Watchdog analyst says FEMA is on 'a razor's edge' as it wrestles with multiple storms
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Business - 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.8 minutes 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.13 minutes ago -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton downgraded to category 3 but risk-to-life warnings remain in place – live updates
Heavy rains lashing Florida ahead of Milton’s expected landfall; Biden says hurricane looks like ‘storm of the century’ . When will Hurricane Milton make landfall? Tell us: how have you been ...21 minutes ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Hospital prepares for possible record storm surge with Hurricane Milton
Tampa General Hospital, the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, is preparing to continue normal operations during Hurricane Milton.24 minutes ago -
Politics - NBC News
Growing political storm over federal hurricane response
The political storm intensified over the federal government's hurricane response. Vice President Harris criticized former President Trump for pushing false claims about FEMA disaster relief money. ...26 minutes ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Hurricane Milton tracker: Storm batters Florida hours from landfall
Hurricane Milton, now a Category 3 hurricane, is taking aim at Florida's west coast.49 minutes ago - Florida -
Sports - ESPN
Sources: Colts' Pittman to miss multiple weeks
Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is dealing with a back injury that is now expected to sideline him multiple weeks, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.1 hour ago - NFL -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Michael Pittman Jr. reportedly expected to miss multiple weeks with back injury
That's a significant loss for the Colts.1 hour ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Walmart bets on multiple AI models with new Wallaby LLM
Walmart wants to develop AI applications with a mix of internal and off the shelf AI models.1 hour ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton dips to Category 3 storm
Milton has weakened into a Category 3 hurricane as its wind speeds fluctuate off the coast of Florida. CBS News' David Yeomans, Cristian Benavides and Manuel Bojorquez have the latest. Plus, Trish ...1 hour ago -
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 hurricanes2 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Save Big On The Razer Edge Gaming Tablet And Other Accessories At Amazon
A bunch of Razer products are getting Prime Day Deal Days discounts at Amazon. You'll find price cuts to some of Razer's best gaming headsets, gaming mice, controllers, mobile gaming gear, and ...2 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
FEMA has enough money to respond to Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is not at risk of running out of money and being unable to support survivors in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, despite misinformation that has ...3 hours ago -
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Top stories - BBC News
Saoirse Ronan says WW2 film is 'incredibly relevant'
The world premiere of Sir Steve McQueen's Blitz will open the London Film Festival on Wednesday.3 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane expert on Milton, first responders prepare for storm
Several tornadoes have touched down in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches the state's west coast. CBS News meteorologist and hurricane expert David Yeomans is tracking the storm, and Danny ...3 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 ...4 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Supreme Court Wrestles With Case of Oklahoma Death Row Inmate
Some justices said the court was powerless to grant relief to the inmate, Richard Glossip. Others seemed ready to order a new trial or at least an evidentiary hearing.4 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Live Updates: Hurricane Milton approaches Florida landfall as powerful storm
Hurricane Milton is on a path to make landfall on the west coast of Florida, south of the Tampa Bay area.4 hours ago - Florida -
Health - The New York Times
Hospitals and Nursing Homes in Milton’s Path Prepare for the Storm
Hospitals and nursing homes in Florida have plenty of experience with hurricanes, but officials are aware that Milton may bring more damage than past storms.4 hours ago -
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.5 hours ago -
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 ...5 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Special report: Multiple tornadoes seen in Florida ahead of Milton's landfall
Ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall in Florida, multiple tornadoes have been seen across the state. NBC News' Dana Griffin, Al Roker and Tom Llamas report on the latest from the storm.5 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Trump edges Harris by 2 points in Pennsylvania survey
Former President Trump edged out his general election opponent, Vice President Harris, by 2 points in a new Pennsylvania survey. Trump had a 2-point advantage, 49 percent support to 47 percent, ...6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Will we see northern lights, power grid impacts amid 'severe' geomagnetic storm?
Earth is being hit by a strong solar radiation storm event that will be followed by a geomagnetic storm, space weather officials say.7 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What to know about Hurricane Milton as Florida braces for storm
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida during the overnight hours, but the weather is already starting to worsen in the state. CBS News' Jessica Burch and Jonathan Vigliotti have ...7 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
FEMA head: Volume of misinformation 'starting to go down'
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell said the volume of misinformation surrounding Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton is starting to drop. “We're still seeing ...7 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
FEMA leader vows "whole federal family" will respond to Hurricane Milton
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said on Wednesday that the agency has a "layered approach" to staffing.7 hours ago -
Politics - CBS News
FEMA leader vows "whole federal family" will respond to Hurricane Milton
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said on Wednesday that the agency has a "layered approach" to staffing.7 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
What to know about storm surge as Milton nears Florida
Storm surge is a major threat from Hurricane Milton, which is set to make landfall on Florida's west coast as a Category 4 hurricane Wednesday night.8 hours ago - Florida -
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Top stories - CBS News
Patrick Riccards on debunking Hurricane Helene FEMA misinformation
Misinformation about FEMA aid for Hurricane Helene victims continues to spread, with new conspiracy theories alleging government weather manipulation and land grabs in North Carolina. Patrick ...8 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Milton was fastest storm to grow into Category 5 hurricane in the Gulf
Hurricane Milton is the strongest storm to form since 2019's Hurricane Dorian.8 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton to double in size as ‘storm of the century’ threatens Florida
Category 5 storm expected to bring 15ft storm surge along coast affecting Tampa, St Petersburg and Sarasota. Hurricane Milton – live updates Tell us: how have you been affected by Hurricane ...9 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
FEMA administrator on Hurricane Milton concerns, preps for landfall
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell talks with "CBS Mornings" about the dangers of Hurricane Milton as it nears landfall in Florida. She advises people to listen to their local officials regarding ...9 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Record storm surge forecast in Florida
Parts of Florida are bracing for a huge storm surge. But why do such surges happen and why are they so deadly?13 hours ago - Florida -
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.21 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Saints QB Derek Carr will miss multiple games with an oblique injury: Reports
Carr was injured in the fourth quarter of the Saints’ 26-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night.Yesterday - NFL -
Politics - Politico
Republicans have a message for Zelenskyy: Stay out of US politics
Trump’s allies on the Hill and beyond are sensitive to any perceived slights against the former president.September 26 - Republican Party