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Climate scientists link stronger storms to global warming, warning of increased risks.
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'The storm is here': Hurricane Milton starts making landfall
More than a million people in Florida have been ordered to leave or brace for impact.
Hurricane Milton update from Orlando
AFP correspondent Daniel Stublen gives an update on Hurricane Milton from Orlando, Florida. Video / NZ Herald
Trump family business eyes hotel deals in Israel
New York Times: The negotiations raise questions about the mingling of politics and money.
Shark swallows remains of missing diver, raising questions about her death
Colleen Monfore was on a diving trip with six friends when she disappeared.
US races to replenish storm-battered supplies of IV fluids at hospitals
NYT: Shortage of IV fluids could become even more dangerous as Hurricane Milton hits.
Severe solar storm to hit Earth, affecting power and satellites
Influx of solar energy and particles could affect power systems and satellite operations.
US weighs Google break-up in landmark antitrust case
Financial Times: Justice Department could seek ‘remedies’ such as forced product sales.
Mum of 6 says she can’t flee Milton: ‘We don’t have the money’
Many in Florida face similar dilemma as Milton approaches; fuel shortages rise.
Deadliest storm in 100 years: MFAT’s advice for Kiwi travellers in Florida
70 Kiwis registered on SafeTravel as being in Florida as Category 5 storm hits state.
Fried bear, snake over rice: Everything’s fair game at the Roadkill Cook-Off
Signs read: 'Eat at your own risk! Food is not inspected by the health department.'
Hurricane Milton: Tampa mayor’s stark warning to residents
Joe Biden urges Florida residents in the hurricane’s path to evacuate immediately.
New book reveals Trump secretly sent Covid tests to Putin in 2020
New York Times: New book by Bob Woodward reports Trump stayed in touch with Putin.
Storm of the century: Florida residents rush to evacuate as major hurricane nears
Millions of Floridians are being told to evacuate as Hurrican Milton barrels in.
TikTok faces US lawsuits for harming youngsters
States accuse the company of deploying addictive features to keep children watching.
Trump suggests ‘bad genes’ to blame for undocumented immigrants who commit murders
Trump has faced backlash for his rhetoric targeting undocumented immigrants.
'A strong and towering figure': Whitney Houston’s mother dies aged 91
'We lost the matriarch of our family.'
In the firing line again: Hurricane Milton targets Florida
A second hurricane in as many weeks is closing in on the US state.
Another hurdle in recovery from Helene – misinformation is getting in the way
NY Times: Conspiracy theories and false claims after Hurricane Helene alarm officials.
Anxious Europeans hoard savings as US consumers boost global economy
Financial Times: Eurozone sentiment splits from Americans' buoyant spending.
'Charismatic but totally narcissistic': Anthony Fauci on the two faces of Donald Trump
Times: When Covid hit, Fauci had to contradict his boss. That's where his problems began.
British and American climbers missing on Himalayas mountain after food fell down ravine
Fears grow for Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak.
Elon Musk joins defiant Trump on stage as he returns to scene of assassination attempt
'As I was saying,' Trump said as he appeared on stage.
Trump makes dramatic return to site of assassination attempt
The July shooting became a defining moment for Trump's presidential campaign.
Get spooked in Nevada's notorious ghost towns this Halloween
This week's Travel Alerts: May you never run out of things to do and places to go.
Watch: Boy, 10, drives stolen car around playground
Police say the child is also a suspect in a dozen cases, from robbery to armed assault.
Church, secrets and sin: The rise of the Mormon MomTok influencers
Times: They've survived swinging scandals and divorces. Now they have 10m followers.
Bruce Springsteen calls Kamala Harris the best choice for America in 2024
The Boss has endorsed Kamala Harris.
Dad treks for 5 hours on flooded roads to get to daughter’s wedding
‘I just kept putting one foot in front of the other,’ says David Jones.
The making of an alleged US school shooter: Missed warnings and years of neglect
Colt Gray is the youngest alleged mass school shooter in a quarter century.
Is Temu a threat to security? NZ officials won't say
US lawmakers have sought an FBI briefing over whether Temu is a risk to national security.
Diddy’s private jet leaves Auckland after mysterious visit
The private jet was sighted in Auckland yesterday – now it's gone.
Anti-Trump Republican Liz Cheney rallies with Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris was joined by daughter of conservative former Vice-President Dick Cheney.