Hurricane Florence is not climate change or global warming. It’s just the weather.

Hurricane Florence is not the result of global warming. It’s likely due to natural weather patterns, not climate change as some have already said. (Photo: Alexander Gerst/ESA/NASA via AP) Even before Hurricane Florence made landfall somewhere near the border of … Read More

Applebaum: Sweden’s election undercuts myth of racial apocalypse

In the strange world of the online alt-right, Sweden has long played a special role. This isn’t because of its economic strength (small but robust), or because of its population (just less than 10 million). This is because — how … Read More

Anti-migrant militias spring up in central Europe

Prague: Authorities feared repeat of Chemnitz-type unrest (Photo: Chris Waits) Czech and Slovenian authorities have voiced alarm over the emergence of armed anti-migrant militias in the two central European countries. The concerns come after revelations of a paramilitary base, with … Read More

CNN Blames Trump for Hurricanes; His Climate Policies Will Lead to ‘80,000 Unnecessary Deaths’

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Blame Trump for Hurricane Florence? That’s CNN’s suggestion. CNN’s political analyst, John Avlon, made the stunning claim Thursday during a segment called “Reality Check.” Is Trump “complicit in this storm?” asked Alisyn Camerota in the segment introduction. “His policies have … Read More

Catastrophic Flood Threat Increases This Weekend as Florence Slowly Tracks Across the Carolinas, Appalachia

At a Glance Florence will slowly move farther inland in the Carolinas on Saturday. This will produce catastrophic flash flooding and major river flooding. Life-threatening storm surge has already occurred in eastern North Carolina. Flash flood emergencies have been issued … Read More

Moon faces toughest challenge yet in third summit with Kim

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South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are scheduled to hold a third summit next week in Pyongyang. Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (L) and South … Read More

Trump asks aides to press ahead with $200 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods

(CNN) President Donald Trump is urging his administration to move ahead with slapping tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods, according to a person familiar with the plans. The timing of an announcement remains unclear. Trump met with top aides earlier this … Read More

German spy scandal exposes deep divisions in Merkel government

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BERLIN (Reuters) – A scandal over migrants being chased through the streets has exposed a rift between Angela Merkel and Germany’s security establishment that is dividing her coalition and hindering efforts to contain the fall-out from her “open door” refugee … Read More

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