Tampa Bay Picks Up the Pieces

Published: Fri, 10/11/24

Updated: Thu, 10/17/24

Hurricane Milton struck Central Florida Thursday, killing 16, flooding Apartments, toppling a crane in St. Petersburg, and shredding roofs as rescue teams worked to save hundreds.Insert Preheader


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Tampa Bay Picks Up the Pieces

Tampa Bay Times

Hurricane Milton struck Central Florida Thursday, killing 16, flooding Apartments, toppling a crane in St. Petersburg, and shredding roofs as rescue teams worked to save hundreds.

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Why Is Trump So Increasingly Dark?

USA Today

Trump intensified his rhetoric in the final weeks of the campaign, using darker language about crime and threats to the U.S., as he targets swing voters and escalates personal attacks.

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Obama's Blunt Pitch to Black Men

NPR

During a Pittsburgh campaign event Thursday, former President Obama urged Black men to back VP Harris, stressing the need for turnout and criticizing those considering voting for Trump.

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Why Election Might Bring Violence

The New York Times

Expert Robert A. Pape warns of threats to the election, highlighting rising support for political violence and urging swing state governors to enhance security at election sites.

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Harris Avoids Biden's Accomplishments

Politico

Kamala Harris is focusing on quick cost-cutting measures in her campaign, avoiding President Biden’s long-term economic policies due to voter demand for immediate solutions.

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Grocery Prices Drop, Anger Lingers

MarketWatch

Grocery prices returned to pre-pandemic affordability for the average worker, but lingering high costs and political focus keep them a hot-button issue in the 2024 election.

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An Old Trump Tape Resurfaces

The Washington Post

Bob Woodward found a long-lost 1989 tape of Donald Trump discussing power, dealmaking, and his instincts, offering insights into his persona years before his presidency.

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Harris Winning Battle of the Burbs

Reuters

Harris leads Trump 47% to 41% among suburban voters and 45% to 43% among middle-income households as her focus on middle-class issues narrows the economic gap.

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Storms' Impact Concerns Carville

The Hill

Carville warns Harris is running out of time to reach voters amid hurricane coverage, urging a more aggressive strategy and the involvement of Obama and Clinton to counter Trump claims.

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Ethel Kennedy, Wife of RFK, Passes

CNN

Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy and human rights activist, died at 96 following a stroke; her family highlighted her legacy in social justice and as the Kennedy family matriarch.

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CBS Editing Controversy Grow

New York Post

Ex-CBS staffers are demanding an independent probe into "60 Minutes" over discrepancies in Harris's interview, as critics accuse the network of editing her responses to appear more favorable.

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Conjoined Twins Separated at CHOP

Newser

Amari and Javar Ruffin, born conjoined, celebrated their first birthday at home after a successful eight-hour separation surgery in August at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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TD Bank Pleads Guilty in Laundering Case

Western Investor

TD Bank agreed to pay US$3.09 billion in fines after pleading guilty to U.S. charges over anti-money laundering failures, becoming the largest bank in U.S. history to do so.

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"Change" Has Different Meanings

NBC News

An NBC News poll shows Harris leading Trump on "change," with Harris voters prioritizing normalcy and competency, while Trump supporters focus on border security and inflation.

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Trump Holding More Events Than Harris

ABC News

Trump has held more campaign events than Harris, with a 50% lead in key swing states, but experts suggest this difference is unlikely to significantly impact election outcomes.

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Steep Decline in Wildlife Population

WWF

Wildlife populations have declined 73% since 1970, warns WWF’s 2024 report, highlighting urgent threats like Amazon deforestation and coral reef loss without immediate conservation efforts.

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Delay in the Idaho Murder Trial

CBS News

Bryan Kohberger’s trial for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students has been delayed to August 2025 and relocated to Boise over concerns about media impact on a fair trial.

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Trump's Odds Just Improved

Yahoo! News

Trump's odds of winning the 2024 election have risen to 53.1% on Polymarket, driven by increased betting on his chances in Pennsylvania following the VP debate and his recent rally in Butler.

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Musk Surprises With "ru-BO-vehn"

The Verge

Elon Musk revealed the "Robovan" at the “We, Robot” event—a 20-passenger vehicle for Tesla’s autonomous ride-hailing service, despite his past stance on public transport.

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Volunteer Firefighters Aid in Helene Relief

WBOC-TV

The Tilghman Island and Oxford Volunteer Fire Companies are donating fire and EMS vehicles to first responders in need in Tennessee following Hurricane Helene's destruction. 

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Homeschooling Rates Surge Post-COVID

For the Left

A report reveals homeschooling increased in 19 of 21 states for the 2023-2024 school year, with Delaware seeing a 29% rise and Georgia a 2% increase post-pandemic.  

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Bacon Hogs the Spotlight in Election

For the Right

Bacon prices have become a focal point in election debates, with Trump criticizing Biden’s policies and Harris blaming corporate price gouging, as bacon costs have surged 25% since 2019. 

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