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Top stories - BBC News
When will Hurricane Milton hit Florida?
Forecasters are warning of the life-threatening dangers as the storm approaches the US coast.1 hour ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Florida faces 'matter of life and death' as Hurricane Milton closes in
The "monster" storm is due to hit heavily populated Tampa Bay with full force on Wednesday.2 hours ago - Florida -
Health - ABC News
Florida hospitals and health care facilities in Hurricane Milton's path prepare for the worst
Hospitals and other health care facilities on Florida’s Gulf Coast — still reeling from Hurricane Helene — are now revving up for Hurricane Milton4 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - The New York Times
Antisemitism and Threats Directed at Officials Over Storm Response
Some online posts have threatened violence against FEMA officials. A research group found that the X platform has been one of the main drivers of misinformation.4 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Attorneys general sue TikTok for allegedly damaging children's mental health
Thirteen states and the District of Columbia sued TikTok, saying the social media app does not do enough to prevent young users from becoming addicted to it. TikTok denies the claims. NBC News' ...5 hours ago - Tiktok -
Politics - The Hill
Florida health officials threaten television stations for airing abortion ballot campaign ad
Florida's Department of Health is threatening local television stations with criminal prosecution if they continue airing an ad in support of an abortion-rights ballot initiative. The agency ...6 hours ago - Abortion -
Politics - The Hill
Furious officials say misinformation is harming hurricane response
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has sparked a flood of misinformation online, with federal, state and local leaders sounding the alarm that it is complicating an already difficult recovery ...7 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
After scrapping health clinics for people, Walmart is expanding pet care
It's part of a bigger effort by the nation's largest retailer to capitalize on the high-frequency pet category.7 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
TikTok sued for 'wreaking havoc' on teen mental health
A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general accuse the company of using addictive features to hook children.7 hours ago - Tiktok -
Top stories - ABC News
States sue TikTok, claiming platform is addictive, harms mental health of children
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok7 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Fourteen states accuse TikTok of harming children's mental health in lawsuits
Attorney generals in 14 states have filed separate lawsuits against TikTok claiming it is harmful to children’s mental health and designed to be addictive. NBC News’ Ken Dilanian reports on how all ...9 hours ago - Tiktok -
Business - The New York Times
TikTok Faces Lawsuits From 13 States Around Teens and Mental Health
More than a dozen states sued TikTok on Tuesday for creating an app designed to be addictive to children and teenagers.10 hours ago - Tiktok -
Top stories - CBS News
Kamala Harris proposes Medicare pay for more in-home health care
Still, Vice President Kamala Harris "The View" co-hosts that "not a thing" comes to mind that she would do differently than President Biden.10 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Business - CNBC
States sue TikTok over app's effects on kids' mental health
More than half of American teens ages 13 to 17 use TikTok, the short-form video social media app owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company.11 hours ago - Tiktok -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Wild's Official Opening Night Roster
The Minnesota Wild have an official opening night roster.11 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Local Florida official on potential inland impacts from Hurricane Milton
Sondra Guffey, economic development director for Florida's DeSoto County, joined CBS News to talk about how residents in the non-coastal parts of Florida are getting ready for Hurricane Milton.12 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - NBC News
Israel has not briefed U.S. military on its plans to retaliate against Iran, U.S. officials say
Israel has not briefed the U.S. on details of its response to Iran's missile attack, even after U.S. military officials have discussed possibly supporting Israel with intel or airstrikes of their own.12 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - CBS News
TikTok sued by 14 attorneys general over app's impact on kids' health
The attorneys general of 13 states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.12 hours ago - Tiktok -
Top stories - ABC News
Helene will not derail presidential election: Officials
Georgia and North Carolina election officials said Monday that the presidential election in November will not be derailed by the damage left by Hurricane Helene.13 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
States sue TikTok, alleging platform is addictive, harms kids' mental health
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia sued TikTok on Tuesday, alleging the platform exploits and harms young users while "deceiving" the public about these dangers. California ...13 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Fourteen AGs sue TikTok, accusing it of harming children's mental health
Fourteen attorneys general filed lawsuits accusing the social media platform TikTok of damaging young users’ mental health and collecting their data without consent.13 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Women’s health tech ‘less likely’ to get funding if woman is on founding team
Research also shows pitches from female founders less likely to succeed if using phrases such as ‘women’s rights’. ‘Huge disadvantage’: the hurdles facing women behind femtech phenomenon ...14 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Women's health startup Maven Clinic closes funding at $1.7 billion valuation
Maven Clinic closed a $125 million funding round at a $1.7 billion valuation, the company announced Tuesday.15 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Florida officials give evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton reaches Category 5
Florida officials are urging residents to evacuate as Hurricane Milton intensifies.16 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - NBC News
Harris rips Trump over a report that he sent Covid tests to Putin
Trump to host virtual townhall on healthcare with RFK Jr.17 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - NBC News
Hurricane Milton: Officials warn of life-threatening situation
As Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 4 storm, officials are urging Florida residents to evacuate immediately, with the mayor of Tampa issuing a dire warning: “if you remain there, you ...17 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris leans into health care in race against Trump
Vice President Harris is putting health care front and center in the campaign with a month to go before the election, looking to repeat past Democratic successes. Abortion has been the primary ...18 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
How living in extended-stay hotels can affect the health of poor kids
Living in extended-stay hotels, often a last resort for low-income families trying to avoid homelessness, can lead to or exacerbate various children's physical and mental health issues, advocates say.19 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
The Official Bloodborne Card Game Gets Rare Discount
You can get a decent discount on a tabletop tour of Yharnam, as the Bloodborne card game and its expansion-- The Hunter's Nightmare --have been discounted for Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale . ...21 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Arizona election officials work to restore confidence in results
Republican election officials in Maricopa County, Arizona, are working to restore faith in elections amid former President Trump's false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Arizona election officials subjected to violent threats
Republican officials in Maricopa County, Arizona have faced threats after speaking out in defense of election results.Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
Another official in NYC Mayor Adams administration resigns
New York City’s deputy mayor for public safety, Phil Banks III, resigned on Monday.Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Pfizer, Riverstone, Top Glove Corp. and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Chicago concertgoers may have been exposed to potentially rabid bats, health officials say
CHCAGO — The Chicago Department of Public Health issued a warning that attendees of a recent outdoor concert at the popular Salt Shed music venue may have been exposed to rabies-carrying bats.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Health care is falling through the cracks this election year
The U.S. healthcare system is not prepared for the next pandemic, with hospital and emergency department overcrowding, increased medical error and patient mortality, shrinking hospital margins, ...Yesterday -
Entertainment - ABC News
Donald Glover cancels Childish Gambino tour dates over health issue
Donald Glover has canceled the remaining dates of Childish Gambino’s North American and European tour2 days ago