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Floridians Rush to Evacuate, and Harris Outlines Home Health Care Plan

Oct 9, 2024

Florida is bracing for Hurricane Milton, prompting massive evacuation orders that affect over 5 million residents. Meanwhile, discussions around delayed U.S.-Israel diplomatic talks unfold amid rising regional tensions. Attention shifts to a proposed Medicare expansion to improve home health care coverage, aiming to support families in need. Additionally, Elon Musk faces challenges in Brazil as he complies with court demands regarding social media regulations, sparking a debate on online speech and censorship.

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Hurricane Milton's unprecedented evacuation order for over 5 million Floridians highlights the critical need for timely action against imminent natural disasters.

The proposed expansion of Medicare to include home health care seeks to ease the financial strain on the sandwich generation caring for multiple dependents.

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Hurricane Milton and Evacuations in Florida

Hurricane Milton is causing one of the largest evacuation orders in Florida's history, affecting over 5 million residents. The storm's winds have reached 160 miles per hour, and officials warn that it could bring catastrophic flooding to the coast, emphasizing the urgency for residents to evacuate immediately. Past experiences with storm surge fatalities serve as a stark reminder of the dangers of delaying evacuation in such conditions. Authorities stress the importance of leaving while routes are still accessible to avoid being trapped in the hazardous environment.

Evacuate Early to Avoid Disaster

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Intro

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Impending Storms and Global Tensions: A Look at Evacuations and Health Care Policies

6min

Elon Musk's Setback and the Complexities of Online Speech in Brazil

2min

Plus, Brazil unblocks X after Elon Musk backs down.

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On Today’s Episode:

Tracking Hurricane Milton’s Storm Surge Risk Across Florida, by William B. Davis and Judson Jones

Israel’s Defense Minister Postpones Trip to Washington, U.S. Says, by Eric Schmitt

Israel Sends More Soldiers Into Lebanon as Strikes Hit Beirut and Damascus, by Adam Rasgon, Natan Odenheimer, Ronen Bergman and Thomas Fuller

Harris Proposes Medicare Benefits for Home Care, Vision and Hearing, by Reed Abelson and Margot Sanger-Katz

Afghan Man Arrested on Charges of Plotting Election Day Attack, by Glenn Thrush and Adam Goldman

Brazil Unblocks X After Musk Backs Down, by Jack Nicas and Ana Ionova