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Top stories - The New York Times
Milton Was an Impressive Storm. Here Are 5 Things Our Meteorologist Noticed.
Last month’s Hurricane Helene will be widely remembered for the rainfall in the Appalachians and the surge along Florida’s west shore. Milton will stand out for other reasons.14 minutes ago -
Business - Inc.
Why So Many Companies Are Firing Gen Z
The eldest of the generation born between 1997 and 2012 are landing (and losing) their first jobs out of college—but it’s not because of work ethic.37 minutes ago -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton: Biden says ‘outright lies’ risk lives as Florida deals with aftermath of storm – latest updates
President says false claims undermine rescue efforts after number of people killed as hurricane battered Florida. Full report: millions without power after Hurricane Milton How have you been ...54 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricane Milton brings tornadoes with rain
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Why tornadoes form within hurricanes Extreme weather tied to Hurricane Milton included tornadoes — a phenomenon known to occur as ...1 hour ago -
Politics - NBC News
Trump says big companies have 'raped our country' in economic speech
Former President Donald Trump told the Detroit Economic Club that the United States has allowed "big companies" to "come in and raid and rape our country."1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - NBC News
Trump says big businesses have 'raped our country'
During remarks to the Detroit Economic Club, former President Trump said that the United States has allowed powerful companies to "raid and rape our country" and seemed to advocate for more ...2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Oregon officials name gas utility in climate deception lawsuit, in nationwide first
Northwest Oregon officials have announced the inclusion of a publicly traded gas company in a massive climate suit against fossil fuel producers, marking the first instance in which a gas utility ...3 hours ago - Climate -
Politics - The Hill
Advocacy over science: How youth gender medicine overran our institutions
The American Academy of Pediatrics has invited U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine to speak at its 2024 convention, despite concerns over the ...5 hours ago -
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Politics - The Hill
Letting Azerbaijan host the UN climate conference is a sick joke
Oil and gas have long served as cover for Azerbaijan’s abusive regime.8 hours ago - Climate -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Why Rafael Nadal is so low in my all-time tennis greats – and the shock name at No 1
Before we get into this impossible debate, I am setting up some parameters. We are not debating off-court achievements, nor crowd favouritism, nor how gracefully our players, who are only drawn ...8 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Groceries are more affordable now than in 2019. So why are people still so mad about prices?
For the average worker, grocery prices are about as affordable as they were pre-pandemic. But the costs are still a sore spot for consumers — and a focus in the 2024 election.8 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
2024 Black Desert Championship TV schedule, live stream, channel, where to watch FedEx Cup Fall coverage
The third event of the FedEx Cup Fall heads out west for the newest tournament on the PGA Tour9 hours ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
PlanetPlay and the UN create Play2Act initiative to poll gamers about climate change
PlanetPlay, a non-profit that contributes to environmental action through games, and the UN have a new climate initiative called Play2Act.9 hours ago - Climate -
Top stories - The New York Times
NW Natural Added to Oregon Suit Over Climate Change
The Oregon lawsuit alleges that the utility knew of the dangers of burning fossil fuels and misled its customers.9 hours ago - Climate -
World - The Guardian
Hellish heat and primal fear: Croatian firefighters on frontline of climate crisis
Firefighters are stoic about the risks they face but say climate change has affected every part of the job. A short drive and a world away from the tourist-thronged old town of Split, past retirees ...11 hours ago - Climate -
Business - CNBC
Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as Category 3 storm
The NHC said the storm had sustained winds of up to 120 mph as it warned of a life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding.16 hours ago - Florida -
World - Financial Times
More than 100 CEOs call for climate action even as divide emerges
Business leaders rally for support ahead of UN COP29 summit despite many global companies backtracking18 hours ago - Climate -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Mets Fans Pin Playoff Hopes on Pete Alonso’s Pumpkin
First baseman Pete Alonso picked up a cute and carvable souvenir on a recent trip to Milwaukee. Fans are pinning their postseason hopes on the lucky gourd.18 hours ago - MLB -
Tech - ABC News
Here's what has made Hurricane Milton so fierce and unusual
With its mighty strength and its dangerous path, Hurricane Milton has powered into a very rare threat that is flirting with experts’ worst fears20 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
"It's so stupid": False claims about hurricanes must stop, Biden says
Many local officials have taken to social media to push back on harmful misinformation about Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.21 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - BBC News
Winds, rain and tornado damage seen before Milton landfall
Severe weather hit the Florida coast hours before Milton made landfall as a category three storm.22 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
October Prime Day bestsellers: our readers' favorite deals
Prime Big Deal Days is almost over, and NBC Select readers scored some of our favorite and award-winning products in various categories, including tech, travel and beauty, during the 48-hour sale.23 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
28 Prime Day Toy Deals On Stuff Our Kids Love (2024)
Now is the best time to snag the Lego set or board game of your kid’s holiday dreams with our favorite Prime Day toy deals.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Why Hurricane Milton became so intense so fast
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Why Hurricane Milton became so intense so fast Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall late ...Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
A Filmmaker Focuses on Climate and Democracy
In his next documentary, Michael P. Nash takes on A.I. and how it might be used to address environmental issues.Yesterday - Climate -
Business - CNBC
Amazon tests adding robot warehouses to Whole Foods so shoppers can pick up other orders at checkout
Amazon is hoping to grab grocery dollars away from its rivals by enabling consumers to get all their shopping done in a single trip.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
How hurricanes like Milton may be supercharged by climate change
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story How hurricanes like Milton may be supercharged by climate change Scientists pointed fingers ...Yesterday - Climate -
Tech - Wired
Why Tampa Is So Vulnerable to Hurricane Milton
Tampa, Florida is the most vulnerable US city to hurricane damage. Delays to floodwater defenses and relentless development only made the situation worse.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Florida officials make final warnings as Milton brings rain, wind: 'This is going to be a knockout'
Florida officials say time is running out for residents to flee ahead of Hurricane Milton’s anticipated landfall Wednesday night, as they make their final evacuation warnings to locals near Tampa ...Yesterday - Florida -
Top stories - NBC News
The science behind why people think they're right when they're so, so wrong
There may be a psychological reason why some people aren’t just wrong in an argument — they’re confidently wrong, according to a study in the journal Plos One.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Why Hurricane Milton became so intense so fast — and why more storms may do the same
Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday in the Tampa, Fla., region after undergoing a rapid intensification this week that saw it become the third-fastest storm on ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Our nation needs people like Jon Tester and Larry Hogan in the Senate
Slowing the extreme partisan wave that permeates the House and the Senate can only be achieved by voters, one election at a time.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Our dystopian climate isn’t just about fires and floods. It’s about society fracturing | Bill McKibben
Climate disasters risk pulling society apart. To survive we need solidarity – and only one ticket in the US election offers that. Even as the good people of Florida’s west coast pulled the soggy ...Yesterday - Climate -
Sports - CBS Sports
2024 Black Desert Championship odds, picks: Surprising predictions from proven model that's nailed 13 majors
SportsLine's proven model simulated the Black Desert Championship 2024 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour golf picksYesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
The Best Games Of 2024 (So Far)
The 2024 gaming year is nearing the finish line, and if there's a common thread linking all of this year's biggest releases, it's that several of these games have been surprise hits. While 2023 was ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
US emergency crews struggle as climate crisis fuels ‘unprecedented’ competing disasters
Resources are stretched thin as the south-east grapples with hurricanes and the west swelters in high temperatures. It’s been a brutal week in weather-related disasters across the US. Large parts ...Yesterday - Climate