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Hurricane Milton was intensified by human-driven climate change, say scientists
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Hurricane Milton recovery efforts continue
Hurricane Milton carved a path of destruction across the center of Florida, unleashing flooding, powerful winds and even tornadoes. Now, many Floridians who evacuated the area are returning home to ...27 minutes ago -
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Back-to-back hurricanes rock presidential race
Hurricanes Milton and Helene have rocked the 2024 presidential race, which is less than four weeks away. Vice President Kamala Harris is returning to storm-battered North Carolina on Sunday as ...28 minutes ago -
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Florida begins long road to recovery after double hurricane strike
The twin blow from Milton and Helene has left the state reeling – and the act of rebuilding will be lengthy and costly. More than just clouds were swirling when a tropical disturbance that would ...1 hour ago - Florida -
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The Origins of the Climate Haven Myth
In a world of increasingly powerful hurricanes and other rising climate threats, those with vested interests in promoting certain locations have sold the public a dream.1 hour ago - Climate -
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Hurricane Milton squeezed Florida’s orange crops at a critical time. What comes next?
Most of Florida’s orange crops took a direct hit from Hurricane Milton, marking a major setback for growers in the state that have been dealing with the effects of what may be the worst known ...2 hours ago -
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Insurance is failing hurricane survivors: ‘People thought they were covered’
Flooding is separate from typical US home insurance and many homeowners are not adequately covered. As millions of US residents begin working to file insurance claims on their homes in the ...2 hours ago -
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Key disaster loan program 'quickly exhausting' funds after hurricanes
Officials are warning a key federal program that provides disaster loans to businesses and homeowners is running critically low on funds in the aftermath of back-to-back hurricanes, increasing the ...2 hours ago -
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King says a republic is up to Australian people
Ahead of a royal visit, King Charles says it is up to the Australian people to decide if they want to be a republic.2 hours ago - Australia -
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China's finance minister says there is room for more economic stimulus but offers no plan
China's finance minister says the government is looking at additional ways to boost the economy, but he didn't unveil a major new stimulus plan at a news conference Saturday2 hours ago - China -
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Hurricanes Helene and Milton walloped parts of the U.S. What will they do to GDP?
Hurricanes Milton and Helene put lots of people out of work temporarily and could add upward pressure to inflation, but the storms are unlikely to put a big dent in the growth of the U.S. economy.3 hours ago -
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Hurricanes Amplify Insurance Crisis in Riskiest Areas
After Helene and Milton, some small Florida companies risk bankruptcy. Larger ones will be in the hot seat with lawmakers and consumer groups.3 hours ago -
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China Says It's Got a Big Stimulus Coming---But Still Won't Say How Big
With few details offered by officials, stock investors are back to where they started the week: in a waiting game.3 hours ago - China -
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Germany needs a larger army, says parliament defence chief
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PM says he's faced 'choppy days' since getting the job
Keir Starmer tells BBC being PM “tougher than anything I've done before" but also "much better”.5 hours ago -
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Four Ways Ukraine's Drone Innovations Are Changing Warfare
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Is Israel’s Invasion of Lebanon Legal? Here’s What International Law Says.
Explaining the issues of sovereignty, self-defense and humanitarian safeguards.8 hours ago - Israel -
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Kucherov scores go-ahead goal, two empty-netters to push Lightning past Hurricanes in season opener
Nikita Kucherov had a third-period hat trick to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in the season opener for both teams8 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton updates: 16 dead across Florida in storm's aftermath
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane on Florida's west coast near Siesta Key.8 hours ago - Florida -
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Russia says Trump sent Covid tests to Putin during the pandemic
Former President Donald Trump sent coronavirus testing devices to Russian President Vladimir Putin at the height of the pandemic, the Kremlin claimed in a statement.10 hours ago -
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Biden says Hurricane Milton caused staggering $50bn in estimated damage
Sixteen people killed by storm but state spared ‘worst-case scenario’ as accusations fly between political candidates. Joe Biden said on Friday that experts estimate that Hurricane Milton caused ...11 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Man killed in Colorado gold mine was tour guide, authorities say
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Trump intensifies nativist message with sweeping proposal to deport immigrants
Republican nominee holds rally in Aurora, Colorado, and exploits swirl of local rumors to push anti-immigrant plan. Donald Trump intensified his politics of nativism and xenophobia on Friday by ...13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Israeli Military Intensifies Campaign Against Hezbollah in Lebanon
Two peacekeepers were injured when explosions rocked the headquarters of the United Nations mission on the Lebanon-Israel border.14 hours ago - Israel -
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MLB spring training facilities spared extensive damage from Hurricane Milton
Major League Baseball spring training facilities on Florida’s west coast appear to have been mostly spared major damage during Hurricane Milton14 hours ago - MLB -
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Florida residents assess damage and begin recovery after Hurricane Milton
NBC News Correspondents Marissa Parra and Chase Cain are on the ground in Florida, talking to residents impacted by Hurricane Milton. Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi ...15 hours ago - Florida -
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Tampa Bay Times keeps publishing despite a Milton crane collapse cutting off access to newsroom
The editor of the Tampa Bay Times says his news operation didn't miss a beat despite a crane collapse during Hurricane Milton that gouged a hole in the St. Petersburg office building that housed ...16 hours ago -
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AI21 CEO says transformers not right for AI agents due to error perpetuation
Ori Goshen, CEO of enterprise AI company AI21, believes alternative model architectures will make AI agents work better.16 hours ago -
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How You Can Help Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts By Playing Xbox Games
A pair of devastating hurricanes recently devastated parts of Florida and surrounding states, and many might be wondering what they can do to help. The American Red Cross is one of the ...18 hours ago -
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Changing the game: Fundraising for schools’ extracurricular programs gets a software upgrade
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Hurricanes refocus attention to scarcity of flood insurance in high-risk Florida
Only about one-third of homes in Florida’s flood zones are covered by insurance. Residents say the state ‘should provide every incentive’ to obtain it. Many of the million-dollar houses lining ...19 hours ago - Florida -
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Fantasy Football: Injury updates (and a coaching change) to note ahead of Week 6
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Climate change gave significant boost to Milton's destructive rain, winds, scientists say
Scientists say human-caused climate change intensified deadly Hurricane Milton’s rainfall by 20 to 30% and strengthened its winds by about 10%20 hours ago - Climate -
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Why this hurricane season has been 'extraordinary'
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have bookended a particularly stormy period. What's behind it?21 hours ago -
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Todd Bowles, Mike Evans say their hearts are with hurricane-ravaged Tampa Bay
Bucs players, coaches and their families are in New Orleans. They don't know if they'll return home after Sunday's game.2 days ago -
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