Fema chief warns ‘dangerous’ Trump falsehoods hampering Helene response
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Officials warn of 'potentially catastrophic' Hurricane Milton impact
The storm briefly reached category five status, and evacuation orders are in place in the US state of Florida.5 minutes ago -
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CIA director warns "misjudgments" could further escalate Middle East conflict
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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 -
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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.5 hours ago -
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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 -
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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 ...6 hours ago -
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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.6 hours ago - China -
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Misinformation swirls around Hurricane Helene response
BBC Verify looks into claims made about the US government's response to Hurricane Helene.6 hours ago -
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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 -
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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.8 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Israeli military warns of operations on southern Lebanon's coast
Israel's military on Monday said it would soon launch operations on Lebanon’s southern coast, which would mark a further escalation of its fight against Hezbollah. "Urgent warning to vacationers, ...9 hours ago - Israel -
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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.9 hours ago - Florida -
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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 -
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Why escalating Middle East tensions haven’t stopped the stock market from climbing
Despite widening geopolitical conflict, U.S. stocks have moved relentlessly higher to log multiple records this year.10 hours ago -
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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 ...10 hours ago -
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Brent crude ends above $80 on rising risk of Israeli response to Iranian missile attack
Global Brent prices settled Monday above $80 a barrel for the first time since August, as the risk of an Israeli response to last week’s Iranian missile strike intensified, raising the potential ...11 hours ago - Israel -
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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 -
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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 -
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Chief constable suspended over misconduct claim
Rod Hansen, of Gloucestershire Police, is being investigated over possible gross misconduct.12 hours ago -
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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 -
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Georgia residents on Trump and Harris’s post-Helene trips: ‘He’s here to get votes, she’s here to help’
Some local residents saw ‘stark differences’ between the responses of the presidential candidates vying for visibility. Mayor Garnett Johnson didn’t want to put his troubles in front of people ...13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Israeli military says it will soon launch operations on Lebanon's southern coast, warning residents to stay off beaches
Israeli military says it will soon launch operations on Lebanon's southern coast, warning residents to stay off beaches13 hours ago - Israel -
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 ...13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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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.14 hours ago - Florida -
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 ...14 hours ago - Republican Party -
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Water demand will soar because of wars and tech, says utility boss
Cox chief expects needs to rise at 10-15% rate a year as company seeks to raise €300mn on Madrid Stock Exchange15 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 -
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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 ...16 hours ago -
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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 ...17 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton forecasted to slam Florida as a dangerous Category 3 storm
The Weather Channel's Stephanie Abrams gives a look at Hurricane Milton's latest path as it heads toward Florida with an anticipated landfall Wednesday.17 hours ago - Florida -
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Cerence Names Ex-Intel Chief Krzanich CEO
The chief executive of Cerence has stepped down and will be succeeded by Brian Krzanich, the former chief of Intel and CDK Global.17 hours ago