White House 'in touch' with airlines as hurricanes Helene, Milton spark price gouging fears
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When will Hurricane Milton hit Florida?
Forecasters are warning of the life-threatening dangers as the storm approaches the US coast.32 minutes ago -
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Fears of Hurricane Milton Drive Millions From Their Homes in Florida
More than 5.5 million people were urged to leave Florida’s western coast, one of the largest evacuations in state history. Some who have stayed for previous storms decided to go this time.4 hours ago - Florida -
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White House 'in touch' with airlines as hurricanes Helene, Milton spark price-gouging fears
Vice President Kamala Harris, for example, has proposed a federal ban on price gouging as part of her presidential campaign platform.9 hours ago -
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Florida preps for Milton days after Helene
Milton, projected to be a major hurricane when it makes landfall, is bearing down on Florida just days after Helene slammed the state's west coast. Jonathan Viggliotti, Nicole Valdes and Rob ...9 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricanes Milton and Helene loom over final weeks of 2024 race
Hurricane Milton is barreling toward storm-battered Florida as the 2024 presidential candidates respond to the looming natural disaster. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more on ...10 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
White House Takes to Reddit to Fight Hurricane Misinformation
The Biden-Harris administration took a groundbreaking step to “reach people where they are” by activating a Reddit user account.11 hours ago -
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Floridians warned ‘you are going to die’ if they don’t evacuate as Milton nears
Thousands of evacuees clog highways as storm projected to hit Tampa Bay on Wednesday restrengthens to category 5. Florida’s western coast was making emergency preparations on Tuesday for the impact ...12 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Trump spoke to Putin several times after he left White House, book says
Bob Woodward says ex-president also secretly sent Covid-19 tests to the Russian president13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Airlines, theme parks, cruise lines warn travelers about Hurricane Milton disruptions
Airlines canceled hundreds of flights, theme parks prepare to close ahead of Hurricane Milton.13 hours ago -
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Helene debris could become projectiles in Hurricane Milton's path
Damage left behind by Helene could become another dangerous obstacle for Floridians hunkering down for Hurricane Milton. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more from St. Petersburg, and Tom Hanson ...13 hours ago -
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After Helene, Hurricane Milton leaves Floridians on edge from Tampa to Orlando
As Danny Pownall looked through the piles of debris on the street left by Hurricane Helene, he feared the destruction Hurricane Milton might do once it makes landfall.13 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
White House launching Reddit account with updates on hurricane response, preparedness
The White House announced Tuesday that it would be launching a Reddit page with updates for Hurricane Milton as the storm barrels toward Florida. “We are leaving no stone unturned to reach people ...14 hours ago -
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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 controlled16 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Appropriations Democrat calls on Johnson to convene House for emergency funding as Hurricane Milton approaches
Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, led a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Tuesday calling on him to reconvene the House to allocate further ...16 hours ago -
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Florida residents who survived Helene evacuating ahead of Milton
Hurricane Milton, currently a Category 4 storm, is on track for parts of Florida's west coast that are still recovering from Helene. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more from ...18 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: Biden gives update on Hurricanes Helene, Milton
President Biden will provide an update to the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene, which has devastated parts of North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Biden will also provide an update ...18 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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After Hurricane Helene, I’m looking for 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.”20 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
America needs a working-class White House
In the Kamala Harris/Tim Walz ticket, we’ve got a prosecutor and a football coach with nary a sprig of Ivy between them21 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Morning Report — White House aspirants talk everywhere, all at once
In today’s issue: Vice President Harris today will appear on ABC’s “The View,” Howard Stern’s Sirius XM radio show and CBS’s “Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” seeking to expand her support among ...23 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Through Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Amateur Radio Triumphs When All Else Fails
While some residents in hurricane-impacted areas can't send texts or make calls, amateur radio enthusiasts are helping communicate requests for help and messages between loved ones.Yesterday -
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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.Yesterday -
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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 ...Yesterday -
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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 ...Yesterday -
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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.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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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.Yesterday -
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. ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Oil surges above $80 as conflict and storm spark supply fears
Hedge funds reverse short positions as market has surged nearly 20% from year-to-date low in the last monthYesterday -
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.Yesterday -
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 -
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White House on Middle East conflict one year since Oct. 7 attacks
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre weighed in on the one-year mark since the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel and the growing conflict in the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas war ...Yesterday -
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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 -
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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 ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: White House holds press briefing
The White House is scheduled to hold its daily press briefing at 1:45 p.m. Monday. The briefing is likely to be dominated by questions about Hurricane Milton and the first anniversary of the Oct. ...Yesterday -
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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 ...Yesterday -
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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 ...Yesterday -
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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 ...Yesterday - Florida