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26.09.2024

The Mayor's Indictment Day

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 26.09.2024.

It displays 368 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

26.09.2024 ⇢ The Mayor's Indictment Day
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams faced indictment on federal charges, including bribery and accepting illegal campaign funds from foreign sources. The FBI searched his residence and seized his phone. Adams vowed to stay in office despite calls to resign. Hurricane Helene intensified to a Category 4 storm, threatening Florida with "catastrophic" impact. Over 200,000 customers lost power as the hurricane approached. Ukrainian President Zelensky visited Washington, meeting with President Biden and Vice President Harris to discuss military aid and long-range weapons. The U.S. announced an additional $8 billion in aid for Ukraine. Israel distanced itself from a U.S.-French proposal for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, as Netanyahu ordered the army to continue fighting "with full force" in Lebanon.

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The Hill

Marist polls: Trump leads Harris in Arizona, Georgia, with tie in North Carolina

Former President Trump is leading Vice President Harris by 1 point among likely voters in Arizona and Georgia, while the two candidates are tied in North Carolina, according to Marist sun belt state polls released Thursday. Trump received 50 percent of support from likely voters in Arizona, where Harris received 49 percent. Among independents in...
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00:06⇢Big Apple's Top Dog in Federal Crosshairs

⌨The newspapers extensively report on the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on federal charges, marking an unprecedented event in the city's modern history (Breitbart, CNN, The Epoch Times, MSNBC, NY Post, NYTimes, Yahoo, AP News). This development dominates headlines across various sources, overshadowing other news items such as Israel's preparation for a potential Lebanon ground incursion (CNN, Wall Street Journal) and Hurricane Helene's approach to Florida (USA Today).
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CNN

Israel strikes Lebanon as US pushes for ceasefire

The US and several of its allies have called for a 21-day ceasefire as they work to prevent a regional war. The IDF continued to strike Lebanon overnight.
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Wall Street Journal

Swiss Central Bank Delivers Another Rate Cut

Switzerland’s central bank cut its key interest rate for the third straight meeting as it pivots away from worries about high inflation toward concerns about the impact of a strong currency on exporters.
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05:10⇢Big Apple's Top Dog Indicted

⌨The newspapers extensively report on the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on federal charges, marking an unprecedented event in the city's modern history (Boston Globe, CBS, CNN, HuffPost, NYTimes, USA Today). This development dominates headlines across various sources, overshadowing other news items such as Israel's strikes on Lebanon (CNN, Washington Post) and Switzerland's central bank rate cut (Wall Street Journal).
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The Hill

Biden to sign executive order focused on 3D printed guns, school shooter drills

President Biden on Thursday will sign a new executive order on gun violence prevention, aiming to crack down on 3D printed guns and to improve active shooter drills at the nation's schools. The president and Vice President Harris will both give remarks on the new orders, which will be their first joint event on gun...
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CNN

Netanyahu orders army to fight on in Lebanon as US pushes for ceasefire

The Israeli prime minister is yet to respond to a proposal put forward by the US and France that calls for a 21-day halt in the escalating fighting
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The Hill

Warren investigation blasts financial adviser perks as fiduciary reforms stall

Financial advisers long have been required to avoid conflicts of interest and act as “fiduciaries,” meaning they must act first and foremost in the best interest of their clients. But a new investigation by the office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) found “a deeply troubling pattern of secretive incentives and rewards” for advisers, including expensive...
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The Hill

Morning Report — Government funding is a December problem now

Shutdown averted — for now. Congress on Wednesday passed a three-month stopgap spending bill that will fund the government through Dec. 20, sending the legislation to President Biden’s desk for his signature ahead of the Sept. 30 shutdown deadline. The House cleared the legislation in a 341-82 vote, including support from 209 Democrats and 132...
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The Hill

Melania Trump: Mar-a-lago raid an 'invasion of privacy'

Former first lady Melania Trump called the raid at her Mar-a-Lago residence in connection with an investigation into former President Trump's handling of classified documents "an invasion of privacy."  “Yeah, it made me angry. Yes. Invasion of privacy. And, the way it was done, was I was really surprised," Trump said during an exclusive interview...
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CNN

Helene threatens Florida with 'unsurvivable' storm surge

The massive storm may become one of the Gulf of Mexico’s largest hurricanes in a century, with landfall in Florida expected tonight
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07:08⇢Big Apple's Top Dog in Federal Doghouse

⌨The newspapers report extensively on the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on federal charges (AP News, CBS, CNN, NY Post, NYTimes, USA Today). This unprecedented event dominates headlines across various sources. Additionally, Hurricane Helene threatens Florida with a potentially devastating storm surge (CNN). The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues to escalate, with the US and France proposing a ceasefire (Washington Post).
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The Hill

