Job growth stalls at 12,000 in October after hurricanes upend Southeast

Unilever reiterates 2024 outlook after third-quarter sales growth

Unilever on Thursday reiterated its 2024 outlook after reporting underlying sales growth of 4.5% in the third quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Watch live: how will the UK secure growth after the Budget?

FT journalists answer subscribers’ questions from 13:00-14:00 GMT on the impact of Labour’s tax and spending plans

Business - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

Biden details aid, assistance for Florida after Hurricane Milton and Helene

President Joe Biden made remarks in St. Pete Beach, Fla., while surveying storm damage caused by Hurricane Helene and Milton. Biden announced over $600 million in recovery for the states affected ...

Biden Visits Florida After Hurricane Milton and Calls for Bipartisan Relief Effort

The president surveyed damage in Florida and announced $612 million for projects to help the electric grid in areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

Arrest made after FEMA crews threatened amid hurricane relief efforts

FEMA says its disaster assistance teams will be at fixed locations after National Guard troops reportedly encountered armed militia who said they were "hunting FEMA" in North Carolina.

Nearly 100 People Are Still Missing in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene

Search and rescue teams are still looking for the missing, officials said, with 95 deaths already attributed to the storm’s wrath in the state.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Man arrested after dog found tied to post ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall

The dog was found up to its chest in flood waters off Interstate 75 in Tampa on Oct. 9, as many residents were evacuating due to Milton.

Dozens still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

Nearly three weeks after Hurricane Helene brought torrential rain and flooding to North Carolina, at least 92 people are still missing in the state. Janet Shamlian spoke with several people still ...

Fans push Rays-in-Oakland talk after Tropicana Field hurricane damage

MLB fans on X were quick to push the Tampa Bay Rays-to-Oakland talk, just days after Hurricane Melton destroyed Tropicana Field's roof and thrust the franchise's 2025 home into question.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

After hurricanes, officials confront damaged polling places, displaced voters

Following the damage done by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, election officials are scrambling to relocate polling locations and restore normalcy to the voting process.

Man arrested after dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton

Giovanny Aldama Garcia could face prison time after the animal was found up to its chest in water.

After Hurricanes, Navigating Insurance Claims Process Remains Challenging

Business and home owners digging out from Helene and Milton must depend on payouts to start rebuilding.

Business - Inc. - October 16

After hurricane, with no running water, residents organize to meet a basic need

It takes water to flush a toilet yet tens of thousands of North Carolinians have been without it since Hurricane Helene ripped through the state three weeks ago

Health - ABC News - October 17

DeSantis suspends election deadlines to ensure flexibility after hurricanes

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has suspended some election deadlines and rules in Florida to ensure flexibility for voters and election workers in areas affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton. In ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

What to know about filing an insurance claim after a hurricane

Navigating the insurance process after a natural disaster damages your home can be daunting. Here are some key tips.

Oscar weakens to tropical storm after hitting Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane

Hurricane Oscar made landfall Sunday evening on the northern coast of east Cuba before it weakened to a tropical storm as it moved across the island, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Watch live: Trump visits Asheville weeks after Hurricane Helene

Former President Trump is visiting Asheville, N.C., where he will tour damage from Hurricane Helene and deliver remarks. The event marks Trump's first visit to western North Carolina since ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

What I Learned After Breaking Down About Hurricane Milton on TV

My viral moment revealed a shared experience of climate anxiety across generations. It’s time that we channel it into action.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Asheville Tap Water Is Restored, but Not Drinkable, After Hurricane Helene

People in the storm-hit area can resume flushing toilets and taking showers, but the water is often yellow or brown. Officials are asking for patience with repair efforts.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

HCA Healthcare’s stock slides 9% after earnings are weighed down by Hurricane Helene

HCA is expecting Hurricane Helene’s impact on facilities in North Carolina and Hurricane Milton’s impact on facilities in Florida in October to shave 60 cents to 90 cents off fourth-quarter EPS.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Will people leave Florida after devastating hurricanes? History suggests not

The news rippled through Treasure Island, Florida, almost like a third storm: The mayor planned to move off the barrier island a month after Hurricane Helene flooded tens of thousands of homes ...

Project 2025 would upend Black Americans' lives: Analysis

A new report lays out a multitude of ways in which the conservative Project 2025 plan could negatively impact Black Americans. In the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and Thurgood Marshall Institute’s ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

China to boost lending for stalled property projects to $560bn

Beijing is trying to restore confidence in economy amid prolonged real estate slowdown

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Brambles Reaffirms Guidance Despite Stalling U.S. Volumes

The pallet maker said it affirmed guidance despite lower September-quarter demand from existing U.S. customers.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Manufacturing activity contracts in New York region in October after surging in prior month

Empire State factory gauge slumps to negative 11.9, weaker than expected

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

China's Xiaomi delivers 20,000 EVs in October, just months after launching its first car

The Chinese smartphone company also announced a high-end sports version of the car, the SU7 Ultra, would begin preorders ahead of a product release in March.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Tigers exec teases offseason plans after second-half surge, playoff exit: 'Growth has to come from within'

The Tigers made it to the ALDS before being beaten by the Guardians

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

Global public debt to hit $100tn this year, says IMF; Boeing to raise up to $25bn to shore up balance sheet – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as IMF warns that future debt levels could be higher than currently projected. Cooling labour market adds to Reeves’s tax-raising ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Starmer insists pro-growth policies on way after OBR’s budget warnings – UK politics live

PM says budget just ‘first step’ after watchdog said measures would make no difference to growth over five years. Rachel Reeves is now being interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.. She is being ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

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