A Kentucky father has been barracked into an apology after his Nazi themed halloween family photo unleashed a barrage of criticism on social media. After initially taking a belligerent stance Kentucky man Brant Goldbach now says that he regrets dressing his five-year-old son as Adolf Hitler for the family photo, in which he was dressed […]
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Thousands of US-bound migrants storm Guatemala-Mexico border (VIDEO)
Thousands of migrants have arrived at the Mexico-Guatemala border, with some climbing over the fence separating the two countries. US President Donald Trump has threatened to close the US-Mexico border and call in the military. More than 3,000 migrants are demanding they be let into Mexico, and ultimately through to the US, with many heard […]
‘Deadpool 2’ Star Zazie Beetz Auditioned to Play X-Men’s Storm, Dodged a Bullet By Not Getting the Part
Zazie Beetz, who stars in FX’s Atlanta and made a big impact in theaters earlier this year as the lucky superhero Domino in Deadpool 2, attended ACE Comic Con in Chicago this past weekend. During a Q&A session, the actress revealed that before she snagged the role of Domino, she auditioned to play Storm in […]
Why Hurricane Michael’s Storm Surge Is So High
Storm surge depends on wind speed, shoreline shape, and timing. On two out of three, Florida got slammed. https://media.wired.com/photos/5bbe68be0abf932caf294b7f/master/pass/michael-1048880834.jpg
Storm Michael: Midterm campaigning in disarray after Florida governor declares state of emergency
Florida has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of Tropical Storm Michael which is due to hit the US coast next week. The cyclone has already affected some of the campaign trails of the 2018 midterm election hopefuls. On Sunday, Republican Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in 26 counties in the […]
WHO warns of Ebola ‘perfect storm’ in Congo
The emergencies chief for the World Health Organization says insecurity, public defiance about vaccinations and political jockeying could create a “perfect storm” leading the Democratic Republic of Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak to spread.
Bold new claim about Serena storm
GERMAINE Greer says we were all so caught up in a race debate surrounding the controversial Aussie cartoon of Serena Williams that we missed a crucial point. In a fiery Q&A debate, the outspoken feminist claimed that while the world was discussing whether or not Mark Knight’s caricature was racist, we should also have been […]
How this Marine veteran plans to ride out Tropical Storm Florence: ‘It’s just water’
Daniel Brown/Business Insider Business Insider met two Marine veterans in North Carolina who said they plan to ride out Hurricane Florence. Charles Stewart, 75, said he lives in a mobile home, and will go to his car or truck if it gets dangerous. Carl Foskey, 66, said he has a well-built home and will ride […]
Hurricane Florence 2018: How to Use Social Media Responsibly During the Storm
During a natural disaster, social media is a vital tool for rescuers and victims. Don’t get in their way. https://media.wired.com/photos/5b9aca6ac84390639340335d/master/pass/Tweeting-NaturalDisasters-1032809346.jpg
Hurricane Florence weakens slightly as it churns toward the Carolinas, but ‘life-threatening’ storm surges and flooding remain likely
NASA via AP Hurricane Florence, weakened to a Category 2 storm late Wednesday night on its way to the shores of the Carolinas, the National Hurricane Center said. The National Hurricane Center warned that a “life-threatening storm surge and rainfall” to the Carolinas and mid-Atlantic states remains likely with tropical-storm-force winds arriving Thursday. Hurricane and storm […]