'This is it, folks': Florida officials warn it may be too late to evacuate
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Science - The New York Times
U.S. Warns of Solar Storm That Could Bring Northern Lights and Power Concerns
An explosion of particles is expected to reach Earth on Thursday, and could lead to visible Northern Lights in much of the country while also raising power grid concerns.13 minutes ago -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves warned to tread cautiously as investors await fiscal plans
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World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton downgraded to category 3 but risk-to-life warnings remain in place – live updates
Heavy rains lashing Florida ahead of Milton’s expected landfall; Biden says hurricane looks like ‘storm of the century’ . When will Hurricane Milton make landfall? Tell us: how have you been ...21 minutes ago -
World - Financial Times
Ocasio-Cortez warns of ‘brawl’ if Kamala Harris removes Lina Khan
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Top stories - NBC News
Evacuating could be 'difference between life and death,' Biden says ahead of Milton
President Joe Biden urged residents in the path of Hurricane Milton to evacuate and listen to local officials. Emergency declarations have been approved and the U.S. defense secretary positioned ...1 hour ago - Joe Biden -
Health - ABC News
Officials work to protect IV supplies in Florida after disruptions at North Carolina plant
Federal officials are working to move IV bags out of the path of Hurricane Milton, which is threatening another manufacturer of IV fluids even as hospitals nationwide are still reeling from ...1 hour ago - Florida -
Top stories - ABC News
NC officials say politicians are suggesting measures already passed to ensure vote
A North Carolina official said they have adopted "many of the suggestions that national political figures are now suggesting" to ensure the Nov. 5 election occurs.1 hour ago -
Top stories - NBC News
A Florida man riding out Hurricane Milton on his boat alarms TikTok and local officials
As Hurricane Milton barrels towards Tampa, a Florida man dubbed Lieutenant Dan on TikTok has captured the attention of local officials and the internet.2 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
Shaken by Helene, residents of St. Pete Beach, Florida, rush to evacuate as Milton nears
Faced with another hurricane less than two weeks after Helene, lifelong residents of St. Pete Beach, Florida, question whether it's time to leave for good.2 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Florida resident under evacuation order explains why he's not leaving
Michael Sean Comerford said he is staying in his parents' condo in the city of Marco Island, Florida, which is under a mandatory evacuation ahead of Hurricane Milton.2 hours ago - Florida -
Business - CNBC
Photos show Florida preparations and evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton
Local authorities said Wednesday that Floridians only have a few hours left to evacuate ahead of Milton, which is currently a Category 4 hurricane.2 hours ago - Florida -
Sports - The New York Times
Why N.F.L. Executives Think the Jets Fired Robert Saleh Too Soon
Executives who spoke with The Athletic about Saleh’s firing blamed team owner Woody Johnson for making a rash decision.2 hours ago - NFL -
Top stories - The New York Times
As Hurricane Milton Closes In, Some in Florida Make Last-Minute Evacuation Decisions
Those who had not yet evacuated reconsidered as the winds and rains from the incoming hurricane began to pick up on Wednesday.2 hours ago - Florida -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite opportunity may be underappreciated
Amazon.com Inc.’s ambitious Project Kuiper satellite constellation may have a hefty multibillion-dollar price tag, but it could be set to bring significant benefits to the company, says analyst ...2 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Federal authorities warn of scams, price gouging as Hurricane Milton threatens Florida
Federal agencies are warning of heightened risk of scams and price gouging efforts as Hurricane Milton nears Florida’s western coast. The Justice Department (DOJ), the Federal Trade Commission ...3 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
Florida zoo prepares for Hurricane Milton
ZooTampa at Lowry Park has taken into account Florida's history of hurricanes as keepers prepare for Milton to approach the state. Tiffany Burns, the zoo's senior director of animal programs, joins ...3 hours ago - Florida -
Business - The New York Times
Fed Officials Debated Whether a Big Rate Cut Was Smart in September
Freshly released minutes from the central bank’s September meeting show that policymakers were divided on how much to cut rates.3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Politics - The Hill
COVID-19 may increase risk of death years after infection: Study
COVID-19 could increase the risk of major cardiac events, like strokes and heart attacks, according to a study from the Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California; the University ...3 hours ago -
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs wants April or May trial date, lawyers say in letter to judge
Sean "Diddy" Combs wants to go to trial on sex trafficking charges next spring, the embattled hip-hop mogul's lawyers informed a judge Wednesday.3 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
How hurricanes like Milton may be supercharged by climate change
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Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton window to evacuate closing
Officials say Hurricane Milton could be the most catastrophic storm to hit parts of Florida in more than a century. Storm surge and high winds could be deadly as Milton crosses the state. CBS News ...4 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Fed officials were divided over big rate cut in September
Minutes from meeting showed some dispute about how quickly to reduce borrowing costs4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Entertainment - ABC News
Lawyers: Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks trial next April or May on sex trafficking charges
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Top stories - ABC News
'This is it, folks': Florida officials warn it may be too late to evacuate
Authorities are warning Florida residents in the path of Hurricane Milton that it may be too late to evacuate.4 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Florida officials make final warnings as Milton brings rain, wind: 'This is going to be a knockout'
Florida officials say time is running out for residents to flee ahead of Hurricane Milton’s anticipated landfall Wednesday night, as they make their final evacuation warnings to locals near Tampa ...4 hours ago - Florida -
Health - ABC News
Bakery that makes Sara Lee and Entenmann's pushes back on FDA sesame warning
A top U.S. commercial bakery is pushing back on a Food and Drug Administration warning to stop using labels that say its products contain sesame — even when they don't4 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
This isn't how Act 2 went for Tom Brady and Peyton Manning
Aaron Rodgers is going to coast into the Hall of Fame. But the 4th quarter of his career looks nothing like some of the sport's GOATs who chased one final ring.5 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Israeli defense minister warns an attack on Iran would be 'lethal' and 'surprising'
Israel’s defense minister says his country’s retaliation for a recent Iranian missile attack will be “lethal” and “surprising.”5 hours ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Why Hurricane Milton became so intense so fast — and why more storms may do the same
Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday in the Tampa, Fla., region after undergoing a rapid intensification this week that saw it become the third-fastest storm on ...5 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2025: Here's how benefits may change
Social Security beneficiaries are expected to find out this week just how much their benefits will increase in 2025.5 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Wobble Tracker: Live updates on Hurricane Milton's path — and where it may make landfall
The Wobble Tracker can track “wobbles,” or small movements on the system’s path.5 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Millions under evacuation orders grow as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida
Florida officials are urging millions of residents to evacuate as Hurricane Milton intensifies.6 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
Allegations of price gouging amid Milton evacuations
Multiple companies are being accused of price gouging as Florida residents try to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton. CBS News contributor Javier David has more.7 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
A Beloved N.H.L. Franchise Is Taking a Risk Fans May Not Want to Stomach
After a series of bold moves failed to pay off, the Minnesota Wild are stuck. The team’s owner has a new vision for a path to success.9 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Floridians struggle to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton and face gas shortages, jammed highways
Some Floridians are trying to get out of Hurricane Milton's path, but face challenges including evacuation routes jammed with traffic and shortages of gas.9 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Record storm surge forecast in Florida
Parts of Florida are bracing for a huge storm surge. But why do such surges happen and why are they so deadly?13 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - NBC News
Netanyahu warns Lebanon of 'destruction and suffering'
As the world waits for Israel's expected retaliation against Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a video message to the people of Lebanon in which he called on them to "free ...15 hours ago - Israel -