North Carolina A Battleground State Faces Election Hurdles after Hurricane Helene
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Hurricane Milton 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.23 minutes ago -
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Hurricane Milton live updates: Milton spares Florida 'worst-case scenario'
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane on Florida's west coast near Siesta Key.36 minutes ago - Florida -
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Millions without power in Florida after Hurricane Milton churns across the state
The hurricane spawned multiple tornadoes before making landfall.52 minutes ago - Florida -
Business - Financial Times
Hurricane Milton leaves millions without power after lashing Florida
At least four people are killed as state is hit by storm surges and winds of 120mph1 hour ago - Florida -
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives update on Milton after storm moves across state
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other officials provided details about Hurricane Milton and conditions in the state Thursday morning after the storm moved through the area.1 hour ago - Florida -
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Queer bar devastated by Hurricane Helene raises more than $191,000 to rebuild
Just over a month after it opened to the public, Asheville, North Carolina, gay bar Day Trip was decimated by Hurricane Helene.1 hour ago -
Politics - The Hill
North Korea wades into Ukraine
North Korea has entered the Ukraine war by providing artillery ammunition and military technology to Russia, and is now deploying soldiers to the Donetsk Oblast to assist in rebuilding ...3 hours ago - Ukraine -
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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."3 hours ago -
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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 ...11 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Recap: 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.11 hours ago - Florida -
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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.14 hours ago -
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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.14 hours ago -
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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 ...14 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.15 hours ago -
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 ...16 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.17 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 ...17 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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 ...18 hours ago -
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.19 hours ago -
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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 ...19 hours ago - Florida -
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Trump to rally in Democratic states in unorthodox strategy for the election's final weeks
Get ready for Donald Trump’s blue state extravaganza.19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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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 ...23 hours ago -
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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.23 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.Yesterday -
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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?Yesterday