False conspiracy theories that Hurricane Milton is part of a political plot are still spreading
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Biden criticizes Trump for false claims about hurricane response
President Biden has again called out former President Donald Trump for spreading false information about response efforts to hurricanes Helene and Milton, while Homeland Security Secretary ...2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Hurricane Milton live updates: At least 13 fatalities reported
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane on Florida's west coast near Siesta Key.2 hours ago -
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Florida surveys wreckage left by Hurricane Milton
City of Tampa avoids worst of the storm but 10 people killed and left millions of residents without power2 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Milton leaves parts of Orlando flooded
Hurricane Milton has now moved out of Florida and into the Atlantic but left behind in its wake a path of death and destruction. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest on ...3 hours ago -
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The Memo: Hurricane politics scramble final stretch of Trump-Harris race
Two hurricanes in quick succession could scramble a breathtakingly close presidential election in its final weeks. Even as most Americans are focused on the human toll from the one-two punch of ...4 hours ago -
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How hurricane conspiracy theories took over social media
The misinformation has been fuelled by a social media universe that rewards engagement over truth.4 hours ago -
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False conspiracy theories that Hurricane Milton is part of a political plot are still spreading
Baseless conspiracy theories about weather modification and false claims about disaster relief efforts have continued to spread on X in recent days.4 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton: Biden says ‘outright lies’ risk lives as Florida deals with aftermath of storm – latest updates
President says false claims undermine rescue efforts after number of people killed as hurricane battered Florida. Full report: millions without power after Hurricane Milton How have you been ...4 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Hurricane Milton brings tornadoes with rain
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Why tornadoes form within hurricanes Extreme weather tied to Hurricane Milton included tornadoes — a phenomenon known to occur as ...4 hours ago -
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Where is Hurricane Milton now?
Milton hit western Florida near Siesta Key, with US officials warning of "life-threatening" storm surge.5 hours ago -
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Biden, Harris updated on Hurricane Milton as Trump misinformation spreads
President Biden is slamming efforts to spread misinformation on federal recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more from former President ...5 hours ago -
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Hurricane Recovery Efforts Disrupted by Conspiracy Theories and Falsehoods
Experts warn that weather-related disinformation can rapidly escalate into real-world risks and distract from aid.6 hours ago -
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Hurricane Recovery Efforts Disrupted by Conspiracy Theories and Falsehoods
Experts warn that weather-related disinformation can rapidly escalate into real-world risks and distract from aid.6 hours ago -
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DeSantis on Hurricane Milton response
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials provided an update on Hurricane Milton response as efforts to bring back power and rescue stranded residents continue. DeSantis said the state ...6 hours ago -
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Biden suggests Trump 'get a life' after false hurricane claims
President Biden on Thursday said that former President Trump "should get a life" amid false claims from Trump and his allies about the federal response to the recent hurricanes. “Mr. President ...7 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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The Guardian view on Hurricane Milton and other disasters: extreme politics is worsening extreme weather | Editorial
Climate change deniers such as Florida’s Ron DeSantis lament the impact of such events but won’t acknowledge the underlying problem. The preparations for Hurricane Milton were on a mammoth scale, ...8 hours ago -
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Trump still spreading false claims about FEMA diverting aid amid hurricanes
In the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, former President Donald Trump is continuing to peddle false claims that FEMA is diverting disaster relief funds to migrants. CBS News political ...10 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Hurricane Milton and a storm of misinformation
Joe Biden said misinformation was making people "panic".10 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton leaves millions without power after lashing Florida
At least four people are killed after state hit by tornadoes and winds of up to 120mph11 hours ago - Florida -
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Trump Spreads His Politics of Grievance to Nonwhite Voters