Winning the war, the Ukraine way

Ukraine has taken the initiative in the war against Russia by striking military targets within Russia, forcing the Kremlin to reposition forces and leading to the destruction of ammunition depots, while the Biden administration continues to balk at providing long-range strike capabilities for Ukraine.
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Yahoo! News

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted, sources say

The indictment marks a stunning fall for Adams, a former police captain who in 2021 became the second Black mayor of the nation's largest city.
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The Hill

Shutdown showdown yields to bipartisan compromise — of sorts

House Speaker Mike Johnson pulled a six-month stop-gap government funding bill due to lack of votes, but later brought it back with a compromise CR that expires on Dec. 20, and includes an extra $230 million for the Secret Service to protect top federal candidates.
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The Hill

More Americans say gender hurts Harris's chances, helps Trump's: Poll

A plurality of voters say gender will hurt Vice President Harris’s chances of winning the White House, but say it will help former President Trump, according to a new survey. The AP-NORC Research Center poll, published Thursday, shows 38 percent of voters say being a woman hurt Harris’s chances of winning in November, while 34...
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08:38⇢Big Apple's Top Dog Cuffed

⌨The newspapers report extensively on the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on federal charges (AP News, CBS, CNN, NY Post, NYTimes, Yahoo). This unprecedented event dominates headlines across various sources. Federal agents were seen searching Gracie Mansion (NY Post, NYTimes). Additionally, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues to escalate, with Netanyahu ordering the army to fight on in Lebanon despite US efforts for a ceasefire (CNN, Washington Post).
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The Hill

Melania Trump: 'Miracle' husband survived assassination attempt

Former first lady Melania Trump called it a "miracle" former President Trump survived two assassination attempts this summer. She detailed the July 13 attack on Trump's life, where he was grazed in the ear with a bullet at a rally in Pennsylvania, from her perspective as part of a rare and wide-ranging interview granted to Fox...
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The Hill

DSCC announces big TV ad buy targeting Cruz, Scott in Texas, Florida

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) announced Thursday that it’s launching a “multi-million dollar” television advertising buy in Texas and Florida targeting vulnerable Sens.  Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.). The announcement comes as a surprise, as Democratic senators did not expect their campaign arm to sink resources into those two big and expensive...
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The Hill

Watch live: Task force investigating Trump assassination attempt convenes first hearing

The House task force investigating the assassination attempts against former President Trump will hold its first hearing Thursday morning, focused on the shooting at Trump's July rally in Butler, Pa. The hearing will narrow in on the “Secret Service’s Reliance on State and Local Law Enforcement” at the campaign event where a gunman opened fire. The former...
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CNN

Helene strengthens to Category 2 as it lashes Florida

The storm threatens the state with ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge, with landfall expected tonight
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The Hill

Mark Cuban: Trump 'talks a good game' on economy

Mark Cuban on Wednesday said former President Trump “talks a good game” when it comes to the economy, but ''it doesn't mean he ... gets the job done.'' “Why does Trump even have the perception of being good on the economy?” MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace asked the billionaire investor and TV personality on “Deadline: White House.”...
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The Hill

Hoda Kotb leaving NBC's 'TODAY'

Hoda Kotb, one of NBC's most notable broadcasters who has been a staple of the TODAY show for nearly two decades, will depart the program at the end of the year. The broadcaster announced the news on Thursday, expressing a desire to spend more time with her family and indicated she intends to stay "a...
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09:34⇢Big Apple's Top Dog in Federal Doghouse

⌨The newspapers report extensively on the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on federal charges (CBS, CNN, NY Post, NYTimes, AP News, Yahoo). Federal agents searched Gracie Mansion and seized Adams' phone (NY Post, AP News). Meanwhile, Hurricane Helene intensifies to Category 2, threatening Florida with potential catastrophic damage (Breitbart, NBC News, USA Today). The Israel-Hezbollah conflict continues, with Netanyahu ordering continued military action despite US ceasefire efforts (CNN, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post).
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Yahoo! News

Helene now predicted to reach Florida as a Category 4 hurricane tonight

Get caught up on the biggest stories of the day with our newsletter.
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The Hill

Suicides steady near highest level recorded: CDC

Suicides in the U.S. remained at about the highest level in history last year, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show. According to the provisional data, just over 49,300 suicide deaths were reported in 2023 but that number could increase if investigations are concluded. The CDC said in 2021 and 2022,...
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Yahoo! News

Helene live updates: Forecast to hit Florida as Category 4 tonight

Get caught up on the biggest stories of the day with our newsletter.
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Jacobin

