. .
Those in the eclipse's path of totality,
from Texas to Maine, could be treated
to a rare synchronized celestial event. .
The comet was first observed by French
astronomer Jean-Louis Pons in 1812. .
In 1883, British-American astronomer
William Brooks became the second
to spot the rare celestial object.
NBC reports that Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks
orbit around the sun takes 71 years, making
sightings of the comet a truly rare occurrence.
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Hurricane Lee , Continues Moving North , as a Category 3 Storm.
On September 12, Hurricane Lee was moving
north toward Bermuda, where the National
Hurricane Center warned of tropical storm..
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Hurricane Lee officially strengthened to a Category 5 storm Thursday night and is looking evermore impressive on satellite imagery – still safely away from land. And while still expected to be a..
Meteorologist Grant Skinner gives an update on the tropical activity in the Atlantic Basin. The News 5 First Alert Storm Team is tracking two named storms: Hurricane Lee and Tropical Storm Margot. Lee..
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