Milton Moves Across Florida

Published: Thu, 10/10/24

Updated: Wed, 10/16/24

Hurricane Milton is headed toward the Atlantic Thursday after leaving 3 million without power and as record-breaking rain, major flooding, deadly tornadoes, and winds hitting over 100 mph continue to pummel Florida.Insert Preheader


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Milton Moves Across Florida

The Weather Channel

Hurricane Milton is headed toward the Atlantic Thursday after leaving 3 million without power and as record-breaking rain, major flooding, deadly tornadoes, and winds hitting over 100 mph continue to pummel Florida.

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Markets Hit Record Highs

CNBC

The Dow surged 431 points to a record 42,512, while the S&P 500 hit an all-time high of 5,792 as tech stocks rallied, overcoming geopolitical concerns and Fed rate cut support.

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Biden and Netanyahu Finally Speak

Al Jazeera

President Biden reaffirmed "ironclad" support for Israel in a 30-minute call with PM Netanyahu, condemning Iran's missile attacks and backing Israel’s offensive in Lebanon.

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Dems Hitting Panic Button

The Hill

Democrats are nervous about Harris’s stagnant swing state polls, inconsistent messaging on the economy, and struggles to connect with minority voters weeks before Election Day.

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Former Govs Warn on Election Rules

Smerconish.com

Former governors Jim Blanchard and Tom Corbett issue a bipartisan warning to state leaders: uphold new election certification laws or risk disenfranchising millions of voters.

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Biden Calls Trump

Un-American

Associated Press

Biden condemned Trump and allies for spreading "un-American" lies about the federal response to Hurricane Helene as Milton nears Florida, assuring resources and rescue teams are ready.

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Introducing the Margin of Inefficiency

The Super Model

Harry Crane explains that prediction market price gaps stem from structural inefficiencies, introducing the concept of a "margin of inefficiency" to understand these disparities.

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Harris Is Glocked and Loaded

NBC News

VP Harris faced backlash for owning a Glock in California, with critics calling her hypocritical given her support for strict gun control measures, including assault weapons bans.

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Jack Smith Owes Us an Explanation

The New York Times

Jack Goldsmith criticizes Special Counsel Jack Smith for revealing new details about Trump’s prosecution near Election Day, raising concerns of political bias and undermining public trust.

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Rodgers Resents the Rumors

ESPN

Aaron Rodgers denied involvement in Jets coach Robert Saleh's firing, calling the rumors "patently false" and expressing support for interim coach Jeff Ulbrich.

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We Actually Agree on Lots

Axios

As Harris and Trump have been forced to the center for the sake of appealing to more voters, it seems evident they may actually agree on many general priorities but differ in their means to get there, alongside the rest of the U.S.

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Did HBO Unmask Bitcoin Founder?

CoinDesk

Developer Peter Todd denied being Satoshi Nakamoto, calling the claim "ludicrous" just hours before an HBO documentary aired suggesting he might be the cryptocurrency's creator.

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Hey Now: Donald Goes After Howard

Mediaite

Trump blasted Howard Stern as a "BETA MALE" for his interview with VP Harris, accusing Stern of asking "softball questions" and criticizing his support for the vice president.

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Teardown Goalposts Spark Litigation

ABA Journal

Vanderbilt fans stormed the field and dumped a goal post in the Cumberland River after their upset win over Alabama, continuing a risky tradition that’s sparked past lawsuits.

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Redstone Backs "CBS Mornings"

Variety

Shari Redstone criticized CBS for reprimanding Tony Dokoupil after his heated exchange with Ta-Nehisi Coates over Israel, arguing the segment allowed for necessary civil debate.

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9 Execution Dates, 3 Last Meals

CBS News

The Supreme Court examined Richard Glossip’s years-long death row battle, with Oklahoma’s AG supporting his bid for a new trial over suppressed evidence in his 1997 murder trial.

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Brown Says No to Divestment

The Brown Daily Herald

Brown University’s governing body voted against divesting from companies tied to the Israeli military, following an advisory committee's recommendation after months of student protests.

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Barlett Is Gone at 88

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Donald L. Barlett, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative work at The Inquirer with James B. Steele, has died at 88 after a storied career exposing public interest issues.

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Amazin's Defeat Fightin's

MLB.com

With hope for the Phillies to get to the World Series, their season ended after a 4-1 loss to the Mets in Game 4 of the National League Division Series. They previously beat the Mets in June, but they ended 51-51 including the NLDS.

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Rafa To Retire

Olympics.com

Rafael Nadal, the "undisputed king of the clay courts," announced his retirement on social media, alluding to his personal injuries, with the Davis Cup Final in Spain poised to be the last tournament of his professional career.

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Man Arrested for Election Attack Plans

For the Left

A young Afghan national in Oklahoma was arrested for planning ISIS-backed Election Day attacks on large gatherings, allegedly preparing firearms for said attacks. 

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Milton To Flood Florida’s Fertilizer

For the Right

Concerns are growing over industrial amounts of phosphate fertilizer in Florida polluting waterways due to Hurricane Milton’s destruction. 

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