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The vast majority of Florida's public school districts closed at least one day this week as the storm made its way across the state.

Hurricane Ian carved a path of destruction through central Florida, with extreme winds, heavy rains and a torrent of waters flooding in from the Gulf of Mexico.Roads and bridges were washed away, coastal cities were swamped and electrical systems were wrecked - leaving millions of homes and businesses without power. While the full scope of the disaster is not yet known, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says it will take years to rebuild.We'll hear an eyewitness account of the destruction in Ft. Myers and check in with NPR's Greg Allen in Sarasota, where many neighborhoods are flooded.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

California has the largest percentage of EVs of any state, with 15.8% of the cars sold there in the second quarter this year being fully electric. Does its electricity grid have the capacity to cope with its mandate that all cars sold in the state by 2035 produce zero greenhouse gas emissions?

Although Hurricane Ian has passed over the southwest coast of Florida, the recovery and rebuilding efforts have only just begun.

Mortgage rates have fallen to below 2% in recent years, but interest rates are rising rapidly in Australia as the central bank looks to tame inflation.

The Senate approved the interim spending bill, which must now pass the House before heading to President Biden for his signature. The government runs out of spending power on Friday night.

The Department of Justice is conducting a criminal investigation of Donald Trump over his removal of documents from the White House when he left office.

Images of the aftermath show a glimpse of the destruction caused by the powerful Category 4 hurricane: homes washed out, boats yanked from their moorings, and decimated neighborhoods.

If you're wrestling with tax debt, you may have options like an installment agreement or a penalty abatement through the IRS. Here's what filers need to know.

Whether your house is in an area prone to hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, hail or wildfires, it's important to know what your insurance covers or excludes.

Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico helped Hurricane Ian gain strength. Rapidly intensifying major hurricanes are more likely as the Earth gets hotter.

More than 2.6 million people were without power in Florida.

The National Hurricane Center said Ian could return at or near hurricane strength on Friday when it enters the Atlantic Ocean toward South Carolina and North Carolina.

Artis Leon Ivey Jr., better known as Coolio, died suddenly Wednesday, according to multiple reports. He was 59 years old.

A Galveston bartender allegedly overserved alcohol to a drunk man who later drove and killed four people in a crash.

A Wimberley ISD teacher has been charged with assault-offensive contact one-month after beginning work at the district.

The former prime minister was sentenced to three years for violating the official secrets act, on top of a 20-year sentence already handed down by the military junta that took power in 2021.

The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to formally annex four territories from Ukraine on Friday, following staged referendums that were condemned by the West.

Although the so-called income-related adjustment amounts, or IRMAAs, will be smaller in 2023, there may still be strategies for reducing what you pay.

A Kremlin spokesman said Russia would hold a signing ceremony on Friday afternoon. President Vladimir Putin is due to make a "substantial speech."

Customarily, the Fed and other central banks do as much as they can to keep markets calm and keep the economy on track. But now they're seen as the ones stoking volatility.

With Wednesday night's dinger, the New York Yankees superstar has tied a record set in 1961 and is the first major leaguer to hit so many home runs in a season since 2001.

A new poll from Quinnipiac showed Greg Abbott remains in lead over Beto O'Rourke in the Texas Governor race.

The widespread protests in Iran were sparked by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. She died after being detained by Iran's morality police for allegedly violating the country's strict dress code.The fuel that's keeping them going is a broader, deeper resentment at life under the regime.Karim Sadjadpour, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace explains what risk the protests pose to the regime, and why he believers it is incapable of reform.This episode also features excerpts from NPR's Steve Inskeep's interview with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and reporting from NPR's Peter Kenyon.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

The 26-year-old model has been wearing see-through outfits since her first high-fashion runway appearance in 2014.

The man pleaded guilty in the District of Columbia to assaulting, resisting or impeding officers using a dangerous weapon.

Such massive storms are fairly rare, and it's even more rare for them to make landfall. NOAA says that for such storms, "catastrophic damage will occur" with electricity outages "for weeks or months."

BBC News personal-finance correspondent Kevin Peachey answers your mortgage questions.

Hurricane Ian delivered an eerie omen to coastal Florida residents Wednesday morning: Its winds pulled massive amounts of water out of Tampa Bay and other areas.

A Dripping Springs woman has been found guilty of defrauding $300,000 from the VA and SSA for 'overstating' her husbands disability.

