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Image Credit: Getty Images As intense Hurricane Milton—now a Category 4—charges across the Gulf Coast, millions have been ordered to evacuate. Less than two weeks after Helene impacted the southern United States, Milton, which has fluctuated between Categories 4 and 5, is expected to make landfall as “a dangerous major hurricane,” according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. Here’s a look at past storms that have devastated parts of the U.S., including the largest and deadliest. What Was the Largest Hurricane Ever in U.S. History? Hurricane Katrina, which struck in 2005 as a Category 3 storm, is often cited…

Andrew Taylor was told that his mum had gone to hospital in November 2020 after she suffered a stroke in the kitchen of her home in Bexley. 87-year-old Betty Rose Taylor was with her husband who suffers from Alzheimer’s when he spilled a pot of gravy as she prepared a roast dinner, and she collapsed on the ground. Betty was taken to hospital for treatment, where Andrew claims she was “dying of starvation” due to being denied of food and fluids. Betty Rose Taylor, 87, in Darent Valley Hospital (Image: Andrew Taylor) This was not her first stroke, as she…

Image Credit: Jeffrey Greenberg/UCG/Universal Hurricane Milton is threatening the state of Florida. As residents evacuate and business shut down, many are preparing for what could be the Sunshine State’s worst storm in decades. But preparations haven’t been easy. As people try to drive upstate or to another location, some can’t find gas stations with enough fuel. Orlando residents are struggling to find an open gas station to fill up their cars. Orlando Gas Stations With Fuel Available Anyone in the Orlando area can find local gas stations with either fuel, power, both or neither via this tracker. As of Tuesday,…

Seven of the borough’s Labour councillors have called in the decision for further scrutiny this week. The building, Churchill Court, was purchased by the authority in July 2023 and includes four distinct blocks. Churchill Court, the site of Bromley Council’s new HQ The development will be the new home of Bromley Council’s offices, with remaining portions of the structure being rented out to be used as office space once essential refurbishment works are completed. Labour councillors claimed that ‘poor metrics’ had been used to calculate the financial viability of letting out one of the blocks of the building and that…

Video has captured a car being engulfed by flames on a motorway.The clip, sent to KentOnline by Marina Wilson, shows the inferno coming from the bonnet of a dark-coloured car. Avoid getting stuck on Kent’s roads by keeping up-to-date on all of the latest traffic and travel news here or by following our live blog.It was recorded on the hard shoulder, London-bound, between Junction 6 of the M2 for Faversham and Junction 5 for Sittingbourne.Firefighters were called at 6.25pm and the fire was out by 7pm.All traffic was held on the London-bound carriageway while emergency services attended. National Highways says…

Image Credit: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett Is this the Krusty Krab? No, this is Wendy’s, and its customers have officially entered Bikini Bottom. The fast-food chain broke the internet last week when it announced its new Spongebob Squarepants-inspired Krabby Patty Kollab meal. The offer includes a burger and a pineapple frosty as a nod to SpongeBob’s pineapple-under-the-sea home. So, since everyone is dying to get their hands on the official Krabby Patty, did Wendy’s actually follow the “secret formula?” When Is Wendy’s Releasing the Krabby Patty? On Tuesday, October 8, Wendy’s started serving the Krabby Patty meal. Customers were thrilled…

Image Credit: FilmMagic As SpongeBob SquarePants once said, “I’m Ready, I’m Ready, I’m Ready !” Ever wondered what a Krabby Patty tastes like? Now you have the chance to try it, thanks to Wendy’s! The iconic burger from the Nickelodeon cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants, which originated in 1999, was brought to life, allowing fans to experience the taste of the Krusty Krab from Bikini Bottom. This collaboration between Nickelodeon, Paramount and Wendy’s coincides with the show’s 25th anniversary celebration. Per Wendy’s, Dario Spina, CMO of Paramount Brand Studio, shared, “Wendy’s pulse on pop culture and connection to fans makes this collaboration a perfect match…

Image Credit: Getty Images A thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried sounds like a dream, and it has come true! The A-list actresses will lead Lionsgate’s movie The Housemaid. The Euphoria star will play the role of Millie, and the Dropout alum will play the character Nina. Sydney recently appeared in the thrillers Immaculate and Eden, and Amanda led the 2023 series The Crowded Room alongside Tom Holland. Hollywood Life has rounded up everything you need to know about Amanda and Sydney’s new movie, The Housemaid. What Is ‘The Housemaid’ About? The Housemaid follows a struggling young woman named Millie,…

Image Credit: Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock/Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com/Shutterstock Kanye West, 46, and Bianca Censori, 28, have recently been reported to have their marriage on the rocks, according to TMZ, which shared this on October 7, 2024, after speaking with multiple insiders who claimed the couple had split weeks ago. Additionally, a source told the outlet that the 47 year old rapper had discussed moving to Tokyo and separating from his spouse. However, these rumors were dispelled shortly after the two were spotted shopping together in Tokyo, as shown in photos published by Page Six on October 8, 2024. This was not the first time…

The government alert affects the Ravensbourne area in the boroughs of Lewisham, Bromley, Greenwich and Croydon as river levels are set to rise this afternoon (Tuesday, October 8). The rainfall is predicted to clear in the early hours of the morning on Wednesday (October 9). This includes the River Quaggy, Kyd Brook, Chaffinch Brook and Pool River. Flooding is forecasted to impact low lying land near the river this afternoon and overnight. While property flooding is unlikely, the government is prepared to issue warnings is needed. It is recommended that motorists plan their driving routes to avoid low lying roads…