Truth under siege: Battling misinformation amid growing disasters
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Politics - The Hill
Why America needs disaster reform now
Former FEMA Administrator Brock Long calls for reforms to the disaster management system, including increased funding, improved preparedness, and simplified disaster assistance, to address the ...10 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Truth under siege: Battling misinformation amid growing disasters
FEMA's response and recovery efforts are being undermined by misinformation and conspiracy theories, causing some disaster survivors to avoid seeking assistance and putting the safety of FEMA teams ...14 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Calls grow for investigation into Musk election giveaways
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump’s vulgar ramble and Boeing workers to vote on pay deal15 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Congress’ to-do list grows while on the campaign trail
As Congress enters a critical stretch to the November elections, a lengthy to-do list of critical funding items is piling in its absence. Congressional leaders have faced pressure from all sides to ...15 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
'Nuclear waste would be disaster for our seaside'
Tourism on the Lincolnshire coast will suffer if an underground facility is built, opponents claim.20 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Britain’s wealth gap is growing, its malign effects seep into all aspects of life. It’s a national disaster | Will Hutton
Wealth distribution reeks of unfairness and poses as big a threat to the country’s wellbeing as climate change. Britain is a wealthy country, but the gap between our richest and poorest 10% is now, ...Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
Over 15 million under fire weather alerts in California amid dry, windy conditions
More than 15 million people are under fire weather alerts in California -- from Redding to Sacramento to San Francisco to Burbank -- due to dry and windy conditions.2 days ago - California -
Business - Inc.
The Hidden Reason Your Business Isn’t Growing
How to regain focus and share the responsibility.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
New experiments in grape growing
Breeders have crossed and hybridised vines for centuries but they’re facing different challenges now2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
NBA Survival Guide: The under under-the-radar players of the 2024-25 season
Let's go hunting for the next Darrell Armstrong, shall we?3 days ago - NBA -
Business - Financial Times
China’s economy grows 4.6% in third quarter
Lowest figure in year and a half comes as Beijing steps up stimulus efforts3 days ago - China -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
PFL: Battle of the Giants weigh-in results
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday's official PFL: Battle of the Giants (DAZN/ESPN+) fighter weigh-ins at the host hotel in Saudi Arabia, which kick off at ...3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
From This Pennsylvania Swing County, the Truth About American Politics in 2024
The people in Riegelsville, Pa., expressed two shockingly different visions of what a president should be.4 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Truth behind man who 'bought wrong London bridge'
Is the myth that a man bought the wrong London Bridge real? His grandson tells BBC London the truth.4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Four economic truths that explain the US’s bizarre election
A trip to America’s number 3 shopping mall offers answers to what’s really going on4 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What's behind America's misinformation crisis
The Federal Emergency Management Agency pushed back on false claims that it pulled out of areas in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene after facing threats. The Atlantic writer Charlie ...5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
The growing problems with buying leasehold
Stringent new regulations on adapting tall buildings are among the new challenges facing those buying a flat5 days ago -
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Top stories - CBS News
Small Business Administration out of disaster relief funds
The Small Business Administration, a key federal program that provides disaster loans, said it has run out of funds for new emergency loans following hurricanes Helene and Milton.6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Growing concerns about cleanup and misinformation more than two weeks after Helene
Officials say misinformation is complicating cleanup and recovery efforts in western North Carolina, more than two weeks after Hurricane Helene swept through the region. Some residents complain ...6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Growing cost of elder care an increasing burden for families
The growing cost of elder care is putting an increasing burden on American families. NBC News' Christine Romans profiles one American family dealing with the financial and emotional burdens of ...6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
SBA Depletes Disaster Loan Funds After Helene and Milton, Biden Says
Federal officials urged people to keep applying for the loans, which they said they would continue to process while awaiting more funding from Congress, which is not set to reconvene until Nov. 12.6 days ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricanes, the election and misinformation
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Storm misinformation stokes election fears The flood of conspiracy theories and rumors amid the severe ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
I Cut Off His Penis: The Truth Behind the Headlines review – shocking cases
This documentary on the phenomenon of penicide paints a terrible picture – but it could have been far bolder. There is a much bolder programme struggling to get out of I Cut Off His Penis: The ...6 days ago -
Politics - Politico
Disaster loan program fully ‘exhausted’ with Congress still out of town
Without congressional action, the Small Business Administration can’t make new loan offers to people trying to rebuild after disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
‘Land politics’ are at the root of our costliest natural disasters
Patterns of home-building in climate frontiers and the resources provided to communities following natural disasters are deeply rooted in the political power of land.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
The Temu pig T-shirt: the truth behind a tremendously disturbing top
It is nightmarish, haunted and cursed – but makes perfect sense when you consider its retailer’s business model. After all, no one can argue it isn’t eye-catching .... Name: Temu’s “Stylish Pig ...6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Hard Truth About Montana and Jon Tester’s Senate Race
The state’s changing electorate and America’s polarized politics have turned Montana’s Senate race into the most consequential of the year.6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Battle Over Who Controls the Internet
We explore an important shift in the yearslong struggle.6 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Entrepreneurship Is Tough. But Leading a Successful Business Ultimately Comes Down to These 3 Surprisingly Simple Truths
You don’t have to be a business expert to put yourself on the path to success. You just have to understand these three things.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Tackling misinformation at school
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Schools tackle false info amid hurricanes, election Schools face challenges teaching children how to ...October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
SBA disaster loan fund running low
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story SBA disaster loan fund running low Congress is facing more pressure ...October 14 -
Business - CNBC
Trump Media stock surges as election betting odds shift, Truth Social launches streaming site
The DJT surge came as some election betting markets shifted in favor of Donald Trump over Kamala Harris, and as Trump Media launched a Truth+ streaming site.October 14 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump's DJT stock is surging, lifting Truth Social. Here's why.
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, which trades under the DJT ticker, jumped 18% on Monday. Here's why.October 14 - Donald Trump -
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Top stories - The New York Times
Climate Disasters Are Shattering the Lives of People Who Live in Mobile Homes
Millions of Americans, many poor and vulnerable, live in mobile and manufactured homes. When catastrophe strikes, they’re often on their own.October 14 - Climate -
World - Financial Times
Russia’s shadow fleet grows despite western crackdown
Moscow’s capacity to transport oil on old underinsured ships has increased by 70% since last year, says reportOctober 14 - Russia -
Business - Inc.
Volunteers Set Up Solar Power In Hurricane Helene Disaster Zone
Areas affected by Hurricane Helene are getting a solar power boost with help from volunteers.October 13 -
Politics - The Hill
Beshear: ‘It hurts’ to see Trump, Vance lie about election, natural disasters
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said in an interview Sunday that “it hurts” to see former President Trump and Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), the Republican vice presidential nominee, lie about the results ...October 13 -
Top stories - CBS News
Frost says Congress should return "as soon as possible" to replenish disaster funds
Congress is not set to return from recess until Nov. 12, after Election Day.October 13