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Milton: Not even two weeks after Hurricane Helene battered parts of Florida’s western coastline, Milton has strengthened into a major hurricane and is taking aim at the Sunshine State. Milton is projected to make landfall on the west coast of Florida late Wednesday as a Category 3 storm with winds of 111-129 mph. The latest >
Tampa Bay: Milton is expected to hit the shores of the densely populated Tampa Bay area. The region has not endured a head-on hit by a major hurricane in more than a century. As crews in Florida scramble to clear debris left behind by Helene, residents are flooding Interstate 75 with traffic to evacuate. Forecasters have warned of a potential 8-to-12-foot storm surge in Tampa Bay — the highest ever predicted for Tampa Bay and nearly double the storm surge levels there from two weeks ago during Helene. What to know about Milton >
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Helene aftermath: Misinformation has become a hurdle on the path to recovery as locals work to rebuild the communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. Some Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, are spreading unfounded claims Washington is intentionally withholding aid to people in Republican areas. Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell expressed concern that misinformation is deterring affected residents from seeking available federal aid. “People are afraid to apply for our assistance,” Criswell said. Here’s what we know >
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Immigration: People working with immigrants in several rural and small towns that have experienced influxes are offering solidarity to city leaders in Springfield, Ohio, advising that initial hardships are par for the course of a longer, more prosperous road. While Springfield has been thrust into the national spotlight, towns across America have dealt with influxes of immigrants for years, including people on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) like Haitians in the Ohio town. The latest >
What is TPS? It’s a federal program that allows migrants from some countries — including Haiti and Ukraine — to legally live in the U.S. for a certain period when the conditions in their home country are unsafe. Former President Donald Trump told NewsNation last week that he would revoke the TPS for Haitian immigrants in Springfield and ensure their return to Haiti. How other cities have handled migrant influxes >
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North Korea: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned again that he could use nuclear weapons in possible conflicts with the U.S. and South Korea, state media reported Tuesday. Kim accused South Korea and the U.S. of provoking North Korea and raising animosities on the Korean Peninsula. He has issued similar threats before to use nuclear weapons. The latest warning comes as some experts believe North Korea could escalate hostilities ahead of the U.S. presidential election next month. The latest >
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Pyrex payments: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that more than $88,000 in refunds are coming for some customers who purchased certain Pyrex measuring cups marketed as “Made in USA” by Instant Brands. An FTC investigation revealed that some of these measuring cups were not made in the U.S., but were instead imported from China. Details >
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Credit card rates: Americans are facing outstanding credit card costs. The average credit card interest rate reached 21.5% in May, the highest level since the Federal Reserve began tracking the data in 1994, according to Bankrate. Consumers are carrying larger balances too, with the average reaching $6,300 in the second quarter — a 31% jump from 2021, according to TransUnion. What to know >
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Mega Millions: Mega Millions is preparing for a massive overhaul affecting nearly every part of the game: the odds, jackpots, gameplay, payouts and how much players will be paying for tickets. Here’s what we know >
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Video shows an aircrew rescuing two hunters from a remote California mountainside. Watch >
The Supreme Court will not hear arguments in a case involving Texas that could have provided an answer on whether a state abortion ban conflicts with a federal emergency care law. What to know >
The body of a South Dakota woman, who was reported missing last month off the coast of Indonesia, is believed to have been found inside the stomach of a shark. Full report >
A Utah woman accused of killing her missing husband allegedly “openly admitted” to shooting him while he slept, according to court documents. The latest >
The trial of Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen has been delayed until mid-October in Indiana. Details >
Apparent mosquito bites are leaving people in Oklahoma with odd symptoms, including swollen hands and intense pain. Take a look >
Some of music’s biggest stars with ties to North Carolina are coming together for a show later this month to raise money for Hurricane Helene relief efforts, organizers announced. What to know about the show >
Vanderbilt University in Tennessee is auctioning off pieces of the goalpost that was torn down by fans after the team’s historic win against the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide. Pieces come with a hefty price tag >
Skygazers were treated to a display of the northern lights in southern New England over the weekend. Photos >
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The “October surprise” is a “huge myth” in American politics, the historian who devised the “Keys to the White House” formula told NewsNation’s “CUOMO.”
Allan Lichtman, a historian and American University professor, has correctly predicted nearly every presidential race since 1984 using a formula of 13 true-or-false questions. Watch the interview >
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A Fort Worth, Texas, father is trying to take on food insecurity in his community one snack at a time. Matt Barker, founder of Bread and Fish Ministries, is providing thousands of snacks to multiple schools to ensure students don’t go hungry. Read more >
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This NewsNation email is written by Caitlyn Shelton and NewsNation staff. |
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