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Hurricane Milton Threatens Florida's Gulf Coast with Massive Storm Surge and Devastation
Hurricane Milton, described as a "storm of the century," is rapidly approaching Florida's Gulf Coast with a powerful surge, threatening to become one of the most destructive hurricanes in the state's history. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has warned that Milton could bring up to 15 feet of storm surge to vulnerable communities in the Tampa Bay area as it nears landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday. 
Hurricane Milton, described as a "storm of the century," is rapidly approaching Florida's Gulf Coast with a powerful surge, threatening to become one of the most destructive hurricanes in the state's history. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has warned that Milton could bring up to 15 feet of storm surge to vulnerable communities in the Tampa Bay area as it nears landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday. -
Hurricane Milton Set to Slam Florida as a Category 4 Monster: Up to 15 Feet of Storm Surge Expected
Hurricane Milton, a powerful and rapidly intensifying storm, is set to make landfall on Florida's west-central coast late Wednesday or early Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane. As of Wednesday morning, Milton was still a formidable Category 5 storm, with sustained winds of 160 mph as it barreled toward the Gulf Coast. Forecasters from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) predict that while the hurricane may weaken slightly before reaching land, it will remain an exceptionally dangerous and potentially catastrophic weather event. 
Hurricane Milton, a powerful and rapidly intensifying storm, is set to make landfall on Florida's west-central coast late Wednesday or early Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane. As of Wednesday morning, Milton was still a formidable Category 5 storm, with sustained winds of 160 mph as it barreled toward the Gulf Coast. Forecasters from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) predict that while the hurricane may weaken slightly before reaching land, it will remain an exceptionally dangerous and potentially catastrophic weather event. -
Jimmy Carter's Son Jeff Quietly Battles Parkinson's Disease: Report
Jeff Carter, the youngest son of former President Jimmy Carter, has been quietly grappling with Parkinson's disease, a battle he's faced largely out of the public eye. As his son, Josh Carter, revealed to PEOPLE, Jeff has been managing the condition with a resilient spirit, embodying the same foresight and dedication that has long defined the Carter family. 
Jeff Carter, the youngest son of former President Jimmy Carter, has been quietly grappling with Parkinson's disease, a battle he's faced largely out of the public eye. As his son, Josh Carter, revealed to PEOPLE, Jeff has been managing the condition with a resilient spirit, embodying the same foresight and dedication that has long defined the Carter family. -
Hurricane Milton Spurs Calls for New Category 6 as Storm Surge Threatens Florida's Gulf Coast
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida's Gulf Coast, its extraordinary intensity has sparked calls among meteorologists for the introduction of a new Category 6 designation on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Milton, which intensified rapidly in the southern Gulf of Mexico, is threatening unprecedented storm surge levels in the Tampa Bay area, raising alarms across the region and beyond. 
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida's Gulf Coast, its extraordinary intensity has sparked calls among meteorologists for the introduction of a new Category 6 designation on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Milton, which intensified rapidly in the southern Gulf of Mexico, is threatening unprecedented storm surge levels in the Tampa Bay area, raising alarms across the region and beyond. -
Social Security's 2025 COLA to Bring Lower Increases for Most Retirees
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to announce its cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, and the new increase is expected to be smaller than in recent years. Analysts predict that the adjustment will be around 2.5%, which would make it the smallest raise for Social Security beneficiaries in four years. This change comes amid cooling inflation rates, and while all beneficiaries will see their payments increase by the same percentage, retirees aged 70 are likely to receive the most substantial nominal-dollar increases. 
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to announce its cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, and the new increase is expected to be smaller than in recent years. Analysts predict that the adjustment will be around 2.5%, which would make it the smallest raise for Social Security beneficiaries in four years. This change comes amid cooling inflation rates, and while all beneficiaries will see their payments increase by the same percentage, retirees aged 70 are likely to receive the most substantial nominal-dollar increases. -
Hurricane Milton Hits Category 5: Florida Braces for Impact Amid Fresh Evacuation Orders
Hurricane Milton intensified into a powerful Category 5 storm on Monday as it churned through the Gulf of Mexico, setting its sights on Florida's west coast. 
Hurricane Milton intensified into a powerful Category 5 storm on Monday as it churned through the Gulf of Mexico, setting its sights on Florida's west coast. -
Hurricane Helene Becomes Third Deadliest U.S. Storm of the Century, Devastates Southeastern States
Hurricane Helene has officially become one of the deadliest storms to hit the United States in the 21st century, with the death toll reaching at least 215 people as of Thursday. Rescue operations continue across six southeastern states, one week after the Category 4 storm made landfall in Florida, bringing unprecedented flooding and destruction. 
Hurricane Helene has officially become one of the deadliest storms to hit the United States in the 21st century, with the death toll reaching at least 215 people as of Thursday. Rescue operations continue across six southeastern states, one week after the Category 4 storm made landfall in Florida, bringing unprecedented flooding and destruction. -
U.S. Dockworkers Strike Suspended as Tentative Deal Offers 62% Pay Hike Over Six Years
A historic strike by dockworkers that brought East and Gulf Coast ports to a standstill has been temporarily halted as the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a tentative agreement on wage increases. The proposed deal includes a 62% wage hike over six years, significantly higher than the 50% initially offered by shipping companies. 
A historic strike by dockworkers that brought East and Gulf Coast ports to a standstill has been temporarily halted as the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a tentative agreement on wage increases. The proposed deal includes a 62% wage hike over six years, significantly higher than the 50% initially offered by shipping companies. -
Massive Ship Backlog Grows as U.S. Dockworkers Strike Threatens Holiday Supply Chain
The longest dockworker strike in nearly 50 years has entered its third day, triggering a rapidly growing backlog of ships and raising concerns about potential shortages of goods ranging from bananas to auto parts. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) launched a historic strike on Tuesday after labor talks broke down with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), leaving 45,000 dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas off the job. The longest dockworker strike in nearly 50 years has entered its third day, triggering a rapidly growing backlog of ships and raising concerns about potential shortages of goods ranging from bananas to auto parts. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) launched a historic strike on Tuesday after labor talks broke down with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), leaving 45,000 dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas off the job. -
East Coast Dockworkers Demand 77% Pay Raise, Reject 50% Pay Hike Offer: How Much Do Dockworkers Make?
Amid the ongoing strike by dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports, a significant focus has shifted to the wages these workers receive and their demands for higher pay. Roughly 25,000 members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) walked off the job, marking the first strike of its kind in nearly 50 years. Amid the ongoing strike by dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports, a significant focus has shifted to the wages these workers receive and their demands for higher pay. Roughly 25,000 members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) walked off the job, marking the first strike of its kind in nearly 50 years.
