As Trump pushes false FEMA claims, officials warn of 'extremely damaging' impacts
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U.S. intel officials warn of foreign adversaries spreading disinformation around ballot counting
U.S. intelligence officials are warning that foreign adversaries, including Russia, China and Cuba, will attempt to cast doubt on the results of the 2024 election by spreading false claims or ...14 hours ago -
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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 ...15 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Rising global temperatures fuel extreme rainfall
Wetter than average conditions see some areas experience months’ worth of rain in just a few days, says Copernicus15 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump's 2020 election claims back in spotlight in closing weeks of campaign
Former President Trump’s refusal to accept his 2020 election loss is back in the headlines because of his own comments and those of his running mate, putting an issue that could be problematic for ...16 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Evangelicals push for climate votes as election nears: 'Care for God's creation'
Young evangelical Christians plan to campaign at religious colleges to get voters to consider climate change. It’s part of a movement to link Christian values with climate action.17 hours ago - Climate -
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World - The Guardian
Singin’ in the nuclear rain: new films push the musical genre in a darker direction
From murderers to apocalypse-escapers, gender re-assignment to political prisoners, film-makers and composers are bringing singing and dancing back. A murderous psychopath mournfully sings his ...19 hours ago -
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So, Are You Pregnant Yet? China’s In-Your-Face Push for More Babies.
The government is again trying to insert itself into women’s childbearing decisions, knocking on doors and making calls with questions some find downright invasive.22 hours ago - China -
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World - The Guardian
Fema chief warns ‘dangerous’ Trump falsehoods hampering Helene response
Misinformation spread by Trump, his supporters and others about the hurricane has shrouded recovery efforts . A slew of falsehoods about Hurricane Helene, including claims of funds diverted from ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Totaling Up the Damage in Gaza After a Year of War
Israeli forces have divided up the enclave as they pursue Hamas, leaving reconstruction an urgent but distant dream.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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WH calls Trump claim FEMA disaster relief money spent on migrants 'absolutely false'
DHS pushed back on his claim FEMA has no funds left for recovery efforts.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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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 -
Business - Financial Times
UK launches regulator in push to speed up approvals for new technology
Regulatory Innovation Office will take innovation ‘by scruff of neck’, says science secretary Peter KyleYesterday - United Kingdom -
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FEMA Faces Severe Staffing Shortage As Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida
Fewer than 10 percent of the agency’s disaster workers are available to respond to Hurricane Milton and other calamities.Yesterday - Florida -
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North Carolina gives counties affected by Hurricane Helene voting flexibility
North Carolina’s election board voted to give residents in the hurricane-affected areas greater flexibility to vote by mail and run their elections.Yesterday -
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'Easy money': Trump backer Elon Musk claims PAC will pay $47 for swing state voter information
Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, is backing Donald Trump in the presidential election against Vice President Kamala Harris.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Hurricane Helene damage in North Carolina
North Carolina residents are continuing clean-up efforts after massive flooding and mud spread Hurricane Helene debris across towns. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has more from Charlotte.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Milton intensifies to category 5 as Florida braces for ‘major impacts’
Storm could make landfall on Wednesday as state prepares what could be biggest evacuation since 2017. Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified into a category 5 hurricane, just two days before it ...Yesterday - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Trump transition team co-chair warns prospective appointees must prove 'loyalty'
Howard Lutnick, former President Trump’s transition team co-chair, said prospective appointees will only be tapped for future roles in a hypothetical Trump administration if they prove “loyalty” to ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Trump appointees must prove ‘fidelity and loyalty’, says campaign official
Howard Lutnick, co-chair of Trump’s transition team, says potential appointees are ‘all going to be on the same side’. A senior official on Donald Trump ’s campaign has said any appointees in a ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Charlamagne tha God knocks Republicans over false Helene response claims: 'Everything can't be politicized'
Charlamagne tha God is speaking out against what he describes as "lies created by the GOP" surrounding the federal government's response to Hurricane Helene. "It's actually nuts that at a time like ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
Business - Inc.
Musk Joins Trump Rally With Dire Election Claims
The billionaire said ‘this will be the last election’ if Trump doesn’t win, appearing on stage at a rally on the site of a July assassination attempt on the former president.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Hurricane Helene sparks political battles amid FEMA's response
Hurricane Helene isn't just causing destruction — political debates and false claims are now clouding the recovery process. Erik Hooks, FEMA's deputy administrator, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to ...Yesterday -
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Hurricane Helene survivors describe storm's devastating impact
More than 230 people are now confirmed dead making Helene the deadliest hurricane since Katrina struck in 2005. About half of the fatalities are in North Carolina. Survivors hit by the devastating ...Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Equinor Buys 9.8% Stake in Orsted as Part of Renewables Push
Equinor plans to allocate more than 50% of its investments in renewable and low-carbon projects by 2050, from around 20% in 2023.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
The false promise of regime change in Iran
Military intervention is not the way to bring about the fall of the Islamic republicYesterday - Iran -
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Musk to make voter push for Trump in Pennsylvania during final weeks of campaign
Trump will participate in a remembrance in Miami, while Harris will mark the somber occasion at the Naval Observatory in Washington.Yesterday - Donald Trump -