Corporations Want Government-Funded Lobbyists

Republican lawmakers are pushing two anti-ESG bills designed to combat “woke” investing that would install taxpayer-funded corporate lobbyists in the SEC. Critics say it’s a conservative wish list “straight out of the Project 2025 playbook.”
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The Hill

Watch live: Postmaster general testifies before House on election ballot readiness

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is set to testify before the House Appropriations Committee Thursday morning on the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) role in ensuring election mail readiness ahead of November. The postal chief expressed confidence in the agency's ability to turn around mail during election season in an interview late last month with The Associated Press....
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The Hill

FBI seizes NYC Mayor Eric Adams's phone ahead of expected indictment

The Federal Bureau of Investigation seized New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s phone early Thursday, hours before a federal criminal indictment against him was expected to be unsealed, The Associated Press reported. Federal agents arrived at the mayor’s official residence, Gracie Mansion, at about 6 a.m. and entered the building to search his home, The...
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The Hill

NewsNation to publish documentary on Clinton Presidency

NewsNation is planning to air a documentary focusing on Former President Clinton's time in the White House. "Clinton: Portrait of a Presidency,” an original documentary produced by NewsNation Films, is slated to air on the cable channel Sunday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. The film is narrated by actor Blair Underwood, spanning two hours and examining...
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10:38⇢Big Apple's Top Dog Cuffed

⌨The newspapers report extensively on the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on federal charges, with FBI agents searching his residence and seizing his phone (CBS, NY Post, NYTimes, AP News). Hurricane Helene intensifies to Category 2, threatening Florida with potential catastrophic damage (Breitbart, NBC News, USA Today). The Israel-Hezbollah conflict continues, with Netanyahu ordering continued military action despite US ceasefire efforts (CNN, Washington Post).
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NBC News

NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with accepting improper campaign contributions

Adams has said he will fight the charges.
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The Hill

Eric Adams indicted on federal corruption charges

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing federal corruption charges, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday.   Prosecutors say Adams sought and accepted “improper valuable benefits” like luxury international travel from wealthy foreign businesspeople and at least one Turkish government official who was seeking to influence him. “By 2018, Adams – who had by...
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CNN

Official: Helene's storm surge may change landscape in parts of Florida

The hurricane is forecast to grow into one of the largest storms in the Gulf of Mexico in the last century
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NBC News

NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with accepting $10M in improper campaign funds

Adams has said he will fight the charges.
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The Hill

Higgins walks back comments calling Haitians 'thugs'

Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) on Thursday morning walked back his comments calling Haitians "thugs" after backlash from both sides of the aisle. “You never want to intentionally hurt someone’s feelings, and that post was intended for Haitian gangs, you understand?" Higgins told reporters. “Not for, I mean, Haiti as a country, not at all. And...
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11:18⇢Big Apple's Top Dog Cuffed

⌨The newspapers extensively report on the federal indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams (ABC, Boston Globe, CBS, NPR, NY Post, NYTimes, AP News, One America News Network, Slate). Adams is charged with accepting illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources and bribery. FBI agents searched his residence and seized his phone. Meanwhile, Hurricane Helene approaches Florida as a Category 4 storm (Yahoo).
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NBC News

NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with fraud, accepting bribes

Adams said he will fight the charges.
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The Hill

Here's how to get free COVID tests through the mail

All Americans can order free COVID-19 tests by mail starting Thursday, the Biden administration announced. Households will be able to order four free tests through the Covidtests.gov website. The tests will be mailed directly to people’s homes, and orders will begin shipping on Monday.  The move comes ahead of the typical fall and winter respiratory virus...
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The Hill

Alsobrooks leads Hogan by double digits in Maryland Senate poll

Democratic candidate Angela Alsobrooks is leading former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, her Republican opponent, by double digits in a new poll in the state's hotly contested Senate race. The poll, from The Washington Post and the University of Maryland, found 51 percent of likely voters in the Old Line State backing Alsobrooks, the Prince George’s...
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The Hill

Harris backs minerals stockpile, permitting reform, climate-friendly tax credits

Laying out her economic agenda this week, Vice President Harris backed increasing domestic minerals production and creating a minerals stockpile.  A press release from her campaign said that it would invoke war-time authority under the Defense Production Act to build stronger mineral supply chains and reduce dependence on China. In a plan posted to her...
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The Hill

Zelensky pushes US to speed arms shipments, greenlight deeper strikes into Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told a bipartisan group of senators Thursday that he could bring Russia to the negotiating table next year if the Biden administration speeds up shipments of weapons to Ukraine and greenlights missile strikes deeper into Russia. In a closed-door meeting that lasted about 90 minutes, Zelensky told senators that he needs...
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11:58⇢Big Apple's Boss Busted

