'This is it, folks': Florida officials warn it may be too late to evacuate
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Politics - The Hill
DeSantis warns residents to 'hunker down' as Milton makes landfall
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Wednesday that Hurricane Milton “is currently in the process of making landfall” as a Category 3 hurricane in Sarasota County, and he warned residents to “hunker ...1 hour ago -
Politics - The Hill
South Florida sees nearly 100 tornado warnings as Milton nears
South Florida has seen close to 100 tornado warnings Wednesday, the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Miami forecast office said, as Hurricane Milton makes landfall in the Sunshine State. NWS Miami ...1 hour ago - Florida -
Top stories - NBC News
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How people who haven't evacuated plan on riding out Milton
Some Tampa residents have not heeded evacuation warnings ahead of Hurricane Milton's arrival. As of Wednesday evening, the National Weather Service said those who hadn't left yet shouldn't try to ...1 hour ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Florida official on Hurricane Milton preparations, predictions
Temple Terrace Mayor Andy Ross discussed the city's preparations for Hurricane Milton as it continues to recover from Hurricane Helene. Officials say the storm will bring life-threatening ...1 hour ago - Florida -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton downgraded to category 3 but risk-to-life warnings remain in place – live updates
This blog is closing down – you can follow all the latest in our new blog here . Here is some footage from the town of Treasure Island in Florida, which shows already deserted streets as ...1 hour ago -
Science - The New York Times
U.S. Warns of Solar Storm That Could Bring Northern Lights and Power Concerns
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Business - Financial Times
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World - Financial Times
Ocasio-Cortez warns of ‘brawl’ if Kamala Harris removes Lina Khan
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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 ...3 hours ago - Joe Biden -
World - ABC News
Israeli defense minister warns an attack on Iran would be 'lethal' and 'surprising'
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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 ...3 hours 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.3 hours 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 hours ago - Florida -
Sports - The New York Times
Why N.F.L. Executives Think the Jets Fired Robert Saleh Too Soon
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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.4 hours ago - Florida -
Business - MarketWatch
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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 ...5 hours ago - Florida -
Business - The New York Times
Fed Officials Debated Whether a Big Rate Cut Was Smart in September
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How hurricanes like Milton may be supercharged by climate change
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story How hurricanes like Milton may be supercharged by climate change Scientists pointed fingers ...6 hours ago - Climate -
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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 ...6 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 costs6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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'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.6 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 ...6 hours ago - Florida -
Health - ABC News
Bakery that makes Sara Lee and Entenmann's pushes back on FDA sesame warning
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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 ...7 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
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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.7 hours ago -
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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.7 hours ago - Florida -
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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.9 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.10 hours ago -
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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.11 hours ago -
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 ...17 hours ago - Israel -