Control the path and power of hurricanes like Helene? Forget it, scientists say
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Tech - ABC News
Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say
In the wake of hurricanes that have disrupted lives for millions in the U.S., some people may wonder if extreme weather events could be somehow controlled23 minutes ago -
Politics - The Hill
Walz: Past misstatements unlike being 'pathological liar like Donald Trump'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), the Democratic nominee for vice president, defended his past misstatements about his military service and his travel to China, arguing there was a difference between ...1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - CBS News
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.2 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Ron DeSantis is refusing to take Harris' call on Hurricane Helene
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is not taking calls from Vice President Kamala Harris about storm recovery just over a week after Hurricane Helene hammered parts of his state.2 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...2 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
North Carolina, a battleground state, faces election hurdles after Hurricane Helene
As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, North Carolina is still grappling with the crushing destruction of Helene and its ripple effects. Tonight, the key battleground state is changing some of its ...2 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Tunisia's Kais Saied wins landslide reelection, entrenching his power in Arab Spring's birthplace
Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has won reelection in a landslide victory after a campaign that saw opponents jailed alongside journalists, activists and attorneys2 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Misinformation swirls around Hurricane Helene response
BBC Verify looks into claims made about the US government's response to Hurricane Helene.2 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton on path for landfall near Tampa Bay
If Hurricane Milton stays on its current track, forecasters say it will be the worst storm to hit the Tampa, Florida, area in more than a century. Lonnie Quinn has new details on Milton's track and ...3 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Misinformation amid Helene recovery is 'extremely damaging,' FEMA official says
FEMA officials pushing back against misinformation about Hurricane Helene recovery and assistance.3 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Severe Covid infections can inflame brain’s ‘control centre’, research says
Scans of people hospitalised with Covid may explain the long-term breathlessness and fatigue some patients experience. Severe Covid infections can drive inflammation in the brain’s “control ...3 hours ago - Covid -
Top stories - CBS News
Helene conspiracies about lithium, weather control spread online
False caims that politicians manipulated the weather to target Republican areas and that the government is trying to seize land to mine lithium are taking root online.3 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Trump's Mar-a-Lago, golf resorts are outside Milton's path. But Truth Social's offices are at risk
Though Trump's Florida resort properties appear to be outside Milton's path, the storm has disrupted some campaign plans, including a Univision town hall.4 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Top stories - NBC News
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.5 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
College Football Power Rankings: Five new teams enter the rankings
Week 6 brought chaos. Two of the top five programs lost to unranked teams, and we added five new schools to our list.5 hours ago - College Football -
Business - Financial Times
Give England’s mayors more power over services, says think-tank
Regional government key to improvements in health, policing and education, even when funds are short, study finds5 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...6 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
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.7 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
CDC to screen travelers for Marburg, as outbreak of Ebola-like disease grows
The CDC will urge Americans to "reconsider nonessential travel" to Rwanda.7 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Hurricane Helene Couldn’t Stop Birders From Using eBird
Since 2002, birders have relied on the online bird-watching log eBird. As Hurricane Helene tore through North Carolina, bird-watchers continued to post.7 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
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.8 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The bull market is nearing its second birthday. Here’s why it will likely continue.
The bull market in U.S. stocks is about to turn two years old, the latest milestone for a rally that has surpassed the expectations of all but the most bullish investors on Wall Street.8 hours ago -
Health - ABC News
Nobel Prize in medicine honors 2 scientists for their discovery of microRNA
Two scientists have won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for their discovery of microRNA, tiny bits of genetic material that serve as on and off switches inside cells that help control ...8 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Public officials urge halt to the spread of rampant disinformation around Hurricane Helene
Republican and Democratic politicians and officials have in recent days resorted to pleading with people to stop spreading false information related to Hurricane Helene, with many saying that ...9 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Fatal Alloa blast: Explosion was 'like a sonic boom'
Police confirm a man died at the scene and three others were injured in the blast in Clackmannanshire.10 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Nobel Prize in medicine honors 2 scientists for their discovery of microRNA
Two scientists have won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for their discovery of microRNA, tiny bits of genetic material that serve as on and off switches inside cells that help control ...10 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Tennet taps bankers for potential €20bn German power grid IPO
Dutch government exploring listing or sale of German unit after failed sale to Berlin11 hours ago - Germany -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...12 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
This Horror Game Plays Like The World's Scariest Game Show, And It's Out Today
October is the best month for horror games, as you can see in our October horror games roundup , and today we're adding a new one to the long list: 7 Minutes in Hell. Developed by Gaggle Studios, ...12 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
After Hurricane Helene, should I buy property in Florida at a reduced price? Is now a good time to strike a deal?
“Many of those owners were not insured or underinsured.”13 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...13 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Eye Opener: Hurricane Milton to hit Florida less than 2 weeks after Helene devastated Southeast
Millions in Florida brace for another major hurricane, fewer than two weeks after Helene destroyed the Southeast, killed more than 230 people. Also, Israel marks one year since the Oct. 7 attacks ...13 hours ago - Florida -
World - The Guardian
Forget the f-words, ignore the erections: how did an entire plane collectively choose to watch Daddio?
When individual screens went down, travellers on a Sydney to Tokyo flight voted not to watch The Fall Guy or Inside Out 2 but a drama that is mostly Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn chatting in a taxi. ...13 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Want to Handle Difficult Conversations Better? 1 Simple Trick Will Help You Stay Calm and in Control
Why naming your inner voice might be the key to staying calm under pressure.2 days ago -