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Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones: Becoming Stronger, According to NOAA

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Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones are becoming stronger, and this new threat is added to the list of things people worry about during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) study, these storms are increasing in intensity, posing a significant threat to coastal communities. Amidst the pandemic, people are dealing with the double-edged sword of natural disasters and a highly contagious virus.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones are becoming stronger, according to a NOAA study, posing a significant threat to coastal communities.
  • The study did not provide specific details on the intensity or frequency of these storms.
  • There's good news in the quest for a coronavirus vaccine: The biotech company Moderna says volunteers who got its COVID-19 vaccine had positive early results.
  • The trial participants developed neutralizing antibodies to the virus that sometimes surpassed levels seen in people who have naturally recovered from COVID-19.
  • The use of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19 is being reevaluated, with concerns from medical experts about its safety and efficacy.
  • German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron have unveiled a $500 billion initiative to rescue the European Union from economic crisis caused by the pandemic.
  • The initiative aims to boost the EU economy and channel funds through the EU budget to the hardest-hit regions.
  • The FBI is investigating whether the Pensacola Navy base shooting was related to an al Qaeda affiliate, raising concerns about potential terrorist threats on American soil.

Statistics:

  • 90%: Demand has risen for American Diagnostic Corp's "non-contact" thermometers.
  • $2.2 trillion: The size of the CARES Act stimulus package implemented by the US government.
  • $500 billion: The proposed initiative aimed at rescuing the European Union from economic crisis.

Sources:

  • CNN (CNN)
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
  • Moderna
  • FDA
  • House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
  • German Chancellor Angela Merkel
  • French President Emmanuel Macron
  • European Commission
  • FBI

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