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Biden visits Tampa to provide Milton relief updates as St. Petersburg struggles with recovery
SUMMARY: Cleanup efforts continue in Florida following Hurricane Milton, which has resulted in at least 23 fatalities and left nearly 900,000 residents without power. President Biden visited the Tampa area, announcing $612 million in aid for restoration and infrastructure improvements to reduce future power outages. The Florida National Guard has activated approximately 6,700 personnel, rescuing hundreds and clearing roads. St. Petersburg residents face power shortages, gas scarcity, and unsafe tap water. Community centers provide charging stations, ice, and other necessities as residents cope with these shortages, emphasizing the critical need for restored electricity and clean water.
CBS News Miami’s Steve Maugeri has the latest from St. Petersburg.
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Trump taps ‘Apprentice’ producer, Mark Burnett, as special envoy to the United Kingdom
SUMMARY: Mark Burnett, renowned television producer known for hits like *The Apprentice*, *Survivor*, and *The Voice*, has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump as special envoy to the United Kingdom. Burnett, born in London, is recognized for his significant influence in television and business. Trump praised Burnett’s diplomatic skills and international recognition. The appointment continues Trump’s trend of selecting figures from television and politics for key roles. Although the U.K. is not typically a special envoy post, Burnett will focus on enhancing diplomatic relations, trade, investment, and cultural exchanges between the U.S. and the U.K.
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Doctors share tips to stay healthy, prevent flu this holiday season
SUMMARY: As the holiday season approaches, doctors in Tampa emphasize the importance of staying healthy to avoid the flu. Dr. Timothy Hendrick of Advent Health Centra Care reports a doubling in flu cases since Thanksgiving. Symptoms to monitor include fever, cough, and body aches, with treatment recommended within 48 hours. Key advice includes getting plenty of sleep, staying hydrated, practicing hand hygiene, and wearing masks to prevent transmission. Residents share their health strategies, like taking vitamins and avoiding sick individuals. Doctors also urge everyone to get their flu shot to safeguard against illness during holiday gatherings.
There’s nothing worse than getting sick around the holidays.
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Biden signs bill that averts government shutdown and brings a close to days of Washington upheaval
SUMMARY: President Biden signed a bill on Saturday to prevent a government shutdown, following Congress’s late approval of a temporary funding plan. The deal funds the government until March 14 and allocates $100 billion for disaster aid and $10 billion for agricultural assistance. House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed the compromise was favorable for the country, despite former President Trump’s demand for a debt limit increase. The bill passed the House 366-34 and the Senate 85-11. With Republicans holding a slim majority, Johnson’s leadership faces scrutiny, as future debt discussions are set for the new Congress.
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