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It’s Friday, October 11 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:

• Hurricane Milton recovery efforts in Florida

• A raccoon home invasion in Washington

• 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

Milton recovery

Sun-Sentinel reports: Florida grapples with widespread devastation after Hurricane Milton. Rescuers are busy pulling people to safety from damaged structures.

Chicago Tribune says millions of Floridians remain powerless, though: The hurricane caused significant damage to the state's infrastructure -- the storm initially knocked out power to about 1/3 of the state.

But Fox News says over 275 linemen from Florida Power and Light are on the case. They were stationed at a Miami hotel to assist with emergency response efforts.

The Guardian's take: Authorities are hard at work managing severe storm surges and rescue priorities. But the full impact of Hurricane Milton is still unfolding.

Raccoon takeover

Cowboy State Daily: In Poulsbo, WA, a woman had to flee her house when over 100 aggressive raccoons came looking for food -- she had been feeding the raccoons for over 30 years.

USA Today: The raccoons were scratching and causing disturbances -- The homeowner even called 911!

NBC News: It startled the neighbors -- raccoons can have diseases, and there's always a risk of rabies. The lesson here is to not feed wild animals, ever!

Fox13: Lucky for the critters, they did not have to be euthanized -- they dispersed after discovering they weren't going to be fed.

1) Hurricanes reshape the final stretch of the 2024 campaign, with Harris and Trump addressing storm recovery.

2) Tesla's recent robotaxi event highlighted ambitious plans by Elon Musk, leaving investors craving more specifics.

3) Stunning photos of the Northern lights have captivated viewers from the U.S. to various parts of the world.

4) In Trump's hush money trial, defense questions Stormy Daniels's credibility as the former president faces legal challenges.