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9 AM ET: Floridians flee Milton, mail voting lawsuits, water bills paused & more

9 AM ET: Floridians flee Milton, mail voting lawsuits, water bills paused & more

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People are fleeing parts of Florida as Hurricane Milton continues to barrel towards the state. The 2024 presidential election is still extremely close, as both candidates talk about healthcare. Republicans are using lawsuits to challenge every aspect of mail-in voting in battleground states. We'll tell you why the biggest water utility in the US is pausing billing its customers. And, the "godfather of AI" is one of this year's Nobel Physics Prize winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 AM ET: Hurricane Milton warning, candidates address Israel, R-rated airline error & more

6 AM ET: Hurricane Milton warning, candidates address Israel, R-rated airline error & more

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A Florida mayor says people will die if they ignore evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Milton making landfall. The presidential candidates have been discussing what US support for Israel would look like if they get elected. Meanwhile, Israel's military is striking on multiple fronts in the Middle East. A mayor in Mexico has been killed just one week after taking office. And, an airline has apologized after an R-rated movie played on every screen onboard a flight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 PM ET: Dire warnings about Hurricane Milton, GA abortion ban reinstated, revised life expectancies & more

6 PM ET: Dire warnings about Hurricane Milton, GA abortion ban reinstated, revised life expectancies & more

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Florida officials are urging residents along the Gulf Coast to evacuate in advance of Hurricane Milton. Georgia’s Supreme Court has reinstated a law banning abortions while it considers the state’s appeal. We’ll tell you about the toll Israel’s war on Hamas has taken on journalists in the region. New polling data has a warning for Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign. Plus, scientists have taken a new look at our lifespans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 PM ET: Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, SCOTUS declines First Amendment cases, historic heat in the Southwest & more

3 PM ET: Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, SCOTUS declines First Amendment cases, historic heat in the Southwest & more

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The Israeli military says it intercepted a surface-to-surface missile fired from Yemen toward central Israel today. Former President Donald Trump and his running mate went all-in on criticism of how President Joe Biden’s administration has handled conflict in the Middle East. We’ll tell you about a few of the cases the Supreme Court rejected today. A record-breaking heatwave is searing the Southwest. Plus, there’s a new member of the $200-billionaires club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 PM ET: Hurricane Milton intensifies, new Gaza evacuation orders, Harris podcast appearance & more

12 PM ET: Hurricane Milton intensifies, new Gaza evacuation orders, Harris podcast appearance & more

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Milton has strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane as it barrels toward Florida, and residents still recovering from Helene are being urged to prepare. Israel’s military has issued fresh evacuation orders in Gaza. Vice President Kamala Harris made an appearance on the popular “Call Her Daddy” podcast. Another top New York City official has resigned. Plus, the pope picks 21 new cardinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices