Florida woman uses ‘botox’ to explain age in fraudulent hurricane aid, police say

Woman who found old family photos lost in Hurricane Helene working to reunite them with owners

After Hurricane Helene tore through six states, Taylor Schenker went for a walk in hard-hit Asheville, North Carolina. As she dug through the debris and mud, she found family photos that got lost ...

FEMA has provided more than $190M in aid for North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided more than $190 million in aid to North Carolina, as the battleground state continues to recover from devastation left by Hurricane ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Congress expects White House disaster aid request next week covering hurricane damage

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

'Lieutenant Dan,' who gained fame riding out hurricanes on boat, is arrested in Florida

Joseph Malinowski, who gained internet fame because of his risky decisions to ride out Hurricane Helene and Milton on his 20-foot sailboat, was arrested Friday on multiple charges including failing ...

Man who vowed to ride out Florida hurricanes on his boat is arrested in Tampa

The man who gained social media fame for riding out two hurricanes in his boat in Tampa has been arrested

World - ABC News - October 19

Florida reports 13 deaths from rare flesh-eating bacteria after hurricanes

State sees spike in cases related to hurricane activity as bacteria rises ‘after heavy rainfall and flooding’. Thirteen people have died from rare flesh-eating bacteria infections in Florida this ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Florida works to bring back tourism to its Gulf Coast following hurricanes Helene and Milton

Tourism officials on Florida’s Gulf Coast say one of the ways concerned people can help the area recover is to visit as tourists, even though some beaches are still closed to the public and debris ...

Entertainment - ABC News - October 28

Florida alleges FEMA officials conspired to discriminate against Trump supporters after hurricane

Florida sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) director and an employee who was fired for telling a survivor assistance team after Hurricane Milton not to visit homes displaying signs ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

South Florida men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim has died at age 43

Sports - ABC News - October 24

US woman in 1990 'killer clown' case released from prison

Sheila Keen-Warren pleaded guilty to murdering her husband's first wife while wearing a clown costume.

Israel mulls using private security contractors to deliver aid to Gaza

Discussion about letting private firms bid for contracts comes before Knesset vote on banning UN relief agency from operating in Israel. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel is weighing ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

US top diplomat issues warning to Israel over Gaza aid

Antony Blinken has told Israel there may be consequences if more aid does not flow to civilians in northern Gaza.

'Unrwa means everything to us': Gazans fear aid collapse

People in war-torn Gaza are already struggling with a deep humanitarian crisis but now they fear it will get much more difficult.

US warns Israel over Gaza aid as deadline nears

Aid deliveries are at their lowest monthly level despite a US threat to cut some military assistance.

Aid groups accuse Israel of ignoring US ultimatum on ‘apocalyptic’ Gaza crisis

US may soon impose sanctions as organisations say Israel has failed to help relieve dire humanitarian situation. A coalition of international aid organisations have accused Israel of ignoring a US ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

State Department: Israel not in violation of US law on humanitarian aid to Gaza

The State Department on Tuesday said that Israel is not in violation of U.S. law related to the delivery and access of humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip, despite pushback from aid groups ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Trump uses North Carolina visit to reiterate hurricane relief conspiracies

Republican candidate repeats false claims that Fema spent money on ‘illegal migrants’ in Helene-ravaged area. Donald Trump on Monday used a trip to a hurricane-ravaged part of North Carolina to ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Hurricanes, storms cost US $500 billion this year: Analysis

Hurricanes and tropical storms have caused economic losses of nearly $500 billion as they have ravaged the country this year, according to analysis by AccuWeather. Experts estimated that the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

US hurricane worker sacked for telling crews not to help Trump voters

The director of the emergency agency says a supervisor has been fired for "reprehensible" actions.

New York family grieves living woman for 36 hours after police wrongly told them she was killed

A Staten Island, New York, family has experienced a whirlwind of emotions after police incorrectly told them that their loved one had been killed in a car crash.

Israeli police question Netanyahu aide over alleged October 7 call tampering

Probe comes as prime minister is already under pressure over separate investigation into leaks from his office

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Quincy Jones, US musician and media mogul, dies aged 91

Producer of ‘Thriller’ album won 28 Grammys during career working on hit songs, movies, film scores and TV shows

World - Financial Times - November 4

Pennsylvania investigating reports of fraudulent voter registration applications

Former President Donald Trump has mischaracterized investigations into a number of voter registration applications in Pennsylvania.

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