Tropical Storm Ileana has formed off the Pacific coast of Mexico, forecasters say
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Ileana has formed off the Pacific coast of Mexico, forecasters say.
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The IndependentHurricane Milton live: DeSantis announces free gas for residents as $160bn in damage expected
Forecasters have warned that the threat of dangerous flooding will remain in place for days or even weeks
- The Independent
Even Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Republican colleagues are outraged by her ‘loony toons’ hurricane conspiracies
Greene claimed last week that ‘they’ can control the weather after Hurricane Helene killed more than two dozen people in her state and more than 230 across the US
- The Guardian
Florida begins long road to recovery after double hurricane strike
The twin blow from Milton and Helene has left the state reeling – and the act of rebuilding will be lengthy and costly
- The Independent
What could be lurking in Florida floodwaters? Health officials warn of flesh-destroying bacteria, mosquitoes after Hurricane Milton
Flooding along Florida’s west coast could bring disease and infection in multiple forms, health officials warn
- Euronews
Romanian authorities beef up preventative measures after devastating flooding
Local officials in Galați put the total cost for repairs in the county at around €150 million and say the region could be faced with a similar price tag every time flooding happens.View on euronews
- KameraOne
Couple escapes unharmed after dumpster falls on new home in Hurricane Milton
On October 10 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, a two-ton dumpster was lifted by the winds of Hurricane Milton and crashed onto the roof of a home in the neighborhood of Avenir. The resident couple managed to escape unharmed. Although they face severe property damage, they are thankful to make it out alive.
- CNN
Election officials in southern states are grappling with fallout from dual hurricanes
Powerful hurricanes that wreaked havoc on wide swaths of the southeast have election officials facing the dim reality that some ballots may be lost in the mail.
- The Guardian
Insurance is failing hurricane survivors: ‘People thought they were covered’
Flooding is separate from typical US home insurance and many homeowners are not adequately covered
- The Independent
Hurricane Milton left trail of destruction across Florida with 2.2 million without power as death toll mounts: Live updates
Wind and storm surge warnings for Milton have been discontinued but hazards in the hurricane’s aftermath remain
- Malay Mail
Malaysians online call for justice after Kuala Terengganu council shoots dead Kopi, the stray dog that went viral for playing with kitten (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The Kuala Terengganu City Council has reportedly shot dead Kopi, a stray dog that went viral on s...
- Malay Mail
Ku Li says Anwar is ‘all talk’, call for reforms merely borne out of anger against Dr Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — Umno veteran Tan Sri Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah has mocked his party’s ally Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim...
- Malay Mail
Senior police officer and six others arrested in Cheras extortion and molestation case
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — A senior police officer with the rank of Assistant Superintendent and six members of the Cheras N...
- Malay Mail
Why politicise China Navy vessels’ visit to Penang when Gerakan president was also present? Exco asks Perikatan and PAS
Penang state exco Wong Hon Wai urged politicians, particularly from PAS and Perikatan Nasional (PN), to stop politici...
- Malay Mail
Five Fisheries Dept personnel injured while capturing giant arapaima fishes kept illegally under Masjid Tanah building
MASJID TANAH, Oct 12 — Five members of the Department of Fisheries (DOF) were reportedly injured during an operation to...
- People
TikTok Star Taylor Rousseau Grigg Laid to Rest a Week After Her Death at Age 25
Taylor's husband, Cameron Grigg, shared photos from her Oct. 11 service on social media
- INSIDER
Iran's attacks on Israel suggest ballistic missiles are an overhyped threat
Iran's failed attacks on Israel show that ballistic missiles aren't wonder weapons that can win wars by themselves.
- Malay Mail
What inheritance tax? Loke says not once discussed by Cabinet, tells DAP MPs to ‘get facts right’
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — Transport Minister and DAP secretary general Anthony Loke today shot down news reports that the A...
- Malay Mail
Police arrest man for Bangsar snatch theft that left 78-year-old woman injured
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Police have detained a man in connection with a snatch theft in Bangsar, which left a 78-year-old...
- Malay Mail
No more mattresses and hanging towels: Subang Jaya council clears footbridge occupied by homeless foreigners
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The Subang Jaya City Council said it has cleared a pedestrian bridge that has become the residenc...
- Malay Mail
‘We never expected such attention’: Parents express gratitude, end fundraiser for 19-month-old with ovarian cancer after campaign raised RM105,000
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — The parents of Daneen Auni Riksi, a 19-month-old girl battling stage three ovarian cancer in Saba...