Ahead of election, experts warn hurricane misinformation is 'just the beginning'
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Padres warn fans about abusive behavior ahead of NLDS Game 3 against Dodgers
The San Diego Padres have reminded fans about their zero-tolerance policy for bad behavior ahead of Game 3 of their NL Division Series against rival Los Angeles, which turned contentious Sunday ...1 hour ago - MLB -
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Florida faces 'matter of life and death' as Hurricane Milton closes in
The "monster" storm is due to hit heavily populated Tampa Bay with full force on Wednesday.1 hour ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Walt Disney World, other theme parks to close ahead of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is heading toward central Florida, and several of Orlando’s theme parks are set to close before it makes landfall. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for much of Florida’s ...2 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton tracker: Milton strengthens to Category 5 storm again
Hurricane Milton, which re-strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane Tuesday afternoon, is taking aim at Florida.3 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton restrengthens into Category 5 storm ahead of landfall in Florida
Hurricane Milton is on a path toward Florida's west coast after surging back into a Category 5 storm Tuesday evening, less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit the state. Tampa's mayor warned ...3 hours ago - Florida -
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North Carolina Republican pushes back on hurricane misinformation
Rep. Chuck Edwards debunked some of misleading information spread by former President Donald Trump and others.5 hours ago -
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Disney World joins theme park closures ahead of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton's approach has Disney World readying to close its doors along with other theme parks across Florida.5 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Furious officials say misinformation is harming hurricane response
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has sparked a flood of misinformation online, with federal, state and local leaders sounding the alarm that it is complicating an already difficult recovery ...5 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
White House Takes to Reddit to Fight Hurricane Misinformation
The Biden-Harris administration took a groundbreaking step to “reach people where they are” by activating a Reddit user account.5 hours ago -
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Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld will all close ahead of Milton
Orlando's tourism machine has begun grinding to a halt ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected hit as a major storm in Florida6 hours ago -
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Ahead of election, experts warn hurricane misinformation is 'just the beginning'
False claims about hurricane relief efforts spread by Donald Trump and Elon Musk have raised concerns about the spread of misinformation during the upcoming election.6 hours ago -
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Hurricane fraud is on the rise, feds warn. Beware these scams.
Hurricanes Milton and Helene are likely to bring out scammers eager to exploit people's impulse to help those in need. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.6 hours ago -
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Disney World, other Orlando theme parks to close in anticipation of Hurricane Milton
Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and other theme parks in Orlando, Florida, are monitoring storm conditions ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall.6 hours ago -
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Biden cancels overseas trip to oversee preparations and response to Milton
President Joe Biden has postponed his overseas trip this week due to Hurricane Milton and its projected landfall in Florida on Wednesday.7 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Florida evacuations underway, gas stations busy ahead of Hurricane Milton landfall
Al Roker provides an updated forecast on Hurricane Milton while Sam Brock, Dana Griffin and Chase Cain report from various locations in Florida as the state braces for a direct hit.7 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton is matter of life and death, Biden warns
President Biden is warning that Hurricane Milton could be the worst storm to hit Florida in over a century. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch forecasts Milton will make landfall as a ...9 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Biden warns Hurricane Milton could be another 'catastrophic storm'
President Biden spoke to reporters after receiving a briefing on the preparations for Milton and warned it could be "the worst storm to hit Florida in over a century." The president urged those in ...11 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Harris talks immigration, Ukraine, Hurricane Helene misinformation in 60 Minutes interview
In an interview with 60 Minutes, Vice President Kamala Harris discussed top issues like immigration, whether she would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, and her ...12 hours ago - Ukraine -
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Harris calls out Trump for spreading misinformation about federal response to hurricanes
Vice President Kamala Harris is calling former President Donald Trump extraordinarily irresponsible spreading misinformation about the federal response to Hurricane Helene. CBS News campaign ...14 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Florida mayor on preparations and evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton
Fort Myers Beach, Florida, is under a mandatory evacuation order ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected landfall. The mayor of the community, Dan Allers, joined CBS News to discuss the storm and CBS ...14 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton: Officials warn of life-threatening situation
As Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 4 storm, officials are urging Florida residents to evacuate immediately, with the mayor of Tampa issuing a dire warning: “if you remain there, you ...16 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
America’s hurricane wreck of an election
Almost anything could tip the result in what is essentially a toss-up between Harris and Trump16 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Project 2025 would ‘unequivocally’ lead to more hurricane deaths, experts warn
Manifesto calls for drastic cuts to federal forecasting of severe storms and aid given to shattered towns and cities. With communities still reeling from Hurricane Helene, one of the deadliest ...17 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
The world according to Kamala Harris
Critics say the vice-president is yet to clearly define her foreign policy vision. But the contours of a philosophy are starting to emerge23 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Business - Financial Times
Lobbying firm Arden funded 1 in 10 Labour MPs
Ability of Jim Murphy’s consultancy to forge close ties with governing party raises questions over UK disclosure rules23 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Why experts are so scared of Hurricane Milton
The nation's eyes are on Florida as Hurricane Milton seems poised to strike the state this week -- nearly two weeks after experiencing the destruction of Hurricane Helene. Residents of the Sunshine ...Yesterday -
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What to know about FEMA disaster relief ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall
In the wake of Hurricane Helene's damage and ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, FEMA has faced criticism and misinformation surrounding its disaster response.Yesterday -
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Fact-checking misinformation about Hurricane Helene
Misinformation and conspiracy theories have been swirling on social media in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. FEMA's deputy administrator told CBS Mornings this misinformation is seriously ...Yesterday -
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Russia, China and Iran Intend to Stoke False Election Claims, Officials Warn
Intelligence officials said that foreign adversaries were planning to take advantage of another close U.S. election to undermine trust in the country’s democratic process.Yesterday - China -
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Trump said hurricane funds were spent on illegal migrants - he's wrong
BBC Verify looks into claims made about the US government's response to Hurricane Helene.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Hurricane Milton forces NFL, NHL and other sporting events to adjust game plans
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are planning to relocate to the New Orleans area to prepare for Sunday’s game against the Saints with Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall along Florida’s west coast ...Yesterday - NHL -
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Tampa Residents Warned to Expect ‘Worst Hurricane in Their Lifetime’
The Tampa Bay area, long used to relative safety from big storms, faces what could be its first direct hit by a major hurricane in a century.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Musk to make more Pennsylvania appearances ahead of election
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk plans to make more appearances in Pennsylvania to boost former President Trump’s campaign in the final four weeks before the election. Musk’s appearances in the ...Yesterday -
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Hurricane Milton will be "an event like none other," Tampa mayor warns
The mayor of Tampa, Florida, and top FEMA officials gave an update Monday on preparations for Hurricane Milton. The storm is predicted to make landfall in Tampa on Wednesday. The mayor urged people ...Yesterday -
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Misinformation has surged following Hurricane Helene. Here's a fact check.
Officials have said baseless claims, amplified by former President Trump and others, are hindering recovery efforts.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
As Hurricane Milton Approaches, Florida Urges Residents to Evacuate
Officials urged residents in the expected path of the hurricane to heed evacuation orders as the state mobilizes resources to respond to the storm.Yesterday - Florida