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Hurricanes Stir Political Turmoil Amid U.S. Election Countdown

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, two devastating hurricanes—Milton and Helene—have wreaked havoc across several states, testing the response capabilities of federal and state governments while igniting political debate.

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Hurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for 'snowbirds' on Florida's Gulf Coast

Hurricane Milton’s devastating landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast hit one of the most popular areas for temporary residents who spend the winter months living in the Sunshine State

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North Carolina County Overcounted Deaths From Hurricane Helene

Buncombe County revises Hurricane Helene death toll, aligning with state count. State officials confirm 42 deaths.

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Tropical Storm Oscar Disintegrates After Bahamas Landfall

Tropical Storm Oscar dissipated after causing fatalities and heavy rainfall in Cuba and the Bahamas. Hurricane season outlook remains active.

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Kristy strengthens into a hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean

Forecasters say Kristy has strengthened into a hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean and is expected to remain away from land as the storm grows more powerful

The Independent UK

Florida reports 13 deaths from rare flesh-eating bacteria after hurricanes

State sees spike in cases related to hurricane activity as bacteria rise ‘after heavy rainfall and flooding’

The Guardian - US

Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed six

A small town in far eastern Cuba is recovering from flooding that killed at least six people after Hurricane Oscar crossed the island’s eastern coast as a tropical storm with winds and heavy rain

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MLB wants the Tampa Bay Rays to play in the area if hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field is unfit

Major League Baseball hopes to find the Tampa Bay Rays a temporary home near their fanbase for the start of the 2025 season if their home field can't be repaired in time

The Independent UK

70% Of Cuba's Population Has Power Back After Blackout

Seventy percent of Cuba's population now has power, four days after a nationwide blackout triggered by the collapse of the island's largest power plant, and as the country recovers from Hurricane Oscar, the government said Tuesday.

International Business Times

North Carolina farms face depleted, toxic soil after historic Helene flooding

In the mountainous area near Asheville, affected growers must now replenish water-logged and often tainted land

The Guardian - US

‘We were not prepared’: three weeks in a small town devastated by Hurricane Helene

Gerton, North Carolina, population 250, was badly hit by the storm. Emma Churchman describes how the community came together in the aftermath

The Guardian - US

NC residents bemoan Trump visit that clogged up their hurricane-devastated roads and closed businesses

Former president once again pushes debunked conspiracy theories about federal response to hurricane during visit to Asheville

The Independent UK

Colonialism’s legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes

Long before colonialism brought slavery to the Caribbean, the native islanders saw hurricanes and storms as part of the normal cycle of life.

The Conversation

Florida and North Carolina are making it easier for people to vote after the hurricanes – but some risks remain

Polls opened in North Carolina on Oct. 17, 2024, as about 14,000 people in Asheville and surrounding areas remain without power in their homes following Hurricane Helene. In Florida, which started early voting in some counties on Oct. 21, about 400,000 residents are still without power after Hurricane Milton.

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US election: 14 days left — What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning through key battleground states as the election race remains tight.

The Independent UK

Tropical Storm Oscar swirls toward the Bahamas after hitting Cuba as a hurricane

Tropical Storm Oscar is chugging toward the Bahamas after making landfall in Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane, killing at least six people

The Guardian - US

Meteorologists could be climate change heroes by relaying its urgency to the public

Weathercasters are positioned to help viewers connect short-term extreme events – like hurricanes – with the climate crisis

Metal Hammer

"90% of everything we own was either severely damaged or completely destroyed." Cannibal Corpse guitarist Erik Rutan and his family have had their lives devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Cannibal Corpse guitarist Erik Rutan updates fans on the profound damage two huge hurricanes have caused

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Smiling Trump Shows Off McDonald's 'French Fry Certification Pin' During Hurricane Relief Press Conference

Trump accepted a "french fry certification pin" for his shift at McDonald's during a press conference about Hurricane Helene's devastating impact.

International Business Times

Harris Woos On-the-fence Republicans, Trump Tours Storm Damage

US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris made a push to woo moderates in her rival's camp in three swing states Monday, while Donald Trump slammed the government's response to Hurricane Helene as he toured the devastated state of North Carolina.

The Independent UK

Trump shows off his McDonald’s fry cook pin while surveying hurricane-ravaged North Carolina

At least 95 people have died in the Tar Heel state as a result of the storm

The Guardian - US

Hurricane Oscar dumps heavy rain across Cuba amid power outage

Deluge causes landslides and tears house roofs as engineers try to get country’s electricity grid up and running again

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Trump Praises North Carolina Voting System After Hurricane Helene

Former President Trump praises North Carolina's resilience in voting post-Hurricane Helene.

International Business Times

They Watched Helplessly As Their Pet Cat Was Swept Away By Hurricane Floodwaters. When They Returned Home He Was Waiting by the Door

A family who watched Hurricane Helene floodwaters carry their cat away happily reunited with the "miracle cat" more than a week after their separation.

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Former President Trump Visits Hurricane Relief Workers In North Carolina

Former President Trump visits hurricane relief workers in North Carolina, highlighting the importance of hard work and dedication in achieving shared goals.

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