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Gunmen kill 20 miners in an attack in southwest Pakistan ahead of an Asian security summit
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Beleaguered Stellantis ousts CFO, other top execs in bid to ‘redouble’ its focus
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1 dead and 12 others trapped underground in Colorado gold mine, officials say
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Braves fire hitting coach Kevin Seitzer after 10 seasons, dismiss 2 other coaches
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Some Florida Republicans demand more disaster aid after voting against it
Several Florida Republicans are now demanding more funds to boost recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but they have previously voted against measures providing disaster ...8 hours ago - Florida -
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Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown
Florida theme parks including Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld say they’ll open their gates on Friday after shutting down for Hurricane Milton8 hours ago -
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The Memo: Hurricane politics scramble final stretch of Trump-Harris race
Two hurricanes in quick succession could scramble a breathtakingly close presidential election in its final weeks. Even as most Americans are focused on the human toll from the one-two punch of ...9 hours ago -
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How Davante Adams trade would change Super Bowl odds for Jets, Bills, Chiefs and other contenders
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Tampa Congresswoman urges Congress to return to pass disaster funding
Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to provide an update on recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton in Florida and asks Congress to return to approve more disaster funding.10 hours ago -
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What We Do In The Shadows Wants Its Final Season To Be Like Any Other
The cast and crew of What We Do In The Shadows are clearly exhausted. Not simply because they’re at the tail end of months of filming--a production schedule that was already delayed several months ...11 hours ago -
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Johnson slams door on Congress returning for disaster aid
Congressional leaders say new disaster spending legislation can wait until the lame duck.11 hours ago -
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Lebanon's Health Ministry says death toll from Israeli airstrikes on central Beirut climbs to 18, with 92 others wounded
Lebanon's Health Ministry says death toll from Israeli airstrikes on central Beirut climbs to 18, with 92 others wounded11 hours ago - Israel -
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Fed tends to look past hurricanes, although that is getting harder
The two devastating hurricanes that hit the southeastern U.S. in recent weeks will make it harder for the Federal Reserve to assess the health of the economy, analysts say, but the central bank is ...12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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Mayorkas condemns reported harassment of FEMA officials responding to hurricanes
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Thursday condemned reports of online harassment of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and ...13 hours ago -
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Harris should promise to elevate FEMA head to Cabinet
FEMA's lack of resources has become a critical point of discussion, and the next president should take a hard look at this by proposing the merging of FEMA and NOAA into an independent ...13 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
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Harris dispatches heavy hitters to boost key states in the final stretch
Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign dispatched a handful of seasoned political operatives to troubleshoot in battleground states in recent weeks.13 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
The Guardian view on Hurricane Milton and other disasters: extreme politics is worsening extreme weather | Editorial
Climate change deniers such as Florida’s Ron DeSantis lament the impact of such events but won’t acknowledge the underlying problem. The preparations for Hurricane Milton were on a mammoth scale, ...13 hours ago -
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Trump still spreading false claims about FEMA diverting aid amid hurricanes
In the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, former President Donald Trump is continuing to peddle false claims that FEMA is diverting disaster relief funds to migrants. CBS News political ...15 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Frequency of natural disasters due to climate change impacting where people choose to live
The rising frequency and strength of storms like Milton and Helene has some people rethinking where they live, with scientists saying climate change is a major factor in the increase in these ...15 hours ago - Climate -
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Could Jets still hire a big-name coach in 2024? Why Bill Belichick, others might be possibilities ... or not
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FEMA reassures residents of relief efforts as officials reach Florida
FEMA officials are on the ground in Florida trying to reassure residents impacted by both Hurricane Milton and Helene, that help is available. FEMA says it is well stocked with emergency resources ...19 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Erase 'other': Accurate Census data matters for every American
We must act now to ensure that, by the next Census, everyone counts.19 hours ago -
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2025 NFL Mock Draft: Projecting trades for Davante Adams and other top WRs, how it could impact Round 1
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'I was wild and messed up - I don't want others to make same mistakes'
Nile Ranger was a £10,000-a-week Newcastle United "wonderkid" with the world at his feet before his off-pitch behaviour attracted more headlines than his talent on it.Yesterday -
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NFL Week 6 injury report: Latest updates on Russell Wilson, Justin Herbert, Anthony Richardson and others
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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 ...Yesterday -
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Save Big On The Razer Edge Gaming Tablet And Other Accessories At Amazon
A bunch of Razer products are getting Prime Day Deal Days discounts at Amazon. You'll find price cuts to some of Razer's best gaming headsets, gaming mice, controllers, mobile gaming gear, and ...Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
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Amazon tests adding robot warehouses to Whole Foods so shoppers can pick up other orders at checkout
Amazon is hoping to grab grocery dollars away from its rivals by enabling consumers to get all their shopping done in a single trip.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
FEMA head: Volume of misinformation 'starting to go down'
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell said the volume of misinformation surrounding Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton is starting to drop. “We're still seeing ...Yesterday -
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FEMA leader vows "whole federal family" will respond to Hurricane Milton
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said on Wednesday that the agency has a "layered approach" to staffing.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Human Rights Campaign launching ad blitz for Harris, other Democrats
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and its Equality Votes political action committee are launching a multimillion-dollar digital ad blitz aimed at reaching "equality voters" for the Harris-Walz ticket in ...Yesterday -
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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 ...Yesterday -
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FEMA administrator on Hurricane Milton concerns, preps for landfall
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell talks with "CBS Mornings" about the dangers of Hurricane Milton as it nears landfall in Florida. She advises people to listen to their local officials regarding ...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 -
World - The Guardian
US emergency crews struggle as climate crisis fuels ‘unprecedented’ competing disasters
Resources are stretched thin as the south-east grapples with hurricanes and the west swelters in high temperatures. It’s been a brutal week in weather-related disasters across the US. Large parts ...Yesterday - Climate -
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Watchdog analyst says FEMA is on 'a razor's edge' as it wrestles with multiple storms
A GAO analyst says FEMA is stretched thin as Hurricane Milton approaches. But FEMA officials say it is fully capable of juggling concurrent disasters.2 days ago
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Obama tells men Trump doesn't represent 'real strength'
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Harris points to California experience for how she would differ from Biden on border policy
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New wave of GOP lawsuits targets overseas ballots in key swing states
Republicans have filed lawsuits challenging overseas and military voting on Michigan, North Carolina and Pennsylvania weeks out from Election Day.8 hours ago -
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Maryland senate candidates spar over abortion access during debate
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