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    The Atlantic reports on the parallel administrative structures Russia is establishing in territories it occupies in Ukraine, examining how these hidden state institutions operate and what they reveal about Moscow's long-term intentions for the region.

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    Hurricane season disrupted as two oceans fall out of balance▼Hurricane season is broken. Two oceans are historically out of whack✉newsEnvironmentOceans2 min ago

    USA Today reports that hurricane season is behaving in ways without historical precedent, with both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans showing abnormal conditions. The piece argues the familiar seasonal patterns forecasters and coastal residents rely on no longer hold, describing the two ocean basins as historically out of whack and highlighting growing uncertainty around storm predictions.

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    US, Denmark and Greenland sign new security agreement●BREAKING: The leaders of USA, Denmark and Greenland just signed a new security agreement on Greenland𝕏xUSWorldDefense10.5K3 h ago

    The leaders of the United States, Denmark and Greenland have signed a new security agreement covering Greenland. The announcement comes amid renewed American interest in the Arctic island's strategic value, including its military installations and location on North Atlantic shipping routes. Details of the agreement's contents have not yet been made public, and officials in Copenhagen and Nuuk have not outlined what commitments each side has made under the deal.

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    Donald Trump is holding off on resuming strikes against Iran until a particular deadline passes, according to the Wall Street Journal. The report, picked up by French outlet Le HuffPost, is drawing attention on both sides of the Atlantic as observers speculate about the timeline and what it means for tensions between Washington and Tehran.

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    Hawaii Weathers Third Close Call in Busy Pacific Hurricane Season▼Hawaii faces its third close call this season as an unusually crowded Pacific hurricane season intensifies https://www.MmastodonEnvironmentWeather36 min ago

    Hawaii is facing its third near miss from a tropical storm this season, according to an Atlantic report on an unusually crowded Pacific hurricane season. Forecasters note the central Pacific has seen an exceptional number of storms tracking close to the islands, raising questions about whether climate patterns are making such close calls more frequent. Residents and officials are watching each new system warily as the season continues.

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    Nor'easter batters East Coast as hurricanes menace Hawaii●From a nor’easter on the East Coast to more hurricanes headed toward Hawaii, severe weather is making an impact on the U𝕏xUSEnvironmentWeather424 min ago

    A nor'easter is pounding the US East Coast this weekend while multiple hurricanes track toward Hawaii, making severe weather a nationwide concern. Coastal flooding, heavy rain and dangerous surf are expected along the Atlantic seaboard, and Hawaii residents are being urged to monitor storm forecasts as the systems approach. People are discussing the unusual simultaneous threats hitting opposite ends of the country.

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    College Is Coming Apart After Overlapping Crises●College Is Coming Apart After Successive, Overlapping CrisesYhnLifeEducation2652 min ago

    A new Atlantic essay argues that American higher education is unraveling under a series of successive, overlapping crises. The piece points to financial strain, declining public trust, demographic shifts and the disruption of artificial intelligence as forces hitting colleges at once. Readers are debating whether higher education can adapt or whether the current model of college is facing permanent decline.

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    Nor'easter Slams US East Coast▼Nor'easter hits East Coast🦋blueskyEnvironmentWeather95012 min ago

    A nor'easter is battering the US East Coast, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to communities from the mid-Atlantic to New England. Residents are reporting power outages, travel disruption and flooded streets as the storm pushes up the seaboard, with officials urging people to stay off roads and prepare for worsening conditions through the day.

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    El Niño keeping Atlantic hurricane season unusually quiet▼Why haven’t we had an Atlantic hurricane yet? Thank El Niño. https:// grist.org/extreme-weather/why- havent-we-had-an-atMmastodonWorld36 h ago

    The Atlantic has yet to produce a hurricane this season, and climate outlet Grist attributes the calm to El Niño. The phenomenon, which is driving record ocean temperatures worldwide, creates wind shear over the Atlantic that suppresses tropical storm development. The piece notes the irony that the same pattern raising global temperatures is also canceling Atlantic tropical activity, at least for now.

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    Report: Egypt intelligence chief warned Israel before October 7●Abbas Kamel Warned Israel About Hamas Attack Before October 7, The Atlantic Says: 23 outlets compared✉newsWarMiddle East10 h ago

    Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel warned Israel about a Hamas attack before October 7, according to a report by The Atlantic. The claim, being compared across 23 outlets, reignites questions over whether Israeli officials received specific advance warnings and why the attack was not prevented. The alleged warning adds to earlier reports that Cairo repeatedly cautioned Jerusalem about escalating violence in Gaza ahead of the assault.

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    Hawaii weathers third hurricane close call this season●Hawaii is on its third close call this season. # science # climate # weather https://www. theatlantic.com/science/2026/0MmastodonEnvironmentWeather34 h ago

    Hawaii has experienced its third near-miss from a Pacific hurricane this season, according to reporting in The Atlantic. The storms have tracked close enough to the islands to raise alarms, prompting evacuations and emergency preparations even without direct landfalls. Commenters are linking the pattern to warmer ocean temperatures and are debating whether climate change is increasing hurricane threats to the islands.

