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Florida Starts Tough Recovery After Two Major Hurricanes Hit Back-to-Back

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 13, 2024

FORT PIERCE, Florida – Millions of people in Florida are starting a tough recovery after two major hurricanes hit just weeks apart. On Friday, residents began cleaning up after Hurricane Milton, which caused flooding, deadly tornadoes, and power outages, all while many were still recovering from Hurricane Helene. Milton brought heavy rain and winds, flooding […]

Russia Complains to Japan About Joint Military Drills with the US

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 12, 2024

MOSCOW — The Russian government has strongly opposed Japan’s plan to hold joint military exercises with the United States in areas close to Russia’s border later this month and in November. Russia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it has made it clear to Japan that these military exercises are not acceptable. Russia also […]

Trump Escalates Talk, Calls for Death Penalty for Migrants Who Kill Americans

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 12, 2024

AURORA, Colorado – At a rally in Aurora, Colorado, on Friday, former President Donald Trump doubled down on his hard stance against illegal immigration, calling for the death penalty for any migrant who kills an American citizen or a law enforcement officer. His comments were part of an increasingly tough message as he seeks to […]

Blinken at ASEAN Meeting Says China’s Sea Actions Are Getting More Dangerous

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 11, 2024

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken strongly criticized China’s actions in the South China Sea, saying they are getting “more dangerous.” He emphasized the importance of allowing ships to travel freely and safely during a meeting with leaders from Southeast Asian nations on Friday in Laos. Blinken expressed worries about China’s actions, which he believes […]

Hurricane Milton Causes 10 Deaths and Millions Lose Power in Florida

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 11, 2024

Hurricane Milton struck Florida on Thursday, causing a lot of damage as it moved across the state. The hurricane brought strong winds and even tornadoes, which sadly resulted in at least 10 deaths. However, the bad flooding that many people worried about didn’t happen as badly as expected. Governor Ron DeSantis said Florida avoided the […]

Voting Groups Want More Time to Register in Florida Because of Hurricanes!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 10, 2024

Voting rights groups are asking a judge to let people in Florida register to vote for a little longer before the big election on November 5. They say that hurricanes, named Helene and Milton, have made it hard for people to sign up to vote. Last week, the League of Women Voters of Florida and […]

Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida’s West Coast, Millions Evacuate

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 10, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida — Hurricane Milton is getting closer to Florida’s west coast, bringing strong winds and rain. This storm is making people very worried because it could hit places near Tampa Bay, which were already hurt by another hurricane named Helene just two weeks ago. The government has told around two million people in […]

Hurricane Milton Gets Stronger Quickly, Could Hit Mexico and Florida After Hurricane Helene

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 9, 2024

MIAMI — Hurricane Milton is getting much stronger quickly! On Monday, it was reported that this hurricane is expected to bring very strong winds and high water levels to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula before it heads to Florida in the next few days. This new hurricane comes right after Hurricane Helene, which caused a lot of […]

Happy 72nd Birthday, Putin! Russians Celebrate Their Leader

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 9, 2024

MOSCOW — Happy 72nd Birthday to President Vladimir Putin! Some of his supporters celebrated by calling him a “tsar,” which means a king, saying that he has made Russia stronger and will help the country win against the West in the Ukraine war. Putin became president just a few years after the Soviet Union collapsed […]

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Turns 100 Years Old!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 8, 2024

Jimmy Carter, who is a very special former president of the United States, is celebrating his 100th birthday on Tuesday! He has lived longer than any other president in U.S. history. Jimmy served as president from January 1977 to January 1981, and after his time in office, he dedicated his life to helping people around […]

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