Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day: Americas

1. Hurricane Ian makes landfall in southwest Florida as a Category 4 storm

Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida on Wednesday afternoon as a Category 4 storm, bringing with it high winds, heavy rain, and storm surge. The storm is expected to continue to move across the state, bringing with it the potential for widespread flooding and power outages.

2. Death toll from Hurricane Fiona rises to at least 25 in Puerto Rico

The death toll from Hurricane Fiona has risen to at least 25 in Puerto Rico, according to the island's governor. The storm caused widespread damage to the island's infrastructure, leaving many without power or water.

3. U.S. economy grew at a 2.6% annual rate in the third quarter

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.6% annual rate in the third quarter, according to the Commerce Department. The growth was driven by strong consumer spending and exports.

4. OPEC+ agrees to cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day

OPEC+ has agreed to cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day, starting in November. The move is aimed at boosting oil prices, which have fallen in recent months.

5. Twitter agrees to pay $150 million to settle FTC lawsuit

Twitter has agreed to pay $150 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission. The lawsuit alleged that Twitter had misled users about how their data was being used.