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Top stories - NBC News
Oscar weakens to tropical storm after hitting Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane
Hurricane Oscar made landfall Sunday evening on the northern coast of east Cuba before it weakened to a tropical storm as it moved across the island, according to the National Hurricane Center.2 hours ago -
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FEMA administrator on disinformation after Hurricane Helene
FEMA regional administrator Robert Samaan told 60 Minutes that "mistrust in government" makes it harder to deliver aid to victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.6 hours ago -
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North Carolina communities devastated by Helene determined to stay
Helene devastated towns in western North Carolina. Three weeks later, dozens of people are missing and thousands are without power. Volunteers, donations and search and rescue teams have poured in.7 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
The Disinformation Warning Coming From the Edge of Europe
Moldova is facing a tide of disinformation unprecedented in complexity and aggression, the head of a new center meant to combat it tells WIRED. And platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Telegram and ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
How Hurricane Helene is threatening dialysis patients
Hurricane Helene is gone, but its ripple effects continue all across the U.S., with tens of thousands of dialysis patients now at risk of losing access to lifesaving care due to a shocked supply ...14 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricane Oscar forms in the Caribbean
Hurricane Oscar formed in the Caribbean on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Miami-South Florida. NWS said Oscar is expected to move toward the Turks and Caicos Islands, ...Yesterday - Oscars -
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Hurricane Oscar makes landfall in the Bahamas, heads toward Cuba
Oscar, which the National Hurricane Center characterized as "very small," is the 15th named storm of the hurricane season.Yesterday - Oscars -
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Some NC nursing homes still without water, 3 weeks after Hurricane Helene
Some nursing homes in the Asheville, North Carolina area are still without water, three weeks after Hurricane Helene.Yesterday -
Tech - ABC News
TikTok let through disinformation in political ads despite its own ban, Global Witness finds
Just weeks before the U.S. presidential election, TikTok still approved advertisements that contained election disinformation even though it has a ban on political ads3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Relief, NC: Hurricane Helene | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Sunday on 60: Sharyn Alfonsi surveys one of the hardest-hit areas by Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm that tore through six states. Alfonsi visits communities in rural western North Carolina ...3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Damage Estimates for Helene and Milton Pass $100 Billion
Each hurricane is likely to be a $50 billion disaster, joining the ranks of the most costly U.S. storms.3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
North Carolina opens up early voting in shadow of Hurricane Helene
Early voting begins in the battleground state of North Carolina on Thursday, as the western part of the state still feels the impacts of Hurricane Helene’s flooding three weeks later. More than 400 ...3 days ago -
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Major challenges remain in North Carolina more than two weeks after Hurricane Helene
More than two weeks after Hurricane Helene, school systems in western North Carolina were still struggling with lack of water and damage. Schools are not set to reopen until the end of the month. ...4 days ago -
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Daughter of woman missing since Hurricane Helene looks for closure
Nearly 100 people remain missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene hit three weeks ago, as crews continue to search through layers of mud and debris.4 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
The disinformation pipeline: How Russian propaganda reaches and influences the U.S.
Storm-1516, a Russian disinformation group, aims to influence the U.S. election through viral videos that rely on fake whistleblowers and fabricated photos and documents.4 days ago - Russia -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricane fallout threatens to hinder voting
The fallout from a pair of deadly hurricanes threatens to roil voting in the Southeast with complications for election officials and residents alike in states key to this year’s presidential ...4 days ago -
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Dozens still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
Nearly three weeks after Hurricane Helene brought torrential rain and flooding to North Carolina, at least 92 people are still missing in the state. Janet Shamlian spoke with several people still ...5 days ago -
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Small Business Administration disaster loan program exhausts funds after Hurricane Helene
The Small Business Administration said it has exhausted funds for its disaster loan program following increased demand from Hurricane Helene, with Congress being in recess.5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
North Carolina governor says at least 92 still missing after Hurricane Helene
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) said Tuesday that at least 92 individuals are still missing after Hurricane Helene swept through the state nearly three weeks ago. In a press conference with the ...5 days ago -
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 ...5 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Nearly 100 People Are Still Missing in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene
Search and rescue teams are still looking for the missing, officials said, with 95 deaths already attributed to the storm’s wrath in the state.5 days ago -
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Hurricane Helene survivors still without power, homes destroyed by mud
Some Chimney Rock residents are finally getting access to their homes and are finding that mud and floods destroyed entire communities, roads and power equipment in North Carolina following ...5 days ago -
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92 unaccounted for as misinformation continues after Helene: Governor
Ninety-two people remain unaccounted for in hard-hit North Carolina in the wake of the "catastrophic disaster" unleashed by Hurricane Helene, Gov. Roy Cooper said.5 days ago -
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Impact Plastics sued by family of worker killed by Hurricane Helene
The lawsuit claims Impact Plastics forced workers to stay at their posts even when conditions grew dangerous.5 days ago -
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92 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, governor says
At least 92 people are still unaccounted for in North Carolina as first responders sort through the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, weeks after the storm devastated the western part of the state The ...5 days ago -
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How Hurricanes Helene and Milton could affect the 2024 election
Hurricanes Helene and Milton may not change many voters' minds, but they could dampen turnout in the hardest-hit areas.5 days ago -
Business - Inc.
For Entrepreneurs Hit by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Tax Relief Is Here
The IRS extends its October 15 deadline for storm victims and reminds taxpayers about casualty loss deductions available.5 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Meteorologists Face Harassment and Death Threats Amid Hurricane Disinformation
Weather experts say the spiraling falsehoods, especially claims that the government is creating or controlling storms, have gotten out of hand.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
A red-lipped batfish: is there anything creepier? | Helen Sullivan
We’ve all been there. We’ve all felt like a badly made-up, odd-limbed, irritable floor-dwelling mess. As you contemplate the wonders of evolution, and how a creature can be born with something ...6 days ago -
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Why some emergency alert systems failed during Hurricane Helene
Some people living in the path of Hurricane Helene may not have received crucial warnings to evacuate from the dangerous storm that killed more than 200 people across multiple states. While severe ...6 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Russian Disinformation Targets U.S.-Backed Anti-Malaria Campaign
Scientists fighting the spread of infectious diseases on the continent have been targeted online by pro-Russian activists, part of an effort to spread fear and mistrust of the West.6 days ago - 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 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Hurricanes Reassign Two Prospects To ECHL
The Canes have moved two player to the ECHL this weekend.October 13 -
Top stories - NBC News
Biden details aid, assistance for Florida after Hurricane Milton and Helene
President Joe Biden made remarks in St. Pete Beach, Fla., while surveying storm damage caused by Hurricane Helene and Milton. Biden announced over $600 million in recovery for the states affected ...October 13 - Joe Biden -
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Alejandro Mayorkas says election disinformation is "extremely damaging"
Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas also noted on Sunday that he's "incredibly concerned" about misinformation that's spread in the aftermath of two hurricanes.October 13