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WEBEvacuations are under way in the Tampa Bay area and other parts of Florida's Gulf Coast as Hurricane Milton "explosively" intensified ahead of its approach to the state's Gulf Coast Wednesday.. Threat level: The storm poses a dire scenario of a potential direct hit on Tampa Bay from the west-southwest. That would push an unprecedented 10- to 15-foot …
Scoop: 16 Nobel economists see a Trump inflation bomb - Axios
WEBJun 25, 2024 · Sixteen Nobel prize-winning economists are jumping into the presidential campaign with a stark warning: Former President Trump 's plans would reignite inflation and cause lasting harm to the global economy if he wins in November. Why it matters: The Nobel laureates are lending their academic prestige to a political argument the Biden ...
Harris ditches Biden's strategy with "freedom" focus - Axios
WEBAug 1, 2024 · The Democratic Party didn't just change their nominee, they have changed their message in the final hundred days before the election. Why it matters: President Biden wanted to make his campaign about "democracy" and Jan. 6, but Vice President Kamala Harris wants it to be about "freedom" and the "future." The change comes after many top …
Trump spreads false "assassination" claims as voters fear violence
WEBMay 22, 2024 · The incendiary allegation whipped MAGA influencers into a frenzy, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) falsely accusing Biden of "planning to assassinate" Trump. The claims, which were based on a policy document that outlined law enforcement's authority to use deadly force, prompted the FBI to release a statement stressing that …
Poll: 49% of Independents think Trump should drop out post
WEBJun 1, 2024 · 49% of Independents and 15% of Republicans said Trump should end his campaign because of the conviction. The polls found the race effectively tied nationally in a 1-on-1 with Biden at 45% and Trump at 44%. Reality check: While they may agree with the guilty verdict, the poll found that more voters think Trump should get probation (49%) …
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WEBThe latest: The overall death toll across the Southeast had climbed to 227 Saturday evening, the Associated Press reported. Helene is now the deadliest storm to hit the U.S. mainland since Hurricane Katrina, the AP said, citing National Hurricane Center statistics. In North Carolina, at least 113 people have died.
Politics & Policy - Axios
WEBWhy it matters: Netanyahu has defied all odds by clinging to power through the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attacks. He now has the political capital for negotiations that could set the country's next budget and allow him to continue to call the shots for at least another year in the multi-front regional war Israel is fighting.
How late in pregnancy each state allows abortions - Axios
WEBMay 14, 2022 · 18 weeks: Utah is the only state that currently bans abortion at 18 weeks of pregnancy. 22 weeks: Iowa, Kansas, Ohio and Wisconsin ban abortions at 22 weeks of pregnancy. Over half of states have restrictions in place only at or after viability, or have no limit at all. 24 weeks: Four states ban abortions at 24 weeks of pregnancy.
The disappearing Bidens: A quiet end to a presidency - Axios
WEB4 days ago · Joe Biden's visit to the storm-ravaged states in the South this week was an event that's become increasingly rare for the president: a public appearance. Why it matters: Biden hasn't scheduled public events in 43 of the 75 days since he dropped his re-election bid, a reflection of the 81-year-old president's unpopularity and age limitations as ...
Salt Lake City - Axios
WEBUtah-based Epic Brewing Company is launching a new beer inspired by the state's new NHL team. The intrigue: It will drop on Oct. 4 — four days before the Utah Hockey Club plays its first match against the Chicago Blackhawks at the Delta Center. State of play: The 7.5% ABV imperial lager called Utah Hip Check Ice will be available in 16-ounce ...