‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Milton nears Florida, life threatening storm surge expected
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Top stories - CBS News
FEMA leader vows "whole federal family" will respond to Hurricane Milton
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said on Wednesday that the agency has a "layered approach" to staffing.5 hours ago -
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Tornadoes confirmed, conditions deteriorating as Hurricane Milton nears Florida
Hurricane Milton hasn't made landfall in Florida yet, but the weather is already getting dangerous in the state. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers, Tom Hanson, Manuel Bojorquez and Grand Gilmore have the ...6 hours ago - Florida -
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Why Milton could become one of the most destructive hurricanes on record
When Hurricane Milton reaches Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, the immense and powerful storm could generate “life-threatening” storm surge of up to 15 feet.6 hours ago -
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Patrick Riccards on debunking Hurricane Helene FEMA misinformation
Misinformation about FEMA aid for Hurricane Helene victims continues to spread, with new conspiracy theories alleging government weather manipulation and land grabs in North Carolina. Patrick ...6 hours ago -
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Movie Review: Life flies by in Florence Pugh, Andrew Garfield romance ‘We Live In Time’
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Inside the Biden administration's preparations for Hurricane Milton
The Biden administration is pre-positioning personnel ahead of Hurricane Milton with debris removal still ongoing from Hurricane Helene. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has ...6 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Florida Republican suggests Greene have ‘head examined’ over hurricane claims
Florida Republican Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez suggested Wednesday that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) should have her “head examined” after she claimed humans can control the weather. “Humans ...6 hours ago - Florida -
Business - MarketWatch
Hurricane Milton drives gas demand in Florida, with over 20% of stations out of fuel
Hurricane Milton is one of the Atlantic Basin’s strongest storms on record and the frenzy of evacuations in Florida, where it’s expected to make landfall Wednesday evening, has led to shortages at ...6 hours ago -
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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.6 hours ago -
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Largo, Florida, mayor outlines last preparations ahead of Milton landfall
Largo, Florida, Mayor Woody Brown joined CBS News to discuss how his community is getting ready for Hurricane Milton with conditions expected to deteriorate in the coming hours.6 hours ago -
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Watch: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives update on Hurricane Milton ahead of landfall
Mass evacuations are underway with Hurricane Milton set to make landfall overnight in Florida. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provided an update Wednesday on preparations the state is making ahead of ...7 hours ago - Florida -
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 ...7 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 ...7 hours ago -
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Floridians struggle to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton and face gas shortages, jammed highways
Some Floridians are trying to get out of Hurricane Milton's path, but face challenges including evacuation routes jammed with traffic and shortages of gas.7 hours ago -
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FEMA administrator on Hurricane Milton concerns, preps for landfall
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell talks with "CBS Mornings" about the dangers of Hurricane Milton as it nears landfall in Florida. She advises people to listen to their local officials regarding ...7 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
The Fed should create a hurricane crisis facility
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ER doctor on how to prepare for a major hurricane
With Hurricane Milton hitting Florida less than two weeks after Helene, emergency medicine doctors say being prepared for these extreme weather events is critical. CBS News' Najahe Sherman reports ...7 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.8 hours ago -
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How does this hurricane compare to Helene and other hurricanes?
Following the devastation brought by Storm Helene, Florida is now threatened by Milton. But will the damage be the same?9 hours ago -
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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?11 hours ago - 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.19 hours ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Fran Lebowitz and John Waters Welcome Back Peter Hujar’s ‘Portraits in Life and Death’
John Waters, Fran Lebowitz and other friends of the photographer, who died in 1987, remember an artist impatient for the recognition he’s only recently begun to receive.Yesterday -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Now They’re Dance Partners for Life
Grayson Warrick is the son of a retired ballet dancer. Alyssa Hubbard grew up dancing. And the two first met in preschool in New York.September 29 -