US election – dispute over pro-Trump hat: flight to Texas delayed – economy
London (dpa) – A heated argument over a “Make America Great Again” hat worn by supporters of US presidential candidate Donald Trump cost two women their flights to the USA. The British Airways plane finally took off towards the city of Austin, Texas, around two hours late, the company announced. The trigger was the red […]
Tampa/Washington | After Hurricane: False reports worry the US government
Tampa/Washington (dpa) – After Hurricane “Milton” passed over the US state of Florida, rescue efforts and cleanup work are underway. At the same time, the US government is warning against false reports circulating that are hindering aid. According to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, there are reports of at least ten deaths in connection with […]
Destruction in Florida after Hurricane “Milton” – continued danger
Tampa/Washington (dpa) – As daybreak begins, the extent of the destruction left behind by Hurricane “Milton” slowly becomes clear. The storm moved from the Gulf Coast of Florida across the US state into the Atlantic on Thursday night (local time). In its path: deaths, floods, downed power lines, destroyed livelihoods. “It looked like someone had […]