Wild conspiracies about the weather are spreading online. The media can help | Arwa Mahdawi
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World - The Guardian
The Guardian view on Hurricane Milton and other disasters: extreme politics is worsening extreme weather | Editorial
Climate change deniers such as Florida’s Ron DeSantis lament the impact of such events but won’t acknowledge the underlying problem. The preparations for Hurricane Milton were on a mammoth scale, ...44 minutes ago -
Top stories - ABC News
How to help communities impacted by Hurricane Milton
Here's how to support charities and nonprofits responding to individuals impacted by Hurricane Milton.1 hour ago -
Sports - ABC News
Tropicana Field shredded by Hurricane Milton is the latest sports venue damaged by weather
Roof panels atop the home of the Tampa Bay Rays were ripped to shreds by Hurricane Milton1 hour ago -
Business - CNBC
Trump Media shares up 100% from recent low as DJT rally continues on heavy trading
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, owns nearly 57% of Trump Media stock and has said he will not sell his DJT stake.1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump still spreading false claims about FEMA diverting aid amid hurricanes
In the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, former President Donald Trump is continuing to peddle false claims that FEMA is diverting disaster relief funds to migrants. CBS News political ...2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
What Sigmund Freud can teach us about the Middle East and #MeToo | Jacqueline Rose
In a world ravaged by war and sexual violence, a new edition of the great psychoanalyst’s works is a reminder of his continuing relevance. In 1935, Sigmund Freud wrote to a distraught mother that ...2 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Mum admits helping paedophile police officer son
Rebekah Edwards admits helping hide devices owned by her son Lewis, who was jailed for child abuse.3 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Trump Spreads His Politics of Grievance to Nonwhite Voters
Eight years ago, he won over many white voters, who were often called the forgotten Americans. Now, he hopes to make inroads with Black and Latino voters by stoking resentments and pointing to ...3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - ESPN
Stanton wows with HR, rare steal as Yanks up 2-1
Giancarlo Stanton hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning amid a battle of the bullpens, and the Yankees beat the Royals 3-2 on Wednesday night in Game 3 of their AL Division Series.3 hours ago - MLB -
World - The Guardian
Harvest in England the second worst on record because of wet weather
Wheat haul in England estimated to be down by 21%, with Britain’s wine producers also hit hard. England has suffered its second worst harvest on record – with fears growing for next year – after ...5 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
BBC Weather fault forecasts hurricanes across world
"Don't be alarmed folks," says weather presenter Matt Taylor after a data glitch on the site.5 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Former Wild Forward Placed On Waivers By Carolina
The former Wild forward was placed on waivers by the Carolina Hurricanes.7 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How to help Hurricane Milton survivors after the storm
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."7 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Wild conspiracies about the weather are spreading online. The media can help | Arwa Mahdawi
If people knew more about geoengineering, they might not believe Marjorie Taylor Greene’s latest unhinged theory. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has earned the dubious honour of being one of the most ...8 hours ago -
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Top stories - BBC News
'I was wild and messed up - I don't want others to make same mistakes'
Nile Ranger was a £10,000-a-week Newcastle United "wonderkid" with the world at his feet before his off-pitch behaviour attracted more headlines than his talent on it.12 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
The wild inside story of Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice
Screenwriter Gabriel Sherman’s film was bankrolled by a billionaire Trump donor, hit with legal threats — and had Hollywood running scared14 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
The wild inside story of Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice
Screenwriter Gabriel Sherman’s film was bankrolled by a billionaire Trump donor, hit with legal threats — and had Hollywood running scared14 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Florida conditions worsen, misinformation spreads as Milton approaches
Weather conditions are beginning to deteriorate in Tampa Bay, Florida, hours before Hurricane Milton makes landfall as a Category 3 storm. Before the storm hits, officials are combatting the rapid ...18 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Greene takes fire for remarks about weather
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has again thrown herself at the center of controversy over her embrace of claims that the government and humans are “controlling” the severe weather as Hurricane ...19 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Nintendo Launching Mysterious Switch Online Test Soon, Here's How To Sign Up
Nintendo has announced that it will be performing a Nintendo Switch Online playtest for a new feature coming to the service. Sign-ups to participate in the test will begin on October 10 and run ...19 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
Biden shoots down Marjorie Taylor Greene's conspiracy theory about people controlling the weather
As Hurricane Milton threatens catastrophic damage in Florida, the Georgia Republican suggested on X that such storms could be engineered by humans.19 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Sports - CBS Sports
AEW WrestleDream 2024 card, start time, matches, lineup, predictions, where to watch and stream PPV online
The promotion is back on PPV on Saturday night with an 11 match card currently scheduled to take place22 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Harris media blitz marked by saying 'not a thing' she'd do differently from Biden
She's targeting varied audiences from Howard Stern to '60 Minutes."23 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Sports - ABC News
Ex-NFL Media journalist says he’s reached a settlement with the league on discrimination lawsuit
A former NFL Media journalist announced that he’s reached a settlement with the NFL to resolve a lawsuit in which he accused the league of refusing to address long-standing institutional ...23 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
How candidates can win Arizona
Arizona is a key swing state in the 2024 presidential race, with a growing population, a strong economy, and a unique geographic and economic landscape, and both campaigns should focus on the ...23 hours ago -
World - ABC News
11 Romanian pilgrims are in a Greek hospital after eating poisonous wild mushrooms on Mount Athos
Greek officials say a group of 11 Romanian pilgrims visiting Greece’s Orthodox monastic community of Mount Athos are in hospital with food poisoning after eating wild mushrooms during a hikeYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Democrats are lost in space. Can Republicans do better?
Whoever wins the presidential election in November must make space infrastructure a priority.Yesterday - Republican Party -
Sports - CBS Sports
Diego Pavia's rise: The QB who once peed on a rival's logo leaves his mark after wild journey to Vanderbilt
A zero-star recruit, Pavia landed from New Mexico Military Institute to New Mexico State by happy accident, then found his 15 minutes of fame last weekend with VanderbiltYesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Diverse images of older adults can help combat ageism — and tap in to a growing customer base
Online images increasingly show active, healthy, technology-using older adultsYesterday -
Politics - NBC News
Biden condemns spread of 'reckless' disinformation about federal response to hurricanes
During a briefing on preparations for Hurricane Milton, President Biden denounced the "reckless, irresponsible and relentless" spread of disinformation about the federal government's response to ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Top stories - The New York Times
Can a Start-Up Help Authors Get Paid by A.I. Companies?
Created by Humans, a company that aims to help writers license their works for use by A.I. companies, has struck a partnership with the Authors Guild.Yesterday -
Entertainment - ABC News
Sanewashing? The banality of crazy? A decade into the Trump era, media hasn't figured him out
Is the media “sanewashing” Donald TrumpYesterday - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
How the next president can be a ‘cheap hawk’
Sweeping calls for the U.S. defense budget — now at about $850 billion — to return to Cold War levels when measured against GDP are unrealistic and unneeded.Yesterday -
World - CBS News
Brazil's Supreme Court lifts ban on social media site X
In late August, Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered that X be suspended in Brazil after owner Elon Musk refused to name a legal representative in Brazil.Yesterday - Brazil -
Health - The New York Times
As Bird Flu Spreads, Two New Cases Diagnosed in California
Both patients were dairy workers whose illnesses were mild. Investigators are continuing to evaluate the contacts of a Missouri patient who had no exposure to animals.5 days ago - California -