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Man accused of threatening FEMA workers in western North Carolina
A North Carolina man was arrested Saturday after threatening to harm Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees who were aiding in the Hurricane Helene recovery effort, according to the ...2 days ago -
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How Hurricane Milton storm surge destroyed communities
Storm surge pushed around 5 feet of sand into Manasota Key, Florida, where homes and roads are covered with debris and destruction. CBS News' Tom Hanson speaks to Charlotte County public ...2 days ago -
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Arrest made after FEMA crews threatened amid hurricane relief efforts
FEMA says its disaster assistance teams will be at fixed locations after National Guard troops reportedly encountered armed militia who said they were "hunting FEMA" in North Carolina.2 days ago -
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Hurricane Milton debris, sand cover Florida roads, homes
As crews work to bring back power after Hurricane Milton, residents in Treasure Island, Florida, are returning home after evacuating to mounts of debris and sand that were swept into town by the ...2 days ago - Florida -
Top stories - BBC News
Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.2 days ago -
Tech - Wired
Milton Disrupted the Flow of Drinking Water—so Florida Deployed a Machine to Harvest It From Air
A Tampa-based company that makes atmospheric water generators and the state of Florida were able to supply one to a hospital shortly after Milton made landfall.2 days ago - Florida -
World - ABC News
Death toll in Bosnia floods reaches 26, with at least 1 still missing
The death toll from this month’s devastating floods and landslides in Bosnia has reached 26 people while rescue teams are searching for at least one more person2 days ago -
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Fuel shortage slowing Hurricane Milton recovery in Florida
Floridians are still cleaning up the devastation left behind by Hurricane Milton after it struck the state last week. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports on what the area looks like and the ...2 days ago - Florida -
Politics - Politico
Maine’s Jared Golden is ready to make things awkward for his fellow Democrats
Rep. Jared Golden may be the heir apparent to West Virginia’s Joe Manchin in trying to claw Democrats away from the left on issues like energy and the environment.2 days ago -
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Eye Opener: Recovery from Hurricane Milton ongoing
Days after Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast, people are still picking up the pieces. Meanwhile, a man with guns is arrested near a Trump rally in California. All that and all ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Steve Bannon is in prison, but Trump is using his 'flood the zone' media strategy
Steve Bannon's strategy of flooding the media with misinformation and lies is being used by Donald Trump in the 2024 election, drowning out important issues and facts in favor of spin and ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - ABC News
Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital
Sri Lanka has closed schools in its capital, Colombo, and its suburbs as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation2 days ago -
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Polish government's decision to suspend asylum law triggers concerns from civil society
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FEMA crews threatened amid hurricane recovery efforts
Out of an abundance of caution, FEMA says its disaster assistance teams will be stationed at fixed locations instead of going door-to-door, while the agency looks at threats against its personnel. ...2 days ago -
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Massive recovery effort underway as Floridians clean up after Milton
Parts of western Florida are still dealing with flooding and hundreds of thousands are without power after Hurricane Milton hit last week. President Biden visited Florida over the weekend, his ...2 days ago -
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Hurricane Milton brings flow of wild animals to Floridian's backyards
Authorities in Florida are warning residents to avoid flood waters, as displaced alligators, snakes, and stingrays have appeared in unexpected places following Hurricane Milton. NBC’s Guad Venegas ...2 days ago -
World - Yahoo News
Singapore to Stop $1.7 Billion Allianz-Income Insurance Deal
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Biden announces more than $600 million for Milton recovery
President Biden gave remarks in a St. Pete Beach neighborhood damaged by the storm.3 days ago - Joe Biden -
World - Financial Times
Autumn Budget: business fears big rise in national insurance
Tax experts warn of potential hit to retirement savings as companies race to calculate impact on costs3 days ago -
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Biden Visits Florida After Hurricane Milton and Calls for Bipartisan Relief Effort
The president surveyed damage in Florida and announced $612 million for projects to help the electric grid in areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.3 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Flood defences 'in worst state on record'
The floods minister says she will spend millions on repairs, as victims tell of a "national crisis".3 days ago -
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Florida's Manasota Key utterly devastated after Hurricane Milton made landfall nearby
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — Sand is piled up to the first floor of most homes on Manasota Key, a sliver of land off Florida’s west coast, where devastation is widespread.3 days ago -
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Frost says Congress should return "as soon as possible" to replenish disaster funds
Congress is not set to return from recess until Nov. 12, after Election Day.3 days ago -
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Biden details aid, assistance for Florida after Hurricane Milton and Helene
President Joe Biden made remarks in St. Pete Beach, Fla., while surveying storm damage caused by Hurricane Helene and Milton. Biden announced over $600 million in recovery for the states affected ...3 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Biden, surveying Milton's aftermath, announces $600M for rebuilding in Florida and other states
President Joe Biden announced while surveying storm-damaged Florida that more than $600 million will flow to states affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which ravaged Georgia and North ...3 days ago - Florida -
Politics - Politico
Johnson: Congress coming back early for hurricane relief would be ‘premature’
Congress is not scheduled to be back in session until after the election.3 days ago -
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Rep. Maxwell Frost says Congress should return "as soon as possible" to replenish relief funds
Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida has signed a letter urging Congress to return from recess to replenish relief funds, telling "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that although FEMA currently has ...3 days ago -
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Capitol police chief: New intel bureau is key as Congress threats rise
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Biden: Congress 'may have to' come back to approve Helene relief
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