Storm has top sustained winds of 70 mph, but could reach 120 mph by the time it hits the Florida Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Helene is expected to become a hurricane on Wednesday as it nears the coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, the National Hurricane Center said. After it passes the Yucatan Peninsula, it is expected to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane by late Thursday, when it's expected to come ashore along Florida's Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane warning for an area along the Florida coast from Anclote River to Mexico Beach. Forecasters are suggesting that Florida's Big Bend region will have the worst impacts. "There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge along the entire west coast of the Florida Peninsula and Florida Big Bend," said National Hurricane Center forecaster Jack Beven. "The highest inundation levels are expected along the coast of the Florida Big Bend. Residents in those areas should follow a...
It was not the speech Joe Biden wanted to give. At least, not this year, under these circumstances. But if anyone knows how quickly fortunes can change, it’s this president – whose personal and professional life has been scarred by tragedy and adversity. Speaking to a packed arena in Chicago on the first night of the Democratic National Convention, Mr Biden offered a full-throated defence of his presidency – touching on many of the themes that he campaigned on in 2020 and again this year before abandoning his re-election bid in mid-July, a few weeks after a catastrophic debate performance. "Like many of you, I gave my heart and soul to this nation,” he said, towards the end of a nearly hour-long address punctuated by raucous shouts of "Thank you, Joe". Mr Biden had walked out onto the stage after being introduced by his daughter Ashley and wife, Jill, who told the audience she "saw him dig deep into his soul" when he decided to exit the presidential race. Unl...