Hurricane Milton, reaching Category 4 strength, is pummeling Florida with heavy rain, and winds up to 120 mph that are triggering tornado warnings. A hurricane warning is in place for most of the west coast of the state, along with a storm surge warning. Milton’s rapid intensification and growth sets it as one of the strongest hurricanes in the Atlantic Basin history. (UPI)
President Biden dismissed misinformation being spread by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, denouncing her conspiracy theory about the federal government controlling the weather during a briefing on Hurricane Milton’s threat to Florida. Rep. Carlos Giménez also refuted Greene’s claim, emphasizing the absurdity of such beliefs and the danger of deliberate misinformation during crises. (NBC News)
Mtn Dew is reintroducing the word “mountain” to its branding after a long absence. The new logo and packaging aim to evoke rustic origins, departing from the previous edgy design. These changes are intended to revitalize sales amid declining demand for PepsiCo beverages. The full word was dropped in 2009 as part of a larger rebrand of PepsiCo’s soda portfolio. (CNN)
The Justice Department aims to address Google’s alleged anti-competitive behavior in the search engine market, and is considering a potential breakup as a solution. Other proposed changes include enforcing regulations, data sharing requirements, and preventing Google from using its existing products to favor its search services. But it could be years before a solution is reached. (UPI)
Honda is recalling nearly 1.7 million vehicles due to a steering issue that could increase the risk of crashes. The recall includes models from 2022 to 2025 such as Acura Integras, Honda Civics, CR-Vs, and HR-Vs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiated the recall following reports of steering problems but noted no accidents or injuries linked to the defect. (AP)
