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‘Look for safer shelter,’ Biden warns as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida coast

‘Look for safer shelter,’ Biden warns as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida coast

In spite of the very real threat to their homes, belongings and livelihoods, many Floridians in Milton’s potential path remained in good spirits hours before its expected landfall.
by Ayana Archie

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Minnesotans in Florida brace for arrival of Hurricane Milton; Minnesota National Guard ready to provide help

Minnesotans in Florida brace for arrival of Hurricane Milton; Minnesota National Guard ready to provide help

Gov. Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide emergency assistance in Florida as the state braces for Hurricane Milton, which is likely to make landfall within the week.
by Anika Besst, Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Fact checking falsehoods about FEMA funding and Hurricane Helene

Fact checking falsehoods about FEMA funding and Hurricane Helene

Rumors, misinformation and lies about the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene have run rampant since the storm made landfall, especially around FEMA funding.
by Stephen Fowler

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Biden says small business disaster loan program will soon run out of money

Biden says small business disaster loan program will soon run out of money

President Joe Biden says Congress needs to shore up a small business disaster loans fund, and fast. Meanwhile, the response to Hurricane Helene has become a presidential election issue.
by Tamara Keith

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Minnesota first responders, volunteers head south to aid in Hurricane Helene cleanup

Minnesota first responders, volunteers head south to aid in Hurricane Helene cleanup

Gov. Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide aid in response to an emergency request from North Carolina officials. Minnesota utility companies, law enforcement agencies and fire departments are sending additional help.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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A downed power line is officially blamed for last year’s Maui wildfire

A downed power line is officially blamed for last year’s Maui wildfire

The report from the the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said that the fire that killed more than 100 people and destroyed the town of Lahaina called the fire “accidental.”
by Greg Allen

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