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First-time voters, disasters, & climate change could decide this election
The Environmental Voter Project says more than 130,000 first-time voters, who prioritize climate change, have already cast ballots. Combined with the impacts of extreme weather and climate change, they could decide this election. National climate reporter Chase Cain shows us where climate voters could have the most influence.
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A federal disaster fund has drawn 50,000 applications after twin hurricanes. One problem: It's out of money
The Small Business Administration loan program is a key source of federal aid for those impacted by the storms, but the aid won’t be available until mid-November at the earliest.
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Pilot adopts kitten while flying pets to safety after Hurricanes Milton and Helene
A Southwest Airlines pilot who flew over 100 animals to safety from areas affected by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene took his duty a step further and gave one of the rescues a new family.
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Pilot adopts cat he helped airlift out of Hurricane Milton
The pilot was part of a volunteer mission to transport more than 100 animals out of areas impacted by Hurricane Milton.
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Gov. DeSantis announces owner of dog chained to post during Hurricane Milton identified, charged with animal cruelty
Gov. Ron DeSantis says the dog who was rescued from a fence post by a state trooper ahead of Hurricane Milton is safe. The owner of the dog has been identified and charged with animal cruelty.
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92 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, governor says
“I want to caution that this is not a definitive count, because the task force is continuing its work,” Cooper said. “The number will continue to fluctuate as more reports come in and others are resolved.”
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NC governor condemns ‘dangerous flow of misinformation' over Hurricane Helene response
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told those spreading misinformation about Hurricane Helene relief efforts to “stop it” Tuesday. He warned that the interference threatened the safety of first responders and victims from the storm.
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Watch: Red Cross seeking help for hurricane, wildfire victims
The American Red Cross is asking for help from all Americans after the devastating damage and ongoing cleanup after hurricanes Helene and Milton as well as devastating wildfires across many states.
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Armed North Carolina man arrested on suspicion of making threats against FEMA workers, authorities say
An armed North Carolina man was arrested after it was reported that he had made comments about “possibly harming FEMA employees” involved in hurricane relief efforts in the state, authorities said.
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How to help people affected by Hurricane Milton
As Florida begins to recover from Hurricane Milton, there are plenty of ways to help those impacted by the devastating storm.
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Fact focus: A look at the false information around Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Back-to-back hurricanes that brought death and devastation to parts of the South were made worse by a wide range of false and misleading information, some of which still circulates even though they have been conclusively proven false.
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At least 17 deaths are confirmed after Hurricane Milton
At least 16 people are dead and more than 2 million people are without power after Hurricane Milton impacted central Florida.
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Wright prepared for Hurricane Milton, then for the Seahawks as the 49ers' new kicker
It’s been a hectic week for Matthew Wright. Even for an emergency kicker.
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Huge waves force cruise ship in Gulf of Mexico to turn around before resuming trip
Video shows Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas cruise ship experiencing huge waves, strong winds and rough waters in the Gulf of Mexico because of Hurricane Milton.
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What to know as Florida residents begin cleaning up after Hurricane Milton
The storm caused at least 16 deaths in the state, where some communities were still dealing with the damage from deadly Hurricane Helene two weeks ago.
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Stats, highlights from 49ers' win over Seahawks in Week 6
The 49ers defeated the Seahawks in a pivotal NFC West rival game, taking control of first place in the division.
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Gov. Newsom deploys more first responders to Florida in wake of Hurricane Milton
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday deployed more California first responders to Florida, including some from the Bay Area, as Hurricane Milton made landfall in the Tampa Bay area that night.
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Hurricane Milton: How Bay Area agencies and companies are sending help
The Bay Area response to Hurricane Milton has been widespread by sending aid workers and technology all over Florida to help people and help predict what might come next.
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Hurricane Milton: How Bay Area agencies and companies are sending help
The Bay Area response to Hurricane Milton has been widespread by sending aid workers and technology all over Florida to help people and help predict what might come next. Scott Budman reports.
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Florida sheriff's office rescues trapped citizens from Hurricane Milton floodwaters
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida shared an aerial video showing agents rescuing citizens trapped in their homes in floodwaters.