Hurricane Milton was intensified by human driven climate change, say scientists
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China's finance minister says there is room for more economic stimulus but offers no plan
China's finance minister says the government is looking at additional ways to boost the economy, but he didn't unveil a major new stimulus plan at a news conference Saturday40 minutes ago - China -
Top stories - The New York Times
Israeli Strikes on Northern Gaza Kill at Least 20, Aid Workers Say
Israel’s military said it was “operating with great force” against Hamas and allied groups and issued new evacuation orders, as it also continued its campaign in Lebanon.45 minutes ago - Israel -
Business - MarketWatch
Hurricanes Helene and Milton walloped parts of the U.S. What will they do to GDP?
Hurricanes Milton and Helene put lots of people out of work temporarily and could add upward pressure to inflation, but the storms are unlikely to put a big dent in the growth of the U.S. economy.58 minutes ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Daring Trump, Harris’s Campaign Says It Will Release Her Medical Information
Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign is trying to capitalize on a lack of health information shared by her rival. Candidates are often selective about what they choose to share.1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
Business - The New York Times
Hurricanes Amplify Insurance Crisis in Riskiest Areas
After Helene and Milton, some small Florida companies risk bankruptcy. Larger ones will be in the hot seat with lawmakers and consumer groups.1 hour ago -
World - The Guardian
Kamala Harris to release health report saying she is fit for presidency – aide
Vice-president’s advisers see release of her medical history as chance to highlight questions around Donald Trump’s physical fitness and mental acuity. Kamala Harris on Saturday planned to ...1 hour ago - Kamala Harris -
World - The Wall Street Journal
China Says It's Got a Big Stimulus Coming---But Still Won't Say How Big
With few details offered by officials, stock investors are back to where they started the week: in a waiting game.1 hour ago - China -
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Top stories - BBC News
PM says he's faced 'choppy days' since getting the job
Keir Starmer tells BBC being PM “tougher than anything I've done before" but also "much better”.3 hours ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Four Ways Ukraine's Drone Innovations Are Changing Warfare
Aerial craft engineered to counter Russia’s battlefield advantages can intercept spy drones, plant mines and spew molten metal.6 hours ago - Ukraine -
Top stories - The New York Times
Is Israel’s Invasion of Lebanon Legal? Here’s What International Law Says.
Explaining the issues of sovereignty, self-defense and humanitarian safeguards.6 hours ago - Israel -
Sports - ABC News
Kucherov scores go-ahead goal, two empty-netters to push Lightning past Hurricanes in season opener
Nikita Kucherov had a third-period hat trick to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in the season opener for both teams6 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton updates: 16 dead across Florida in storm's aftermath
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane on Florida's west coast near Siesta Key.6 hours ago - Florida -
World - The Guardian
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp, officials say, as thousands remain trapped
Palestinian women and children among dead after Israel reportedly targets schools and homes with quadcopters and airstrikes. At least 30 people have been killed by Israeli strikes throughout the ...6 hours ago - Israel -
Politics - NBC News
Russia says Trump sent Covid tests to Putin during the pandemic
Former President Donald Trump sent coronavirus testing devices to Russian President Vladimir Putin at the height of the pandemic, the Kremlin claimed in a statement.7 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Biden says Hurricane Milton caused staggering $50bn in estimated damage
Sixteen people killed by storm but state spared ‘worst-case scenario’ as accusations fly between political candidates. Joe Biden said on Friday that experts estimate that Hurricane Milton caused ...9 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Patriots owner Robert Kraft says Jabrill Peppers 'is gone' if assault allegations are true, but stresses patience
Kraft compared the situation to his own arrest for solicitation at a massage parlor.9 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
NFL concussion protocol was followed when Bills QB Josh Allen was evaluated in Houston, league says
The NFL and its players association say the required steps were followed when Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was evaluated for a concussion last week at Houston and cleared to return to the game10 hours ago - NFL -
World - The Guardian
Man killed in Colorado gold mine was tour guide, authorities say
