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VERIFYING 5 claims about staying warm and protecting your home from the cold

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Tropical Storm Sara weakens to tropical depression after making landfall in Belize

The storm hit Belize after drenching the northern coast of Honduras, where it stalled since Friday, swelling rivers and trapping some people at home.
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Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds

Forecasters expect light winds over the weekend that will continue to aid firefighters.
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These artificial reefs off a New York City beach help sea creatures. They might also save lives

The concept is attracting the attention of other coastal cities, including Florida’s Cedar Key, which was battered last month by Hurricane Helene.
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Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find

The misinformation included lies about the government's response and AI-generated scenes of flooding at Disney World that never happened.
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Hurricane Oscar forms off the coast of the Bahamas

Hours earlier, Tropical Storm Nadine formed off Mexico's southern Caribbean coast and was moving inland across Belize.
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10Weather Chat: What you need to know ahead of hurricane season

10News meteorologists break down what you need to know as hurricane season approaches.
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What's next for Florida after Hurricane Milton? Many residents still don't know.

As the cleanup continued, over 2.5 million customers in Florida remained without power Friday morning. Theme parks, meanwhile, prepared to reopen.
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Here's how you can help Tennessee communities in need after Hurricane Helene

Here's how you can help those supporting those in need after Hurricane Helene struck East Tennessee.
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US jobless claims hit 258,000, the most in a year. Analysts point to Hurricane Helene, Boeing strike

Applications for jobless benefits are widely considered representative of U.S. layoffs in a given week, but they can be volatile and susceptible to historic events.
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Milton clobbers coastal communities in Florida, leaves millions without power and kills at least 6

Milton knocked out power to more than 3 million customers, flooded barrier islands, tore the roof off a baseball stadium and toppled a construction crane.
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More than 1.5 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida

The cyclone had maximum sustained winds of 120 mph as it made landfall near Siesta Key.