Milton insured losses could total $100B, analysts say
Sort by
211 items
-
Tech - ABC News
Severe solar storm could stress power grids even more as US deals with major back-to-back hurricanes
Space weather forecasters say a severe solar storm heading to Earth could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes43 minutes ago -
Top stories - CBS News
DeSantis says Florida is "absolutely" ready for Hurricane Milton
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday evening that Florida is "absolutely" prepared for the arrival of Hurricane Milton, which is forecast to be one of the strongest to hit the region in ...44 minutes ago - Florida -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton downgraded to category 3 but risk-to-life warnings remain in place – live updates
This blog is closing down – you can follow all the latest in our new blog here . Here is some footage from the town of Treasure Island in Florida, which shows already deserted streets as ...1 hour ago -
Science - The New York Times
U.S. Warns of Solar Storm That Could Bring Northern Lights and Power Concerns
An explosion of particles is expected to reach Earth on Thursday, and could lead to visible Northern Lights in much of the country while also raising power grid concerns.1 hour ago -
Business - Financial Times
Hurricane Milton could cost $60bn in insurance losses
Florida residents warned to evacuate before arrival of ‘deadly and catastrophic’ storm on Wednesday night2 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Evacuating could be 'difference between life and death,' Biden says ahead of Milton
President Joe Biden urged residents in the path of Hurricane Milton to evacuate and listen to local officials. Emergency declarations have been approved and the U.S. defense secretary positioned ...2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - ABC News
How rising oil prices could impact the election, according to experts
Oil prices have surged in recent weeks as conflict escalates in the Middle East.2 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
“It Still Hasn’t Really Hit Me” Colorado Avalanche Top Prospect Makes Opening Night Roster; Massive Loss For Oshawa Generals
Oshawa Generals' number-one centerman isn't returning quite yet3 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
How Jurgen Klopp’s Return to Soccer Could Dent the Coach’s Reputation
A role at Red Bull carries significant risk for the former Liverpool coach, a columnist for The Athletic writes.3 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Hurricane Helene’s victims could get more generous tax breaks. Senators just need to vote for them.
“We shouldn’t saddle survivors with unfair taxes as they work to rebuild their lives,” said one lawmaker supporting the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act.4 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
How the AI Nobel Prizes Could Change the Focus of Research
It has been a billboard week for artificial intelligence research. But could big wins for Demis Hassabis and Geoffrey Hinton change broader scientific incentives?4 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Letitia James vs. Andrew Cuomo for NYC Mayor? It Could Happen.
With Mayor Eric Adams’s future in doubt, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his adversary Letitia James, the state attorney general, could find themselves in a battle for the city’s top job.4 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
2024 NFL futures: 49ers' projections take hit with latest loss, according to SportsLine Projection Model
The reigning NFC champions took a big hit in the model's updated projections after Week 5 of the NFL season4 hours ago - NFL -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
NFL investigating Steelers WR George Pickens over explicit eye black worn in loss to Cowboys
The NFL prohibits players from wearing “personal messages” that haven’t been pre-approved.4 hours ago - NFL -
Sports - CBS Sports
Mets' Jeff McNeil could return during playoff run as infielder heads to Arizona Fall League for rehab
McNeil, who suffered a broken wrist in September, could be on a potential Mets NLCS roster5 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Milton insured losses could total $100B, analysts say
Hurricane Milton’s impact is expected to cause up to $100 billion in damages according to a Wednesday analysis from MorningStar, putting insured losses on par with Hurricane Katrina. The storm is ...5 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Fed Minutes Could Offer a Peek at Rate Cut Debate
Insight into the central bank’s decision to cut the prime interest rate may signal its plans for future reductions.6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Top stories - BBC News
Puberty-blocker focus disproportionate, Cass says
The author of a landmark report into child gender services says the treatment has been oversold.6 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Medicare coverage of weight loss drugs would cost $35B: CBO
Expanding Medicare to cover weight loss drugs would cost $35 billion over eight years, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). In its estimates released Tuesday, CBO ...6 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Why Hurricane Milton could also cause damage Florida’s inland
NBC News’ Al Roker reports that as Hurricane Milton makes landfall it will impact both coastal and inland areas with strong wind, rain and heavy flooding. The storm has also led to tornado watches ...6 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
No, Hurricane Milton was not 'engineered'
Social media is awash with bogus claims that Hurricane Milton has been “engineered”. What are the facts?7 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Starmer refuses to rule out raising employer national insurance rate
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise billions of pounds by introducing levy on employer pension contributions7 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Latest Hurricane Milton forecast
Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida as the state braces for what's predicted to be an historic storm. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast.7 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Xbox Players Could Win A Golden Indiana Jones Themed Console--But It Won't Be Easy
Fans only have to wait two more months until Indiana Jones and the Great Circle arrives on Xbox Series X|S and PC, but do you want to feel like Dr. Jones in the meantime? To celebrate the release, ...7 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Rio Tinto’s $6.7 billion lithium deal could usher consolidation in key industry for EVs
“Mega miner” Rio Tinto is shaking up the industry at a time lithium prices have dropped more than 60%.8 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Google could face crippling blows to AI if U.S. government gets its way in antitrust case
Recommendations include that Google be required to allow websites to opt out of being crawled for AI training and of appearing in any Google AI products, such as AI Overviews.8 hours ago - Google -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Bruins defense struggles mightily against Panthers' speed in 6-4 loss
The Bruins defense was slow and not in sync during an ugly 6-4 loss to the Panthers in their NHL season opener.8 hours ago -
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.8 hours ago -
-
Top stories - NBC News
Why Milton could become one of the most destructive hurricanes on record
When Hurricane Milton reaches Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, the immense and powerful storm could generate “life-threatening” storm surge of up to 15 feet.9 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
European companies could still beat earnings estimates, Barclays says
European companies are heading into the upcoming earnings season on shaky ground, but lowered earnings estimates could help them beat analysts’ forecasts in fiscal 2024.9 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Flopping at the box office, hated by the critics – could Joker: Folie à Deux possibly be any worse?
Todd Phillips’s supervillain reboot has run into trouble on its second outing, with its slow plot and incongruous musical numbers bringing derision – even from its leads. Name: Joker: Folie à ...9 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
After Floods, Soaring Insurance Rates Become a Hot Election Issue
Few states elect their insurance commissioners. But in North Carolina, a proposed 42 percent rate hike and Hurricane Helene have raised the stakes in the upcoming election.9 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
USC coach Lincoln Riley curious why officials 'ignored' replay rule on critical play in loss at Minnesota
Riley explained why USC was miffed about the overturned call which gave Minnesota the lead10 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
After the Jets Fired Their Head Coach, Which Teams Could Follow?
The Cleveland Browns and the Philadelphia Eagles are among the teams that may consider a change, a columnist for The Athletic writes.10 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Could Manchester City Actually Be Relegated? Here’s What the Odds Say.
The Premier League champions are unbeaten in seven matches this season, but face the prospect of a significant points deduction.10 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Starmer refuses to rule out raising employer National Insurance rate
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise billions of pounds by introducing levy on employer pension contributions11 hours ago -
Politics - Politico
Milton threatens to trigger flood insurance reckoning for Congress
Lawmakers are preparing to step in if the hurricane overwhelms the National Flood Insurance Program.11 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Watchdog analyst says FEMA is on 'a razor's edge' as it wrestles with multiple storms
A GAO analyst says FEMA is stretched thin as Hurricane Milton approaches. But FEMA officials say it is fully capable of juggling concurrent disasters.22 hours ago