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World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton live updates: storm still producing hurricane-force winds as it moves off Florida’s east coast
About 3 million customers have been left without power and there are reports of fatalities as rescue efforts get under way. Full report: Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida Some locals ...10 minutes 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.3 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
IMF surcharges saga could threaten its credibility
There must be meaningful reform to a system that hurts the most indebted countries5 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Live updates: Milton strikes Florida with dangerous flooding and high winds
Hurricane Milton made landfall on Wednesday night near Sarasota as an “extremely dangerous” Category 3 storm. The National Hurricane Center warned of “life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds, ...6 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Live updates: Hurricane Milton makes landfall near Sarasota, as Florida sees flooding and tornadoes
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has warned residents to stay in place as Hurricane Milton makes landfall as a Category 3 storm, bringing with it flooding and tornadoes.6 hours ago - Florida -
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.6 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - NBC News
Fort Myers mayor says water is ‘slowly rising and flooding streets’
Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson spoke with NBC News after losing power. Anderson said it’s “relatively calm” compared to what he expected but the water is slowly rising in the streets.8 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton set to bring flash flooding to Orlando
President Biden on Wednesday said Hurricane Milton is expected to be one of the worst and most destructive storms on record as it barrels toward Florida. The president also said the federal ...10 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Former NOAA hurricane hunter unpacks the dangers of Milton
The National Weather Service is describing Hurricane Milton as a "historic storm." It could be the worst hit to Tampa, Florida, in more than a century. Jeff Masters, a scientist who formerly worked ...10 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
National IV fluids supply threatened by hurricanes
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story National IV fluids supply threatened by hurricanes Hurricane Helene shut down a top manufacturer of IV ...11 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 ...13 hours ago - Florida -
World - The Guardian
Florida threatens news stations over ad in favor of abortion rights measure
FCC chair condemns state health department for sending cease-and-desists over spot supporting abortion rights. The Florida health department has fired off cease-and-desist letters to local news ...13 hours ago - Abortion -
Politics - The Hill
Harris makes impromptu call into CNN, says Trump’s hurricane comments 'dangerous'
Vice President Harris called into CNN on Wednesday to talk about Hurricane Milton as it approaches Florida, bashing former President Trump for his comments about the federal government's response ...14 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Our dystopian climate isn’t just about fires and floods. It’s about society fracturing | Bill McKibben
Climate disasters risk pulling society apart. To survive we need solidarity – and only one ticket in the US election offers that. Even as the good people of Florida’s west coast pulled the soggy ...18 hours ago - Climate -
Top stories - The New York Times
After Floods, Soaring Insurance Rates Become a Hot Election Issue
Few states elect their insurance commissioners. But in North Carolina, a proposed 42 percent rate hike and Hurricane Helene have raised the stakes in the upcoming election.18 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 ...19 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricane Milton now Category 4, threatens Florida: What to know
Florida is bracing for Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall as early as Wednesday evening. The storm comes less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on Florida’s ...19 hours ago -
Politics - Politico
Milton threatens to trigger flood insurance reckoning for Congress
Lawmakers are preparing to step in if the hurricane overwhelms the National Flood Insurance Program.20 hours ago