Meteorologists hit with death threats after debunking hurricane conspiracy theories

Meteorologists say they are receiving death threats for debunking a wild conspiracy theory that they and the government are somehow behind the devastating hurricanes that hit the United States. “Killing meteorologists doesn't stop hurricanes,” said Katie Nicholaw, a meteorologist in Michigan. I wrote to X along with a screenshot of one threat she received earlier […]

Hurricane Milton Death Toll Stands at 16 and Expected to Rise

The death toll from Hurricane Milton rose to 16 Friday morning, and Floridians warned the death toll would rise as rescue workers waded through floodwaters and debris. CBS News cites Florida Department of Law Enforcement casualty numbers, Reuters report. The BBC continued: pay attention This number is likely to rise further as more evidence of […]

FACT CHECK: Did Baker Mayfield Jog Through Hurricane Milton?

Post made with X NFL quarterback Baker Mayfield was reportedly jogging just before Hurricane Milton hit. Dangerous: #buccaneers Just before Hurricane Milton hit Tampa, QB Baker Mayfield was seen jogging through it. Baker is determined to help the Bucs win their first Super Bowl in more than 25 years. 😳 pic.twitter.com/cRlwU61HM7 — Ryan Evans (@RyanEvansESPN) […]

Late wife and husband with same names as Hurricane Helene and Milton would be ‘mortified’ over storms’ destruction, loved ones say

This connection was certainly not in our predictions. When the Atlantic hurricane season officially begins each June, the World Meteorological Organization releases a list of names for upcoming storms. This causes some inquisitive minds to look for personal associations in the name. This year, Florida native Bryna Widlansky noticed two names that would ultimately dominate, […]