⌨The newspapers extensively report on the federal indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams (ABC, Boston Globe, CBS, NY Post, NYTimes, AP News, USA Today). Adams is charged with bribery, fraud, and accepting illegal foreign campaign donations. FBI agents searched his residence and seized his phone. Meanwhile, Hurricane Helene approaches Florida as a Category 4 storm, prompting evacuations and emergency declarations (NPR, Yahoo, Breitbart).
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The Hill

Support slips for First Amendment: Survey

Americans are placing less value on the First Amendment than they did four years ago a new survey reported. A Freedom Forum report showed 58 percent of people say they would approve the First Amendment today, a four point drop in results from a 2020 survey. Despite the decrease in importance, respondents did say the...
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The Hill

Watch live: White House holds press briefing as Zelensky visits

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief reporters Thursday as President Biden and Vice President Harris meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The remarks come a day after Biden reaffirmed the U.S.'s commitment to supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia. Also Thursday, Biden and Harris are expected to deliver a speech in the...
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The Hill

Watch live: New York court considers Trump appeal of $464 million ruling

A New York appeals court on Thursday is considering former President Trump's appeal of a multimillion-dollar judgment against him and his business empire.  The five-judge panel will hear arguments in Trump’s appeal of the $464 million, plus interest, judgment against him and top Trump Organization executives in a civil fraud case brought by the New York attorney...
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Yahoo! News

Hurricane Helene live updates: 'Nightmare surge scenario' for Florida

The Category 2 storm is forecast to hit Florida on Thursday night with 15-20 foot storm surges.
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The Hill

12:30 Report — NYC mayor charged with bribery; Zelensky meets with Harris

{beacon} View Online 12:30 REPORT It’s Thursday. I really can’t wait until we see the sun again; It’s been *so* long. I can feel the Seattle readers rolling their eyes. 😬 Here’s what’s happening today: Adams becomes first NYC mayor in history to be indicted. Most of Capitol Hill has cleared out until Election Day....
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12:54⇢Big Apple's Mayor Slapped with Federal Charges

⌨The newspapers extensively report on the federal indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams (Boston Globe, Breitbart, NY Post, NYTimes, Newsweek, The Hill, AP News, One America News Network). Adams faces charges of bribery, fraud, and accepting illegal foreign campaign donations. Simultaneously, Hurricane Helene approaches Florida, prompting warnings of potential catastrophic storm surges (CBS, NPR, Yahoo).
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The Hill

Watch live: Harris, Zelensky to deliver remarks at White House

Vice President Harris and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will deliver remarks at the White House on Thursday following a separate meeting with President Biden. Zelensky will be welcomed to the White House, where he is expected to present his "victory plan" on how Ukraine can overcome the nearly three-year war with Russia. Zelensky will meet...
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The Hill

4 NFL stadiums designated by FEMA as extreme weather shelters, disaster response sites

Four NFL stadiums across the country have been designated extreme weather shelters and disaster response sites by FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The stadiums are MetLife stadium in New Jersey, home of the New York Jets and New York Giants; Lumen Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks; Acrisure Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers,...
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CNN

Israel has 'additional missions to complete' in fight with Hezbollah

As the US calls for ceasefire, Israel’s defense minister met with military officials to ‘approve planned operations in the northern arena’ at Lebanon’s border
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The Hill

More OpenAI executives depart amid reports of for-profit business

Two more OpenAI executives announced their departure from the artificial intelligence (AI) company Wednesday amid reports that the ChatGPT maker is considering restructuring into a for-profit business. OpenAI’s chief research officer, Bob McGrew, and a vice president of research, Barret Zoph, both announced they would be leaving the company, just hours after chief technology officer...
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Jacobin

How US Trade Unionists Opposed the Dirty War in El Salvador

The Reagan administration enlisted the AFL-CIO to provide cover for its bloody campaign against the Left in Central America. But progressive forces in US labor took a stand in solidarity with trade unionists facing murderous repression in El Salvador.
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Yahoo! News

Hurricane Helene nears Florida: Officials warn of 'catastrophic' impact

Helene is forecast to make landfall on Thursday night as a Category 4 storm with 15-20 foot storm surges.
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13:35⇢Big Apple's Boss Busted: Adams Indicted

⌨The newspapers extensively report on the federal indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams (ABC, Boston Globe, Breitbart, CBS, Fox News, NY Post, NYTimes, AP News, One America News Network). Adams faces charges of bribery, fraud, and accepting illegal foreign campaign donations. Simultaneously, Hurricane Helene approaches Florida as a Category 4 storm, prompting warnings of potential catastrophic storm surges (ABC, CBS, NPR, Yahoo).
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The Hill

