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Hurricane Milton is poised to hit Florida's Gulf Coast. It's expected to be historic
by A Martínez
Sarasota is still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene which hit less than two weeks ago. Mayor Liz Alpert tells NPR's A Martinez the city is likely to take a direct hit from Milton, a stronger storm.
France Allows In Trucks From England But Drivers Must Take COVID-19 Test
by Eleanor Beardsley
France and the U.K. have eased border restrictions imposed after a new strain of the coronavirus was detected in Britain. Thousands of French and other European truckers had been stuck in Dover.
Sen. Coons Says He's Speechless Over Trump's Criticism Of Relief Bill
President Trump took to social media to complain about the pandemic relief bill. NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about his critique, and what could happen next.
Congress Approves 2 New Museums, 1 Honors American Latinos
The legislation would create a Smithsonian museum for Latino Americans as part of the nearly $900 billion COVID-19 relief package. It's something comedian Cristela Alonzo has been pushing for.
California May Need More Drastic Steps During COVID-19 Surge
by Will Stone
Parts of California have reached 0% capacity in ICUs, and hospitals are considering when to invoke crisis standards of care. That could lead to some patients being prioritized over others.
As COVID-19 Cases Surge In Arizona, State Scraps Earlier Guidelines
by Katherine Davis-Young
When COVID-19 cases peaked in Arizona over the summer, the state closed some businesses and set benchmarks for when they could reopen. As new cases surge, businesses aren't required to close again.
Indian Farmers Demand Repeal Of Agriculture Industry Reform Laws
by Sushmita Pathak
The farmers are camped outside New Delhi to protest the laws. The farmers don't see deregulation of the farm sector as beneficial, and don't trust the government to compensate them.
2 Box Sets Bring Classic Films Together For The 1st Time
Film critic Kenneth Turan talks to NPR's David Greene about two box sets: Essential Fellini, celebrating director Federico Fellini, and The Jewish Soul, a collection of Yiddish language films.
Justice Department Says Walmart Helped To Fuel Ongoing Opioid Crisis
by Brian Mann
On Tuesday, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Walmart, alleging that the retail giant unlawfully dispensed controlled substances from pharmacies it operated nationwide.
Why Western Democracies Should Band Together To Curb China's Influence
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Edward Lucas of the Center for European Policy Analysis about his argument that Western Democracies must form a coalition, led by the U.S., to curb China's impact.
News Brief: Trump Slams Relief Bill, Presidential Pardons, France-U.K. Border
President Trump demands changes to pandemic relief bill, and he pardoned 15 people and commuted sentences of five others. France reopens border with Britain after new COVID-19 strain is detected.
Truck Hauling 20,000 Pounds Of Cheese Balls Overturns On Md. Highway
No one was injured, and rescue crews safely rerouted traffic. Cleanup took about two hours. Believe it or not, there are no reports of anyone getting out of their vehicle to snack.