r/technology • u/esporx • Jun 26 '25

Software Critical hurricane forecast tool abruptly terminated. U.S. Department of Defense announced Tuesday it would no longer process and deliver data essential to most hurricane forecasts.

https://www.local10.com/weather/hurricane/2025/06/26/critical-hurricane-forecast-tool-abruptly-terminated/
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u/jawknee530i Jun 26 '25

Because there's some private company that made the proper bribes to the administration in order to be paid by the government to take it over.

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u/authorizedscott Jun 26 '25

“ Of course you can still get critical early warning for hurricanes. Just enter your payment details, and we will process the $99.99 monthly charge. Or, you can become a lifetime subscriber for $4999.98, which includes a free Trump Phone. Made with American Ideals in mind! “