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Hurricane Lee has begun its anticipated northward turn toward Canada.As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, the storm was about 745 kilometres south-southwest of Bermuda, moving north-northwest at around nine kilometres an hour, with maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h.A tropical cyclone information statement has been issued across all three Maritime provinces and parts of Quebec, warning that the intense system is likely to bring heavy rain and wind in the days ahead.“The existing tropical airmass over Atlantic Canada will be further enhanced as the hurricane continues northward,” the statement said.“This weather pattern will cause an approaching front over the Maritimes to become stationary and increase the risk of heavy rainfall over the Maritime provinces tomorrow and Friday prior to Lee’s arrival.”It said with the expanding size of the hurricane and a long northward trajectory, building surf conditions and rip currents are expected along Nova Scotia’s Atlantic Coast in the coming days, especially Friday.11 am AST: Hurricane #Lee is expected to move toward New England and Atlantic Canada.

By Marianna Parraga

The latest track from the Canadian Hurricane Centre suggests Hurricane Lee could strike Nova Scotia early Sunday morning.

Project Samudrayaan. As per a TOI report, this ambitious project aims to plunge three individuals 6,000 meters beneath the ocean's surface in a homegrown submersible, all in the pursuit of precious metals and minerals, notably cobalt, nickel, and manganese. Dubbed «Matsya 6000,» this submersible has been in development for nearly two years and is now primed for its inaugural sea trials, slated to unfold in early 2024 off the Chennai coast in the Bay of Bengal.

Florida man was arrested by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) last month after he attempted to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a homemade contraption similar to a human-sized hamster wheel.Reza Baluchi, 44, was arrested on Aug.

Mid-Atlantic region of the US, creating a mesmerizing spectacle witnessed by hundreds who promptly reported the sighting to the American Meteor Society. This meteor likely made its initial appearance at approximately 9:20 pm (local time), originating 47 miles above the town of Forest Hill in Maryland. It blazed northwestward across the sky at a breathtaking speed of 36,000 miles per hour, as indicated by the NASA Meteor Facebook page.

Florida's Gulf Coast due on Wednesday signaled activity in the Atlantic's hurricane alley might not be as quiet this year as meteorologists had once predicted. Scientists initially forecast in May that the U.S. would see a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season, but raised that forecast in mid-August, projecting a more dangerous storm season.

US National Hurricane Center has reported that Tropical Storm Idalia has intensified into a hurricane and is currently advancing toward the Gulf coast of Florida. «Idalia is Now a Hurricane. Expected to Rapidly Intensify Into an Extremely Dangerous Major Hurricane Before Landfall On Wednesday,» the weather agency said. As we approach the hurricane season, which spans from June 1 to November 30 in the Atlantic and the Caribbean, it's important to be well-prepared for potential natural calamities.

Great Lakes area were slammed with tornadoes as fast as 75 mph on the night of Thursday, August 24, 2023. The effect of the tornadoes was such that over 700,000 people went without power. The area has been facing stormy weather since Wednesday, August 23. As the storm moved into the Northeast on Friday, August 25, there was already destruction and a power outage in the Great Lakes. Over 700,000 citizens had to go without power in the states of Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Cleveland also reported a gust of 75 mph, and Detroit registered one of 70 mph.

All nine Atlantic City casinos turned a profit in the second quarter of this year, although that collective profit was down more than 20% from a year ago

tropical storm is a system of rotating low-pressure system that gets organized into thunderstorms. But it has no boundary separating two air masses with different densities. Tropical refers to the area of its origin, that is, the tropical region or the tropical seas. Cyclone refers to the winds blowing in a circular way. So, tropical storm means the movement of high-speed winds in a cyclical way that originates on tropical seas.

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(Reuters) — A storm system brewing in the Gulf of Mexico could strengthen into a named storm as it takes aim at the Texas coast, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday.

Justin Trudeau on Monday blasted Meta for banning domestic news from its platforms as wildfires rage, saying up-to-date information during a crisis is crucial. «Facebook is putting corporate profits ahead of people's safety,» he told a televised news conference in the Atlantic province of Prince Edward Island, saying the company's actions were «inconceivable.» Trudeau's comments represent the latest government attack on Meta, which this month started blocking news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms for all users in Canada in response to a new law requiring internet giants to pay for news articles. Federal Liberal cabinet ministers last week described the ban as reckless and irresponsible.

Also read: British Columbia wildfires intensify: Authorities warn of difficult days ahead Evacuations were ordered throughout Saturday due to worsening weather conditions overnight. At a news conference late on Saturday, the head of Tenerife's local government Rosa Davila described the fire as "devastating" and said it had forced new evacuations.

Little League World Series, a significant event for young baseball players worldwide, is set to take place from August 16 to 27 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It will feature 10 U.S. regional champions and 10 international regional winners, totaling 20 teams. The series consists of 38 games scheduled over a 12-day period, concluding with the championship game on August 27. Viewers can watch the games live on ESPN, ESPN2, or ABC. The tournament will run every day from August 16 to 27, except August 25, which is a designated off-day for the teams. Streaming options include Sling TV via subscription and FuboTV with a free trial. Additionally, games can be accessed on ESPN+ but require a cable login.

By Safiyah Riddle

Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated six shows in Toronto have already spent a good chunk of money.Those who live outside the Toronto area are now also budgeting for the cost of travel and accommodation in November 2024.The Canadian Press spoke to several Swifties about how much they’re expecting to spend.Ashley Stewart, 24, saw Taylor Swift during her Fearless tour when it made a stop in her home province of Prince Edward Island back in 2010. This time around, she knew the pop star wouldn’t be stopping anywhere east of Toronto.“Being from the Atlantic provinces, we fully knew that we would have to travel somewhere if we wanted to see her.

Inox WindPromoters Inox Wind Energy and Devansh Trademart have sold 4.5% and 2.8% stake each in Inox Wind through block deals at a weighted average price of Rs 208 a piece.360 One WamForeign investor General Atlantic Singapore has nearly sold its entire stake in 360 one Wam through the block deals.Bikaji FoodsLighthouse India fund has sold its partial stake in Bikaji Foods via block deals. Prominent domestic funds Tata AIA Life, ICICI Pru Life and foreign investors Morgan Stanley, Kotak Mahindra AMC (Singapore) among others bought the stake in the company.Read more: What changed the market while you were sleepingCoal IndiaState-owned Coal India's consolidated net profit fell 10% year-on-year to Rs 7,941 crore for the June quarter.

Washington D.C. area closed early on Monday because of threatening weather as forecasters warned people across the eastern U.S. of possible tornadoes, damaging winds and large hailstones.

Four new wind farms are being proposed off the New Jersey coast