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Hurricane Milton Pummels Florida

2024/10/10
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Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, made landfall in Florida near Siesta Key, leaving over 3 million people without power. The storm brought dangerous winds, storm surge, flooding, and tornadoes, prompting evacuations and airport closures. While the hurricane weakened as it moved across the state, significant damage and flooding were reported.
  • Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm.
  • Over 3 million residents experienced power outages.
  • The storm caused significant flooding, storm surge, and tornadoes.
  • Tampa Bay and Sarasota areas were particularly affected.
  • The hurricane weakened to a Category 1 as it moved inland.

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A.M. Edition for Oct. 10. Millions are left without power after Hurricane Milton makes landfall as a Category 3 storm). Plus, Donald Trump pledges to end “double taxation”) for Americans who live abroad. And, despite mounting geopolitical tensions, China is big business for Western consultants). The WSJ’s Aruna Viswanatha) says consulting firms are allowed to work there, but are treading a fine line. Kate Bullivant hosts.

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