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World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton live updates: warnings of major flash flooding as more than 2 million without power in Florida
National Hurricane Center also warns of extreme winds, after storm came ashore south of Tampa. Full report: Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida Some locals choose to stay: ‘We have ...32 minutes ago - Florida -
Top stories - ABC News
Hurricane Milton tracker: Monster storm pummels Florida after landfall
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane on Florida's west coast near Siesta Key.47 minutes ago - Florida -
World - Financial Times
Israel’s growing offensive in Lebanon fuels fears of longer war
Scale of evacuation orders and shifting rhetoric point to deeper push into neighbouring country1 hour ago - Israel -
Top stories - The New York Times
Hurricane Milton’s Storm Surge Threatens Dangerous Flooding in Florida
A combination of unrelenting rains and strong storm surge prompted officials to issue flash flood warnings in western and Central Florida.2 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
Live Updates: Hurricane Milton makes landfall over Florida
Hurricane Milton has made landfall along Florida's west coast.3 hours ago - Florida -
Business - Inc.
How Waffle House Became a Bellwether of Storm Severity
The Waffle House Index is an informal measure of a storm’s anticipated impact.3 hours ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
U.S. Sees Opening to Sideline Hezbollah Politically in Lebanon
The Biden administration wants a government free of militants’ influence following Israeli strikes.4 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Tampa hospital uses AquaFence to prepare for Hurricane Milton
Tampa General Hospital, the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, is preparing to continue normal operations during Hurricane Milton.4 hours ago -
Health - The New York Times
Hospitals and Nursing Homes Close or Put Up Flood Barricades
Medical facilities in Florida have plenty of experience with hurricanes, but officials are aware that Milton may bring more damage than past storms.5 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How to help Hurricane Milton survivors after the storm
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."5 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Fort Myers sees tornadoes ahead of expected storm surge
Fort Myers, Florida, which was devastated by Hurricane Ian two years ago, is expected to see a massive storm surge from Milton. Ahead of the hurricane's arrival, several tornadoes are suspected to ...5 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Hurricane Milton Shows How a Storm’s Category Doesn’t Tell the Full Story
Milton’s reclassification to a Category 3 storm suggests it is weakening, but the scale accounts only for wind speed and not hurricane size, storm surge heights, or rainfall—which are all ...5 hours ago -
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 ...6 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.6 hours 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. ...6 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Stage set for battle of the dynasties as Rodrigo Duterte eyes return to politics in the Philippines
Former president to run for mayor of Davao amid fight for power against formidable Marcos family. Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, 79, returned to politics this week when he registered ...6 hours 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 ...7 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
Gov. Shapiro assures he 'didn't talk politics' with Elon Musk
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke to NBC News about his phone call with Elon Musk, where he says the two talked about investing in his state but assured they did not broach the topic of politics.8 hours ago - Elon Musk -
Politics - NBC News
Trump is veering off the battleground map to blue states: From the Politics Desk
Former President Donald Trump is set to veer of the traditional battleground map and campaign in solidly blue states in the final stretch of the 2024 election.8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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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 ...9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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 ...9 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Diverse images of older adults can help combat ageism — and tap in to a growing customer base
Online images increasingly show active, healthy, technology-using older adults11 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
The new Tory leader will be Badenoch or Jenrick. Either would be a one-way ticket to another political planet | Martin Kettle
By rejecting James Cleverly, MPs spurned the chance to renew their party. Their chosen path is further right, a blow for all who want an effective opposition. So the final Tory run-off, whose ...11 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
Harris' political operation crosses $1 billion raised for the 2024 election
Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign operation crossed the $1 billion fundraising threshold in September.12 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Millions under evacuation orders grow as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida
Florida officials are urging millions of residents to evacuate as Hurricane Milton intensifies.12 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - The New York Times
Met Gala Reveals 2025 Theme and Co-Chairs: ASAP Rocky, Pharrell and More
With support from LeBron James, ASAP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and more.12 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Tories shocked at Cleverly exit while Labour MP says Badenoch-Jenrick contest is a ‘gift’ – UK politics live
Audible gasps as apparent frontrunner is eliminated while political rivals are gleeful. Bookmakers have cut the odds on Kemi Badenoch becoming next Tory leader because there has been a surge of ...12 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - The New York Times
Resistance to Public Health, No Longer Fringe, Gains Foothold in G.O.P. Politics
The merger of the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald J. Trump campaigns puts the so-called medical freedom movement on the cusp of real power in Washington, with a new slogan: “Make America Healthy ...12 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 ...13 hours ago - Florida -
World - The Guardian
El Salvador faces scrutiny for ‘political’ trial of five environmental activists
UN and legal experts have condemned prosecution of anti-mining campaigners over alleged civil war-era killing. Five environmental activists who helped secure a historic mining ban in El Salvador ...13 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.14 hours ago - Florida -
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.14 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 ...15 hours ago - Florida -
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?19 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.Yesterday