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NOAA releases 2025 hurricane season outlook with an above average season predicted

The National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, announced its seasonal hurricane forecast Thursday morning. NOAA predicting a 30% chance of a near-normal season, a 60% chance of an above-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal …

NOAA predicting an ‘above-normal' 2025 Atlantic hurricane season

With just days to go before the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its predictions for 2025 and is calling for an "above-normal" season. NOAA is forecasting 13-19 …

Scientists say NOAA cuts by Trump undermine improvements in hurricane forecasts

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This is how many named storms are expected for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will likely experience above-average activity, the National Hurricane Center announced on Thursday. Between 13 and 19 named storms are expected for the 2025 season, which starts on June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30, …

Aurora Alert: These 9 States May Be In ‘Earth Strike Zone’ On Friday

Topline Skywatchers could see a modest display of the Northern Lights visible from northern U.S. states along the U.S.-Canada border on Friday, May 23, 2025, according to the latest National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast. Scotland, East …

ManTech Wins $200M NOAA Cyber Contract

Stephen Deitz, ManTech ManTech has won a $200 million, 8-year contract with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to create and manage a security operations center. As part of this work, ManTech will implement its “cell-based” SOC approach to …

2026 budget cuts to NOAA could halt federal funding to Great Lakes research

In 2024, Great Lakes researchers at the University of Michigan were awarded a $6.5 million five-year grant by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to host a research center focused on algal blooms, climate change and overall environmental …

This Louisiana community preps for hurricane season as questions linger about federal storm response

Catherine DeLeon knew her role. “Pet mom.” Stepping off a bus outside a sports and entertainment complex, DeLeon and her golden retriever Rhett filed alongside some 80 volunteers who were helping local emergency officials in the Metro New Orleans area …

Satellites offer new view of Chesapeake Bay’s marine heat waves

Heat waves destroy crops, drive wildfires, and kill humans and wildlife, but these extreme weather events aren’t just limited to land. Large bodies of water can also be hit by heat waves that linger for weeks, months and sometimes years—much like “The Blob …

What can we expect during this year's Atlantic hurricane season?

NOAA predicts above-average hurricane season in 2025 Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center, part of the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), are calling for an above-average season in their newly released 2025 Hurricane Season …

National weather service radio outages impact Alabama

The National Weather Service (NWS) forecast office in Birmingham is temporarily relocating its meteorologists to Georgia due to a scheduled outage of the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS). AWIPS is essential for issuing local weather …

Meteorologists warn Americans to brace for a dangerous hurricane season with powerful storms expected across the U.S. ...

As summer approaches, experts are sounding the alarm about what could be a particularly intense hurricane season in 2025. Meteorologists are urging everyone along the U.S. coast and beyond to start getting ready now — because this year’s storms might be …

Lawmaker sounds the alarm on NOAA and NWS cuts as hurricane season approaches

Panelists expressed serious concerns over the nation’s storm readiness in the wake of the widespread federal job cuts. HOUSTON — With just 10 days left until the official start of hurricane season, Rep. Lizzie Fletcher is sounding the alarm about growing …

Why South Florida can't let its guard down for the 2025 hurricane season

Before diving into the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 2025 hurricane outlook, it's worth revisiting what happened last year and what it taught us about storm predictions. The 2024 season was expected to be among the worst ever.  …

Last year’s destructive hurricanes ravaged the South. Forecasters warn this season could be just as active

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Hurricane Preparedness Week Promotes Emergency Readiness And Public Safety

In anticipation of the upcoming hurricane season, June 1st to November 30th, 2025, which forecasters are predicting to be above normal, Governor Matt Meyer has Proclaimed May 26th to May 30th as Hurricane Preparedness Week.  In support of this, The …

Above-normal storm season predicted

The Texas coast could see an above-normal tropical storm season in 2025. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasters, conditions are ripe for powerful, fast-developing storms. During its annual Atlantic forecast news …

Regulators Discuss Challenges in Dentistry at Chicago Meeting

AADB event highlights growing concerns CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Association of Dental Boards (AADB), a leading organization in dental regulation, held its Mid-Year Meeting in Chicago this April …

THE AMERICAN HINDU JEWISH CONGRESS JOINS IN SUPPORT OF THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS AND ITS PROMISE OF RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arthur Kapoor, Chairman, American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC), joined with the Abraham Accords Prosperity Group to discuss the next steps following President Donald J. Trump’s …

NEW JERSEY REPUBLICAN LEADERS HOST HISTORIC CAPITOL HILL ASSEMBLAGE AGAINST TRANSNATIONAL ISLAMIST TERRORISM

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC) hosted a Roundtable discussion by Hindu American and Jewish American leaders at the Capitol Hill Club receiving resounding support from …

