Misinformation, Conspiracies Hinder Hurricane Relief Efforts
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World - Financial Times
The jobs report was a relief, not a revelation
And rising long yields59 minutes ago -
Business - Financial Times
America’s chips effort is at a crossroads
Progress has been made at home, but what comes next abroad will make a big difference2 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Misinformation, Conspiracies Hinder Hurricane Relief Efforts
Hurricane misinformation circulating across the the internet is hurting disaster response.5 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Mike Johnson won’t commit to bringing House back before the election for more hurricane relief
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday did not commit to calling Congress back into session before the election after President Joe Biden pressed congressional leaders about potential funding ...11 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Kelly says Americans need to be educated on election misinformation
"It's up to us, the people who serve in Congress and in the White House to get the information out there," Sen. Mark Kelly told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."11 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
North Carolina senator calls conspiracy theories around Helene federal response a 'distraction'
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., chided some of the conspiracy theories that have surfaced surrounding the Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina.13 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Sen. Mark Kelly says Americans need to know about "huge amount of misinformation" on election
In the wake of the Department of Justice warning that Russians are using immigration as a wedge issue for American voters, Sen. Mark Kelly tells "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan that "we ...13 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
FEMA Administrator on misinformation about federal response to Helene: 'This kind of rhetoric is not helpful'
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell said misinformation regarding Hurricane Helene and the federal government’s response is "not helpful to people." In an ...14 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
White House blasts false claims about Hurricane Helene and relief aid
Statement comes as president urges Congress to pass disaster-relief package as costs soar amid devastation. The White House moved Saturday to quash claims that government officials control the ...Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
What to know about Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction a week later
Several storm-battered communities remain disconnected as officials work to restore power, deploy aid, rescue survivors and locate victims.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Search efforts continue after Hurricane Helene
It's been more than a week since Hurricane Helene crashed ashore, and the full extent of the storm's damage is still unknown as hundreds of thousands of people remain without power and other ...Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Dolly Parton donates to Hurricane Helene relief efforts
The Southeast is still reeling from the devastation left behind from Hurricane Helene with the death toll climbing to more that 220 with hundreds still missing. Dolly Parton is now joining the ...Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Sports Organizations Launch Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Hurricane relief is coming from communities of all kinds — including sports organizations.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Political row erupts over Hurricane Helene disaster relief
Trump slams Fema for spending money on migrants, but the agency says those funds did not come from its hurricane relief.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Dolly Parton to donate $1 million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Dolly Parton said the $1 million will go to the Mountain Ways Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing immediate assistance to Hurricane Helene flood victims.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Helene relief efforts led to about 30 mid-air close calls over North Carolina
The close calls resulted from a spike in aircraft that included planes, helicopters and drones arriving in western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Buttigieg counters Musk claim of Fema blocking Starlink from hurricane relief
The billionaire’s accusations about his satellite internet company are, Fema and transportation secretary say. Pete Buttigieg, the transportation secretary, shot down criticism by Elon Musk on the ...2 days ago - Elon Musk -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Helene conspiracy theories collide with election misinformation
Musk and politicians like Trump spread baseless claims such as Fema blocking flights and confiscating supplies. As emergency crews work to help people experiencing grave losses after Hurricane ...2 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
Port Strike’s End Is an Economic Relief to Savannah, Ga.
The Georgia city is a picturesque tourist destination. It’s also the No. 2 ocean cargo hub on the East Coast, and the dock strike’s quick end was a relief.2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
A week after Helene, recovery efforts struggle to reach parts of southern Appalachia
Destroyed roadways and rocky terrain are making it difficult to get supplies into some areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Social media suspensions may be linked to misinformation, not platform bias: Study
Social media platforms’ suspensions of accounts may not be rooted in political biases, but rather certain political groups’ tendency to share misinformation, according to a new study. The study, ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Harris to campaign in Michigan; Trump to be joined by family of rally shooting victim in campaign return to Butler – live
Vice-president to visit Detroit; family of firefighter killed in Butler, Pennsylvania, will attend Trump rally at the site on Saturday. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a hard-right ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - ABC News
Amid Hurricane Helene's destruction, sports organizations launch relief efforts to aid storm victims
Sports teams and organizations have launched their own relief efforts to help those impacted by the devastation from Hurricane Helene2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Lawmaker on Helene conspiracy theories: 'PLEASE help stop this junk'
North Carolina state Sen. Kevin Corbin (R) denounced what he described as "conspiracy theory junk" circulating about flooding in western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene, referring to ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
FEMA warns of Helene misinformation, launches 'rumor response' page
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is warning the public to be wary of misinformation surrounding Hurricane Helene and the federal government's response, launching a “rumor response” ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump peddles new conspiracy about FEMA funds, bashes Liz Cheney for Harris support
Donald Trump spread a new baseless conspiracy theory about hurricane relief funds during a rally in Michigan on Thursday. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on Trump's comments and ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - ESPN
Baker Mayfield, Kirk Cousins team up to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
Mayfield and Cousins' families have pledged $50,000 toward a $100,000 donation to Team Rubicon.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Relief and fear ahead of assisted dying bill vote
Activists on both sides of the debate are reacting to plans for the first vote on the issue in years.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Justice Department official on efforts to combat election interference
Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen, who is in charge of the Justice Department's National Security Division, sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to ...3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Helene death toll crosses 200 mark as recovery efforts continue
President Biden visited Florida and Georgia on Thursday as he surveyed the devastation from Hurricane Helene, which has killed more than 200 people. FEMA has more than 1,500 people on the ground in ...3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Why Trump Is Lying About Disaster Relief
His usual trash-talking is losing its mojo.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - ESPN
Augusta National Golf Club donates $5 million for Hurricane Helene relief
Augusta National Golf Club made the donation in partnership with the Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area.3 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Ubisoft's Effort To Save Star Wars Outlaws Continues With Huge Patch
Ubisoft hasn't been shy about admitting that Star Wars Outlaws didn't have the strong launch that the company was hoping for. Some reports have stated that Star Wars Outlaws only sold 1 million ...3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Helene relief funding up in the air with Congress in break
Federal relief funds for recovery from Helene are in limbo with Congress still in recess. President Biden is pushing for lawmakers to regroup soon as many in the Southeast struggle without power ...3 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Sam Brock reports from Swannanoa, N.C., on Helene relief and recovery efforts
Thousands of North Carolina residents are still without electricity or clean running water following Hurricane Helene. While emergency supplies are being distributed, officials warn it could be ...3 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
Harris will campaign in Wisconsin, part of her efforts to shore up the ‘blue wall’
Trump to rally in Michigan, Harris in neighboring Wisconsin3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Biden Deploys Troops in Helene Aid Effort, and Trump’s Jan. 6 Case
Plus, making fall foliage pop for the colorblind.3 days ago - Joe Biden