Stein leads Robinson by 11 points in NC Governor’s race: Survey

A new North Carolina survey found Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein has a double-digit lead over Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the state’s governor’s race. The survey was conducted following an explosive report from CNN that alleged Robinson made many offensive statements on a porn site more than 10 years ago, calling himself a “black NAZI,” among other comments. The...
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The Hill

What to know about the Vance-Walz debate

Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report   The Big Story What to know about the Vance-Walz debate The vice-presidential debate next week will see Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance (R) square off at a crucial moment for both campaigns in a neck and neck race for the...
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The Hill

Appeals panel signals skepticism over NY civil fraud case against Trump

A New York appeals panel on Thursday appeared wary of the state’s civil fraud case against former President Trump that ended in a $464 million judgment against him and his business. During arguments lasting more than an hour, the five-judge panel on the Appellate Division — New York’s midlevel appeals court — questioned whether any...
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The Hill

White House says cease-fire proposal in Lebanon was coordinated with Israel

The White House said the 21-day cease-fire proposal between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, unveiled Wednesday night, was coordinated with the Israeli government, which later rejected it. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters in a press briefing Thursday that “the statement was indeed coordinated with the Israeli side." "I’m just laying out...
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14:46⇢Big Apple's Boss Busted as Hurricane Helene Howls

⌨The newspapers report extensively on the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on charges of bribery, fraud, and accepting illegal foreign campaign contributions (Breitbart, CBS, NYTimes, AP News). Simultaneously, Hurricane Helene intensifies to a Category 3 storm, threatening Florida's Gulf Coast with potentially catastrophic storm surges (CBS, NBC News, Yahoo).
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The Hill

Graham calls Zelensky's Pennsylvania tour 'a mistake'

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Thursday criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s trip to Pennsylvania, where he appeared with Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) in what many Republicans saw as a political event. Graham told reporters at the Capitol that "what happened in Pennsylvania was a mistake.” Graham said he didn't know who set the meeting up,...
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Yahoo! News

Hurricane Helene upgraded to Category 3; officials warn of 'catastrophic' impact

Helene is forecast to make landfall on Thursday night as a monster Category 4 storm with 15-20 foot storm surges.
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The Hill

Zelensky meets with House members as Johnson calls for Ukraine envoy's ouster

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with a bipartisan group of House members on Thursday, a huddle that came against the backdrop of the GOP’s amped up criticism of the foreign leader. Zelensky, who is in Washington as part of a multi-day trip to the U.S., gathered for roughly an hour with a cadre of House...
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CNN

Helene is now a major Category 3 hurricane

The storm is tracking north toward the Florida Panhandle with maximum winds of 120 mph
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NBC News

Hurricane Helene live updates: Storm strengthens to major Category 3 hurricane

Helene is forecast to make landfall in Florida on Thursday night.
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The Hill

Senators want expanded employer-provided child care credit

A bipartisan group of senators has proposed a new childcare measure that would expand an assistance program that gives employers a tax credit up to $150,000 to help their employees with kids pay for their care. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) has been pushing legislation to help working families with childcare costs for several years. He's...
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The Hill

Gaetz will ‘no longer voluntarily participate’ in ‘nosey’ Ethics Committee probe

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) told the House Ethics Committee that he will “no longer voluntarily participate” in the panel’s probe into him, accusing it of leading a “political payback exercise” and calling it “uncomfortably nosey.” In a Thursday letter that Gaetz posted publicly on X, the Florida Republican ticked through a list of questions he...
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Yahoo! News

Hurricane Helene upgraded to Category 3, expected to hit Florida tonight

Helene is forecast to make landfall on Thursday night as a monster Category 4 storm, with a "life-threatening" storm surge of 15 to 20 feet.
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Yahoo! News

Hurricane Helene now a Category 3; expected to span Florida to Tennessee

Helene is forecast to make landfall on Thursday night as a monster Category 4 storm, with a "life-threatening" storm surge of 15 to 20 feet.
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The Hill

Boebert, Colorado reporter spar: 'Oh, you're going to fact-check me during the interview'

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) sparred with a reporter from Colorado Public Radio (CPR) over climate change, immigration and the general tone and content of his questions during an interview published on the publication's website Monday. Boebert said she was "extremely disappointed in the bias" of reporter Ryan Warner's questions about a third of fhe way...
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15:42⇢Helene Howls as Big Apple's Boss Busted

