Hurricane fraud is on the rise, feds warn. Beware these scams.
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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 -
Politics - The Hill
Are hurricanes intensifying more rapidly than ever before?
Rapid intensification is defined by the National Hurricane Center as an increase of at least 30 knots (about 35 mph) in maximum sustained winds within a 24-hour period, which can mean a jump of two ...Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Hurricane Milton strengthens to a Category 5 storm
Hurricane Milton has strengthened to a Category 5 storm as it approaches Florida's Gulf Coast and is expected to make landfall Wednesday. NBC News' Dana Griffin and Bill Karins report on the ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Water demand will soar because of wars and tech, says utility boss
Cox chief expects needs to rise at 10-15% rate a year as company seeks to raise €300mn on Madrid Stock ExchangeYesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Fed rate cuts may make ether more attractive after being left behind by bitcoin
As the Federal Reserve is expected to further lower its key interest rate after delivering a 50 basis points rate cut last month, it is likely to strengthen the investment case for ether, which has ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
World - The Guardian
Rises in life expectancy have slowed dramatically, analysis finds
Rapid rises achieved in 20th century have slowed significantly, with life expectancy in the US falling. If blowing out the candles on your 100th birthday cake is a pillar of your retirement plan, ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Group slams Los Angeles district attorney for rising crime in county
A group supporting the opponent of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is making a six-figure ad buy blaming him for rising crime in the county. The organization, which bills itself ...Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Hurricane Milton strengthens to a Category 4 storm
Hurricane and storm surge watches are in effect for Florida’s Gulf Coast as Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall Wednesday. NBC News’ Melissa Parra reports how communities already affected ...Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Small-cap stocks rally after Fed rate-cuts start. Here’s how to find winners.
Use these pro tips to buy and sell shares of small, undervalued companies.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
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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 -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Helene survivors describe storm's devastating impact
More than 230 people are now confirmed dead making Helene the deadliest hurricane since Katrina struck in 2005. About half of the fatalities are in North Carolina. Survivors hit by the devastating ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf as it heads toward Florida
Hurricane Milton is rapidly growing in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall Wednesday as a Category 3 storm in a part of western Florida still reeling from Hurricane Helene.Yesterday - Florida -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
One of the Biggest AI Boomtowns Is Rising in a Tech-Industry Backwater
Blackstone and TikTok’s parent are among the companies investing in data centers in a Malaysian state better known for its palm-oil plantations.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 -