Officials call death of Patrick Weier, 46, ‘Colorado tragedy’ but police say they do not know what caused his death. The person killed Thursday during an elevator malfunction at a former Colorado ...11 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Trump intensifies nativist message with sweeping proposal to deport immigrants
Republican nominee holds rally in Aurora, Colorado, and exploits swirl of local rumors to push anti-immigrant plan. Donald Trump intensified his politics of nativism and xenophobia on Friday by ...11 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - CNBC
Jim Cramer says hold still on Tesla stock after Cybercab debut flops
After Wall Street balked at Tesla's highly-anticipated robotaxi unveiling, CNBC's Jim Cramer told investors not to make any moves on the stock.11 hours ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Israeli Military Intensifies Campaign Against Hezbollah in Lebanon
Two peacekeepers were injured when explosions rocked the headquarters of the United Nations mission on the Lebanon-Israel border.11 hours ago - Israel -
Sports - ABC News
MLB spring training facilities spared extensive damage from Hurricane Milton
Major League Baseball spring training facilities on Florida’s west coast appear to have been mostly spared major damage during Hurricane Milton12 hours ago - MLB -
Politics - NBC News
Florida residents assess damage and begin recovery after Hurricane Milton
NBC News Correspondents Marissa Parra and Chase Cain are on the ground in Florida, talking to residents impacted by Hurricane Milton. Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi ...13 hours ago - Florida -
Entertainment - ABC News
Tampa Bay Times keeps publishing despite a Milton crane collapse cutting off access to newsroom
The editor of the Tampa Bay Times says his news operation didn't miss a beat despite a crane collapse during Hurricane Milton that gouged a hole in the St. Petersburg office building that housed ...14 hours ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
AI21 CEO says transformers not right for AI agents due to error perpetuation
Ori Goshen, CEO of enterprise AI company AI21, believes alternative model architectures will make AI agents work better.14 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
How You Can Help Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts By Playing Xbox Games
A pair of devastating hurricanes recently devastated parts of Florida and surrounding states, and many might be wondering what they can do to help. The American Red Cross is one of the ...15 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Hurricane Milton was intensified by human-driven climate change, say scientists
Storm estimated to have caused about $50bn in damage, according to President Joe Biden16 hours ago - Climate -
Tech - VentureBeat
Changing the game: Fundraising for schools’ extracurricular programs gets a software upgrade
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: The landscape of school funding has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, with technology emerging as the pivotal force in its evolution. Educational ...16 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Hurricanes refocus attention to scarcity of flood insurance in high-risk Florida
Only about one-third of homes in Florida’s flood zones are covered by insurance. Residents say the state ‘should provide every incentive’ to obtain it. Many of the million-dollar houses lining ...17 hours ago - Florida -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Fantasy Football: Injury updates (and a coaching change) to note ahead of Week 6
Fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski highlights some of the biggest injury updates (and a coaching change) to know ahead of Week 6.17 hours ago - Fantasy Football -
Tech - ABC News
Climate change gave significant boost to Milton's destructive rain, winds, scientists say
Scientists say human-caused climate change intensified deadly Hurricane Milton’s rainfall by 20 to 30% and strengthened its winds by about 10%18 hours ago - Climate -
World - ABC News
UK police say 40 women have made sex crimes claims against late Harrods owner
Police: 40 sex crime claims against late Harrods owner18 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Why this hurricane season has been 'extraordinary'
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have bookended a particularly stormy period. What's behind it?19 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Fifa is ‘ignoring human rights report’ into Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid
Lawyers say Fifa is ‘dealing with the devil’ with Saudi bid They have had no response from Fifa after five months A group of leading legal figures say Fifa has ignored their report into human ...19 hours ago - World Cup -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Todd Bowles, Mike Evans say their hearts are with hurricane-ravaged Tampa Bay
Bucs players, coaches and their families are in New Orleans. They don't know if they'll return home after Sunday's game.2 days ago -
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