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Haynes King leads Georgia Tech past Cam Ward, No. 4 Miami 28-23 for Hurricanes' 1st loss
Read full article: Haynes King leads Georgia Tech past Cam Ward, No. 4 Miami 28-23 for Hurricanes' 1st lossCam Ward and No. 4 Miami finally ran out of second-half comebacks as Haynes King led Georgia Tech to a 28-23 win over the previously unbeaten Hurricanes, giving the Yellow Jackets their first win over a top-five team in 15 years.
No. 4 Miami, No. 13 SMU sit unbeaten and tied atop ACC and as surprise options for 12-team playoff
Read full article: No. 4 Miami, No. 13 SMU sit unbeaten and tied atop ACC and as surprise options for 12-team playoffThe ACC will be represented in the College Football Playoff, just maybe not by the usual suspects.
AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10
Read full article: AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10Miami has climbed to No. 5 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, its highest ranking since 2017.
Cam Ward throws for 4 touchdowns, No. 6 Miami survives Louisville comeback bids for wild 52-45 win
Read full article: Cam Ward throws for 4 touchdowns, No. 6 Miami survives Louisville comeback bids for wild 52-45 winAjay Allen followed Cam Ward’s fourth touchdown pass with a 2-yard, go-ahead score early in the fourth quarter, Damien Martinez added a 30-yard insurance TD run with 4:05 remaining and No. 6 Miami held off Louisville for a wild 52-45 victory.
Who is ‘Lieutenant Dan’? The man who captured millions attention on TikTok during Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Who is ‘Lieutenant Dan’? The man who captured millions attention on TikTok during Hurricane MiltonAs millions of eyes were focused on Florida as residents braced for Hurricane Milton -- one Tampa man and his small sailboat captured the hearts and attention of many on social media.
OnPoint Rescue in need of critical supplies to help communities devastated by Hurricane Helene
Read full article: OnPoint Rescue in need of critical supplies to help communities devastated by Hurricane HeleneTerri Hackl with OnPoint Rescue said the devastation in Eastern Tennessee is staggering. They're in need of critical supplies to help the communities without shelter as temperatures drop at night. Here's how you can help.
Houston delivering on commitment to help Florida residents in Hurricane Milton’s aftermath
Read full article: Houston delivering on commitment to help Florida residents in Hurricane Milton’s aftermathAll eyes remain on Florida and Texas is maintaining its commitment to step in and assist our neighbors as the monstrous Hurricane Milton brought a deadly storm surge and strong winds to the area.
WATCH: Live 4K camera view of Gulf of Mexico from Florida’s beach as Hurricane Milton slams into state
Read full article: WATCH: Live 4K camera view of Gulf of Mexico from Florida’s beach as Hurricane Milton slams into stateWitness the impacts of Hurricane Milton as the monstrous storm slams into Florida from the Gulf of Mexico this week.
OnPoint Rescue facing additional challenges while aiding communities devastated by Hurricane Helene
Read full article: OnPoint Rescue facing additional challenges while aiding communities devastated by Hurricane HeleneTerri Hackl with OnPoint Rescue said the devastation is particularly severe and the local communities are struggling to recover. Coupled with overnight temperatures dipping into the 30s in many spots, the demand for kerosene and heaters has grown urgent, with many residents forced to sleep outside without adequate shelter.
Houston-area gas station ordered to pay $50K penalty for price gouging during Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: Houston-area gas station ordered to pay $50K penalty for price gouging during Hurricane BerylA Houston-area gas station has been ordered to pay a $50,000 penalty for price gouging while many Houstonians were vulnerable during the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
Texas deploying additional resources to help Florida residents bracing for Milton
Read full article: Texas deploying additional resources to help Florida residents bracing for Milton“Our country is stronger when we come together in times of crisis, and Texas is immediately deploying additional support to help our fellow Americans as Florida braces for this major hurricane,” Governor Abbott said in a statement.
Storm Surge: What is it? And what types of hurricanes create the most devastating and deadly surge?