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman tell fans that "Deadpool 3" won't change Wolverine's death in James Mangold's "Logan."

Separatist leaders in occupied areas of Ukraine moved to join the Russian Federation — after claiming that the people there had chosen to join Russia, in referendums denounced by the West as a sham.

In an alleged scheme that temporarily inflated the market value of a tiny New Jersey deli to more than $100 million, three men have been charged with securities fraud and market manipulation.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg held a special meeting of the alliance's arms directors to discuss ways to refill member nations' weapons stockpiles.

In an interview with Norah O'Donnell, CIA Director Bill Burns discusses Russian President Vladimir Putin's nuclear threats as well as Putin's military setbacks in Ukraine. Watch more of the exclusive interview on "CBS Sunday Morning" on Oct. 2.

Here's what we've learned from the images captured by Webb and other projects so far — and it's a lot.

The USA might seem more divided than ever, but there are some issues that unite us.

The Smoky Mountains travel website launched its annual fall foliage prediction map which allows people to see an estimate of when the leaves will start to change color in their area.

Gas break closes I-10 West access roads off Stonewall and Cypress

Borrowers enrolled in income-driven student loan repayment plans will get their debt automatically discharged. Yet experts recommend they still take some steps.

We are fully into Hurricane season, and the first big storm to hit the United States will soon make landfall.

The so-called referendums — which Ukraine, the U.S. and others have denounced as shams — are widely viewed as an initial Kremlin move toward formal Russian annexation of the territories.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been “demoted” on the Royal family’s website to bottom billing alongside the Duke of York.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz took to his podcast to say that Chrissy Teigen's abortion wasn't an abortion and Twitter criticized him.

The stopgap bill keeps federal agencies funded at current levels through mid-December. But a fight over reforming the permitting process for energy projects is bumping against a Friday deadline.

TikToker flight attendant known for sharing hacks with her 3 million followers on social media reveals how to upgrade to first class for free.

St. Petersburg and Tampa are preparing for what could be their first direct hit by a major hurricane in over a century. Officials there are urging people to comply with evacuation orders immediately.

The U.S. dollar is the strongest it has been in 20 years. As it strengthens, other currencies — like the pound — weaken. That's good news for U.S. consumers and importers but bad news for others.

The Congressional Workers Union announced on Monday via Twitter that the office of Rep. Andy Levin, D-Mich., has won their union election – the first one to do so on the Hill.

The founder of the Oath Keepers and four others individuals linked to the far-right, anti-government group go on trial Tuesday on seditious conspiracy and other charges stemming from the Jan. 6 riot.

Actor and WWE wrestling icon John Cena has just set a new Guinness World Record for granting 650 wishes through the Make-A-Wish foundation.

As interest rates rise at the fastest pace in 40 years, now is the time to make sure you're getting the best return on your cash. Here's how to get started.

If you're thinking about canceling your contract, be sure you know what the financial repercussions would be.

The British pound sank to $1.03, before stabilizing slightly, as traders and investors react negatively to new government plans to cut taxes for highest earners and businesses and boosting borrowing.

To reflect on the scenes of the day, view a set of photos below via Getty Images.

Rapper Post Malone is recovering after he bruised his ribs during an unexpected fall on stage while performing in St. Louis, his manager confirmed on social media.

The courses are set for the biggest running event of the year in San Antonio.

She spent 70 years on the throne, traveled to adoring fans and met with countless leaders around the world, including 13 sitting U.S. presidents.

We know that September just started and it’s still technically summer, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start to get excited about Halloween!

Monkeypox cases are continuing to spread across the nation, though some states are starting to see more cases arise than others.

Toys 'R' Us will start opening in Macy’s across the U.S. in late July and by October 15 there will be a Toys ‘R’ Us in every Macy’s in the country.

Before looking ahead to next year and America’s 247th birthday in 2023, here are some photos of fireworks displays in New York City, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas and Los Angeles on Monday night.

The discovery of an invasive giant African land snail has prompted a quarantine in one Florida city.

The Supreme Court on Friday stripped away the nation’s constitutional protections for abortion that had stood for nearly a half-century. The decision by the court’s conservative majority overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling and is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.

Since the legislation was signed, the landscape of sports changed forever with the opportunities it has given female athletes.