Eight years ago, he won over many white voters, who were often called the forgotten Americans. Now, he hopes to make inroads with Black and Latino voters by stoking resentments and pointing to ...11 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Hurricane Milton causes Jaguars to delay London flight; Week 6 game vs. Bears still on as scheduled
Inclement weather will have the team arriving slightly later than expected12 hours ago - NFL -
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Hurricane Milton, Inflation and the Economy
The superstorm is expected to inflict costly and lasting damage in Florida, as the Federal Reserve is already keeping an eye on upcoming inflation data.14 hours ago -
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Wild conspiracies about the weather are spreading online. The media can help | Arwa Mahdawi
If people knew more about geoengineering, they might not believe Marjorie Taylor Greene’s latest unhinged theory. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has earned the dubious honour of being one of the most ...16 hours ago -
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No, Hurricane Milton was not 'engineered'
Social media is awash with bogus claims that Hurricane Milton has been “engineered”. What are the facts?17 hours ago -
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"It's so stupid": False claims about hurricanes must stop, Biden says
Many local officials have taken to social media to push back on harmful misinformation about Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Afghan accused of plotting terror attack worked as CIA guard, officials say
An Afghan man arrested on charges of planning a terrorist attack on Election Day worked as a security guard in Afghanistan for the Central Intelligence Agency, sources told NBC News.Yesterday -
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Florida conditions worsen, misinformation spreads as Milton approaches
Weather conditions are beginning to deteriorate in Tampa Bay, Florida, hours before Hurricane Milton makes landfall as a Category 3 storm. Before the storm hits, officials are combatting the rapid ...Yesterday - Florida -
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Where Will Hurricane Milton Make Landfall? Forecasters Still Don’t Know.
The National Hurricane Center urged Florida residents not to fixate on the exact location because the dangers will be widespread.Yesterday -
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Growing political storm over federal hurricane response
The political storm intensified over the federal government's hurricane response. Vice President Harris criticized former President Trump for pushing false claims about FEMA disaster relief money. ...Yesterday -
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Biden shoots down Marjorie Taylor Greene's conspiracy theory about people controlling the weather
As Hurricane Milton threatens catastrophic damage in Florida, the Georgia Republican suggested on X that such storms could be engineered by humans.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Biden assures Florida residents, "We've got your back" as hurricane approaches
During his remarks, President Biden also accused former President Trump of leading the "onslaught of lies" about hurricane aid.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Florida zoo prepares for Hurricane Milton
ZooTampa at Lowry Park has taken into account Florida's history of hurricanes as keepers prepare for Milton to approach the state. Tiffany Burns, the zoo's senior director of animal programs, joins ...Yesterday - Florida -
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Kamala Harris and allies top Trump and Republicans with $1bn in donations – US politics live
Vice-president and groups supporting her have brought in $1bn in donations since she launched her campaign in July. In an interview earlier today with CNN, Alejandro Mayorkas was asked to ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Clearwater mayor on Hurricane Milton threats
Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector says Hurricane Milton preparations involved major evacuations and convincing some residents to leave areas under threat. Rector joins CBS News' Lana Zak with more on ...Yesterday -
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Hurricane Milton window to evacuate closing
Officials say Hurricane Milton could be the most catastrophic storm to hit parts of Florida in more than a century. Storm surge and high winds could be deadly as Milton crosses the state. CBS News ...Yesterday -
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Biden condemns spread of 'reckless' disinformation about federal response to hurricanes
During a briefing on preparations for Hurricane Milton, President Biden denounced the "reckless, irresponsible and relentless" spread of disinformation about the federal government's response to ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Latest Hurricane Milton forecast
Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida as the state braces for what's predicted to be an historic storm. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast.Yesterday -
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Inside the Biden administration's preparations for Hurricane Milton
The Biden administration is pre-positioning personnel ahead of Hurricane Milton with debris removal still ongoing from Hurricane Helene. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Afghan national living in U.S. charged with plotting Election Day terrorist attack
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a resident of Oklahoma City, was charged with conspiring to carry out a terrorist attack on behalf of ISIS on Election Day, according to federal prosecutors.Yesterday