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Photos: Northern Lights Shine Over Eastern U.S. Amid Rare Solar Storm
In a rare and dazzling event, the aurora borealis, or northern lights, painted the skies over New York City and surrounding areas on Thursday evening, bringing a burst of color to urban skylines. A powerful geomagnetic storm, fueled by a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun, triggered the luminous display, allowing residents from New York to Northern New Jersey to witness a phenomenon typically reserved for more northern latitudes. 
In a rare and dazzling event, the aurora borealis, or northern lights, painted the skies over New York City and surrounding areas on Thursday evening, bringing a burst of color to urban skylines. A powerful geomagnetic storm, fueled by a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun, triggered the luminous display, allowing residents from New York to Northern New Jersey to witness a phenomenon typically reserved for more northern latitudes. -
Hurricane Milton Ravages Florida, Leaving Five Dead and Millions Without Power in Its Wake
Florida is once again grappling with the aftermath of a powerful hurricane as residents assess the widespread destruction left by Hurricane Milton. The storm, which made landfall late Wednesday, tore through coastal communities, unleashing a wave of tornadoes, heavy rain, and flooding that claimed the lives of at least five people. The impact of Milton comes less than two weeks after the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene, compounding the misery for many residents. 
Florida is once again grappling with the aftermath of a powerful hurricane as residents assess the widespread destruction left by Hurricane Milton. The storm, which made landfall late Wednesday, tore through coastal communities, unleashing a wave of tornadoes, heavy rain, and flooding that claimed the lives of at least five people. The impact of Milton comes less than two weeks after the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene, compounding the misery for many residents. -
Social Security Announces 2.5% COLA for 2025; Benefits Struggle to Keep Pace with Rising Costs
The Social Security Administration announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, affecting more than 72.5 million Americans who rely on these benefits. The increase, set to begin in January, translates to an average boost of about $50 per month for recipients, bringing the estimated monthly payment to $1,976. While the adjustment aims to help seniors and others keep up with rising costs, many fear it falls short of what is needed to maintain their standard of living. 
The Social Security Administration announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, affecting more than 72.5 million Americans who rely on these benefits. The increase, set to begin in January, translates to an average boost of about $50 per month for recipients, bringing the estimated monthly payment to $1,976. While the adjustment aims to help seniors and others keep up with rising costs, many fear it falls short of what is needed to maintain their standard of living. -
Florida Faces Catastrophic Aftermath as Hurricane Milton Exits with Millions Still in the Dark
Hurricane Milton tore through Florida this week, leaving a devastating trail of destruction in its wake. The storm, which made landfall on Florida's west coast as a Category 3 hurricane, spawned deadly tornadoes, wiped out power for more than 3 million residents, and left communities struggling to recover from yet another catastrophic weather event. As the hurricane barreled across the state, it weakened to a Category 1 storm before finally moving out into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday. 
Hurricane Milton tore through Florida this week, leaving a devastating trail of destruction in its wake. The storm, which made landfall on Florida's west coast as a Category 3 hurricane, spawned deadly tornadoes, wiped out power for more than 3 million residents, and left communities struggling to recover from yet another catastrophic weather event. As the hurricane barreled across the state, it weakened to a Category 1 storm before finally moving out into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday. -
Hurricane Milton Slams Florida: 1 Million Without Power as Tornadoes and Flooding Devastate State
Hurricane Milton made its powerful landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast late Wednesday, tearing into the state with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph and triggering a catastrophic series of tornadoes that left more than 1 million people without power. As the storm surged ashore near Siesta Key, about 70 miles south of Tampa, it brought ferocious winds, heavy rain, and a life-threatening storm surge to Florida communities still reeling from the damage inflicted by Hurricane Helene just weeks prior. 
