Red Cross deployed emergency response vehicle from Columbia to help with Hurricane Ian recovery
The American Red Cross is sending people and equipment from Columbia to help with Hurricane Ian recovery efforts.
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Hurricane Ian has devastated the Fort Myers area. Some people floated on freezers to escape
By Jay Croft, CNN Particularly hard hit by Hurricane Ian, the Fort Myers area in southwest Florida is in shambles. “It’s horrific,” Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson told CNN’s John Berman Friday morning at the city’s devastated marina, its boats strewn about and cement slabs ripped from the water and dropped onto land. “Look at
Continue ReadingALS drug gets FDA approval despite uncertainty about effectiveness
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The FDA announced approval of Relyvrio, developed by Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, on Thursday. The oral medication can be taken as a standalone therapy or with other treatments, according to the company, and it
Continue ReadingEurope faces ‘scary situation’ following mysterious pipeline leaks, former US regulator says
By Matt Egan The apparent sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines running from Russia underscore Europe’s massive energy vulnerabilities, former US energy regulator Neil Chatterjee told CNN. “It’s a scary situation. They are basically hoping and praying for a mild winter,” Chatterjee, a former commissioner and chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, said in
Continue ReadingTourist attractions in Florida and the Carolinas: What’s open and closed
By Forrest Brown, CNN In the wake of a devastating Hurricane Ian, theme parks and other sites of interest to tourists worked to reopen in hard-hit Florida as well as the Carolinas. Here’s a status report of the latest plans of various theme parks and other tourist attractions in Florida along with what’s going on
Continue ReadingThe status of airports impacted by Hurricane Ian
By Pete Muntean, Gregory Wallace and Marnie Hunter, CNN Hurricane Ian dealt another blow to air travel as the storm moved up the East Coast. The main airport in Charleston, South Carolina, closed on Friday, while many airports in Florida were reopening. Charleston International Airport’s airfield closed because of high winds from Hurricane Ian, the
Continue ReadingDeSantis outlines plans for insurance payouts and calls for claims to be paid out quickly
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday said the state plans to assist people who suffered damage to their homes after Hurricane Ian with insurance claims and called for them to be “paid very quickly so that people can get back on their feet.” As part of Florida’s disaster recovery centers, the
Continue ReadingWilliam, the new Prince of Wales, is taking on a crucial role
By Max Foster and Rob Picheta, CNN A sense of normality slowly returned to the monarchy this week, as the royals’ extended period of mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II came to an end. And, in turn, a fresh era began for the new Prince and Princess of Wales. William and Catherine visited
Continue ReadingUS imposing ‘swift and severe costs’ on Russia following Putin’s Ukraine annexation
By Betsy Klein, Phil Mattingly and Jennifer Hansler, CNN The US is imposing what it describes as “swift and severe costs” on Russia, including sanctions on a figure the Biden administration says is key to Russia’s economy, after President Vladimir Putin announced the annexation of regions of Ukraine following what the West casts as “sham
Continue ReadingGrocery store prices aren’t coming down anytime soon
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner and Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Some sobering news for US shoppers: There’s little relief in sight on grocery store bills. Grocery prices climbed 13.5% in August from the year before, the highest annual increase since March 1979, according to government data. Executives at large food manufacturers and analysts expect inflation to hover
Continue ReadingHurricane Ian could be Florida’s costliest storm ever
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Hurricane Ian may have caused as much as $47 billion in insured losses, according to the latest estimate, which could make it the most expensive storm in the state’s history. CoreLogic, a research firm that estimates losses from natural disasters, released the estimate for damages as of Thursday night. The
Continue ReadingHurricane-ravaged Sanibel Island ‘is cut off from the world right now’
By Bill Weir, Paul P. Murphy and Ray Sanchez, CNN An older couple who rode out Hurricane Ian in their home on Sanibel Island in Florida could not agree on evacuating after parts of the causeway to the mainland were destroyed. “We’re going. We’re going,” the unidentified man told his partner as she looked down
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Tracking a slim chance at rain by the end of the forecast
TODAY: Friday is another picturesque day with abundant sunshine, afternoon highs in the low-to-mid 70s, and a light breeze from the east-southeast. TONIGHT: Some mid-to-high level clouds may arrive this afternoon and evening, but mostly clear skies are the rule overnight. A light breeze remains out of the east. EXTENDED: With little change, temperatures on
Continue ReadingIan is no longer a normal hurricane as it lashes South Carolina
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Ian is no longer a normal hurricane. It is more of a hybrid, combining a hurricane with a typical storm system, and it is already lashing the Georgia and Carolina coasts with ferocious winds and rainfall. “Ian is caught between quickly intensifying over the warm Gulf Stream water and being
Continue ReadingCharleston airport closes as Hurricane Ian moves in
By Pete Muntean, Gregory Wallace and Marnie Hunter, CNN Hurricane Ian is dealing another blow to air travel as it moves up the East Coast. Charleston, South Carolina’s airport has closed, while many airports in Florida are reopening on Friday. The airfield at Charleston International Airport has closed due to high winds from Hurricane Ian,
Continue ReadingFlorida’s home insurance market was a mess before Ian. It’s about to get worse
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Florida homeowners were already facing an expensive and difficult market for home insurance before Hurricane Ian. The devastating storm is about to make things worse — even for those fortunate enough to escape any damage. For the better part of two decades, the nation’s major insurers have wanted as little
Continue Reading5 things to know for Sept. 30: Ian, Supreme Court, Ukraine, Student loans, Space junk
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN A growing number of retailers stuck with excess inventory are implementing cost-saving measures that could affect the way you shop. Some companies are so desperate to get rid of merchandise that they’re telling customers to keep their returns. Others, including H&M, are gearing up to test return fees in some markets
Continue Reading5 things to know for Sept. 30: Ian, Supreme Court, Ukraine, Student loans, Space junk
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN A growing number of retailers stuck with excess inventory are implementing cost-saving measures that could affect the way you shop. Some companies are so desperate to get rid of merchandise that they’re telling customers to keep their returns. Others, including H&M, are gearing up to test return fees in some markets
Continue ReadingTrevor Noah is leaving ‘The Daily Show’
By Taylor Romine, CNN “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah has announced he will step away from the anchor desk. In a video statement shared on Twitter Thursday, Noah said that after seven years as host of the Comedy Central satirical news program, his “time is up.” “It’s been absolutely amazing. It’s something that I
Continue ReadingChina’s Xi reemerges after trip abroad quashing unfounded ‘coup’ rumors
By Nectar Gan, CNN Chinese leader Xi Jinping has made his first public appearance since returning from a trip to Central Asia, quashing unfounded rumors of a “coup” that sparked a frenzy of speculation ahead of a key Communist Party meeting. Xi on Tuesday visited an exhibition in Beijing showcasing China’s achievements over his decade
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