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Fire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires

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Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds

Forecasters expect light winds over the weekend that will continue to aid firefighters.
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Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 158 lives

An unknown number of people are still missing and more victims could be found.
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At least 72 people die in devastating flash floods in eastern Spain

Dozens of towns were flooded, and officials warned that the danger is not over yet as more storms roll in.
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Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find

The misinformation included lies about the government's response and AI-generated scenes of flooding at Disney World that never happened.
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Hurricane Oscar forms off the coast of the Bahamas

Hours earlier, Tropical Storm Nadine formed off Mexico's southern Caribbean coast and was moving inland across Belize.
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What's next for Florida after Hurricane Milton? Many residents still don't know.

As the cleanup continued, over 2.5 million customers in Florida remained without power Friday morning. Theme parks, meanwhile, prepared to reopen.
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Hurricane Milton devastated western Florida. Here's how to help the survivors

Mutual aid can be powerful: Giving directly on crowdfunding sites or through cash transfer apps can make a profound difference in people's lives.
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US jobless claims hit 258,000, the most in a year. Analysts point to Hurricane Helene, Boeing strike

Applications for jobless benefits are widely considered representative of U.S. layoffs in a given week, but they can be volatile and susceptible to historic events.
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Hurricane Milton leaves damage across Florida

These photos from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in Florida show some of the damage left behind by Hurricane Milton.
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WATCH THIS: Connecticut lineman shares video taken while driving through Florida storm

The video shows a semi truck roll over onto its side on a roadway, bringing cars to a halt, with debris flying in the air.
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Milton clobbers coastal communities in Florida, leaves millions without power and kills at least 6

Milton knocked out power to more than 3 million customers, flooded barrier islands, tore the roof off a baseball stadium and toppled a construction crane.