Hurricane Milton made its powerful landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast late Wednesday, tearing into the state with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph and triggering a catastrophic series of tornadoes that left more than 1 million people without power. As the storm surged ashore near Siesta Key, about 70 miles south of Tampa, it brought ferocious winds, heavy rain, and a life-threatening storm surge to Florida communities still reeling from the damage inflicted by Hurricane Helene just weeks prior. -
Hurricane Milton Threatens Florida's Gulf Coast with Massive Storm Surge and Devastation
Hurricane Milton, described as a "storm of the century," is rapidly approaching Florida's Gulf Coast with a powerful surge, threatening to become one of the most destructive hurricanes in the state's history. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has warned that Milton could bring up to 15 feet of storm surge to vulnerable communities in the Tampa Bay area as it nears landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday. 
Hurricane Milton, described as a "storm of the century," is rapidly approaching Florida's Gulf Coast with a powerful surge, threatening to become one of the most destructive hurricanes in the state's history. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has warned that Milton could bring up to 15 feet of storm surge to vulnerable communities in the Tampa Bay area as it nears landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday. -
Hurricane Milton Set to Slam Florida as a Category 4 Monster: Up to 15 Feet of Storm Surge Expected
Hurricane Milton, a powerful and rapidly intensifying storm, is set to make landfall on Florida's west-central coast late Wednesday or early Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane. As of Wednesday morning, Milton was still a formidable Category 5 storm, with sustained winds of 160 mph as it barreled toward the Gulf Coast. Forecasters from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) predict that while the hurricane may weaken slightly before reaching land, it will remain an exceptionally dangerous and potentially catastrophic weather event. 
Hurricane Milton, a powerful and rapidly intensifying storm, is set to make landfall on Florida's west-central coast late Wednesday or early Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane. As of Wednesday morning, Milton was still a formidable Category 5 storm, with sustained winds of 160 mph as it barreled toward the Gulf Coast. Forecasters from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) predict that while the hurricane may weaken slightly before reaching land, it will remain an exceptionally dangerous and potentially catastrophic weather event. -
Jimmy Carter's Son Jeff Quietly Battles Parkinson's Disease: Report
Jeff Carter, the youngest son of former President Jimmy Carter, has been quietly grappling with Parkinson's disease, a battle he's faced largely out of the public eye. As his son, Josh Carter, revealed to PEOPLE, Jeff has been managing the condition with a resilient spirit, embodying the same foresight and dedication that has long defined the Carter family. 
Jeff Carter, the youngest son of former President Jimmy Carter, has been quietly grappling with Parkinson's disease, a battle he's faced largely out of the public eye. As his son, Josh Carter, revealed to PEOPLE, Jeff has been managing the condition with a resilient spirit, embodying the same foresight and dedication that has long defined the Carter family. -
Hurricane Milton Spurs Calls for New Category 6 as Storm Surge Threatens Florida's Gulf Coast
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida's Gulf Coast, its extraordinary intensity has sparked calls among meteorologists for the introduction of a new Category 6 designation on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Milton, which intensified rapidly in the southern Gulf of Mexico, is threatening unprecedented storm surge levels in the Tampa Bay area, raising alarms across the region and beyond. 
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida's Gulf Coast, its extraordinary intensity has sparked calls among meteorologists for the introduction of a new Category 6 designation on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Milton, which intensified rapidly in the southern Gulf of Mexico, is threatening unprecedented storm surge levels in the Tampa Bay area, raising alarms across the region and beyond. -
Social Security's 2025 COLA to Bring Lower Increases for Most Retirees
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to announce its cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, and the new increase is expected to be smaller than in recent years. Analysts predict that the adjustment will be around 2.5%, which would make it the smallest raise for Social Security beneficiaries in four years. This change comes amid cooling inflation rates, and while all beneficiaries will see their payments increase by the same percentage, retirees aged 70 are likely to receive the most substantial nominal-dollar increases. 
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to announce its cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, and the new increase is expected to be smaller than in recent years. Analysts predict that the adjustment will be around 2.5%, which would make it the smallest raise for Social Security beneficiaries in four years. This change comes amid cooling inflation rates, and while all beneficiaries will see their payments increase by the same percentage, retirees aged 70 are likely to receive the most substantial nominal-dollar increases.