The Texas House of Representatives committee investigating the Robb Elementary School shooting will hold a hearing on Thursday morning in Austin.

The 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth wasn’t able to attend events on Friday and Saturday, but did make a surprise appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Sunday.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is aiming to lead the international bloc opposed to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine into a broader coalition to counter what it sees as a more serious, long-term threat to global order from China.

As the community of Uvalde and the country continue to grieve, here are some images of how the town is trying to cope with and make sense of the tragedy.

The city of Mariupol looks like it will be in Russian hands shortly after hundreds of the remaining Ukrainian soldiers were ordered to evacuate.

May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time in which we pay tribute to the generations of people who have enriched our country’s history -- and the ones who are still growing up, who will be instrumental in future successes.

As the war between Russia and Ukraine shows no signs of slowing down, Ukrainians across their country to to heal as the bury the dead and salvage what is left of villages, towns and cities that have been destroyed by Russians.

Protests have erupted all over the country after Politico released a leaked initial draft majority opinion indicating the U.S. Supreme Court would overturn two abortion-related cases, which would end federal protection of abortion rights.

Russian forces pounded targets across Ukraine, taking aim at supply lines for foreign weapons in the west and intensifying an offensive in the east, as the European Union moved Wednesday to further punish Moscow for the war with a proposed ban on oil imports.

It feels like the last Met Gala just happened (the delayed event took place in September of last year), but that wasn’t stopping Vogue Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour from throwing a party for fashion’s biggest night on he first Monday of May like she normally does.

Heavy fighting has taken place in the regions of Donetsk and Lukansk, with attacks taking place in cities such as Avdiivka, Popasna, Krasnohorivka and Mariinka.

We want to know how well you know your Disney royalty -- and if you know them well enough to be able to ace our quiz.

The war in Ukraine is far from over after Russian has been sending over more reinforcements.

Each year on April 15 marks another Titanic Remembrance Day, a time to reflect on the lives lost when the famed ship sank into the North Atlantic’s icy waters back in 1912.

They’re baaaaaack. Whether you love them or you’d rather NOT hear about the Kardashian-Jenner crew, there’s no denying the family’s fame.

Russia’s Defense Ministry promised Friday to ramp up missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital in response to Ukraine’s alleged aggression on Russian territory, an ominous warning that followed Moscow’s stinging symbolic loss of its navy’s flagship in the Black Sea.

Refugees continue to pour into other countries such as Poland and England, with an estimated four million Ukrainian refugees leaving the country.

While there are many efforts to have the war in Ukraine to end, there is still violence happening every day.

As Russian forces continue their attempts at overtaking Ukraine, many of the people have moved out in masses, seeking safety.

No, you haven't died and gone to wine heaven, but this vineyard in Portugal might be the second-best thing.

Whether you’re looking to take a day trip, or are scouting for your next move across the country, look no further than this Texas city.

If you’re going to the Poteet Strawberry Festival this year, you’re in for a whirlwind of entertainment.

Sports are so powerful -- they transcend just the court, the mat or the field: They have the power to change lives.

Russia’s relentless bombardment of Ukraine has edged closer to central Kyiv. Large explosions thundered across Kyiv before dawn Tuesday as Russia’s assault on the capital appeared to become more systematic, The Associated Press reported.

Gunfire and burning vehicles in the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo led U.S. officials to briefly close the U.S. consulate and briefly shut down border crossings there.

If you got really into the Winter Olympics this year, and you’re missing the excitement, hopefully you can check out the final few days of the Paralympic Games.

Authorities in northern Mexico say volunteer searchers have found 11 bodies in clandestine burial pits just a few miles from the U.S. border.

Tuesday marks the start of Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history.

It’s our favorite season of the year: Awards.

Brooks & Dunn fans of San Antonio, it’s time to “boot-scootin’ boogie.”

After weeks of buildup, Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine earlier this week, invading the country from the north, east and south, launching airstrikes on cities and military bases.

The DeLorean Motor Company is heading to the future — the future of electric vehicles.

Dr. Dre & Co. took the weight of the hip-hop culture on the Super Bowl stage, shouldered the pressure from skeptics and delivered a strong halftime show to prove that edgy rap can work at the world’s biggest sporting events.

With the NFL on a break for a week until Super Bowl festivities begin, a lot of focus now can turn to the start of the latest Winter Olympics, which open Friday in Beijing.