American president Donald Trump has reportedly suggested a novel way to stop hurricanes before they hit - firing nuclear weapons at them.
US website Axios is reporting the president has asked multiple officials why it can't be done.
But Mr Trump has taken to Twitter to deny he said it, and has called the story fake news.
The story by Axios that President Trump wanted to blow up large hurricanes with nuclear weapons prior to reaching shore is ridiculous. I never said this. Just more FAKE NEWS!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 26, 2019
The Axios reporter is standing by his story, saying his sources are watertight and that Trump mentioned it more than once during the first year-and-a-bit of his presidency.
However, it is not the first time such a suggestion has been made.
Washington correspondent Kate Fisher has the details.
