Fact checking misinformation about Hurricane Helene
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Sports - ESPN
Source: Chiefs more optimistic about Rice's knee
There's optimism Rashee Rice's knee injury isn't as significant as initially feared, but it's still unlikely he returns this season, a source told ESPN.2 hours ago - NFL -
Top stories - ABC News
Florida Gov. DeSantis refused call from VP Harris about hurricane aid: Source
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has refused to take a call with Vice President Kamala Harris about Hurricane Milton, a source close to the governor told ABC News.2 hours ago - Florida -
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 controlled4 hours ago -
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 ...5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - ABC News
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.5 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Ron DeSantis refuses 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.5 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 ...6 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 ...6 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How North Carolina is getting out the vote after Helene
With less than one month to go until Election Day, the North Carolina State Board of Elections unanimously passed emergency measures Monday aimed at helping both election officials and voters ...6 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.6 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Harris calls Trump 'irresponsible' for spreading disinformation about hurricane aid
Harris criticized Trump for amplifying a false claim about the distribution of Federal Emergency Management Agency funds to victims of Hurricane Helene.6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Misinformation amid Helene recovery is 'extremely damaging,' FEMA official says
FEMA officials pushing back against misinformation about Hurricane Helene recovery and assistance.7 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
For Gen Z, US election is all about the economy
The rising costs of groceries and rent are driving many young voters to the polls.7 hours ago -
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.7 hours ago -
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.9 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
White House, Fox News's Peter Doocy spar over Helene response
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Fox News reporter Peter Doocy sparred Monday over the Biden administration's response to the damage and destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene. ...9 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Florida meteorologist chokes up talking about Hurricane Milton
A south Florida meteorologist got emotional as he described the severity of Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm raging through the Gulf of Mexico on Monday that is expected to make landfall in the ...10 hours ago - Florida -
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.10 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Former Florida GOP chair backs Harris after Helene 'trolling'
The former head of the Florida Republican Party said he’s supporting Vice President Harris after “trolling” from other Republicans over the federal government's response to Hurricane Helene. Al ...11 hours ago - Florida -
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.11 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricane Milton now Category 5, threatens Florida: What to know
Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm Monday as Floridians brace for yet another major storm to make landfall this week. The storm comes less than two weeks after Hurricane ...11 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What to know about the Supreme Court's new term
The Supreme Court convened Monday for its new term and released a list of cases that have been rejected by the justices for now, including a case out of Texas on the state's abortion ban. CBS News' ...11 hours ago -
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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.11 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 ...13 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Iran dismisses speculation about fate of absent Quds Force commander
Esmail Ghaani’s deputy insists he is ‘alive and well’ despite not being seen in public for more than a week13 hours ago - Iran -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Is the Election Affecting Your Relationships? Tell Us About It.
If this political season is influencing your marriage, friendships or dating life, for better or worse, we want to hear about it.14 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
During blood pressure check, there's a right way and wrong way to hold your arm, study finds
Blood pressure readings taken while a person's arm is in the wrong position could lead to a misdiagnosis of hypertension, a new study found.14 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Major North Carolina newspaper knocks Trump over Helene response 'falsehoods'
A leading newspaper in North Carolina is blasting former President Trump over what it calls his "falsehoods" about the government response to Hurricane Helene, which devastated a large swath of the ...16 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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 ...16 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Russia never cared about ethnic Russians in Ukraine
What has transpired is anything but what Russia said it would do to aid ethnic Russians.16 hours ago - Russia -
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.”17 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 ...17 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 ...17 hours ago - Florida -
World - The Guardian
Harris hits back at Republican’s remarks about her lack of biological children
Democrat responds on Call Her Daddy podcast to Arkansas governor saying she has nothing ‘keeping her humble’. US politics – live updates Kamala Harris hit back at the Republican Arkansas ...17 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
What I Learned About Bananas Is Bananas
The port strike might be over for now, but there was never a need for the banana panic that came out of it. America’s favorite fruit was weeks away from disappearing from grocery store shelves.3 days ago -