How hurricane conspiracy theories took over social media
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Top stories - ABC News
Here's how long gas shortages caused by Hurricane Milton will last
Nearly 25% of the gas stations in Florida have run dry, according to GasBuddy, all because of Hurricane Milton.2 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Live Updates: Hurricane Milton leaves deadly trail of destruction in Florida
More than 2.8 million homes and businesses have no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.2 hours ago - Florida -
Sports - ABC News
NCAA pilot study finds widespread social media harassment of athletes, coaches and officials
An NCAA study on social media abuse of athletes, coaches and other officials during championship events found nearly one in five posts that were flagged by an AI-based algorithm and determined to ...2 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
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 -
Top stories - NBC News
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 -
Politics - The Hill
Why tornadoes form within hurricanes — and how climate change could make it more common
The extreme weather associated with Hurricane Milton has included tornadoes that have killed at least five in Florida’s St. Lucie County, a phenomenon known to occur as such storms move inland. ...5 hours ago - Climate -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton exits Florida, inland flooding takes over homes
Hurricane Milton has passed Florida into the Atlantic Ocean and is now a Category 1 storm after sweeping through the state. Meteorologist Jessica Burch has more on Milton's trajectory, and CBS ...6 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Brennan Johnson has let his ‘football do the talking’ after social media abuse
Forward scored in six straight games since Arsenal defeat Johnson set for Nations League start for Wales in Iceland Ben Davies has praised in-form Brennan Johnson for letting his “football do ...6 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
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 -
Top stories - The New York Times
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 -
Politics - The Hill
Advocacy over science: How youth gender medicine overran our institutions
The American Academy of Pediatrics has invited U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine to speak at its 2024 convention, despite concerns over the ...9 hours ago -
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How to help communities impacted by Hurricane Milton
Here's how to support charities and nonprofits responding to individuals impacted by Hurricane Milton.9 hours ago -
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Biden pledges support for Florida, blasts misinformation over Hurricane Milton
Speaking from the White House Wednesday night, President Biden blasted misinformation being spread by former President Donald Trump over hurricane relief efforts by the federal government. On the ...12 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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How Hurricane Milton impacted Florida's Atlantic Coast
Meteorologist Jen Carfagno with The Weather Channel shows Hurricane Milton's impact at Jacksonville Beach, which is along Florida's Atlantic Coast.12 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Social Security Benefits to Climb 2.5% in 2025
The annual cost-of-living adjustment will increase monthly checks for millions of beneficiaries, including retirees and disabled workers.12 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘This was a money grab’: My uncle took over the family business — and left my father out in the cold. Can I claim our inheritance?
“When my grandfather passed away, my uncle continued running the business and, at that point, he decided that my father would not receive any financial inheritance.”14 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Here’s how the IRS could collect over $1 billion in unreported gambling income
The tax agency has failed to collect gambling winnings from many Americans, a new report shows.15 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How to help Hurricane Milton survivors after the storm
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."15 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
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 -
World - Financial Times
How anime took over the world
The global footprint of the animated sub-genre is growing inexorably22 hours ago -
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Timelapse video over Sarasota shows Hurricane Milton's approach to Florida
Timelapse video shows clouds and rain over Sarasota, Fla., as Hurricane Milton approached the state.Yesterday - Florida -
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How Florida's east coast is bracing for Hurricane Milton
While Milton will make landfall over Florida's west coast, the storm is expected to continue moving east and maintain hurricane strength the entire time it's over Florida's peninsula. Tom Hanson ...Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
Hurricane Milton Shows How a Storm’s Category Doesn’t Tell the Full Story
Milton’s reclassification to a Category 3 storm suggests it is weakening, but the scale accounts only for wind speed and not hurricane size, storm surge heights, or rainfall—which are all ...Yesterday -
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The science of how Hurricane Milton became such a monster
Hurricane Milton intensified at one of the fastest rates ever recorded, due in part to hot water in the Gulf of Mexico. A process of eyewall replacement also led the storm to grow in size.Yesterday -
Politics - NBC News
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 -
Top stories - CBS News
How the Coast Guard is preparing for Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, federal officials are preparing for quick responses after the storm sweeps through the state. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Douglas M. Schofield joins CBS News ...Yesterday -
Politics - NBC News
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 -
Sports - ESPN
Magic-Pelicans canceled over hurricane concerns
Concerns over Hurricane Milton and its effects on Florida forced the cancellation of Friday's preseason game in Orlando between the Magic and the New Orleans Pelicans, the NBA said.Yesterday -
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How residents with medical concerns should prepare for Hurricane Milton
Florida residents hoping to ride out Hurricane Milton as it batters the state may have medical needs to account for before the storm arrives. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
How hurricanes like Milton may be supercharged by climate change
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story How hurricanes like Milton may be supercharged by climate change Scientists pointed fingers ...Yesterday - Climate -
Business - CNBC
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2025: Here's how benefits may change
Social Security beneficiaries are expected to find out this week just how much their benefits will increase in 2025.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
How Orlando hospitals are preparing for Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton churns toward Florida's Gulf Coast, Orlando's hospitals are preparing for the storm. Eric Alberts, assistant vice president of emergency management for Orlando Health, joined ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Florida Republican suggests Greene have ‘head examined’ over hurricane claims
Florida Republican Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez suggested Wednesday that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) should have her “head examined” after she claimed humans can control the weather. “Humans ...Yesterday - Florida -
Business - MarketWatch
Hurricane Milton drives gas demand in Florida, with over 20% of stations out of fuel
Hurricane Milton is one of the Atlantic Basin’s strongest storms on record and the frenzy of evacuations in Florida, where it’s expected to make landfall Wednesday evening, has led to shortages at ...Yesterday -
Entertainment - ABC News
Movie Review: How did Trump become Trump? ‘The Apprentice’ has a theory
Until about a month ago, “The Apprentice” didn’t even have a distributorYesterday - Donald Trump -
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ER doctor on how to prepare for a major hurricane
With Hurricane Milton hitting Florida less than two weeks after Helene, emergency medicine doctors say being prepared for these extreme weather events is critical. CBS News' Najahe Sherman reports ...Yesterday -
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How does Milton compare with Helene and other hurricanes?
Following the devastation brought by Storm Helene, Florida is now threatened by Milton. But will the damage be the same?Yesterday -