Why this hurricane season has been 'extraordinary'
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Top stories - CBS News
Back-to-back hurricanes rock presidential race
Hurricanes Milton and Helene have rocked the 2024 presidential race, which is less than four weeks away. Vice President Kamala Harris is returning to storm-battered North Carolina on Sunday as ...33 minutes ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Why Corny Dogs Exemplify the Texas-Oklahoma Football Rivalry
Fletcher’s Corny Dogs, a staple of Texas’ state fair for more than 80 years, have become almost synonymous with the rivalry game.55 minutes ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Here’s why more Americans than ever now shop at Amazon
A record 83% of U.S. households now shop with Amazon, which analysts say is directly related to the company’s push into everyday essentials1 hour ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton recovery efforts continue
Hurricane Milton carved a path of destruction across the center of Florida, unleashing flooding, powerful winds and even tornadoes. Now, many Floridians who evacuated the area are returning home to ...2 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Millions still without power after Hurricane Milton
As Florida grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, at least 17 are dead and over a million homes and businesses remain without power. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY.2 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Hurricane Milton updates: 16 dead across Florida in storm's aftermath
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane on Florida's west coast near Siesta Key.2 hours ago - Florida -
Business - The New York Times
Executives and Research Disagree About Hybrid Work’s Value. Why?
Companies like Amazon have required a return to the office five days a week despite findings showing benefits to employers that allow some remote days.3 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Mass voter challenges are on the rise: Here's why
With just weeks to go before the election, some people have had to fight for their right to vote.3 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Florida begins long road to recovery after double hurricane strike
The twin blow from Milton and Helene has left the state reeling – and the act of rebuilding will be lengthy and costly. More than just clouds were swirling when a tropical disturbance that would ...4 hours ago - Florida -
World - ABC News
UK leader Keir Starmer is marking 100 days in office. It has been a rocky ride
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks 100 days in office on Saturday with little cause for celebration5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Insurance is failing hurricane survivors: ‘People thought they were covered’
Flooding is separate from typical US home insurance and many homeowners are not adequately covered. As millions of US residents begin working to file insurance claims on their homes in the ...5 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Key disaster loan program 'quickly exhausting' funds after hurricanes
Officials are warning a key federal program that provides disaster loans to businesses and homeowners is running critically low on funds in the aftermath of back-to-back hurricanes, increasing the ...5 hours ago -
World - ABC News
A fire on board an oil tanker off Germany's Baltic Sea coast has been extinguished
Authorities say a fire that broke out on board an oil tanker off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast has been extinguished5 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Hurricanes Helene and Milton walloped parts of the U.S. What will they do to GDP?
Hurricanes Milton and Helene put lots of people out of work temporarily and could add upward pressure to inflation, but the storms are unlikely to put a big dent in the growth of the U.S. economy.6 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Hurricanes Amplify Insurance Crisis in Riskiest Areas
After Helene and Milton, some small Florida companies risk bankruptcy. Larger ones will be in the hot seat with lawmakers and consumer groups.6 hours ago -
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World - The Guardian
Who are the summer signings of the Premier League season so far?
With almost a fifth of the campaign in the bag, we cast an eye over the top-rating players who moved in the off-season. By Ben McAleer for WhoScored . Right-back was an area Erik ten Hag ...8 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
I have been a Wimbledon line judge for 40 years. They could have told us machines will do the job next year | Wendy Smith
I saw Andy Murray win, and intervened when Andre Agassi swore. A computer may be consistent, but tennis needs the human touch. They say everyone remembers their first Wimbledon, but mine was so far ...9 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Tim Dowling: it’s my wife’s birthday. So why are we at the pub quiz?
My wife is enjoying herself but I am distraught. I’m not usually competitive, but quizzes do something to me. It is my wife’s birthday and I have found the perfect present for her, by clicking on ...10 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Fears for future of ski tourism as resorts adapt to thawing snow season
While some embrace technological innovations, others are forced to close as global heating causes lack of snowfall. Sitting at his window in Västerås, central Sweden, Thomas Ohlander is wondering ...11 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
Kucherov scores go-ahead goal, two empty-netters to push Lightning past Hurricanes in season opener
Nikita Kucherov had a third-period hat trick to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in the season opener for both teams11 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Biden says Hurricane Milton caused staggering $50bn in estimated damage
Sixteen people killed by storm but state spared ‘worst-case scenario’ as accusations fly between political candidates. Joe Biden said on Friday that experts estimate that Hurricane Milton caused ...14 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Sports - ABC News
MLB spring training facilities spared extensive damage from Hurricane Milton
Major League Baseball spring training facilities on Florida’s west coast appear to have been mostly spared major damage during Hurricane Milton17 hours ago - MLB -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Charli XCX Brings Brat Summer to Autumn at Storm King Art Center
A performance and art installation by Charli XCX lured her fans out of the club and into nature.17 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
Florida residents assess damage and begin recovery after Hurricane Milton
NBC News Correspondents Marissa Parra and Chase Cain are on the ground in Florida, talking to residents impacted by Hurricane Milton. Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi ...18 hours ago - Florida -
Business - Financial Times
Hurricane Milton was intensified by human-driven climate change, say scientists
Storm estimated to have caused about $50bn in damage, according to President Joe Biden21 hours ago - Climate -
Business - CNBC
WNBA to expand Finals to 7 games, add to regular season next year
The WNBA is changing its Finals series to seven games and adding four games to its regular season starting next year.21 hours ago - WNBA -
World - The Guardian
Hurricanes refocus attention to scarcity of flood insurance in high-risk Florida
Only about one-third of homes in Florida’s flood zones are covered by insurance. Residents say the state ‘should provide every incentive’ to obtain it. Many of the million-dollar houses lining ...22 hours ago - Florida -
World - The Guardian
Why has Israel detained American journalist Jeremy Loffredo? | Seth Stern
It remains to be seen if the Biden administration’s platitudes about press freedom only apply to journalists they like. American Jeremy Loffredo was one of five journalists reportedly detained by ...23 hours ago - Israel -
Business - The New York Times
Why the NBA Is Making Abu Dhabi Its Middle East Hub
The league has held preseason games in the United Arab Emirates for three years. It says the impact has been positive, but others say it’s helping a repressive regime.Yesterday - NBA -
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Why this hurricane season has been 'extraordinary'
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have bookended a particularly stormy period. What's behind it?Yesterday -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Gustavo Dudamel and Sarah Jessica Parker Help Usher in NYC’s Fall Gala Season
The New York City Ballet drew a starry crowd to its annual fall fund-raiser, and Gustavo Dudamel performed at Carnegie Hall for the opening of its season.Yesterday -
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Todd Bowles, Mike Evans say their hearts are with hurricane-ravaged Tampa Bay
Bucs players, coaches and their families are in New Orleans. They don't know if they'll return home after Sunday's game.2 days ago