North Carolina A Battleground State Faces Election Hurdles after Hurricane Helene
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World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton live updates: warnings of major flash flooding as more than 2 million without power in Florida
National Hurricane Center also warns of extreme winds, after storm came ashore south of Tampa. Full report: Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida Some locals choose to stay: ‘We have ...23 minutes ago - Florida -
Top stories - ABC News
Hurricane Milton tracker: Monster storm pummels Florida after landfall
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane on Florida's west coast near Siesta Key.38 minutes ago - Florida -
Business - Financial Times
Hurricane Milton lashes Florida after landfall
US state’s residents warned to evacuate before ‘deadly and catastrophic’ storm that could cost $60bn in insurance losses1 hour ago - Florida -
World - The Guardian
US election briefing: Trump’s ‘onslaught of lies’ about hurricane relief; Walz calls for end to electoral college
Early voting began in Arizona, where 80% of voters submitted ballots before election day in 2020 – and Harris and supporters have raised $1bn since July. Hurricane Milton makes landfall in ...2 hours ago -
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.2 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
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."5 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Some Who Fled North Carolina After Hurricane Helene Are in Milton’s Cross Hairs
“This dumb luck,” said one man who had just escaped the devastating post-Helene conditions in western North Carolina to stay at a friend’s house in Venice, Fla.5 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Vance and Walz visit Arizona as early voting begins in the battleground state
With the first day of early voting beginning on Wednesday in Arizona, both vice presidential nominees, Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz, will campaign in the state.5 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
FEMA funds down ahead of Hurricane Milton as Helene response continues
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that its disaster relief fund is down to $11 billion after it spent around $9 billion on its Hurricane Helene response. Hurricane Milton is heading toward ...5 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
U.S. Races to Replace IV Fluid Supplies After Hurricane Helene
The F.D.A. has authorized shipments from overseas plants to ease shortages of IV bags caused by Hurricane Helene as hospitals begin rationing fluids to protect the sickest patients.6 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
Why Kamala Harris is facing criticism for owning a Glock
Vice President Kamala Harris revealed this week that she owns a Glock — a weapon that is restricted for purchase in California amid an ongoing court battle over the state’s gun laws.7 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
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 ...7 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - NBC News
Trump is veering off the battleground map to blue states: From the Politics Desk
Former President Donald Trump is set to veer of the traditional battleground map and campaign in solidly blue states in the final stretch of the 2024 election.8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Evening Report — Trump tours blue states on path to Election Day
{beacon} Evening Report © National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Hurricane Milton set to make landfall HURRICANE MILTON will collide with Florida’s west coast sometime later tonight or ...8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Hurricane Helene’s victims could get more generous tax breaks. Senators just need to vote for them.
“We shouldn’t saddle survivors with unfair taxes as they work to rebuild their lives,” said one lawmaker supporting the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act.8 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
FEMA has enough money to respond to Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is not at risk of running out of money and being unable to support survivors in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, despite misinformation that has ...9 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris, Trump locked in tight races in Rust Belt battlegrounds: Polling
Vice President Harris and her opponent, former President Trump, are locked in tight races in the Rust Belt battleground states with 26 days until Election Day, according to new polling released ...9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Who Is Yolanda Hill? The Wife of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson of North Carolina Has Had Scandals of Her Own
North Carolina’s second lady helped make her husband’s political foray possible. But her ventures — a day care and a nonprofit — also caused problems.10 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Disney closing before Hurricane Milton slams Florida
Hurricane Milton is expected to slam Florida late Wednesday or early Thursday, sweeping through the state before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more on how central ...10 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: JD Vance courts voters in battleground Arizona
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), former President Trump's running mate, is rallying voters in the critical swing state of Arizona on Wednesday, as early voting in the Grand Canyon State is set to begin. He ...10 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
Trump plans rallies in solidly Democratic states in an unorthodox strategy for the election's final weeks
Get ready for Donald Trump’s blue state extravaganza.10 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...14 hours ago -
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.14 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
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.15 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
How does Milton compare with Helene and other hurricanes?
Following the devastation brought by Storm Helene, Florida is now threatened by Milton. But will the damage be the same?17 hours ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Maggie Smith’s Campaign With Loewe Has Something to Teach Us
Age is the ultimate luxury.2 days ago -
Politics - Politico
Biden: Congress 'may have to' come back to approve Helene relief
September 30 - Joe Biden