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Business - Financial Times
Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida
US state’s residents warned to evacuate before ‘deadly and catastrophic’ storm that could cost $60bn in insurance losses20 minutes ago - Florida -
Top stories - BBC News
Why Milton is causing tornadoes in Florida
Multiple twisters have been reported - including on a popular interstate as cars were on the road27 minutes ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
DeSantis warns residents to 'hunker down' as Milton makes landfall
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Wednesday that Hurricane Milton “is currently in the process of making landfall” as a Category 3 hurricane in Sarasota County, and he warned residents to “hunker ...1 hour ago -
Politics - The Hill
South Florida sees nearly 100 tornado warnings as Milton nears
South Florida has seen close to 100 tornado warnings Wednesday, the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Miami forecast office said, as Hurricane Milton makes landfall in the Sunshine State. NWS Miami ...1 hour ago - Florida -
Top stories - NBC News
Afghan accused of plotting terror attack worked as CIA guard, officials say
An Afghan man arrested on charges of planning a terrorist attack on Election Day worked as a security guard in Afghanistan for the Central Intelligence Agency, sources told NBC News.1 hour ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Florida official on Hurricane Milton preparations, predictions
Temple Terrace Mayor Andy Ross discussed the city's preparations for Hurricane Milton as it continues to recover from Hurricane Helene. Officials say the storm will bring life-threatening ...2 hours 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 ...2 hours 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.2 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves warned to tread cautiously as investors await fiscal plans
IFS warns of drawbacks with alternative measures of government debt2 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Fed officials were divided on whether to cut rates by half a point in September, minutes show
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday releases minutes from its Sept. 17-18 policy meeting.2 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
World - Financial Times
Ocasio-Cortez warns of ‘brawl’ if Kamala Harris removes Lina Khan
Comments from star of Democratic left point to tensions between billionaire donor class and progressives3 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
World - ABC News
Israeli defense minister warns an attack on Iran would be 'lethal' and 'surprising'
Israel’s defense minister has warned that his country’s retaliation for a recent Iranian missile attack will be “lethal” and “surprising,” while the Israeli military pushed ahead with a large-scale ...3 hours ago - Israel -
Health - ABC News
Officials work to protect IV supplies in Florida after disruptions at North Carolina plant
Federal officials are working to move IV bags out of the path of Hurricane Milton, which is threatening another manufacturer of IV fluids even as hospitals nationwide are still reeling from ...3 hours ago - Florida -
World - ABC News
5 paramedics killed in Israeli airstrike on a civil defense center in southern Lebanon, officials say
5 paramedics killed in Israeli airstrike on a civil defense center in southern Lebanon, officials say4 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - ABC News
NC officials say politicians are suggesting measures already passed to ensure vote
A North Carolina official said they have adopted "many of the suggestions that national political figures are now suggesting" to ensure the Nov. 5 election occurs.4 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
A Florida man riding out Hurricane Milton on his boat alarms TikTok and local officials
As Hurricane Milton barrels towards Tampa, a Florida man dubbed Lieutenant Dan on TikTok has captured the attention of local officials and the internet.4 hours ago - Florida -
World - ABC News
Death toll in gang attack on small Haitian town rises to 115, a local official says
A local official in Haiti says the death toll in a horrific gang attack last week on a small town in central Haiti has risen to 1154 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
Sky officials are light on details in discussing their decision to fire Weatherspoon after 1 year
Chicago Sky officials were light on specifics when discussing their decision to fire former coach Teresa Weatherspoon after one season4 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Federal authorities warn of scams, price gouging as Hurricane Milton threatens Florida
Federal agencies are warning of heightened risk of scams and price gouging efforts as Hurricane Milton nears Florida’s western coast. The Justice Department (DOJ), the Federal Trade Commission ...5 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
Florida zoo prepares for Hurricane Milton
ZooTampa at Lowry Park has taken into account Florida's history of hurricanes as keepers prepare for Milton to approach the state. Tiffany Burns, the zoo's senior director of animal programs, joins ...5 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Russia has suffered more than 600K casualties in Ukraine, US official says
Russia has suffered more than 600,000 casualties in the war with Ukraine, a senior U.S. defense official said Wednesday. The number of Russian dead or wounded is significantly higher than the last ...5 hours ago - Ukraine -
Business - The New York Times
Fed Officials Debated Whether a Big Rate Cut Was Smart in September
Freshly released minutes from the central bank’s September meeting show that policymakers were divided on how much to cut rates.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
World - The Guardian
Kamala Harris and allies top Trump and Republicans with $1bn in donations – US politics live
Vice-president and groups supporting her have brought in $1bn in donations since she launched her campaign in July. In an interview earlier today with CNN, Alejandro Mayorkas was asked to ...5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - CNBC
FTC gets 'troubling reports' of price gouging for essentials ahead of Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton approaches landfall in the U.S., the Biden administration is warning consumers of the risk of fraud and price gouging.6 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
DOJ and FTC warn consumers of fraud and price gouging risks ahead of Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton approached landfall in western Florida on Wednesday, the Biden administration warned consumers and businesses of the heightened risk of potential fraud, price gouging and ...6 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Fed officials were divided over big rate cut in September
Minutes from meeting showed some dispute about how quickly to reduce borrowing costs6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Top stories - ABC News
'This is it, folks': Florida officials warn it may be too late to evacuate
Authorities are warning Florida residents in the path of Hurricane Milton that it may be too late to evacuate.6 hours ago - Florida -
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 ...7 hours ago - Florida -
Health - ABC News
Bakery that makes Sara Lee and Entenmann's pushes back on FDA sesame warning
A top U.S. commercial bakery is pushing back on a Food and Drug Administration warning to stop using labels that say its products contain sesame — even when they don't7 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Biden and Netanyahu speak as Gallant warns of ‘deadly’ surprise attack on Iran
Leaders talk for first time in weeks as US administration seeks to weigh in on Israel’s plans. Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu spoke for the first time in weeks on Wednesday amid expectations of ...7 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - NBC News
Watch: Tornado spotted crossing southeast Florida interstate
A funnel cloud was spotted crossing the I-75 highway in Broward County, Fla., before Hurricane Milton makes landfall. Residents living near the interstate were told to take immediate shelter.8 hours ago - Florida -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
CVS, Cigna Seek to Disqualify FTC Officials in Insulin Case Over Alleged Bias
The healthcare company said Chair Lina Khan, Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya through public statements show they have prejudged the matter at hand.10 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 lead11 hours ago -
World - ABC News
The death toll in a brutal gang attack on a small town in central Haiti has risen to 115, a local official says
The death toll in a brutal gang attack on a small town in central Haiti has risen to 115, a local official says11 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?15 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - NBC News
Netanyahu warns Lebanon of 'destruction and suffering'
As the world waits for Israel's expected retaliation against Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a video message to the people of Lebanon in which he called on them to "free ...18 hours ago - Israel