Read full article: Storm Surge: What is it? And what types of hurricanes create the most devastating and deadly surge?When a hurricane threatens the United States, a lot of attention is focused on the path and the wind speed. Storm surge can be just as important to monitor, because it can quickly cause extreme destruction and death.
Milton joins a list of some of the most intense hurricanes on record, here are some other ones
Read full article: Milton joins a list of some of the most intense hurricanes on record, here are some other onesHere are some of the most intense Hurricanes, based on pressure, to ever develop in the Atlantic.
The Latest: Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 5 as Florida prepares for evacuations
Read full article: The Latest: Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 5 as Florida prepares for evacuationsMilton has rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming a Category 5 storm Monday on a path toward Florida.
US disaster relief chief blasts false claims about Helene response as a 'truly dangerous narrative'
Read full article: US disaster relief chief blasts false claims about Helene response as a 'truly dangerous narrative'The U.S. government’s top disaster relief official says false claims and conspiracy theories about the federal response to Hurricane Helene, which are being spread most prominently by Donald Trump, are “demoralizing” aid workers and creating fear in people who need recovery assistance.
No. 8 Miami rallies from 25 points down to beat California 39-38
Read full article: No. 8 Miami rallies from 25 points down to beat California 39-38Cam Ward threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Arroyo with 26 seconds left and No. 8 Miami roared back from a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat California 39-38.
No. 7 Miami survives Virginia Tech 38-34 to remain unbeaten after Hail Mary TD overturned
Read full article: No. 7 Miami survives Virginia Tech 38-34 to remain unbeaten after Hail Mary TD overturnedCam Ward found Isaiah Horton with a 1-yard touchdown pass with 1:57 left for what became the winning score, and No. 7 Miami rallied to beat Virginia Tech 38-34 in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams on Friday night.
Abbott says potential power outages from Tropical Storm Francine will be restored within hours
Read full article: Abbott says potential power outages from Tropical Storm Francine will be restored within hoursTexas isn’t expected to take a direct hit when the storm makes landfall as a hurricane. But storm surge and dangerous winds are possible.
‘You might want to relocate,’ Galveston County preparing as Francine expects to strengthen into Cat. 1 hurricane
Read full article: ‘You might want to relocate,’ Galveston County preparing as Francine expects to strengthen into Cat. 1 hurricane"We expect that for Bolivar especially, there might be water coming over the top of [highway] 87," Judge Mark Henry said. "So if that’s going to be inconvenient or certainly life-threatening for you, you might want to relocate for a day or two."
National Hurricane Center monitoring low pressure off SE Texas coastline
Read full article: National Hurricane Center monitoring low pressure off SE Texas coastlineThe National Weather Center is now monitoring a region off the coast of Texas that has a 10% chance of development in the next two days. This is the same low-pressure system that has been bringing showers and storms for a week. This system will continue to bring the threat of heavy rainfall and flooding to our coastal areas.
National Hurricane Center monitoring low pressure off SE Texas coastline
Read full article: National Hurricane Center monitoring low pressure off SE Texas coastlineThe National Weather Center is now monitoring a region off the coast of Texas that has a 10% chance of development in the next two days. This is the same low-pressure system that has been bringing showers and storms for a week. This system will continue to bring the threat of heavy rainfall and flooding to our coastal areas.
‘They just gave daddy a new lease on life’: Volunteers help elderly man living in damaged Houston home
Read full article: ‘They just gave daddy a new lease on life’: Volunteers help elderly man living in damaged Houston homeMore than 200 volunteers with The Restoration Team spent 6 months ripping out moldy sheetrock and putting 87-year-old George Tisdale’s home back together. Since the non-profit started after Hurricane Harvey with members of just 4 churches, it has grown. Pulling in and putting people to work from here and across the country.
Natural disasters in Houston are getting more expensive and deadly
Read full article: Natural disasters in Houston are getting more expensive and deadlyHurricanes, derechos, and winter storms are all weather events that have left Houston in disarray. Whether a tree fell on your house or flood waters swept away your belongings, the cost of Mother Nature’s wrath can be hard to recover from.
