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Distractions Rises for Drivers, Pedestrians on Halloween
Halloween revelers be warned. A spike in distracted driving and speeding creates danger for drivers, passengers, and trick-or-treaters — particularly at night. New Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) ...
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Know the Various Scams
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it's the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams. "Scams have become so sophisticated now. Phishing emails, texts, spoofing ...
Climate Change Has Intensified Storm Rainfalls by 20%: Study
The heavy rain that hit much of the southeastern U.S. during Hurricane Helene is part of a long-term trend, according to new research led by Texas A&M University Regents Professor of Atmospheric ...
Hurricane Intensity Forecasts Can Be Improved With Sea Spray Effects
New research suggests incorporating the effects of sea spray into models that predict hurricane behavior can improve forecasting, according to research by Florida State University in collaboration ...
Business Owners in Disaster Areas Should Be Wary of Possible Scams
The devastation of Hurricanes Milton and Helene have opened the floodgates for people seeking disaster relief. Along with that comes the danger of fraud. The Federal Trade Commission, Department of ...
This Year’s Florida Citrus Crop to be Lowest on Record Due to Hurricanes
Early evaluations of the impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton in the citrus-growing area in Florida indicates production will fall further, likely to a record low, according to industry ...
Organized Crime Blamed for Increase in Cargo Theft Seen in Q3 Stats
New analysis of cargo theft trends for the third quarter of 2024 highlights a significant year-over-year increase in thefts and evolving tactics employed by organized crime groups, according to ...
Expected La Nina’s Impact on Winter Weather
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center says there is a 60 percent chance that a weak La Nina event will develop this autumn and could last until March. La ...