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Top stories - CBS News
How emergency alerts work during hurricanes like Helene, Milton
The emergency alert systems used during Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton are under scrutiny as local officials face more natural disasters affecting Americans. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more on ...5 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Global Warming Made Hurricane Milton More Intense and Destructive
Greenhouse gas emissions added rain, intensified winds and doubled the storm’s potential property damage, scientists estimated.7 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
WATCH: Long-lost Mt. Everest climber may have been found
National Geographic has the story of the potential discovery of Andrew "Sandy" Irvine, who disappeared attempting to climb Everest in 1924.8 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
How unusual has this hurricane season been?
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have bookended a particularly stormy period. What's behind it?8 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Market Has Been Fabulous, Maybe Excessively So
You may not realize how great the stock market has been. But, our columnist says, it can’t keep rising at this pace for long.8 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton has left two worlds in its wake. Elon Musk lives in one of them. The other is called reality | Marina Hyde
Remember when the existence of natural disasters wasn’t up for ‘debate’? It seems like a long time ago now. I increasingly wonder why Elon Musk is bothering trying to establish himself on Mars , ...9 hours ago - Elon Musk -
Business - Financial Times
America’s hurricane crises should not be a surprise
The human and financial repercussions are a wake-up call about the realities of climate change14 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
The Market Has Been Fabulous, Maybe Excessively So
You may not realize how great the stock market has been. But, our columnist says, it can’t keep rising at this pace for long.14 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Here's how long gas shortages caused by Hurricane Milton will last
Nearly 25% of the gas stations in Florida have run dry, according to GasBuddy, all because of Hurricane Milton.23 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
U.S. online demand has been slower during this week’s deals events so far, Salesforce says
Amazon.com Inc. said Thursday its Prime Big Deal Days was its biggest October shopping event ever, as Prime members took advantage of early holiday deals, pushing sales and number of items sold ...23 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
How hurricane conspiracy theories took over social media
The misinformation has been fuelled by a social media universe that rewards engagement over truth.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Why tornadoes form within hurricanes — and how climate change could make it more common
The extreme weather associated with Hurricane Milton has included tornadoes that have killed at least five in Florida’s St. Lucie County, a phenomenon known to occur as such storms move inland. ...Yesterday - Climate -
Tech - ABC News
Hurricane Milton has caused thousands of flight cancellations, is yours one of them? What to know
Thousands of flights in and out of the U.S. have been canceled this week as Hurricane Milton barreled into the Gulf of Mexico and plowed across FloridaYesterday -
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How life has changed for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since Oct. 7
A Palestinian-American in the Israeli-occupied West Bank says he's been kept off his land for a year. For others, it's been much worse.Yesterday -
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How to help communities impacted by Hurricane Milton
Here's how to support charities and nonprofits responding to individuals impacted by Hurricane Milton.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
The unusual suspects: 7 players who will tilt the NBA title race
Here are seven players who could alter the title odds by pushing a favorite over the top or turning an underdog into a real threat.Yesterday - NBA -
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How Hurricane Milton impacted Florida's Atlantic Coast
Meteorologist Jen Carfagno with The Weather Channel shows Hurricane Milton's impact at Jacksonville Beach, which is along Florida's Atlantic Coast.Yesterday -
Entertainment - ABC News
Asylum-seeker to film star: Guinean's unusual journey highlights France's arguments over immigration
Landing in the midst of heated arguments in France about immigration comes an award-winning film about the issue with an eye-popping twist: Its lead actor Abou Sangare is himself an immigrant ...Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Asylum-seeker to film star: Guinean's unusual journey highlights France's arguments over immigration
Landing in the midst of heated arguments in France about immigration comes an award-winning film about the issue with an eye-popping twist: Its lead actor Abou Sangare is himself an immigrant ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
‘We’ve been dehumanised’: how the US immigration debate became so toxic - video
With border crossings reaching record highs in recent years, US immigration has returned as the election’s most toxic issue. As Donald Trump continues to push a policy of mass deportation, and ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
How to help Hurricane Milton survivors after the storm
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."Yesterday -
Tech - ABC News
Here's what has made Hurricane Milton so fierce and unusual
With its mighty strength and its dangerous path, Hurricane Milton has powered into a very rare threat that is flirting with experts’ worst fearsYesterday -
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How Florida's east coast is bracing for Hurricane Milton
While Milton will make landfall over Florida's west coast, the storm is expected to continue moving east and maintain hurricane strength the entire time it's over Florida's peninsula. Tom Hanson ...Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
Hurricane Milton Shows How a Storm’s Category Doesn’t Tell the Full Story
Milton’s reclassification to a Category 3 storm suggests it is weakening, but the scale accounts only for wind speed and not hurricane size, storm surge heights, or rainfall—which are all ...Yesterday -
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The science of how Hurricane Milton became such a monster
Hurricane Milton intensified at one of the fastest rates ever recorded, due in part to hot water in the Gulf of Mexico. A process of eyewall replacement also led the storm to grow in size.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How the Coast Guard is preparing for Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, federal officials are preparing for quick responses after the storm sweeps through the state. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Douglas M. Schofield joins CBS News ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
FEMA has enough money to respond to Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is not at risk of running out of money and being unable to support survivors in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, despite misinformation that has ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How residents with medical concerns should prepare for Hurricane Milton
Florida residents hoping to ride out Hurricane Milton as it batters the state may have medical needs to account for before the storm arrives. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
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 ...2 days ago - Climate -
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How Orlando hospitals are preparing for Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton churns toward Florida's Gulf Coast, Orlando's hospitals are preparing for the storm. Eric Alberts, assistant vice president of emergency management for Orlando Health, joined ...2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Failing to fix a porous defense has been coach Billy Napier’s biggest blunder at Florida
The Gators showed signs of growth in back-to-back wins against Mississippi State and UCF but a much stiffer challenge awaits in Knoxville against No. 8 Tennessee.2 days ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
This hurricane season, mobile voting could empower disenfranchised voters
Before the next storm hits, we need to guarantee that voters fleeing a natural disaster or other emergency have a mobile voting option.2 days ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
Movie Review: How did Trump become Trump? ‘The Apprentice’ has a theory
Until about a month ago, “The Apprentice” didn’t even have a distributor2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
ER doctor on how to prepare for a major hurricane
With Hurricane Milton hitting Florida less than two weeks after Helene, emergency medicine doctors say being prepared for these extreme weather events is critical. CBS News' Najahe Sherman reports ...2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
How does Milton compare with Helene and other hurricanes?
Following the devastation brought by Storm Helene, Florida is now threatened by Milton. But will the damage be the same?2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Helene Has Upended North Carolina’s Election Plans
With 13 counties devastated by flooding, the state is trying to make sure that residents can still vote. Candidates have been forced to abandon door-knocking and phone banks.3 days ago