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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida as a powerful Category 2 storm
Communities on the U.S. Gulf Coast are bracing as Hurricane Isaias, now a strong Category 2 hurricane, made landfall Friday night. The storm, with winds up to 105 mph, made landfall near Destin, Florida, in the Florida Panhandle at 8:30 p.m. CT. A hurricane warning is currently in effect from just east of Biloxi, Mississippi, through Mobile and Pensacola to Panama City and Mexico Beach, Florida. Many low-lying and coastal areas, particularly on the Florida Panhandle, are under evacuation orders, with communities preparing for strong winds that could near 120 mph in some locations, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a press conference Friday morning. Storm surge warnings are also in place along the coast, with surges forecast to reach up to 9 feet from the Santa Rosa/Okaloosa County Line, Florida, to Grayton Beach, Florida. Latest Developments Oct 9, 10:29 PM Florida Gov. DeSantis provides update after landfall Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provided an update on Hurricane Isaias after the storm made landfall in the state Friday night. DeSantis said wind shear weakened the storm from a Category 3 to a Category before landfall, although strong winds and heavy rainfall remained significant threats. Florida Department of Transportation crews and search-and-rescue teams were scheduled to begin mobilizing around 3 a.m. Saturday. Transportation crews planned to clear debris from roadways and inspect bridges, while emergency responders, including the Florida National Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, prepared to assist with rescue operations where needed. There were approximately 260,000 electric utility accounts without power across the region, he said. Utility crews were prepared to begin restoration work as soon as conditions became safe. The governor said he would provide another update on Saturday morning. -ABC News' Jason Volack Oct 9, 10:12 PM Life-threatening storm surge impacting Gulf Coast as hurricane conditions spread inland Life-threatening storm surge is hitting the Gulf Coast as dangerous hurricane conditions and flash flooding begin to spread inland, the National Weather Service said. Radar and surface observations indicated that the maximum sustained winds are now 100 mph, NWS said. Oct 9, 9:39 PM Hurricane Isaias makes landfall Hurricane Isaias, a strong Category 2 hurricane, made landfall Friday night. The storm, with winds up to 105 mph, made landfall near Destin, Florida, in the Florida Panhandle at 8:30 p.m. CT, the National Weather Service said. Oct 9, 9:20 PM Water levels rising along the coast as landfall nears Water levels were rising rapidly along the coast as dangerous hurricane conditions and life-threatening flash flooding spread inland. Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images - PHOTO: US-WEATHER-HURRICANE Extreme wind warnings and a flash flood emergency continue as landfall is soon expected near the Fort Walton Beach and Destin area of Florida. A wind gust of 102 mph with sustained wind of 62 mph was recently reported at Pensacola City Hall. Oct 9, 8:53 PM Nearly half a million without power in hurricane zone Over 430,000 customers are without power in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Louisiana as of 8:40 p.m. as Hurricane Isaias neared landfall. The highest number of outages was in Florida, which saw more than 304,000 customers without power. Oct 9, 8:07 PM Storm now a strong Category 2 as it nears landfall Hurricane Isaias has weakened slightly to a strong Category 2 storm with winds at 110 mph as it nears landfall Friday night. Extreme wind warnings continue from Pensacola to Destin, Florida. Landfall is expected in the next hour or two. Oct 9, 7:13 PM Extreme wind warning issued as eyewall approaches coast An extreme wind warning has been issued for portions of the western Florida Panhandle, as the eyewall of Hurricane Isaias approaches the coast. This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation! the National Weather Service warned. An 81 mph wind gust was reported earlier this evening in the Gulf northeast of the hurricane's center, the NWS said. Oct 9, 6:26 PM Over 120K customers in 5 states without power More than 120,000 customers are without power across five states in the hurricane zone -- Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Georgia. Oct 9, 4:36 PM Panama City, Florida, airport halts commercial flights Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City, Florida ceased all commercial operations as of 1 p.m. CT Friday, according to a social media post. Oct 9, 4:40 PM 'Rapidly deteriorating' conditions along northern Gulf Coast Conditions are rapidly deteriorating along the northern Gulf Coast, according to a 4 p.m. ET update from the NHC, as Hurricane Isaias moves toward landfall. Gerald Herbert/AP Photo - PHOTO: Dor Offer, owner of Cafe Bistro, checks the weather on his phone as he closes his restaurant while Hurricane Isaias approaches Pensacola Beach, Fla., Oct. 9, 2026. Hurricane warnings are in place from east of Biloxi, Mississippi, to Panama City, Florida, and tornado watch is in place from Pensacola, Florida, to Tallahassee, Florida. Click here to read the rest of the blog. This article originally appeared on ABC News at https://abcnews.com/US/live-updates/hurricane-isaias-updates-isaias-strengthens-category-3/?id=137128637
India calls out lies and falsehoods peddled by Pakistan at UN
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Trump names commentator Katie Zacharia of his media company as next White House press secretary
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Panama rocked by 2 powerful earthquakes and multiple aftershocks, prompting evacuations
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Trump Announces Russia Diesel Deal, Thanks Putin Amid Soaring Fuel Prices Ahead Of Midterms
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Life-threatening Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida
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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida with severe effects expected across several states
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Jaishankar highlights shared aspirations, self-reliance in India-Africa partnership
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Hurricane Isaias tracker: Storm closes in on Florida Panhandle
Hurricane Isaias weakened slightly to a Category 2 storm as it neared landfall Friday evening along Florida's Panhandle. Rain reached the Florida Panhandle early Friday and is expected to spread across the central Gulf Coast as tropical-storm-force winds are expected to pick up, followed by hurricane-force winds in the afternoon. ABC News - PHOTO: The latest track on Hurricane Isaias Landfall is expected within 40 miles east or west of Pensacola, possibly between Pensacola and Destin, with the most destructive conditions expected near the storm's center and east of where it makes landfall, meaning the area from Pensacola to Panama City could bear the brunt of the hurricane. The storm was located about 55 miles south of Pensacola, moving north-northeast as of Friday evening. Maximum sustained winds reached 115 mph. Cities along the East Coast see record heat, more severe weather hits Midwest and Plains Destructive conditions are expected and power outages could last for an extended period, particularly in the Florida Panhandle. The last hurricane to make landfall in the United States was Milton, which came ashore south of Tampa near Siesta Key, Florida, on Oct. 9, 2024 -- exactly two years ago from Friday. In 2025, the U.S. went through its first year in a decade without a hurricane making landfall. ABC News - PHOTO: Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9. A hurricane warning is currently in effect from just east of Biloxi, Mississippi, through Mobile and Pensacola to Panama City and Mexico Beach, Florida where wind gusts in these areas could reach 75 to 110 mph. A tornado watch was also issued early Friday afternoon for parts of the Florida Panhandle and southern Georgia and Alabama, including Pensacola, Tallahassee and Panama City, through 9 p.m. Friday. Storm surge of 5 to 7 feet is also possible from Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores, Alabama, to Pensacola, Miramar Beach, Laguna Beach, Panama City, Destin, Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe, Florida. The storm surge forecast from the Santa Rosa/Okaloosa County Line, Florida, to Grayton Beach, Florida, increased to 9 feet Friday morning. A storm surge of 4 to 6 feet is possible in Biloxi, Gulfport and Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, where the rising water could be accompanied by waves reaching up to 30 feet in some places. Marco Bello/Reuters - PHOTO: Hurricane Isaias expected to make landfall on U.S. Gulf coast Evacuation orders are in place for many low-lying and coastal areas in Florida. Evacuations are particularly important in areas at risk of storm surge, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a press conference Friday morning. The surge is really what puts people's lives in jeopardy if they haven't heeded evacuation orders, DeSantis said. We always say: You hide from the wind, but you run from the water. 'It stood like a serpent right there staring at us': American who survived deadly Nepal flood tells her story A tropical storm warning is also in effect from the eastern coast of Louisiana north to Tallahassee, Florida, and extended further north Friday morning to encompass Birmingham, Alabama. Hurricane-force winds are expected to occur along Isaias's track up to 100 miles inland from the coast. Wind gusts are possible up to 120 mph. The storm is expected to fluctuate in strength throughout the afternoon as it approaches the coast, and may weaken after landfall. Rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches, with isolated maximum amounts of up to 15 inches, are possible across southern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle and the Big Bend region of Florida. Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images - PHOTO: A lifeguard vehicle patrols the beach as waves build near the Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier in Pensacola Beach, Florida, on October 9, 2026, as Hurricane Isaias moves north toward the Florida Panhandle. The coastal Carolinas and southern Appalachians could receive 3 to 5 inches of rain, with isolated amounts reaching 10 inches and the rest of the Southeast is expected to see widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches, with some localized areas receiving up to 5 inches. Flash and urban flooding are likely across the region, with considerable impacts possible across much of southern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle and southwestern Georgia. River flooding is also expected, and some areas could experience significant flooding. DeSantis said Floridians should assume they will lose power and prepare accordingly, including ensuring adequate food, water, gas and medications for a 72-hour duration. The Florida National Guard, Florida Department of Health, Florida Department of Transportation and other emergency response teams have mobilized in preparation for power outages, rescues and evacuations. This article originally appeared on Good Morning America at https://abcnews.com/US/hurricane-isaias-takes-aim-florida-panhandle/story?id=137122880
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Off-duty ICE agent shot by 72-year-old man after allegedly attacking him and his daughter
An off-duty Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was arrested for allegedly attacking a woman and her father after he was found sleeping on their California lawn, according to police. The father shot the agent during the altercation, wounding him, police said. The incident occurred early Friday in Fresno, police said. The woman arrived home to find the ICE agent sleeping on her front lawn, according to the Fresno Police Department, which identified the federal agent as 32-year-old David Gonzalez of Texas. KFSN - PHOTO: Authorities respond to a shooting in Fresno, California, Oct. 9, 2026. The woman told her 72-year-old father, with whom she lives, and he went outside to send Gonzalez on his way, Fresno police said in a statement. When Gonzalez woke up, he appeared intoxicated and agitated and allegedly assaulted the father, police said. When the victim's daughter tried to intervene on her father's behalf, Gonzalez physically attacked her, at which time she went to the ground, police said. New surveillance footage shows ICE confrontation in NYC street before shooting The woman's father produced a gun and fired one shot at Gonzalez, striking him in the midsection, according to police. The woman called her boyfriend, an off-duty police officer, who arrived and placed Gonzalez in handcuffs, according to Fresno police. KFSN - PHOTO: Authorities respond to a shooting in Fresno, California, Oct. 9, 2026. Fresno officers who responded to several 911 calls reporting the shooting found Gonzalez in handcuffs with a gunshot wound, police said. Gonzalez was transported from the scene via an ambulance for treatment. He is currently in custody for felony assault charges, police said. Fresno police did not release the names of the woman and her father. Their injuries are still being evaluated, police said. The 72-year-old man who shot Gonzalez is not facing criminal charges based on information established during the investigation, according to police, who said the father feared for the physical safety of both himself and his daughter. The man legally possessed the firearm, police added. 14-year-old innocent bystander paralyzed by stray bullet in Chicago shooting: Authorities Police said they determined Gonzalez to be an off-duty ICE agent. ABC News has reached out to the Department of Homeland Security for comment and did not immediately receive a response. It is unknown at this time why Gonzalez was in the area at the time of the incident, but it has been confirmed he was off-duty and alone at the time of the incident, the Fresno Police Department said. It is unclear if Gonzalez has an attorney at this time. Fresno police said the incident remains under investigation and that detectives are seeking any additional witnesses for video. This article originally appeared on ABC News at https://abcnews.com/US/off-duty-ice-agent-shot-after-allegedly-attacking/story?id=137146259
Two powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7.7 and 6.6 rock Panama, trigger evacuations
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Magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Panama, USGS reports
Visibly shaken residents of Panama City gathered outside as they waited for news of the quakes impact on Friday (October 9, 2026)
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Panama hit by magnitude 7.7 and 6.6 earthquakes hours apart, prompting evacuations
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near Panama 's southern tip on Friday morning, shaking buildings more than 100 miles away in the capital and prompting evacuations, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A second powerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck the country later in the day following a series of aftershocks. The initial quake was centered about 7 miles southwest of the remote community of Pitaloza Arriba and struck at a depth of about 7 miles, the USGS said. The 6.6 magnitude quake came about two and a half hours later, with its epicenter about 8 miles west of Ro Grande on Panama's Pacific coast and a depth of about 6 miles. The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center had initially warned about the possibility of tsunami waves hitting Panama's coast, but later said the threat had passed . Tremors were felt in Panama City, where buildings shook and people evacuated into the streets. Visibly shaken residents gathered outside as they waited for news. We felt it very strongly. It knocked things over in the kitchen, but we're OK, though we're very scared, Rosendo Domnguez, 60, who is from Herrera province, where the earthquake struck, told The Associated Press by phone. Everyone is outside, scared. Multiple aftershocks continued to rattle Panama, including several measuring magnitude 5.8, 5.5 and 5.2. Seismologists at the University of Panama recorded more than 45 aftershocks, though many were too weak to be felt. Images of crumbling buildings and deep fissures slicing through roads added to fears across a region battered by a series of devastating earthquakes in recent months. Two back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes roiled Venezuela 's La Guaira state in June, killing more than 6,500 people and leaving 17,000 homeless. In August, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia killed at least 289 people. Panamanian President Jos Ral Mulino called for calm on Friday, writing on social media: What happened should not be used to cause alarm or disorder. Omar Smith of the National Civil Protection Service said on the Telemetro Reporta news channel that damage was concentrated in the central provinces of Veraguas, Herrera and Los Santos. He said there were no reports of damage in the capital, which is known for its hundreds of skyscrapers. Smith said several injuries have been reported, including one person struck by debris from a partially collapsed structure in the city of Penonom, around 93 miles from the capital. He confirmed a partial collapse and cracks at the cathedral in the district's main square, as well as damage in the governor's office building and the Dos Continentes hotel. No casualties were immediately reported. Local news outlets also reported that the Church of San Atanasio, a colonial-style Catholic church in Panama's Los Santos province, had collapsed. The church was declared a National Historic Heritage Site in 1938. Elsewhere, including in Veraguas province, large fissures ran along roadways. Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, one of the region's busiest airports with more than 20 million passengers in 2025, temporarily suspended operations after the first quake but said Friday afternoon that it was reopening. The Panama Canal Authority said operations were continuing normally along the key global trade route. It said its priority was the safety of employees, vessels and crews and that specialized technical teams were inspecting facilities for possible damage. The last major earthquake to cause widespread damage in Panama struck in 1991. A magnitude 7.4 quake centered in nearby Costa Rica killed 23 people, injured 559, and left thousands of people homeless in the border Bocas del Toro region. Earthquakes are common, especially along Panama's border with Costa Rica and its Pacific coast, because of the interaction of several tectonic plates, including Cocos, Nazca and Caribbean plates. Panama lies along the Ring of Fire, a 25,000-mile arc of volcanoes and fault lines around the Pacific Basin, where most of the world's earthquakes occur. Nearby countries sent messages of support Friday afternoon. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella expressed his solidarity with the Panamanian people and their government during what he called difficult times. Panama is not alone! You can count on Colombia's support and our full willingness to provide whatever assistance is needed, he wrote on social media. The U.S. Embassy in Panama said it was closely monitoring the aftermath of the quake and accounting for the welfare of its citizens in Panama, a well-known retirement destination for Americans. This article originally appeared on CBS News at https://www.cbsnews.com/news/panama-earthquake-tsunami-threat/
Analysis: Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel prices
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Anthropic AI sent a fake murder tip to Philadelphia police while running a test
Police said Anthropic's AI model was running a test when it filed false information about an unsolved murder in Philadelphia (ANDREJ IVANOV) An artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic submitted a fabricated tip about an unsolved homicide to Philadelphia police, authorities said Friday, criticizing the company for taking two months to report the incident. The Philadelphia Police Department said the false submission was made in July through PhillyUnsolvedMurders.com, a public website where people can share information about unsolved killings. According to Anthropic's account, as relayed by police, the model was running a test that involved interacting with randomly selected websites when it reached the site and filed false information about an unsolved murder. The AI model presented itself as someone who might have knowledge of the case. The department said it was going public with the incident ahead of a report that Anthropic was planning to release Friday describing this and other instances of unintended behavior by its models. The case echoed other recent cases, including one where an OpenAI agent undergoing a security evaluation broke out of its testing environment and breached systems at AI platform Hugging Face. The episode heightened concerns about the AI industry's increased use of AI agents, systems programmed to take multi-step actions without human supervision. Anthropic did not immediately respond to a request from AFP for comment. Police said the tip, dated July 18, was flagged as spam and never reached the department's Real-Time Crime Center for vetting. They added that there was no sign that police systems had been breached or department data compromised. Anthropic discovered the incident on September 28, shut down the automated testing process responsible and added a new validation step for future tests, police said. The company alerted the department on October 7, and the two sides met the following day. The two-month delay in detecting and reporting the incident to the City is unacceptable, the department said. Police said their safeguards had limited the impact, but that these do not diminish the seriousness of an AI system presenting fabricated information as though it came from a person with knowledge of a homicide. Unsolved cases involve real victims, grieving families and investigators working to secure answers, the statement added. arp/acb This article originally appeared on AFP at https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/anthropic-ai-model-sent-fake-221343703.html
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Pope Leo XIV recently addressed the distinction between human understanding and AI's data processing capabilities. He emphasized that human experiences cannot be fully captured by mere data compilation. Anthropic's new policy raises moral considerations regarding AI welfare and abusive interactions. Technology leaders remain divided over the consciousness and emotional capacity of AI systems. As discussions continue, experts explore the implications of AI's growing sophistication on human identity and understanding.
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The quake, which had a preliminary magnitude of 7.7, was centered in the country
Trump selects Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary
Katie Zacharia attends the Nashville premiere of David in Franklin, Tennessee, on December 14, 2025. - Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for 2521 Entertainment and Angel Studios/File President Donald Trump has selected Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator who worked briefly at the Department of Homeland Security, as his new press secretary, multiple White House officials told CNN. Trump in recent days called a number of his close allies and advisers, including former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to seek their opinion of Zacharia, a person familiar with the discussions said. And the president sought Leavitts counsel before making a final decision and offering Zacharia the position, they said. CNN has reached out to Zacharia, who was in the Oval Office with Trump earlier Friday morning, according to a person familiar. Zacharias selection came about quickly. As of last week, she was not being considered for the role, another person familiar said. Throughout the search to replace Leavitt, the White House struggled with higher-profile names, several of whom had previously criticized Trump. On multiple occasions, senior officials had narrowed down the list, only to find that candidates had said something negative about the president, disqualifying them from the position, according a White House official. Zacharias been a frequent guest on Fox, Newsmax and CNN. And according to her LinkedIn profile, shes served as a senior communications adviser at the Trump Media and Technology Group and Truth Social since June, which followed a two-month stint as a senior official at the Department of Homeland Security. Zacharia, who has young children and lives in California, commuted back and forth to Washington when she was filling in at DHS. At the time, she told a friend the commute was not sustainable, according to a source familiar with the matter. Zacharia has also served as a legal adviser for Fix California, a conservative group founded by Trump ally Richard Grenell. She first came to Washington as an intern for the Republican National Committee during the George W. Bush administration in 2006. This story has been updated with additional reporting. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com This article originally appeared on CNN at https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/09/politics/katie-zacharia-white-house-press-secretary
Katie Zacharia has been named the new press secretary for the White House, taking over from Karoline Leavitt. With a solid background as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, she brings experience from the Trump Media and Technology Group, specializing in communications. An alumnus of Pepperdine University, her career reflects a steadfast dedication to conservative principles.
A strong earthquake measuring 7.6 in magnitude hit near the southern coast of Panama. Although initially reported as 8.0, the magnitude was later downgraded by the US Geological Survey. Evacuations occurred in Panama City, but no immediate damage reports were available. Tsunami warnings were issued for much of Central America's Pacific coast, including Colombia and Ecuador. The quake was also felt in the capital of neighboring Costa Rica.
Abdul El-Sayed took an unusual route to American politics. Trained in medicine and public health, he spent years studying why people get sick and how public systems can improve their lives. Now, the 41-year-old Egyptian-American is running for the US Senate in Michigan after defeating establishment-backed Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary. A Rhodes Scholar and former Detroit health chief, he is campaigning for Medicare for All, tighter campaign finance rules and relief from rising living costs.
