SUMMARY: NOAA has released its winter forecast, highlighting the influence of a La Niña weather pattern off South America. This pattern will likely result in cooler Pacific waters, leading to a colder than normal winter in the Northern U.S. and Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, southern states, including the Ohio River Valley and the Great Lakes, can expect warmer conditions. Precipitation is projected to be above average in the Pacific Northwest, with potential for increased snowfall in the Great Lakes. However, the southern U.S. may experience drought conditions this winter. More details and updates will be shared on social media.

Meteorologist Greg Dee breaks down the NOAA Winter Outlook and what La Nina means for across the country and in Florida.

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SUMMARY: Florida has filed a lawsuit against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for failing to provide citizenship status information about registered voters, despite legal obligations. The state‘s request for data on potentially noncitizen voters was denied, prompting Attorney General Ashley Moody to take action after previous attempts to access voter verification through the SAVE program. Moody argues that only American citizens should vote and highlights the federal government‘s role in ensuring accurate voter rolls. The lawsuit requests the court compel DHS to provide the information needed to verify voter immigration status, citing violations of federal laws. Other states, including Texas, have made similar requests.

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SUMMARY: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with the third Friday dedicated to National Mammography Day, emphasizing the importance of early detection through mammograms. Recent UC Davis research indicates that false positives—when a mammogram prompts further tests despite a lack of cancer—can discourage women from returning for future screenings. This follow-up process can be stressful, as women may worry about having cancer. However, health professionals stress that additional imaging is common and typically results in normal findings. It’s crucial for doctors to communicate the normalcy of false positives to encourage ongoing screening and promote awareness.

Dominic Garcia reports the day highlights how critical mammograms are in detecting the disease early.

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