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Top stories - The New York Times
As Floridians Return, Officials Size Up Milton’s Uneven Trail of Destruction
Power outages, gas shortages and pockets of flooding were among the lingering issues. But Gov. Ron DeSantis said the damage could have been worse.2 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Tour guide killed after elevator malfunctions underground in gold mine: Sheriff
The individuals were part of a tour group and became stuck near the bottom of Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek on Thursday, according to officials.5 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Biden to visit Florida storm damage, says misinformation spreaders will 'pay a price'
President Biden said he believes they're "breaking through with the truth" on the federal hurricane response but continued to slam Donald Trump for misinformation.5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
Top border official: Disaster funds have "absolutely not" been diverted for migrants
The U.S. government is "absolutely not" diverting hurricane and disaster relief funds to subsidize the care of migrants, the top Customs and Border Protection official told CBS News.10 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Top border official says no disaster relief funds are being redirected to migrants
Troy Miller, the head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, tells CBS News that hurricane relief funds are not being redirected to help care for migrants. "Shelter and Services Program is ...11 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Biden urging Congress to return from recess to approve hurricane disaster relief funds
President Biden is calling on Congress to return early from its recess and speed up emergency funds for the victims of hurricanes Helene and Milton. CBS News senior White House and political ...11 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Sports - ABC News
Forest fined almost $1M for questioning integrity of match officials in inflammatory post
Nottingham Forest has been fined 750,000 pounds ($980,000) after the club was found by an independent panel to have questioned the integrity of match officials in an extremely inflammatory post on ...11 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
How a homeowners insurance provision can help with living expenses after a natural disaster
"Loss of use coverage" can help homeowners and renters cover certain living expenses if their home was damaged in a natural disaster. Here's what to know.12 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Forest fined £750,000 for match officials comments
Nottingham Forest are found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute for their comments about the match officials in last season's 2-0 loss at Everton.13 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
FEMA stretched thin by hurricanes, other disasters
Federal officials say FEMA can meet the immediate needs of people affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. But President Biden said the agency will need significantly more money to deal with all ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Some Florida Republicans demand more disaster aid after voting against it
Several Florida Republicans are now demanding more funds to boost recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but they have previously voted against measures providing disaster ...Yesterday - Florida -
Politics - NBC News
Tampa Congresswoman urges Congress to return to pass disaster funding
Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to provide an update on recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton in Florida and asks Congress to return to approve more disaster funding.Yesterday -
Politics - Politico
Johnson slams door on Congress returning for disaster aid
Congressional leaders say new disaster spending legislation can wait until the lame duck.Yesterday -
Sports - The New York Times
Tennis Has an Officiating Problem
In less than 24 hours, three players subjected umpires to tirades at the China Open.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Oregon officials name gas utility in climate deception lawsuit, in nationwide first
Northwest Oregon officials have announced the inclusion of a publicly traded gas company in a massive climate suit against fossil fuel producers, marking the first instance in which a gas utility ...Yesterday - Climate -
World - ABC News
At least 11 people killed in Israeli airstrikes that hit two different areas in central Beirut
Lebanon's health ministry says at least 11 people were killed and 48 were wounded in Israeli airstrikes that hit two different areas in central Beirut on Thursday eveningYesterday - Israel -
Business - MarketWatch
Fed tends to look past hurricanes, although that is getting harder
The two devastating hurricanes that hit the southeastern U.S. in recent weeks will make it harder for the Federal Reserve to assess the health of the economy, analysts say, but the central bank is ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Politics - The Hill
Mayorkas condemns reported harassment of FEMA officials responding to hurricanes
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Thursday condemned reports of online harassment of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
What officials are saying in aftermath of Hurricane Milton
Floridians awoke Thursday morning with the worst of Hurricane Milton largely behind them but a long road to recovery still ahead. Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday evening as a Category 3 ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
The Guardian view on Hurricane Milton and other disasters: extreme politics is worsening extreme weather | Editorial
Climate change deniers such as Florida’s Ron DeSantis lament the impact of such events but won’t acknowledge the underlying problem. The preparations for Hurricane Milton were on a mammoth scale, ...Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Watch: Officials rescue teen on floating debris from Milton floodwaters
The Hillsborough County Marine Unit rescued a 14-year-old boy who was on floating debris from Hurricane Milton floodwaters.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Frequency of natural disasters due to climate change impacting where people choose to live
The rising frequency and strength of storms like Milton and Helene has some people rethinking where they live, with scientists saying climate change is a major factor in the increase in these ...Yesterday - Climate -
World - ABC News
UN official says Israeli fire has wounded two peacekeepers in Lebanon
UN official says Israeli fire has wounded two peacekeepers in LebanonYesterday - Israel -
Top stories - NBC News
FEMA reassures residents of relief efforts as officials reach Florida
FEMA officials are on the ground in Florida trying to reassure residents impacted by both Hurricane Milton and Helene, that help is available. FEMA says it is well stocked with emergency resources ...Yesterday - Florida -
World - ABC News
Death toll in gang attack on small Haitian town rises to 115, a local official says
The death toll in a horrific gang attack last week on a small town in central Haiti has risen to 115Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
Save On The Official Civilization Board Game And Its Expansion At Amazon
Civilization fans don't have to wait too much longer to play the next mainline entry in the 4X series, as Civ 7 is slated for launch on February 11, 2025. But you could play plenty of rounds of ...Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Harris Campaign Officially Hits $1 Billion in Funds Raised
The Harris campaign launched in July when President Joe Biden dropped out of the race.Yesterday -
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.2 days 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 days ago - Florida -
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.2 days ago -
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.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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 costs2 days 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.2 days 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.2 days 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 lead2 days 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 says2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
US emergency crews struggle as climate crisis fuels ‘unprecedented’ competing disasters
Resources are stretched thin as the south-east grapples with hurricanes and the west swelters in high temperatures. It’s been a brutal week in weather-related disasters across the US. Large parts ...2 days ago - Climate