Morning Mix
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A hurricane hunter’s final, fitting resting place: Milton’s eye
On Thursday, a team of hurricane hunters released the ashes of Peter Dodge, a longtime meteorologist who died in March 2023.
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Florida hit with tornadoes, heavy rains ahead of Hurricane Milton landfall
Residents huddled in shelters awaiting the fierce storm, while others fled on highways to nearby states.
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After ‘Gays Against Groomers’ stunt, Colorado halts honorary flag program
The state paused the program after flags were flown in honor of “Gays Against Groomers.” an organization that other groups have described as an anti-LGBTQ hate group.
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Meteorologists battle flood of misinformation as they report on Milton
Scientists say their efforts to inform the public about the threat of catastrophic storms are being hampered by “buffoonery” on social media.
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Florida threatens to criminally charge TV stations airing pro-abortion ad
The Florida health department is demanding stations pull the ad, which urges voters to defeat the state’s six-week abortion ban at the polls.
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The Met Gala will celebrate the Black dandy and all his complications
The Costume Institute is leaping into the cultural fray with its upcoming exhibition on the Black dandy: a look at race, gender, class and masculinity.
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Live updates: Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall in Florida
The Category 5 storm prompted what could be Florida’s largest evacuation since Hurricane Irma in 2017, and officials say the time to prepare is running out.
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Mom of 6 says she can’t flee Milton: ‘We don’t have the money’
Amanda Moss went viral for TikToks explaining why she, her children and four dogs are staying put in Florida.
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Tampa zoo and aquarium staff to ride out Milton with the animals
Evacuation is unrealistic for many zoo and aquarium animals, so staffers are rolling out all their safety precautions as Hurricane Milton bears down.
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Photographers recall the Hurricane Helene scenes they’ll never forget
Six photographers share photos and stories of their Hurricane Helene coverage that will stay with them well after their assignment ends.
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An exoskeleton let a paralyzed man walk. Then its maker refused repairs.
Michael Straight walked more than a half-million steps using an exoskeleton, until the manufacturer said it would not maintain machines older than five years.
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Hurricane Milton tracker: Map and projected storm path
Forecasts suggest Hurricane Milton is likely to make landfall in the western part of the Florida peninsula, bringing rain, ocean surge and damaging winds.
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Live updates: Dangerous Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida’s west coast
The powerful and dangerous Hurricane Milton is expected to make Wednesday landfall in Florida. Follow live updates.
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