Generator safety tips after power goes out during tropical storm, hurricane

If you're using a generator to run appliances, there are some important safety measures and tips to keep in mind. Using a generator incorrectly, can be deadly as it produces carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless.

Here are the absentee ballot deadlines for all 50 states

Voters not planning to cast their ballots at a polling center this November can submit an absentee ballot, but deadlines for each state are different depending on where you live.

Hurricane Helene: Are Disney World, Universal Orlando and other Florida theme parks open Friday?

Several theme parks in Florida closed on Thursday in preparation for Hurricane Helene's landfall in the Big Bend region, located several hours north of the parks Will Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and other parks reopen on Friday, September 27? Here's what we know.

Hurricane Helene causes power outages in Florida: How to track during storm

According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Helene made landfall as a major Category 4 storm late Thursday in Florida's Big Bend region.

Where does Helene go after hitting Florida? Southeast, mid-Atlantic could see 'catastrophic' flooding

The large storm will move quickly north, bringing widespread heavy rain, damaging winds and possible tornadoes to major cities in the Southeast and Midwest, including Atlanta, Nashville and St. Louis.

Florida police give morbid advice to those who didn’t evacuate for Helene’s historic storm surge

The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office in the Big Bend of Florida is taking the dire step of asking residents who chose not to heed mandatory evacuation warnings for Hurricane Helene to write their name on their bodies in permanent marker.

Man and dog rescued from sinking sailboat during Hurricane Helene

As Hurricane Helene barreled through the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, the U.S. Coast Guard crews rescued a man and his dog from a sinking sailboat. 

Border showdown: Harris's high-stakes visit
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In this episode of Battleground, we dive deep into the critical issues shaping the upcoming election. Join S.E. Cupp as we explore Vice President Kamala Harris's pivotal border visit, the intense competition for Black male voters, and the battlefield of Western Wisconsin. With exclusive insights from top political reporters and only 40 days until Election Day, this episode is a must-watch for anyone looking to understand the forces at play in America's swing states.

Watch Hurricane Helene live cameras as storm nears Florida landfall

While Central Florida is not expected to receive a direct hit from Hurricane Helene, the storm's large size will still bring noticeable impacts to the region. Watch live camera feeds from Orlando and the surrounding Central Florida area as the storm approaches the Sunshine State.

Hurricane Helene: County-by-county impacts, timeline

Timeline: Here's when Hurricane Helene's impacts will likely be felt in Central Florida, when the worst of the weather will arrive, and what to prepare for.

Live updates: Hurricane Helene forecast to hit Florida as Category 4 storm

Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.

McDonald's Playground characters sprouting up in collector's backyards

McDonaldland is a fantasy world inhabited by Ronald McDonald and his friends used to market the fast food giant to kids in the 70s and 80s. In the Twin Cities, two collectors have created their own personal McDonaldlands.

Deciding Factors: Nevada's Economy to Arizona's Votes
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In this episode of Battleground, host S.E. Cupp explores the latest developments in key swing states with just 41 days until the election. The show delves into Nevada's economic challenges, Trump's manufacturing message in Georgia, the politics of in vitro fertilization, and a ballot mishap in Arizona. Expert guests provide insights on these critical issues shaping the presidential race.

Hurricane Helene: School closures announced as Florida braces for hit by major hurricane

Florida schools, colleges, and universities are closing as Hurricane Helene approaches the Sunshine State. It's expected to make landfall as a major hurricane. Here's a list of school closures.

Hurricane Helene: Charlotte Motor Speedway to welcome evacuees

As Hurricane Helene approaches the U.S., the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina has opened its campgrounds to evacuees seeking shelter from the storm.

Gov. Ron DeSantis puts 61 Florida counties under states of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Helene

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency for more than 60 counties as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, which is expected to strengthen and become a hurricane, treks toward the Florida Peninsula this week.