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Waiting For Milton, States Sue TikTok, New Rules For Lead Pipes

2024/10/9
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Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida's west coast, prompting evacuations and warnings of a potentially catastrophic storm surge. Residents are taking the threat seriously, with some choosing to stay despite the risks. The hurricane is expected to make landfall as a Category 4, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and potential tornadoes.
  • Hurricane Milton is expected to be worse than Hurricane Helene.
  • Storm surge could reach up to 15 feet.
  • Evacuation orders are in place.
  • Milton is projected to be a Category 4 hurricane upon landfall.
  • Central Florida is also expected to experience strong winds, tornadoes, and heavy rain.

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Hurricane Milton is expected to be catastrophic when it makes landfall Wednesday. Fourteen attorneys general sue TikTok, saying it places profit over kids' mental health. The EPA issues a rule requiring replacement of all lead pipes within 10 years.*Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter).Today's episode of Up First was edited by Scott Hensley, Russell Lewis, Kara Platoni, Ally Schweitzer and Alice Woelfe. It was produced by Paige Waterhouse, Nia Dumas and Ana Perez. We get engineering support from Carleigh Strange and our technical director is Zac Coleman.*Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)