⌨The newspapers report extensively on Hurricane Helene's intensification to a Category 3 storm, posing a significant threat to Florida's Gulf Coast (ABC, CBS, NPR, Yahoo). Simultaneously, New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces federal indictment on charges of bribery, fraud, and accepting illegal foreign campaign contributions (NYTimes, Washington Post). International tensions persist as Israel continues operations against Hezbollah (CNN, Wall Street Journal).
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The Hill

Newsmax settles with Smartmatic days ahead of trial

Newsmax has settled a lawsuit brought by voting systems provider Smartmatic in connection with the channel's airing of false claims about its software after the 2020 election, the network announced on Thursday. “Newsmax is pleased to announce it has resolved the litigation brought by Smartmatic through a confidential settlement," a spokesperson for the outlet told...
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NBC News

As Zelenskyy visits White House, Ukrainian push to use long-range weapons continues

Ukraine continues to push the U.S. to allow long-range strikes within Russia.
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The Hill

Michael Cohen on Trump rallies: 'He's demented and it's showing more often'

Michael Cohen, an ex-fixer to Donald Trump who has turned vocal critic, says the wind has gone out of the sails of the former president's campaign to return to the White House. “One of the things we’ve seen is that his rallies aren’t like they used to be. He’s demented and it’s showing more often,”...
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The Hill

Journalist booted from X after publishing hacked Vance document

Independent journalist Ken Klippenstein was suspended Thursday from the social platform X after sharing materials about Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) that were allegedly obtained in an Iranian hack on former President Trump’s campaign.  Klippenstein published the 271-page report compiled by the Trump campaign to vet Vance, now the Republican nominee’s running mate, on his Substack. ...
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16:38⇢Helene Howls as Big Apple's Boss Busted

⌨The newspapers report extensively on Hurricane Helene's intensification to a Category 3 storm, threatening Florida's Gulf Coast with potential catastrophic impact (ABC, CBS, NPR, Yahoo, NBC). Simultaneously, New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces federal indictment on charges of bribery, fraud, and accepting illegal foreign campaign contributions (NYTimes, AP News, The Epoch Times, NY Post). The media also covers ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah (CNN, Washington Post).
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HuffPost

18-KARAT GRIFTER!

Amid Nail-Biter Campaign, Trump Trots Out New Sleazy Sales Pitch...
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The Hill

Nevada Democrats add to calls for Biden to lift restrictions on Ukraine use of long-range missiles

The Democratic delegation of Nevada lawmakers in Congress is calling on President Biden to lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided, long-range weapons to strike beyond Russia's border, saying such operational bans hinder Kyiv's path to victory and prolong suffering inflicted by Moscow. In a letter exclusively obtained by The Hill, the Democratic Senators from Nevada,...
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CNN

Helene rapidly intensifies into a Category 3 storm

Satellite imagery shows the storm is taking up the entire eastern half of the Gulf of Mexico
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The Hill

Environmentalists urge Biden to veto chips permitting bill

Click through for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Biden may approve chips bill despite green objections A bill that would weaken federal environmental reviews of semiconductor facilities has passed Congress. Green activists and some Democrats hope President Biden vetoes it. © AP Photo/Susan Walsh...
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The Hill

Democrats boycott Mills, Crane testimony at first Trump shooting task force hearing

Democrats on the House task force formed to investigate the assassination attempt against former President Trump boycotted the final portion of the panel’s first hearing on Thursday, which featured testimony from two rabble-rousing Republicans who are leading their own “independent” investigation into the shooting. It is one of the first partisan cracks in what has...
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The Atlantic

A Secret Diary of Mass Murder

As the Nazis performed executions deep in the Lithuanian woods, one local man took detailed, dispassionate notes. He was unwittingly creating one of the most unusual documents in history.
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The Hill

Most Democrats stop short of calling on New York mayor to resign

New York Democrats for the most part on Thursday stopped short of calling for the resignation of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, characterizing his federal indictment on bribery charges as a “sober” and “solemn” episode but saying the legal process should run its course. The indictment unsealed by federal prosecutors charges the mayor with...
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17:42⇢Big Apple's Boss Busted: Adams Indicted as Helene Howls

⌨The newspapers report extensively on the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on federal charges of bribery, fraud, and acting as a foreign agent (NYTimes, Newsweek, The Hill, AP News). Hurricane Helene intensifies to a Category 3 storm, threatening Florida's Gulf Coast (USA Today, CBS, NPR, Yahoo). Israel continues operations against Hezbollah, with the defense minister approving new missions (CNN, Washington Post).
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The Hill

US looks for cease-fire in Lebanon

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story US, France push for temporary cease-fire between Hezbollah, Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already rejected the proposal, reportedly after pressure from factions in his government. © AP The proposal calls for a 21-day truce...
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The Hill

Democrats at odds with Harris over filibuster abortion carve-out

Presented by Prevent Cancer Foundation — 'We should approach it very carefully' {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story The Democrats at odds with Harris over filibuster abortion carve-out Vice President Harris reignited conversations over possible carve-out of the Senate filibuster rule to establish a right to abortion at the federal level, a...
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Yahoo! News

Hurricane Helene upgraded to Cat 3, more than 200K customers lose power in Fla.

