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They live in an evacuation zone, but Vivienne Marran and Holly Speckhart say they are "very comfortable" waiting out Hurricane Milton at home. The Isla del Sol, Florida, residents showed CNN's Paul Murphy their apartments and safety plans on the morning of the storm's expected landfall. Nearly 7.3 million Floridians live in 15 counties with mandatory evacuation orders. But even as officials kept begging people to leave coastal areas – "You need to help us by evacuating," Tampa Fire Rescue's chief pleaded Wednesday morning, adding, "I've never seen anything of this magnitude" – a subset of residents across Florida's western edge were staying put. Read more at the link in our bio.

As Hurricane Milton approached, Florida Highway Patrol troopers saved a dog that was tied to a pole near a fence on the side of Interstate 75 in Tampa. Follow live updates at the link in our bio.

Taylor Swift has made a significant donation toward helping those affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. On Wednesday, Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot said in a statement posted to the organization’s Instagram page that they’re “incredibly grateful” for the superstar singer’s $5 million donation toward hurricane relief efforts. The donation comes as Milton barrels toward Florida’s Gulf Coast. The hurricane is expected to make landfall Wednesday evening as what many meteorologists predict could be one of the most destructive storms on record in that area. Just two weeks ago, Helene made landfall in Florida as a deadly Category 4 hurricane. The storm carved a 500-mile path of destruction across six states, causing catastrophic flooding and leaving more than 230 people dead in its wake. Read more at the link in our bio. 📷: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

CNN's Laura Coates speaks with Matt Heller, a Tampa resident who went viral for using a kayak to survive Hurricane Helene, about his plans for dealing with Hurricane Milton as it barrels down on Florida's western coast. Nearly 7.3 million Floridians live in 15 counties with mandatory evacuation orders. But even as officials kept begging people to leave coastal areas – "You need to help us by evacuating," Tampa Fire Rescue's chief pleaded Wednesday morning, adding, "I've never seen anything of this magnitude" – a subset of residents across Florida's western edge were staying put. Follow live updates at the link in our bio.

President Joe Biden called out former President Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about the response to Hurricane Milton, and urged residents to follow safety instructions ahead of the storm's landfall. Read more at the link in bio.

Asian American voters are the fastest-growing part of the electorate in the US. CNN's Jeff Zeleny reports on how one community of South Asian American voters in the battleground state of Georgia was motivated to become more politically active. Read more at the link in our bio.

Floridians face extreme traffic, high prices and resource shortages during their Hurricane Milton evacuations. The rare storm is projected to make landfall Wednesday night. Read more at the link in our bio.

Beginning in April 2025, Mega Millions ticket prices will more than double to $5. Lottery officials say the "new and improved" game will feature better odds to win and bigger prizes. Read more at the link in our bio.

In his new book "War," obtained by CNN ahead of its release, journalist Bob Woodward alleges new details about former President Donald Trump's private conversations with Vladimir Putin. Read more at the link in bio.

Actor Andrew Garfield shares how fully inhabiting the grief of losing his mother is the only way to be close to her again. For more of "All There Is with Anderson Cooper," tap the link in bio and follow the show wherever you get your podcasts.

NOAA Hurricane hunters flew their plane, nicknamed "Miss Piggy," through Hurricane Milton over the Gulf of Mexico. The hunters made it through major turbulence to collect important data on the storm. Follow live updates at the link in bio.

Winds from Hurricane Milton could pummel both sides of Florida's coast at the same time. CNN meteorologist Elisa Raffa explains what's behind the storm's major transformations. Follow live updates at the link in bio.

CNN chief climate correspondent Bill Weir witnesses the slow progress of crews attempting to clear potentially dangerous debris leftover from Hurricane Helene in Indian Shores, Florida, as Hurricane Milton bears down on the state. Follow live updates at the link in bio.

Astronaut Matthew Dominick posted a timelapse taken from the Dragon Endeavour, which is docked with the International Space Station, showing Hurricane Milton churning in the Gulf of Mexico towards Florida. Follow live updates at the link in bio.

CCTV footage captured a koala roaming around Sydney train station in Australia. According to Transport for NSW, it eventually headed towards the nearby National Park. The Save Sydney's Koala advocacy group says that "bad development decisions" are "forcing koalas onto the roads and into urban areas" in South West Sydney. The animal is endangered in the area. Tap the link in bio for more.

A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general from across the country filed lawsuits on Tuesday against TikTok, alleging that the platform has "addicted" young people and harmed their mental health. The lawsuits take issue with various elements of the TikTok platform, including its endlessly scrolling feed of content, TikTok "challenge" videos that sometimes encourage users to engage in risky behavior and late-night push notifications that the attorneys general claim can disrupt kids' sleep. The lawsuits were each filed separately by members of the coalition, co-led by New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General Rob Bonta. And they mark just the latest legal pressure facing TikTok, which is also battling a law that could see it banned in the United States as soon as next year, a lawsuit from the US Justice Department alleging the platform unlawfully collected children's data and several state actions. Read more at the link in our bio. 📷: Hannes P. Albert/dpa/picture alliance/Getty Images

A lift technician at a museum in the Netherlands mistakenly threw away a piece of artwork made to look like two empty beer cans. The worker, who the museum said was covering for the regular technician, could perhaps be forgiven their error given the fact that the beer cans were displayed in a glass lift shaft, as though they were left behind by construction workers. The artwork's placement was part of the museum's trademark of displaying pieces in what it calls "unconventional locations." The museum underlined that it "bears no ill will" towards the technician. Tap the link in bio for more. 📸 : LAM museum

"I apologize. This is just horrific." As disaster-weary communities in Florida prepare for another catastrophic storm, local meteorologist John Morales became emotional while delivering his forecast on air Monday. Tap the link in bio for more on Hurricane Milton.

"I have a Glock, and I've had it for quite some time." Vice President Kamala Harris discusses her gun ownership in an interview with "60 Minutes." Tap the link in bio for 5 takeaways from her one-on-one interview.