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Helene makes landfall as Category 4 hurricane in Perry, Florida | Quickcast
SUMMARY: Hurricane Helen has caused significant damage across Florida and the Southeast, leading to at least 17 fatalities, including 11 in Georgia. Dramatic rescues are underway, while millions are without power. In South Pasadena, homes are ablaze, and flooding has left streets resembling rivers. Meanwhile, the Florida Governor reported extensive destruction exceeding previous storms. Tropical storm Helen continues to affect states, prompting flash flood emergencies. In Miami, a deadly house fire claimed two lives, and police arrested two suspects following a chase and shooting. In political news, former President Trump met with Ukraine’s President amid ongoing election campaigns.
In today’s Quickcast:
Hurricane Helene made landfall Thursday night, slamming into Florida’s Big Bend as a powerful Category 4 storm. It soon weakened to a tropical storm and moved over the southeastern U.S. on Friday morning.
On Friday afternoon, it was downgraded to a tropical depression.
At least 31 deaths have been attributed to the storm. Eight of those are Florida: five in Pinellas County, two in Tampa and one in Dixie County.
The storm made landfall about 10 miles west of Perry, Florida, at 11:10 p.m. EDT Thursday, according to the hurricane center. Strong winds cut power to more than 1 million homes and businesses across the state, according to the tracking site poweroutage.us. Millions of customers across Georgia, Virginia and the Carolinas were also without power on Friday.
The governors of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, the Carolinas and Virginia all declared emergencies in their states.
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Estimated 24.6 million TV viewers watched inauguration coverage, smallest audience since 2013
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s second inauguration attracted 24.6 million TV viewers, the smallest audience since Barack Obama’s second inauguration in 2013. Viewership was lower compared to Trump’s first inauguration (30.6 million) and Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration (33.8 million). Inauguration coverage varied in length, with the extended broadcast likely lowering the average viewership as audiences tuned out over time. Fox News led with 10.3 million viewers during Trump’s swearing-in and speech, while other networks like ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, and MSNBC had significantly fewer viewers. In contrast, Biden’s 2021 inauguration saw stronger viewership on CNN and MSNBC compared to Fox News.
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Jules Feiffer, Pulitzer- and Oscar-winning cartoonist and writer, dies at 95
SUMMARY: Jules Feiffer, the Oscar- and Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, writer, and artist, died at 95 from congestive heart failure. Known for his comic strips, plays, screenplays, and children’s books, Feiffer’s work explored themes like communication breakdowns and societal issues. His strip “Feiffer” ran for over 40 years in *The Village Voice*. He also wrote novels, plays like *Little Murders*, and screenplays, including for *Carnal Knowledge*. In his later years, he transitioned to children’s literature and watercolor painting. Feiffer’s creativity and humor persisted until his death, with his wife noting his playful spirit despite aging.
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DeSantis urges caution as northwest Florida hit by rare winter storm | Florida
SUMMARY: A rare snow and ice storm is impacting northwestern Florida, prompting officials to advise people to avoid travel. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for the region, activating toll waivers and road closures. Snow and ice accumulation is expected across several cities, including 2 to 4 inches in Pensacola. The state is deploying 250 workers and 200 pieces of equipment, including snow plows, to clear roads. DeSantis urged residents to stay indoors and let authorities handle the storm. Local road closures are up to county officials, and electric cooperatives can receive state assistance to restore power.
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