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Hurricane Milton likely caused $60 billion in insured losses, early estimate shows
Hurricane Milton was a one-in-1,000-year rainfall event for the Tampa, Florida, area, with wind gusts around 100 miles per hour. The roof blew off the Tampa Bay Rays’ Tropicana Field, which was supposed to house hurricane workers. Hurricane Milton has torn through Florida, and now comes the recovery. A Morningstar analysis ahead of the storm… -
Economy may reel from hurricanes for 6+ months, Fed president says
Recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene are just getting started in the southeastern U.S., as Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida. The back-to-back disasters less than two weeks apart will have a lasting impact on the economy, Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic warned during the week of Oct. 6. Bostic said hurricane season impacts… -
Earthquake in Iran fuels online speculation of nuclear testing
Tensions between Israel and Iran have intensified amid fears that a recent earthquake in Iran was not a natural disaster, but rather the result of a secret underground nuclear test. This online speculation arises as both nations exchange warnings concerning Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Israel views Iran’s nuclear program as an existential threat, and over the… -
Surging insurance costs threaten to erode Florida’s home values
The state of Florida is bracing for Hurricane Milton’s wrath less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene battered the Gulf Coast. The back-to-back hurricanes are a devastating reminder that 1 in 3 Florida homes is susceptible to storm surge flooding from hurricanes, according to Guidewire. As homeowners pick up the pieces of their lives, another storm… -
Sexual assault allegations revealed within the CIA: Report
Multiple allegations of sexual assault within the CIA are coming to light. Some victims describe it as the CIA’s own #MeToo Movement. Courts in Northern Virginia and Washington have been hearing cases of alleged sexual assault at the spy agency for more than a year now, according to CNN. Two cases in Virginia led to… -
‘F***ed up in 2014’: Book claims Biden blamed Obama for Russia-Ukraine war
A new book by journalist Bob Woodward, titled “War,” alleged that President Joe Biden expressed candid frustrations about his former boss, former President Barack Obama. Biden allegedly partially blamed Obama for the war in Ukraine, according to excerpts from the book set to be released next week. Excerpts obtained by CNN first reveal that Biden… -
New book alleges Trump-Putin ties: Secret COVID tests and multiple calls
A new book by journalist Bob Woodward revealed behind-the-scenes details about former President Donald Trump’s relationship with Vladimir Putin. Multiple news outlets including The New York Times and CNN obtained excerpts from the book called “War.” Woodward wrote in the book that Trump sent Putin COVID-19 tests for his personal use during the height of… -
Amazon River expected to be dredged in face of severe drought
Key trade routes along the Amazon River are in jeopardy as severe drought has dropped some tributaries to the lowest levels ever recorded. As a result, Brazil has announced plans as reported on Tuesday, Oct. 8, to dredge the river in an effort to restart the steady flow of vital supplies like food and medicine… -
Man sentenced for grandson’s accidental death with an unsecured gun
A man whose grandson was shot and killed with a loaded, unlocked gun in his home was sentenced to a minimum of 38 months to a maximum of 15 years in prison for violating Michigan’s new safe storage law. Karl Robart pleaded no contest in August. In April, Robart and his wife, Theresa Robart, left a… -
Migrant surge causes strain on schools: Survey
A new survey revealed the impact the migrant surge in the United States has had on schools. Reuters polled 75 school districts across 23 states. A third of districts said the increase in migrant children had a significant impact leading to budget issues and language barriers. Additionally, 42 districts said they had to hire more… -
Harris and Trump both make national debt worse, ‘especially Trump’
Policies proposed by former President Donald Trump would add more than twice as much to the national debt as policies proposed by Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a bipartisan analysis by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The middle estimate for Harris’ plans is that they increase the debt by $3.5 trillion through 2035,… -
Boeing strike strategy ‘baffles’ top aviation analyst. Where do talks go next?
Boeing and machinists are back at the negotiating table the morning of Monday, Oct. 7, after more than a week of stalemate. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said Boeing’s last offer disrespected the entire union after the company released the terms to the public before the union had responded. Even then, 80%… -
US provided Israel $17.9 billion in military aid since Oct. 7 terror attack: Report
Israel is entering its second year of war, marked by a year of turmoil overseas and friction in the U.S. regarding federal assistance to Israel following the Hamas terrorist attack on Oct. 7, 2023. Since that attack, the United States has provided $17.9 billion in military aid to Israel, the most the U.S. has ever…
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