Misinformation, power outages hinder Helene recovery
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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 controlled2 hours ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
India Held Elections in Kashmir. The Winners Will Have Little Power.
The elections will bring some self-rule back to the Himalayan region after years of being administered directly by New Delhi.3 hours ago - India -
World - The Guardian
Opposition Congress party wins power in Indian-administered Kashmir
Narendra Modi’s BJP loses first election since stripping the region of its autonomy and statehood. The Indian prime minister’s hopes of his party gaining power in Kashmir were dashed on Tuesday as ...3 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Harris talks immigration, Ukraine, Hurricane Helene misinformation in 60 Minutes interview
In an interview with 60 Minutes, Vice President Kamala Harris discussed top issues like immigration, whether she would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, and her ...4 hours ago - Ukraine -
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Top stories - CBS News
Harris calls out Trump for spreading misinformation about federal response to hurricanes
Vice President Kamala Harris is calling former President Donald Trump extraordinarily irresponsible spreading misinformation about the federal response to Hurricane Helene. CBS News campaign ...6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - ESPN
College Football Power Rankings: Five new teams enter the rankings
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Politics - The Hill
Misinformation, power outages hinder Helene recovery
Many cities and towns across North Carolina remain cut off from help and supplies after the hurricane.8 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Netanyahu and Sinwar: A year into war, leaders remain in power and without a deal
Israel and Hamas remain locked in conflict in Gaza after one year of war, it ramifications of which are reverberating far beyond the devastated Palestinian territory.8 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Power Rankings: New teams crack top 10; Seahawks, Browns tumble
Minnesota and Kansas City are still perfect after Week 5, but face very different paths forward. Plus, dramatic finishes lead to tumult in our list this week.16 hours ago - NFL -
World - The Guardian
DeSantis reportedly refuses Harris’s calls as Florida braces for new hurricane
Aide says Republican governor is dodging contact with vice-president over Helene recovery because it ‘seemed political’. Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida is reportedly refusing calls about storm ...18 hours ago - Florida -
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.18 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 ...18 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 ...19 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 ...19 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Trump said hurricane funds were spent on illegal migrants - he's wrong
BBC Verify looks into claims made about the US government's response to Hurricane Helene.19 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.20 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.20 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.22 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Give England’s mayors more power over services, says think-tank
Regional government key to improvements in health, policing and education, even when funds are short, study finds22 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. ...22 hours ago -
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.23 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 ...23 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.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
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.Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Tennet taps bankers for potential €20bn German power grid IPO
Dutch government exploring listing or sale of German unit after failed sale to BerlinYesterday - Germany -
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 ...Yesterday - 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 ...Yesterday -
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Verizon wireless customers experience second outage in one week
Verizon wireless suffered another outage Monday, but it was resolved within minutes.Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday