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Hurricane Milton: Biden says ‘outright lies’ risk lives as Florida deals with aftermath of storm – latest updates
President says false claims undermine rescue efforts after number of people killed as hurricane battered Florida. Full report: millions without power after Hurricane Milton How have you been ...1 hour ago - Joe Biden -
Sports - The New York Times
Tennis Has an Officiating Problem
In less than 24 hours, three players subjected umpires to tirades at the China Open.3 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Mortgage rates post biggest jump in six months
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.32%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.7 hours ago - Mortgage -
Business - MarketWatch
Minutes show a cautious Fed, economists say, with ‘little hurry to slash rates’
Minutes of the Fed’s Sept. 17-18 deliberations, published Wednesday afternoon, reveal a much more cautious central bank, economists said.9 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Houston has problems. C.J. Stroud is hiding just about all of them
On the surface, C.J. Stroud looks to be having a solid sophomore season with the Texans. A deeper dive shows just how impressive his 2024 play has been.10 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton makes landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as Category 3 storm
There are more than 3 million power outages in Florida after Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday near Siesta Key.10 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Annual inflation rate drops to 2.4 percent, lowest since February 2021
Consumer prices rose slightly in September as the Federal Reserve prepared to cut interest rates and ease off the brakes of the U.S. economy. The consumer price index, a closely watched gauge of ...11 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Tracking Hurricane Milton: Now a Category 1, storm heads East
After making landfall as a powerful Category 3 storm, Hurricane Milton has now been downgraded to a Category 1 storm but still poses flash flooding risks as the system moves north and east. TODAY's ...12 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Fresh rise in mortgage rates predicted
Recent falls in rates could come to "an abrupt halt" in the next few days, according to brokers12 hours ago - Mortgage -
Sports - CBS Sports
2025 NFL Draft prospects who could help alleviate problems for teams with losing records
Which college stars would help clubs with a losing record right now?13 hours ago - NFL -
Business - MarketWatch
The Federal Reserve’s interest-rate panic is creating a windfall for retirees
Those who need to generate low-risk income out of their savings can earn more than they could have done even a few weeks ago.13 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as Category 3 storm
The NHC said the storm had sustained winds of up to 120 mph as it warned of a life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding.17 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
Milton makes landfall as Category 3 hurricane
Hurricane Milton made landfall just after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm. Jonathan Vigliotti, Vladimir Duthiers and Nicole Valdes report from the impact zone.21 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton makes landfall as Category 3 storm near Siesta Key, Florida
Hurricane Milton officially made landfall in Florida on Wednesday night. CBS News Miami correspondent Cristian Benavides reports from Tampa. Then, CBS News Chicago chief meteorologist Albert Ramon ...22 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Milton makes landfall as Category 3 hurricane
Hurricane Milton made landfall at approximately 8:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday as an “extremely dangerous” Category 3 storm near Siesta Key in Sarasota County, Fla., the National Hurricane Center (NHC) ...22 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Hurricane Milton makes landfall as Category 3 storm near Siesta Key, Florida
Hurricane Milton made landfall at 08:30 p.m. ET as a Category 3 storm near Siesta Key, Florida. As it moves across the state, NBC News' Stephanie Gosk and meteorologist Bill Karins report how the ...22 hours ago - Florida -
Tech - Wired
Hurricane Milton Shows How a Storm’s Category Doesn’t Tell the Full Story
Milton’s reclassification to a Category 3 storm suggests it is weakening, but the scale accounts only for wind speed and not hurricane size, storm surge heights, or rainfall—which are all ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton downgraded to category 3 but risk-to-life warnings remain in place – live updates
This blog is closing down – you can follow all the latest in our new blog here . Here is some footage from the town of Treasure Island in Florida, which shows already deserted streets as ...Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
"We Have a Positive Problem": Why The Red Wings Are Using Three Goalies This Season
The Red Wings are no strangers to a three goalie system, but this year they are doubling down with three bona fide starters. A look at how this works, the benefits and the riYesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton dips to Category 3 storm
Milton has weakened into a Category 3 hurricane as its wind speeds fluctuate off the coast of Florida. CBS News' David Yeomans, Cristian Benavides and Manuel Bojorquez have the latest. Plus, Trish ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Mortgage applications drop 5.1 percent as rates rise despite Fed cuts
Mortgage applications dipped earlier this month as rates have been on the rise following a strong September jobs report. Recent data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Business - The New York Times
Fed Officials Debated Whether a Big Rate Cut Was Smart in September
Freshly released minutes from the central bank’s September meeting show that policymakers were divided on how much to cut rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Tech - GameSpot
Get A Highly Rated Steam Deck Docking Station For Only $24
One of the best-rated third-party Steam Deck docking stations, the JSAUX Docking Station , is getting a big discount at Amazon. You can pick up the accessory for just $24 (was $40), but the deal ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Fed officials were divided over big rate cut in September
Minutes from meeting showed some dispute about how quickly to reduce borrowing costsYesterday - Federal Reserve -
Business - Inc.
Fed Minutes Could Offer a Peek at Rate Cut Debate
Insight into the central bank’s decision to cut the prime interest rate may signal its plans for future reductions.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Business - MarketWatch
Reddit stock climbs after Jefferies initiates coverage with a buy rating
Jefferies estimates that Reddit’s Ebitda will more than double in the next two years to around $450 million.Yesterday -
World - Yahoo News
UN says conditions in Lebanon 'deteriorating at alarming rate'
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Top stories - CBS News
How to earn big CD returns as interest rates are cut
A single interest rate cut hasn't dramatically affected CD accounts. Here's how you can still earn a big return now.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
What will happen to home prices as interest rates are cut?
Experts predict home prices will rise as interest rates are cut, but two other outcomes could unfold.Yesterday -
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.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
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.Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Starmer refuses to rule out raising employer National Insurance rate
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise billions of pounds by introducing levy on employer pension contributionsYesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Celtics voted massive favorites to repeat as NBA champions, Luka Dončić dominates player categories in GM survey
An overwhelming 83% of poll respondents think the Boston Celtics will win the NBA Finals again this season.2 days ago - NBA