Helene is forecast to make landfall on Thursday night as a monster Category 4 storm, with a "life-threatening" storm surge of 15 to 20 feet.
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The Hill

Trump dodges on pulling Robinson endorsement

Former President Trump dodged on whether he would retract his endorsement of North Carolina GOP gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson following the explosive report about Robinson's inflammatory online comments. “I don’t know the situation,” Trump said in response to a question from a reporter following a press conference he gave Thursday in New York City.  Republicans...
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Yahoo! News

Hurricane Helene now a Category 3; more than 200K customers lose power in Fla.

Helene is forecast to make landfall on Thursday night as a monster Category 4 storm, with a "life-threatening" storm surge of 15 to 20 feet.
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NBC News

Hurricane Helene live updates: Storm strengthens to Category 4

Helene is forecast to make landfall in Florida on Thursday night.
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18:38⇢Helene Howls: Category 4 Monster Menaces Florida

⌨The newspapers report extensively on Hurricane Helene's intensification to a dangerous Category 4 storm, threatening Florida's Gulf Coast (ABC, CBS, NBC, Yahoo, AP). Forecasts predict landfall on Thursday night with potential life-threatening storm surges (ABC, Yahoo). Simultaneously, coverage continues on New York City Mayor Eric Adams' federal indictment on bribery and fraud charges (Boston Globe, The Hill, Newsweek).
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Yahoo! News

Hurricane Helene now a Category 4; more than 200K customers lose power in Fla.

Helene is forecast to make landfall in Florida at 11 p.m. ET, with the huge storm accompanied by "life-threatening" storm surge of 15 to 20 feet.
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The Hill

5 things to know about the indictment against Eric Adams

New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces a five-count criminal indictment stemming from a federal corruption investigation, charges fellow Democrats from New York to Washington have deemed "serious."  Adams, who has been charged with wire fraud, foreign contribution solicitation and bribery, denied allegations of wrongdoing in a press conference on Thursday. He insisted he would...
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Yahoo! News

Hurricane Helene upgraded to Cat 4, more than 200K customers lose power in Fla.

Helene is forecast to make landfall in Florida at 11 p.m. ET, with the huge storm accompanied by "life-threatening" storm surge of 15 to 20 feet.
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The Hill

Trump hits Harris on border ahead of VP's visit

Former President Trump used a last-minute event in New York City to attack Vice President Harris over immigration and border security, just one day before Harris is scheduled to visit the U.S. southern border. "For nearly four years, we have been living through the worst border crisis in the history of the world," Trump said...
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19:34⇢Helene Howls: Category 4 Behemoth Barrels Towards Florida

⌨The newspapers extensively report on Hurricane Helene's intensification to a Category 4 storm, posing a significant threat to Florida's Gulf Coast (NBC, NPR, Yahoo, AP, USA Today). Forecasts predict landfall on Thursday night with potentially "unsurvivable" storm surges and widespread power outages. The media also covers ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israel approving new military operations (NYTimes, The Hill).
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The Hill

Justice Department probe finds Mississippi police force violated residents' civil rights

An investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) found that a police department in the majority Black city of Lexington, Miss., discriminated against Black people and sexually harassed women, as well as engaged in a number of other violations related to free speech, excessive force usage, and funding, according to a report released Thursday. “Today’s findings show that the Lexington...
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The Hill

Harris slightly ahead of Trump in Georgia, but trails in Arizona: Fox News poll

Vice President Harris has a slight lead over her political rival, former President Trump, in the battleground state of Georgia, but she trails the ex-president in Arizona by the same margin, according to new polling released on Thursday. Harris outpaced Trump in Georgia by 3 percentage points, 51 percent to 48 percent, among likely and...
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Yahoo! News

Hurricane Helene upgraded to Cat 4; more than 200K lose power in Fla.