VetComm CEO Kate Monroe to be Honored at The Military and Veteran Entertainment Awards

Honored for Tireless Advocacy and Dedication to Veteran Community SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VetComm, an organization dedicated to helping veterans secure VA disability compensation, proudly announces that …

USHBC Commends Amazon For Continuing to Empower Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) applauds Amazon for empowering and partnering with American small businesses. Amazon’s 2024 Small Business Empowerment Report …

The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem USA Mourns the Murder of Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington, DC

The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem USA Mourns the Murder of Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington, DC WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem – USA expresses …

20 Members of Congress Tell Interior Secretary to Suspend Billion-Dollar Plan to Kill Half a Million Barred Owls

Representatives Andrew Garbarino & Adam Gray lead bipartisan letter from 10 Republicans & 10 Democrats calling to scuttle plan to kill over 450,000 barred owls WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. …

New Report Reveals Dangerous Deterioration of New York’s Roads Despite Record Tax and Toll Revenues

43% of NY roads are in poor shape, 10% of bridges are unsafe, yet tolls rise. James Medows demands action to fix NYC’s crumbling infrastructure. NEW YORK, NY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Released data studies are …

MDC Announces Lakeisha Hood Moise as New President and CEO

Hood Moise will be the first woman to lead MDC in its 57-year history DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MDC is proud to announce the appointment of Lakeisha Hood Moise as its next President and CEO. A seasoned cross- …

TOOTRiS Wins 3 Telly Awards for Child Care Advocacy and Workplace Impact

Recognized for Excellence in Social Responsibility, Workplace Culture, and Corporate Storytelling SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TOOTRiS announced today that it has won three awards in the 46th Annual Telly …

U.S. Working to Stop Azerbaijani Invasion of Armenia, Says Secretary of State Rubio

Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) and Chris Smith (R-NJ) Press Trump Administration to Enforce Section 907; Secure Azerbaijan’s Release of Armenian Prisoners WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio …

Two Charged in $227M Medicare Fraud Scheme

An Illinois man and a foreign national were arrested yesterday on criminal charges related to their alleged submission of more than $227 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare. According to court documents, Syed Murtuza Kablazada, 34, of Arlington …

Law Enforcement Seize Record Amounts of Illegal Drugs, Firearms, and Drug Trafficking Proceeds in International ...

Today, the Attorney General and the Department of Justice’s Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement (JCODE) team, and international law enforcement partners announced the results of Operation RapTor, including the arrests of 270 dark web vendors, …

Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission File Statement of Interest on Anticompetitive Uses of Common ...

Today, the Justice Department, joined by the Federal Trade Commission (the “Agencies”) filed a statement of interest in the Eastern District of Texas in the case of Texas et al. v. BlackRock, Inc. The States’ lawsuit—led by the Texas Attorney General— …

L3 Technologies Inc. Agrees to Pay $62,000,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations arising from Submission of False ...

L3 Technologies Inc., a corporation doing business in Utah, has agreed to pay the United States $62 million to settle allegations that its division, Communications System West, violated the False Claims Act and the Truth In Negotiations Act by knowingly …

Leader of Qakbot Malware Conspiracy Indicted for Involvement in Global Ransomware Scheme

A federal indictment unsealed today charges Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, 48, of Moscow, Russia, with leading a group of cyber criminals who developed and deployed the Qakbot malware. In connection with the charges, the Justice Department filed today a …

Two Florida Men Plead Guilty for Their Roles in Years-Long Off-the-Books Payroll Scheme

Two Florida men pleaded guilty today before Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price for the Middle District of Florida for their roles in a years-long off-the-books payroll scheme. The pleas must be accepted by a U.S. district court judge. The following is …

U.S. Attorneys for Southwestern Border Districts Charge More than 1100 Illegal Aliens with Immigration-Related Crimes ...

Since the inauguration of President Trump, the Department of Justice is playing a critical role in Operation Take back America, a nationwide initiative to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve total elimination of cartels and transnational …

Chairman Comer Demands Testimony from Biden’s Doctor, Former White House Aides on Cover-Up of Mental Decline

WASHINGTON—As part of the investigation into the cover-up of President Joe Biden’s mental decline and potentially unauthorized use of autopen for sweeping pardons and other executive actions, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee …

Colombian National Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Prison for Role in Conspiracy to Kidnap and Assault U.S. Army Soldiers ...

A Colombian national was sentenced today in the Southern District of Florida for her role in kidnapping and assaulting two members of the U.S. military who were on temporary duty in Bogotá, Colombia. Kenny Julieth Uribe Chiran, 35, was sentenced to 262 …