Milton Threatens to Trigger Flood Insurance Reckoning for Congress
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As Florida reels, focus turns to restoring power, assisting victims in Hurricane Milton's wake
Restoring power, clearing debris and distributing fuel are now the top priorities in Florida as the state continues to reel in the wake Hurricane Milton.6 hours ago - Florida -
World - The Guardian
Israel orders more evacuations in Lebanon and threatens medics who treat Hezbollah members
Military spokesperson demands that medics ‘avoid dealing with Hezbollah operatives’ and claims ambulances used to transport weapons. Israel has ordered more evacuations in southern Lebanon and ...6 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - CBS News
Fuel shortages hinder Hurricane Milton cleanup efforts in Florida
Hurricane Milton killed at least 23 people when it tore across central Florida, flooding barrier islands and spawning deadly tornadoes.6 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
Geologists map hundreds of landslides triggered by Helene
Using laser scans and GPS cameras, accurate down to one inch, the U.S. Geological Survey has so far mapped more than 600 landslides caused by Hurricane Helene.8 hours ago -
World - CBS News
Sahara Desert is flooding after receiving a year's worth of rain in 2 days
One of the driest places on Earth, the Sahara Desert, has flooded after torrential rainfall in southeastern Morocco last month. The area received more than a year's worth of rainfall in two days.9 hours ago -
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Tensions rise in Tampa after Hurricane Milton leaves many without gas, power
Florida residents continued their Hurricane Milton cleanup efforts while over one million were still without power. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said 37 million gallons of fuel arrived at Florida ...9 hours ago -
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Rescuers patrol floodwaters in Florida after Milton
Keith March, a captain with Pasco County Fire Rescue took NBC News' Guad Venegas on a swift-water boat patrol ride. Rescuers checked water depth and searched for anyone potentially stuck in their ...12 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
Rare deluge floods parts of the Sahara desert for the first time in decades
A rare deluge of rainfall left blue lagoons of water amid the palm trees and sand dunes of the Sahara desert.13 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Sunday shows preview: Harris, Trump enter final stretch; US recovers from Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Vice President Harris and former President Trump are in the final stretch of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, and both are looking to galvanize their supporters while campaigning in ...13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - The New York Times
Biden Declares Disaster From Milton Ahead of Florida Visit
The president will visit communities ravaged by Hurricane Milton on Sunday. The disaster declaration will enable funds for the state to be deployed.14 hours ago - Joe Biden -
World - The Guardian
Floridians returning home after Milton battle traffic jams and fuel shortages
More than 1.5 million people still without power as damaged communities confront lengthy rebuilding. Thousands of people who fled the onrushing Hurricane Milton are facing fuel shortages, debris ...14 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
DeSantis: Three gas stations offering free fuel amid gas shortage post-Milton
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced that three fuel distribution sites would be set up and provide free fuel to the state’s residents at a Saturday press conference after multiple cities were ...15 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Milton leaves a Florida mobile home park in ruins, amid mold and decay
A potent mixture of mold, sewage and decay, the smell permeated the sticky air blanketing the Twin City mobile home park after Milton.15 hours ago - Florida -
World - ABC News
Sister of North Korea's leader threatens South Korea over drone flights
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused South Korea of deliberately avoiding responsibility for the alleged flights of South Korean drones over the North’s capital17 hours ago - North Korea -
Politics - The Hill
More than 1M Floridians still without power in wake of Milton
More than 1.6 million Floridians are still without power in the wake of Hurricane Milton, according to the nationwide tracking site, PowerOutage.us. Milton, which made landfall in Florida Wednesday ...19 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton recovery efforts continue
Hurricane Milton carved a path of destruction across the center of Florida, unleashing flooding, powerful winds and even tornadoes. Now, many Floridians who evacuated the area are returning home to ...21 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Millions still without power after Hurricane Milton
As Florida grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, at least 17 are dead and over a million homes and businesses remain without power. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY.21 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Hurricane Milton updates: 16 dead across Florida in storm's aftermath
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane on Florida's west coast near Siesta Key.21 hours ago - Florida -
World - The Guardian
Trump makes gains as poll figures trigger anxiety for Harris campaign
The Guardian’s 10-day polling average tracker showed vice-president with two-point nationwide lead, down from 4%. Tightening poll figures have triggered nervousness and anxiety in Kamala Harris’s ...23 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Hurricane Milton squeezed Florida’s orange crops at a critical time. What comes next?
Most of Florida’s orange crops took a direct hit from Hurricane Milton, marking a major setback for growers in the state that have been dealing with the effects of what may be the worst known ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Insurance is failing hurricane survivors: ‘People thought they were covered’
Flooding is separate from typical US home insurance and many homeowners are not adequately covered. As millions of US residents begin working to file insurance claims on their homes in the ...Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Hurricanes Helene and Milton walloped parts of the U.S. What will they do to GDP?
Hurricanes Milton and Helene put lots of people out of work temporarily and could add upward pressure to inflation, but the storms are unlikely to put a big dent in the growth of the U.S. economy.Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Hurricanes Amplify Insurance Crisis in Riskiest Areas
After Helene and Milton, some small Florida companies risk bankruptcy. Larger ones will be in the hot seat with lawmakers and consumer groups.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Biden says Hurricane Milton caused staggering $50bn in estimated damage
Sixteen people killed by storm but state spared ‘worst-case scenario’ as accusations fly between political candidates. Joe Biden said on Friday that experts estimate that Hurricane Milton caused ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Sports - ABC News
MLB spring training facilities spared extensive damage from Hurricane Milton
Major League Baseball spring training facilities on Florida’s west coast appear to have been mostly spared major damage during Hurricane MiltonYesterday - MLB -
Politics - NBC News
Florida residents assess damage and begin recovery after Hurricane Milton
NBC News Correspondents Marissa Parra and Chase Cain are on the ground in Florida, talking to residents impacted by Hurricane Milton. Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi ...Yesterday - Florida -
Entertainment - ABC News
Tampa Bay Times keeps publishing despite a Milton crane collapse cutting off access to newsroom
The editor of the Tampa Bay Times says his news operation didn't miss a beat despite a crane collapse during Hurricane Milton that gouged a hole in the St. Petersburg office building that housed ...Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
How You Can Help Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts By Playing Xbox Games
A pair of devastating hurricanes recently devastated parts of Florida and surrounding states, and many might be wondering what they can do to help. The American Red Cross is one of the ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Hurricane Milton was intensified by human-driven climate change, say scientists
Storm estimated to have caused about $50bn in damage, according to President Joe BidenYesterday - Climate -
World - The Guardian
Hurricanes refocus attention to scarcity of flood insurance in high-risk Florida
Only about one-third of homes in Florida’s flood zones are covered by insurance. Residents say the state ‘should provide every incentive’ to obtain it. Many of the million-dollar houses lining ...Yesterday - Florida -
Tech - ABC News
Climate change gave significant boost to Milton's destructive rain, winds, scientists say
Scientists say human-caused climate change intensified deadly Hurricane Milton’s rainfall by 20 to 30% and strengthened its winds by about 10%Yesterday - Climate -
Politics - Politico
Capitol police chief: New intel bureau is key as Congress threats rise
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Politics - Politico
Biden: Congress 'may have to' come back to approve Helene relief
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Politics - Politico
Congress clears December spending patch, avoiding preelection shutdown
September 25