News Espresso: Dorian moves toward U.S. coast, Hong Kong withdraws extradition bill that sparked protests, EU warns businesses to be prepared for no-deal Brexit - Free Audiobook

News Espresso: Dorian moves toward U.S. coast, Hong Kong withdraws extradition bill that sparked protests, EU warns businesses to be prepared for no-deal Brexit The center of Hurricane Dorian, now a Category 2 storm, is moving parallel to Florida's northeastern coast as it churns north-northwestward in the Atlantic.At least seven deaths have been reported in the Bahamas, where the stormâs destroyed or severely damaged thousands of homes and trapped people in attics.People are being rescued on jet skis and even a bulldozer.Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam says the government will formally withdraw an extradition bill that has sparked months of demonstrations, bowing to one of the protesters' demands.The bill would've allowed Hong Kong residents to be sent to mainland China for trials.But Lam says the government won't accept other demands.The European Union is warning businesses and people likely to be hit by Brexit to make sure they are prepared for the possibility that Britain might leave the bloc without an agreement.The EU's executive arm, the European Commission, has released a checklist for companies to use to help minimize expected disruptions to trade after Britain departs on Oct 31.