Hurricane fraud is on the rise, feds warn. Beware these scams.
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Top stories - BBC News
Florida faces 'matter of life and death' as Hurricane Milton closes in
The "monster" storm is due to hit heavily populated Tampa Bay with full force on Wednesday.1 hour ago - Florida -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton intensifies to category 5 again as Biden warns storm could be worst in over 100 years – as it happened
National Hurricane Center announces sustained winds of up to 165mph, as US president says his team is doing everything ‘to save lives’. This blog is now closed.. Full report: Floridians warned ...2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
Florida Gov. DeSantis warns of Hurricane Milton storm surge along entire west coast
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke to reporters Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, which is expected Wednesday evening. DeSantis said the current models show the storm is expected to hit ...6 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - ABC News
Ahead of election, experts warn hurricane misinformation is 'just the beginning'
False claims about hurricane relief efforts spread by Donald Trump and Elon Musk have raised concerns about the spread of misinformation during the upcoming election.6 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The Fed’s rate-cutting will give the stock market just what it needs — and wants
Lower interest rates will create a surge of financial-market liquidity.6 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
False claims of fraud 'play into the hands' of foreign actors seeking to influence U.S. elections
NBC News Justice and Intelligence Correspondent Ken Dilanian joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss new warnings from U.S. officials about foreign adversaries trying to undermine trust in the election ...6 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane fraud is on the rise, feds warn. Beware these scams.
Hurricanes Milton and Helene are likely to bring out scammers eager to exploit people's impulse to help those in need. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.6 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Airlines, theme parks, cruise lines warn travelers about Hurricane Milton disruptions
Airlines canceled hundreds of flights, theme parks prepare to close ahead of Hurricane Milton.7 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Benchmark 10-year Treasury yield closes above 4% for a second day
Long-term U.S. government debt continued to sell off on Tuesday, pushing 10-and 30-year yields further into the highest closing levels since late July, as market participants continued to price in ...7 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Biden Warns Floridians to ‘Evacuate Now’ as He Postpones Foreign Trip Over Hurricane Milton
President Biden had been scheduled to leave for Germany and Angola on Thursday.9 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton is matter of life and death, Biden warns
President Biden is warning that Hurricane Milton could be the worst storm to hit Florida in over a century. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch forecasts Milton will make landfall as a ...9 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Biden warns Hurricane Milton could be worst storm to hit Florida in 100 years
President Biden warned on Tuesday that Hurricane Milton could be the worst storm to hit Florida in more than a century and urged residents in its path to follow the direction of local officials. ...11 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - NBC News
Biden warns Hurricane Milton could be another 'catastrophic storm'
President Biden spoke to reporters after receiving a briefing on the preparations for Milton and warned it could be "the worst storm to hit Florida in over a century." The president urged those in ...11 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Business - MarketWatch
PepsiCo’s stock flat after revenue lags estimates and company trims guidance
PepsiCo Inc.’s stock shed early losses to trade flat Tuesday, after the drinks and snacks company’s fiscal third-quarter revenue fell short of estimates and it lowered full-year guidance.13 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
China’s stock-market resurgence hits roadblock on lack of new stimulus measures
Chinese stocks rallied in the first day back from their long holiday, but disappointment over no further stimulus saw gains pared.15 hours ago - China -
Business - MarketWatch
‘I feel like I’m missing something’: I’m 68, divorced with two children. I’ve $750,000 and rent my home. Do I need a trust?
“I continue to reinvest the dividends and interest so my investments continue to grow.”15 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Hurricane Milton: Officials warn of life-threatening situation
As Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 4 storm, officials are urging Florida residents to evacuate immediately, with the mayor of Tampa issuing a dire warning: “if you remain there, you ...16 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Project 2025 would ‘unequivocally’ lead to more hurricane deaths, experts warn
Manifesto calls for drastic cuts to federal forecasting of severe storms and aid given to shattered towns and cities. With communities still reeling from Hurricane Helene, one of the deadliest ...17 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Poll Finds Harris Rising, and Florida Braces for Hurricane Milton
Plus, have we reached peak human life span?17 hours ago - Florida -
Business - MarketWatch
The bull market is nearing its second birthday. Here’s why it will likely continue.
The bull market in U.S. stocks is about to turn two years old, the latest milestone for a rally that has surpassed the expectations of all but the most bullish investors on Wall Street.17 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
China puts tariffs on EU brandy, stocks in top cognac makers drop
China’s Ministry of Commerce is set to impose new tariffs on imported brandy just days after the EU voted in favor of putting tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles18 hours ago - China -
Business - Financial Times
Top Fed official says US economy ‘well positioned’ for soft landing
New York Federal Reserve president John Williams signals support for quarter-point interest rate cuts23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Business - MarketWatch
Fed’s Musalem says going slow on interest-rate cuts makes sense
Cutting interest rates at a gradual pace seems to make sense given where the economy is today, St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem said Monday.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Elon Musk's mother, Maye, appears to encourage voter fraud in X post
Elon Musk’s mother, Maye Musk appeared to encourage voter fraud in a post she made on X.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Tampa Residents Warned to Expect ‘Worst Hurricane in Their Lifetime’
The Tampa Bay area, long used to relative safety from big storms, faces what could be its first direct hit by a major hurricane in a century.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton will be "an event like none other," Tampa mayor warns
The mayor of Tampa, Florida, and top FEMA officials gave an update Monday on preparations for Hurricane Milton. The storm is predicted to make landfall in Tampa on Wednesday. The mayor urged people ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Where to invest in gold as the price rises
Want to add gold to your investment portfolio? Here are some of the top options for buying it as the price climbs.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Crypto relationship scams pose 'catastrophic harm,' SEC official says. Here's how to avoid them
Criminals are using social media, networking and dating sites to lure people into buying fake crypto investments.Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Victims of Stanford Financial’s Fraud Scheme May Soon Be Paid. Some Already Sold Their Claim.
Not having much insight into what may happen next in the case of a fraud orchestrated by Robert Allen Stanford, many of the victims sold the rights to any future payout.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
As Hurricane Milton Approaches, Florida Urges Residents to Evacuate
Officials urged residents in the expected path of the hurricane to heed evacuation orders as the state mobilizes resources to respond to the storm.Yesterday - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
How to protect yourself from holiday brushing scams
As holiday shopping picks up, federal officials are warning consumers about "brushing scams" where fake packages and QR codes put personal information at risk. Bridget Carey from CNET joins "CBS ...Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
No case for more jumbo rate cuts by the Fed, strategists say
There is no case for more 50-basis-point rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, veteran market strategists told CNBC.Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
The Jobs Report Is Good News for the Fed
The data reversed recent signs of a labor market slowdown, probably taking away the argument for a big rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s next meeting.4 days ago - Federal Reserve