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    Why AI struggles to forecast hurricane intensity▼Why AI has trouble predicting the fury of hurricane intensity✉newsTechnologyAI4 h ago

    New reporting examines why artificial intelligence systems, despite advances in weather forecasting, still have difficulty predicting how strong hurricanes will become. Rapid intensification remains one of the hardest problems in meteorology, and AI models trained on historical data can miss the sudden shifts in storm strength that matter most for warnings and evacuations. Meteorologists say the limitation highlights the gap between improving storm track forecasts and reliable intensity predictions.

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    Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms as Fay weakens▼Fay continues to fizzle but Gonzalo is our newest Tropical Storm✉newsEnvironmentWeather1 h ago

    Tropical Storm Fay is losing strength, but a new system, Gonzalo, has formed and been named the newest tropical storm of the season. Forecasters are tracking both systems as the Atlantic storm season stays active, with attention shifting to whether Gonzalo will strengthen or follow Fay's path toward weakening.

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    Tropical Storm Fay churns as forecasters watch new low pressure system●Tropical Storm Fay churns as forecasters eye new trough of low pressure✉newsEnvironmentWeather3 min ago

    Tropical Storm Fay is churning in the Atlantic while forecasters monitor a new trough of low pressure that could develop further. The US National Hurricane Center is tracking both systems as the storm season stays active. The Sun Sentinel reports Fay's movement and the potential new threat forming behind it.

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    Nor'easter or hurricane? Weekend storm threat for East Coast▼Nor'easter or hurricane? What this weekend's storm means for the DMV and East Coast✉newsEnvironmentWeather1 h ago

    Meteorologists are tracking a powerful coastal storm expected to hit the East Coast this weekend, and its exact classification remains uncertain. The system could behave like a nor'easter, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, or take on hurricane-like characteristics. Washington DC area and Mid-Atlantic residents are being advised to watch forecasts closely as the weekend approaches and prepare for possible coastal impacts.

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    Nor'easter batters Ocean City, Maryland with rain and flooding▼Nor'easter brings heavy rain, wind, flooding to Ocean City, Maryland✉newsEnvironmentOceans1 h ago

    A nor'easter is hitting Ocean City, Maryland, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to the resort town. Coverage from regional outlets describes streets and shorelines affected by rising water as the storm moves through. Residents and visitors along the mid-Atlantic coast are being warned about hazardous conditions and possible road closures.

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    Loggerhead turtle Ossie returned to ocean off Tybee Island▼Loggerhead turtle Ossie released off Tybee Island after three years of care✉newsEnvironmentOceans2 min ago

    Ossie, a loggerhead sea turtle, has been released back into the Atlantic off Tybee Island, Georgia, after three years of rehabilitation care. The release marks the end of a long recovery for the turtle, which had been unable to return to the wild until now. Rescue and aquarium teams typically nurse injured or sick sea turtles for months or years before deeming them strong enough to survive on their own.

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    Pennsylvania DEP Permits 150-Mile Transmission Line Across 8 Counties▼DEP Issues Chapter 105 Permits For Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission 150 Mile Piney-Seward And Erie South Piney Transmission Line Project Crossing 8 Counties✉newsEnvironment4 h ago

    Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection has issued Chapter 105 permits for Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission's Piney-Seward and Erie South Piney transmission line project, a roughly 150-mile route crossing eight counties. The permits clear a key regulatory hurdle for the high-voltage line. Details on conditions, opposition, and the project's timeline have not yet been widely reported.

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    Nor'easter batters Eastern Shore with heavy surf and flooding●Heavy surf, flooding on Eastern Shore as nor’easter hits; rain in DC area✉newsEnvironmentWeather10 h ago

    A nor'easter is hammering the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia, bringing heavy surf and coastal flooding to low-lying communities, while the Washington, DC area is seeing steady rain. Officials are monitoring rising water levels along the coast as the storm pushes onshore, with conditions expected to worsen through the day.

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    Ocean City warns of flooding and road closures from high tides●Ocean City warns of flooding, high winds as high tides prompt road closures✉newsEnvironmentOceans9 h ago

    Ocean City, Maryland has issued warnings about flooding and high winds, with high tides forcing the closure of several roads. Officials are cautioning residents and visitors about hazardous conditions along the coastal resort town, particularly in areas prone to tidal flooding. Similar coastal flood warnings have been affecting communities along the mid-Atlantic coast during recent high tide cycles.

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    Wake Forest Upsets No. 16 Louisville 30-27 on the Road●Wake Forest scores an upset on the road, takes down No. 16 Louisville 30-27✉newsHealthMedicine10 h ago

    Wake Forest beat 16th-ranked Louisville 30-27 in an away game, pulling off one of the notable upsets of the college football weekend. The Demon Deacons took down the ranked Cardinals on their home field, a result that could shake up the Atlantic Coast Conference race and the national rankings.