Helene is forecast to make landfall in Florida at 11 p.m. ET, with the huge storm accompanied by "life-threatening" storm surge of 15 to 20 feet.
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The Hill

Harris slightly ahead of Trump in Georgia but trails in Arizona: Fox News poll

Vice President Harris has a slight lead over her political rival, former President Trump, in the battleground state of Georgia, but she trails the ex-president in Arizona by the same margin, according to new polling released Thursday.  Harris outpaced Trump in Georgia by 3 percentage points, 51 percent support to 48 percent, among likely and...
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Yahoo! News

Hurricane Helene now a Cat 4, with 12 million at risk of excessive rainfall

Helene is forecast to make landfall in Florida at 11 p.m. ET, with the huge storm accompanied by "life-threatening" storm surge of 15 to 20 feet.
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NBC News

Airlines, cruises prepare for Hurricane Helene: Latest travel updates

Delta and more have sent passengers updates on flights impacted by the storm.
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21:10⇢Helene's Fury: Category 4 Behemoth Bears Down on Florida

⌨The newspapers report extensively on Hurricane Helene's intensification to a Category 4 storm, posing a significant threat to Florida's Gulf Coast (ABC, Fox News, NYTimes, Yahoo, AP). Multiple sources highlight the potential for "unsurvivable" storm surges and widespread impacts (Fox News, NYTimes). Simultaneously, coverage continues on tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israel dismissing cease-fire efforts (Washington Post).
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The Hill

Newsom signs bills protecting earnings of child influencers, content creators

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a pair of bills on Thursday that would protect the earnings of child influencers and expand existing law to better financially shield minors working as content creators. The blue-state governor signed SB 764, introduced by state Sen. Steve Padilla (D), which would ensure legal and financial protections for minors recorded in monetized online...
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The Hill

Top Haitian official thankful for solidarity with migrants in Springfield, Ohio

The president of Haiti's transitional council, Edgar Leblanc Fils, addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, thanking those who have shown solidarity toward migrants in Springfield, Ohio. The city has experienced bomb threats following false claims from former President Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), that Haitian immigrants in the city are eating residents’ pets. The...
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Yahoo! News

Hurricane Helene now a Cat 4 with sustained winds at 140 mph

Helene is forecast to make landfall in Florida at 11 p.m. ET, with the huge storm accompanied by "life-threatening" storm surge of 15 to 20 feet.
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The Hill

Florida sheriff asks people who didn't evacuate to write contact info on leg

The Taylor County sheriff's office asked residents who did not evacuate to write contact information on their arms or legs for identification purposes, as Hurricane Helene is expected to hit the county Thursday night. "If you or someone you know chose not to evacuate, PLEASE write your, Name, birthday and important information on your arm...
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Yahoo! News

Hurricane Helene now a Category 4, with 12M at risk of excessive rainfall

Helene is forecast to make landfall in Florida at 11 p.m. ET, with the huge storm accompanied by "life-threatening" storm surge of 15 to 20 feet.
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The Hill

California will officially apologize for state's role in slavery and discrimination

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed several bills to address the state's history of racial discrimination, including a formal apology for its "role in the perpetuation of slavery." "The State of California accepts responsibility for the role we played in promoting, facilitating, and permitting the institution of slavery, as well as its enduring legacy...
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The Hill

Ex-Kansas GOP senator backs Harris

Former Kansas Republican Sen. Nancy Kassebaum (R-Kan.) is endorsing Vice President Harris in the 2024 presidential election, stating the White House contest “presents a stark choice that is not easy for any of us.” Kassebaum, who served three terms in the upper chamber, announced her backing of the Democratic nominee in a Thursday statement alongside...
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23:02⇢Helene's Fury: Category 4 Behemoth Looms Over Florida

⌨The newspapers extensively report on Hurricane Helene's intensification to a Category 4 storm, now threatening Florida's Gulf Coast with imminent landfall (Fox News, MSNBC, NBC News, NPR, USA Today, Yahoo). Forecasts warn of "unsurvivable" storm surges and widespread impacts. The media also covers Vice President Harris's campaign activities, including her courting of the crypto industry (Common Dreams) and an endorsement from a former Republican senator (The Hill).
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Yahoo! News

Hurricane Helene at Category 4, 'beginning to move ashore' in Florida

Helene is producing catastrophic winds, with the huge storm accompanied by "life-threatening" storm surge of 15 to 20 feet, officials said.
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Yahoo! News

Hurricane Helene 'beginning to move ashore' in Fla. as Category 4

Helene is producing catastrophic winds, with the storm accompanied by "life-threatening" storm surge of 15 to 20 feet, officials said.
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Yahoo! News

Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Fla. as Category 4 with 140 mph winds

The powerful storm struck the coast of northwestern Florida with a wind field extending as far as 275 miles from its center.
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NBC News

What to know about storm surge as Hurricane Helene nears Florida

Storm surge could reach 15 to 20 feet in the Florida Panhandle.
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CNN

Helene makes Florida landfall as massive Category 4 hurricane

This is the strongest storm on record in Big Bend region and is lashing the coast with catastrophic storm surge
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