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Live Updates: Hurricane Milton leaves deadly trail of destruction in Florida
More than 2.8 million homes and businesses have no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.1 hour ago - Florida -
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Florida barrier island community of Boca Grande devastated by Milton
The barrier island community of Boca Grande on Florida's west coast sustained significant damage from Hurricane Milton. Vehicles were swept away and businesses were caked in sand. With the only ...1 hour ago - Florida -
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Dog rescued from Hurricane Milton rubble reunites with family
A dog was rescued from the rubble of a home hit by a tornado at a retirement community spurred by Hurricane Milton.3 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton: Biden says ‘outright lies’ risk lives as Florida deals with aftermath of storm – latest updates
President says false claims undermine rescue efforts after number of people killed as hurricane battered Florida. Full report: millions without power after Hurricane Milton How have you been ...3 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Business - The New York Times
Hurricane Recovery Efforts Disrupted by Conspiracy Theories and Falsehoods
Experts warn that weather-related disinformation can rapidly escalate into real-world risks and distract from aid.5 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Hurricane Recovery Efforts Disrupted by Conspiracy Theories and Falsehoods
Experts warn that weather-related disinformation can rapidly escalate into real-world risks and distract from aid.5 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Severe solar storm could disrupt communications, cause colorful auroras
A severe solar storm could disrupt communications and cause colorful auroras, reaching some southern parts of the U.S. as early as Thursday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...7 hours ago -
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How to help communities impacted by Hurricane Milton
Here's how to support charities and nonprofits responding to individuals impacted by Hurricane Milton.8 hours ago -
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Multiple residents killed after tornado tears through a Florida retirement community
A Hurricane Milton tornado tore through a Florida retirement community Wednesday, killing multiple residents and leaving a level of destruction not seen locally for decades, officials said.8 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton and a storm of misinformation
Joe Biden said misinformation was making people "panic".9 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Residents of a Mobile Home Park Join Forces to Buy Their Community
The residents are the first in the state of Maine to successfully utilize a new law making it easier for them to compete with investors and gain ownership of the land their homes sit on.10 hours ago -
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Dog named Benji found in debris after Hurricane Milton swept through Florida community
A dog named Benji was found in debris early Thursday morning after tornadoes caused by Hurricane Milton swept through a retirement community in Fort Pierce, Florida. CBS News Miami reporter Morgan ...10 hours ago - Florida -
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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."14 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as Category 3 storm
The NHC said the storm had sustained winds of up to 120 mph as it warned of a life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding.19 hours ago - Florida -
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.19 hours ago -
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.22 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Florida rep expects 'catastrophic devastation’ to coastal communities from Hurricane Milton
Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) predicted on Wednesday that Hurricane Milton would bring "catastrophic devastation" to coastal communities in Florida but said he hoped it wouldn't bring "catastrophic ...22 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.Yesterday -
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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.Yesterday -
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A severe solar storm is headed toward Earth this week, forecasters say
Space weather forecasters say a severe solar storm heading to Earth could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes.Yesterday -
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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 ...Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
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.Yesterday -
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. ...Yesterday -
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Many in Ft. Myers evacuate ahead of expected storm surge
Ft. Myers could experience a major storm surge as Hurricane Milton hits, and thousands of people have evacuated to shelters. NBC News' Sam Brock reports that the area has already seen dangerous ...Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday - Florida -
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 ...Yesterday -
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Business - CNBC
OpenAI says bad actors are using its platform to disrupt elections, but with little 'viral engagement'
OpenAI said in a report that it continues to see threat actors attempt to use its products, like ChatGPT, to influence election outcomes.Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
What Netanyahu should have conveyed to the international community at the UN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the UN was criticized for its lack of strategic vision and its focus on the hostage situation in Gaza, which has resulted in the deaths of 51 ...Yesterday -
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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 ...Yesterday - Florida -
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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.Yesterday - Florida -
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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.Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday - Florida -
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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?Yesterday - Florida -
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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.2 days ago