Public officials urge halt to the spread of rampant disinformation around Hurricane Helene
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Another official in NYC Mayor Adams administration resigns
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Misinformation has surged following Hurricane Helene. Here's a fact check.
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Hurricane Helene damage in North Carolina
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Georgia Supreme Court halts lower court ruling, reinstates 6-week abortion ban
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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 ...4 hours ago -
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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 ...7 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 ...7 hours ago -
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Robotaxis are here and the public is divided
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After Hurricane Helene, should I buy property in Florida at a reduced price? Is now a good time to strike a deal?
“Many of those owners were not insured or underinsured.”8 hours ago - Florida -
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A top official with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's party quits, a year before the national election
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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 ...9 hours ago -
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Eye Opener: Hurricane Milton to hit Florida less than 2 weeks after Helene devastated Southeast
Millions in Florida brace for another major hurricane, fewer than two weeks after Helene destroyed the Southeast, killed more than 230 people. Also, Israel marks one year since the Oct. 7 attacks ...9 hours ago - Florida -
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