Insurance rates could climb for some Texas coastal homeowners, businesses
Read full article: Insurance rates could climb for some Texas coastal homeowners, businessesHomeowners typically pay $2,300 a year for a Texas Windstorm Insurance Association policy. The rate increase would bump premiums by 10%.
CenterPoint CEO promises improvements as Texas scrutinizes company’s Beryl response
Read full article: CenterPoint CEO promises improvements as Texas scrutinizes company’s Beryl responseJason Wells told regulators the company will launch a new outage tracker by Aug. 1. It will also trim more tree limbs near power lines and hire an executive to focus on emergency response.
Was your fence damaged during Hurricane Beryl? If so, who’s responsible for paying for it? Here’s what we know
Read full article: Was your fence damaged during Hurricane Beryl? If so, who’s responsible for paying for it? Here’s what we knowWas your fence damaged during Hurricane Beryl? Are you confused about who's supposed to cover the cost? You, your neighbor or insurance? Well, we did the homework for you and here's what we found out:
Texans heading into a second week without electricity are battling heat, frustration and boredom
Read full article: Texans heading into a second week without electricity are battling heat, frustration and boredomMore than 200,000 CenterPoint Energy customers without power struggle with the heat one week after Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas.
Abbott reprimands CenterPoint and calls for an investigation into the utility’s response to Beryl blackouts
Read full article: Abbott reprimands CenterPoint and calls for an investigation into the utility’s response to Beryl blackoutsAbbott demanded that the utility company produce a plan by the end of July outlining how it will improve power reliability ahead of future storms.
No backup required: Texas senior care depends on luck and wits to cope with heat after power outages
Read full article: No backup required: Texas senior care depends on luck and wits to cope with heat after power outagesThere’s no Texas requirement that nursing homes and assisted living facilities keep generators on hand to power air conditioning after storms.
CenterPoint exudes chaos, but also appears to be restoring power faster than it previously has
Read full article: CenterPoint exudes chaos, but also appears to be restoring power faster than it previously hasAccording to state filings, the utility is restoring power at a relatively quicker pace than after prior storms. Texans are still fed up.
Beryl power outage updates: More than 98,000 Texas electricity customers remain without power a week after Beryl
Read full article: Beryl power outage updates: More than 98,000 Texas electricity customers remain without power a week after BerylTens of thousands of households and businesses aren’t expected to have electricity for most of this week.
‘Let’s take care of Texas,’ Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. teams up with USAA, Coast Guard to prep for hurricane season
Read full article: ‘Let’s take care of Texas,’ Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. teams up with USAA, Coast Guard to prep for hurricane seasonTexans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. partners with USAA, Coast to prepare for hurricane season
Building better along the Texas Gulf Coast to withstand severe weather
Read full article: Building better along the Texas Gulf Coast to withstand severe weatherMany people go to Surfside for vacation, but it is also on the frontline when hurricanes or tropical storms move into southeast Texas. Family-owned builders Davison Gulf Coast have built beach homes on Surfside for decades.
How to navigate FEMA during this year’s hurricane season
Read full article: How to navigate FEMA during this year’s hurricane seasonThe upcoming hurricane season is anticipated to be “above-average,” potentially causing those in its path to suffer from property damages. Here is how federal assistance may help you in the aftermath of a natural disaster.
Texas’ first-ever statewide flood plan estimates 5 million live in flood-prone areas
Read full article: Texas’ first-ever statewide flood plan estimates 5 million live in flood-prone areasThe state’s flood plan shows which Texans are most at risk of flooding and suggests billions of dollars more are needed for flood mitigation projects.
Federal forecasters predict the highest number of storms ever for 2024 season
Read full article: Federal forecasters predict the highest number of storms ever for 2024 seasonWind changes caused by the La Niña climate pattern and warmer-than-average ocean temperatures are expected to be major drivers to this year’s hurricane season.
An early hurricane heads-up for Houston and Texas
Read full article: An early hurricane heads-up for Houston and TexasFor 20 years now, engineer Dale Link has issued a broad hurricane forecast for the United States (and all over the world) indicating not “how many” hurricanes we’ll have in a given season, but where those storms have a 50-50 chance of making landfall.
Tristan da Silva scores 22, Colorado pulls away from No. 15 Miami for 90-63 win at Barclays Center
Read full article: Tristan da Silva scores 22, Colorado pulls away from No. 15 Miami for 90-63 win at Barclays CenterTristan da Silva scored 16 of his 22 points during a decisive second half to help Colorado pull away from No. 15 Miami 90-63 on Sunday in an NABC Brooklyn Showcase game at Barclays Center.
Kansas strengthens grip on No. 1 in AP Top 25; Miami grabs its first top 10 ranking since 2018
Read full article: Kansas strengthens grip on No. 1 in AP Top 25; Miami grabs its first top 10 ranking since 2018Kansas’ comeback win in a marquee matchup kept the Jayhawks firmly entrenched atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, while Miami climbed to its highest ranking in nearly five years.
Georgia Tech stuns No. 17 Miami 23-20, on TD with 2 seconds remaining
Read full article: Georgia Tech stuns No. 17 Miami 23-20, on TD with 2 seconds remainingHaynes King threw a 44-yard touchdown pass to Christian Leary with two seconds remaining after Miami turned the ball over with the game all but won, and Georgia Tech stunned the 17th-ranked Hurricanes 23-20 on Saturday night.
U.S. Rep. Randy Weber concerned Texas projects hurt amid Freedom Caucus budget fight
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Randy Weber concerned Texas projects hurt amid Freedom Caucus budget fightThe far-right congressman from Friendswood still backs the conservative push to lower spending, but worries bipartisan Texas projects have been impacted.
Hurricanes and Rangers turn their divisional rivalry into NHL free agency signing frenzy
Read full article: Hurricanes and Rangers turn their divisional rivalry into NHL free agency signing frenzyThe Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers are taking their on-ice Metropolitan Division rivalry to paper.
Montgomery County officials prepare for hurricane season
Read full article: Montgomery County officials prepare for hurricane seasonThe Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, in partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor, is launching its countdown to the 2023 hurricane season via digital billboards.
Miller, Wong rally Miami past Texas 88-81 for 1st Final Four
Read full article: Miller, Wong rally Miami past Texas 88-81 for 1st Final FourJordan Miller scored 27 points and made a series of crucial foul shots down the stretch as Miami rallied to an 88-81 victory over Texas for a spot in the Final Four.
Miami beats No. 1 seed Houston; all four top NCAA seeds out
Read full article: Miami beats No. 1 seed Houston; all four top NCAA seeds outNijel Pack and Miami hit shots from near and far against the stingiest defense in the country to beat Houston 89-75 in the Sweet 16, leaving the NCAA Tournament without a single No. 1 seed among its final eight teams for the first time since seeding began in 1979.
Miami women hold on, beat Villanova for 1st trip to Elite 8
Read full article: Miami women hold on, beat Villanova for 1st trip to Elite 8Jasmyne Roberts scored a career-high 26 points to help Miami overcome blowing a 21-point lead and beat Villanova 70-65 on Friday for the program’s first trip to the Elite Eight of the women's NCAA Tournament.
Miami holds off Indiana rally to advance in March Madness
Read full article: Miami holds off Indiana rally to advance in March MadnessDestiny Harden made a shot in the lane with 3.5 seconds left to send ninth-seeded Miami past top-seeded Indiana 70-68, lifting the Hurricanes to their first Sweet 16 since 1992.
Atlantic hurricane season ends with averge number of storms
Read full article: Atlantic hurricane season ends with averge number of stormsAn Atlantic hurricane season with 14 named storms has ended, leaving residents in the Florida Keys to celebrate even as others around Florida and Puerto Rico continue to deal with the damage caused by Hurricanes Ian, Nicole and Fiona.