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Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida’s Gulf Coast: What to know

Milton: Not even two weeks after Hurricane Helene battered parts of Florida’s western coastline, Milton has strengthened into a major hurricane and is taking aim at the Sunshine State. Milton is projected to make landfall on the west coast of Florida late Wednesday as a Category 3 storm with winds of 111-129 mph. The latest >

Tampa Bay: Milton is expected to hit the shores of the densely populated Tampa Bay area. The region has not endured a head-on hit by a major hurricane in more than a century . As crews in Florida scramble to clear debris left behind by Helene , residents are flooding Interstate 75 with traffic to evacuate . Forecasters have warned of a potential 8-to-12-foot storm surge in Tampa Bay — the highest ever predicted for Tampa Bay and nearly double the storm surge levels there from two weeks ago during Helene. What to know about Milton >

Tampa Bay hasn’t been hit directly by a major hurricane since 1921. Milton may be the one >

Florida orders evacuations ahead of Milton and works to clear Helene’s debris >

Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say >

Misinformation, power outages hinder Helene recovery

Helene aftermath: Misinformation has become a hurdle on the path to recovery as locals work to rebuild the communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. Some Republicans, including former President Donald Trump , are spreading unfounded claims Washington is intentionally withholding aid to people in Republican areas. Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell expressed concern that misinformation is deterring affected residents from seeking available federal aid. “People are afraid to apply for our assistance,” Criswell said. Here’s what we know >

Helene deaths could rival Katrina: Law enforcement sources >

Insurance company cancels policy after landslide claims couple’s home >

Feds might use Greensboro immigrant facility to house displaced Helene survivors, Rep. Kathy Manning says >

Springfield, Ohio, not the only small town facing immigrant influxes

Immigration: People working with immigrants in several rural and small towns that have experienced influxes are offering solidarity to city leaders in Springfield , Ohio, advising that initial hardships are par for the course of a longer, more prosperous road. While Springfield has been thrust into the national spotlight, towns across America have dealt with influxes of immigrants for years, including people on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) like Haitians in the Ohio town. The latest >

What is TPS? It’s a federal program that allows migrants from some countries — including Haiti and Ukraine — to legally live in the U.S. for a certain period when the conditions in their home country are unsafe. Former President Donald Trump told NewsNation last week that he would revoke the TPS for Haitian immigrants in Springfield and ensure their return to Haiti. How other cities have handled migrant influxes >

Migrants in CHNV parole program face deportation >

Border town buys drones for migrant-related emergencies >

Biden OKs proposed ‘4/5 Bridge’ in South Texas >

Harris pressed on changing positions, economic plan in ’60 Minutes’ interview

Harris media blitz: Vice President Kamala Harris was pressed on her changing policy positions and her expensive economic plan on “60 Minutes,” in what proved to be her toughest media interview since becoming the Democratic nominee. She also recently sat down for an interview with podcaster Alex Cooper and defended her family. The vice president’s media tour Tuesday will take her to studios across Manhattan, where she is set to speak with “The View,” radio host Howard Stern and tape a show with late-night host Stephen Colbert. Read more >

Trump mass deportation plan: Former President Donald Trump plans to lean heavily on local law enforcement in his efforts to conduct mass deportation of immigrants in the U.S. illegally should he return to the White House . Some local law enforcement who spoke to NewsNation embraced the former president’s plan. However, there are questions as to how it could be pulled off with limited resources. Details >

National debt: An analysis released Monday by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget suggests a Harris presidency could increase the national debt over 10 years by $3.5 trillion. The analysis also says Trump’s ideas could heap another $7.5 trillion onto the debt and possibly as much as $15.2 trillion. Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris: How policies compare >

North Korea’s Kim again threatens to use nuclear weapons against South Korea and US

North Korea: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned again that he could use nuclear weapons in possible conflicts with the U.S. and South Korea, state media reported Tuesday. Kim accused South Korea and the U.S. of provoking North Korea and raising animosities on the Korean Peninsula. He has issued similar threats before to use nuclear weapons. The latest warning comes as some experts believe North Korea could escalate hostilities ahead of the U.S. presidential election next month. The latest >

Diddy case: Explicit video with high-profile celebrity on the market, reports say

Diddy: A young A-list celebrity who was secretly videoed having sex at one of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ “Freak Offs” is “horrified” at the possibility that the video may become public, the New York Post first reported. An attorney who represents one of Combs’ accusers tells NewsNation’s “Banfield” one or two major news networks are in a “bidding war” for the footage. The latest >

Diddy’s mom: ‘My son is not the monster they have painted him to be’ >

Tupac Shakur’s family probes possible Diddy link to murder >

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sexual misconduct allegations, lawsuits: Timeline >

Bought Pyrex during the COVID pandemic? You could be owed a refund

Pyrex payments: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that more than $88,000 in refunds are coming for some customers who purchased certain Pyrex measuring cups marketed as “Made in USA” by Instant Brands. An FTC investigation revealed that some of these measuring cups were not made in the U.S., but were instead imported from China. Details >

Credit card rates hit historic highs as banks raise fees

Credit card rates: Americans are facing outstanding credit card costs. The average credit card interest rate reached 21.5% in May, the highest level since the Federal Reserve began tracking the data in 1994, according to Bankrate. Consumers are carrying larger balances too, with the average reaching $6,300 in the second quarter — a 31% jump from 2021, according to TransUnion. What to know >

Changes coming to Mega Millions next year: What to know about better odds, $5 tickets

Mega Millions: Mega Millions is preparing for a massive overhaul affecting nearly every part of the game: the odds, jackpots, gameplay, payouts and how much players will be paying for tickets. Here’s what we know >

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING 👀

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• Here’s everything you need to know about the candidates on the campaign trail today.

• President Joe Biden travels to Wisconsin to speak about a 10-year deadline for cities across the country to replace their lead pipes.

• The U.S. Supreme Court hears a case about ghost guns.

• A court hearing will be held for Andrew Lester, charged with assault for shooting Black teen Ralph Yarl when he rang the wrong doorbell.

• “Melania,” the memoir by former first lady Melania Trump , is published.

• Lisa Marie Presley’s posthumous memoir is published.

• Amazon Prime Big Deal Days kicks off.
  

NEWS ACROSS AMERICA

Video shows an aircrew rescuing two hunters from a remote California mountainside. Watch >

The Supreme Court will not hear arguments in a case involving Texas that could have provided an answer on whether a state abortion ban conflicts with a federal emergency care law. What to know >

The body of a South Dakota woman, who was reported missing last month off the coast of Indonesia, is believed to have been found inside the stomach of a shark. Full report >

A Utah woman accused of killing her missing husband allegedly “openly admitted” to shooting him while he slept, according to court documents. The latest >

The trial of Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen has been delayed until mid-October in Indiana . Details >

Apparent mosquito bites are leaving people in Oklahoma with odd symptoms, including swollen hands and intense pain. Take a look >

Some of music’s biggest stars with ties to North Carolina are coming together for a show later this month to raise money for Hurricane Helene relief efforts, organizers announced. What to know about the show >

Vanderbilt University in Tennessee is auctioning off pieces of the goalpost that was torn down by fans after the team’s historic win against the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide. Pieces come with a hefty price tag >

Skygazers were treated to a display of the northern lights in southern New England over the weekend. Photos >

Texas dad provides thousands of snacks to schools

A Fort Worth, Texas, father is trying to take on food insecurity in his community one snack at a time. Matt Barker, founder of Bread and Fish Ministries, is providing thousands of snacks to multiple schools to ensure students don’t go hungry. Read more >

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