‘We were ecstatic:’ Coast Guard rescues a man clinging to a cooler in open water
“We couldn’t believe it, honestly, that he was OK,” a pilot said as he described finding a man who spent the night of Hurricane Milton’s landfall 30 miles from land.
These missionaries have volunteered at a dozen disaster sites this year
Volunteers from across the country are in southern Appalachia to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene. Among them are a Texas couple who have volunteered at a dozen disaster sites this year.
Beyond books: How a public library in Ohio’s Rust Belt is spurring economic growth
The public library in Toledo, Ohio, is one of a number across the U.S. that have become entrepreneurial hubs. Business-specialist librarians are helping aspiring small-business owners and nonprofits for free.
Milton was downgraded before it came ashore. Was the damage as bad as expected?
NPR’s Michel Martin talks to Col. Brandon Bowman, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Jacksonville District, about assessing damage in Florida after Hurricane Milton.
Tracking Hurricane Milton’s destruction. And, why more Black men are backing the GOP
Hurricane Milton made landfall last night as a Category 3 storm with 120 mph winds. Today, we track its aftermath through Florida. And, why the GOP is gaining more Black male voters.
Middle school classroom in northern Michigan displays the shoes of famous people
Shoes belonging to Oprah Winfrey, Tony Hawk and Dolly Parton are in the collection. The social studies teacher uses that footwear to inspire his students to do good in their community.
A History of Christian Nationalism
References to God and Christianity are sprinkled throughout American life. Our money has “In God We Trust” printed on it. Most presidents have chosen to swear their oath of office on the Bible.Christian nationalists want more.Christian nationalist beli…
Severe solar storm may stress power grids as U.S. deals with major hurricanes
A severe solar storm is headed to Earth that could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes, space weather forecasters said Wednesday.
Photos: Hurricane Milton brings devastation across Florida
High winds from Hurricane Milton tore off the fiberglass roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, home of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Crisis hotlines are being targeted for sexually harassing phone calls
Counselors who work at crisis hotline centers like 988 are sometimes targeted by deceitful callers, who keep them on the line and sexually harass them.
Biden speaks about the government’s response to Milton
Hurricane Milton is closing in on Florida’s west coast, and could make landfall as early as tonight. The Category 4 Hurricane is expected to be one of the most devastating hurricanes to hit the area.
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