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World - The Guardian
US investigates 2.4m Tesla self-driving vehicles after reported collisions
Road safety agency opens evaluation over reported collisions in low visibility. The US government’s road safety agency has opened an investigation into 2.4m Tesla vehicles with the automaker’s ...6 days ago - Tesla -
Top stories - NBC News
Tesla faces NHTSA investigation of 'Full Self-Driving' after fatal collision
Tesla faces a new investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, concerning issues with its “Full Self-Driving” systems, and whether they are safe to use in fog, ...6 days ago - Tesla -
Business - CNBC
Tesla faces NHTSA investigation of ‘Full Self-Driving’ after fatal collision
Tesla faces a new U.S. probe concerning its "Full Self-Driving" systems, and whether they are safe to use in "reduced roadway visibility conditions."6 days ago - Tesla -
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 ads6 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Developers designing Florida homes to withstand hurricanes
The village of Cortez on Florida's west coast took a direct hit from Hurricane Milton. But several homes in one Cortez community emerged from the storm unscathed. That is because developers built ...6 days ago - Florida -
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 ...October 17 -
World - Financial Times
The Musk-led group driving millions to Trump’s White House bid
Also in today’s newsletter, shamelessness in American politics and Kamala Harris’s appearance on Fox NewsOctober 17 - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Space stocks climb again as ‘momentum sector’ drives gains
Space stocks were climbing again Wednesday as the sector resumed its recent rally against a backdrop of several high-profile launches.October 16 -
Tech - Wired
After Hurricane Milton, Get Ready for Mold
Thousands may now be at risk of mold-related illnesses following this year's hurricanes in the American South.October 16 -
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.October 16 - 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 ...October 16 -
Top stories - CBS News
How to spot fake hurricane images online
A wave of images generated by artificial intelligence confused and misled many social media users after real hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the southern U.S. CBS News Confirmed producer Alex ...October 15 -
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 ...October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricane misinformation stokes fears ahead of election
The flood of conspiracy theories and rumors following the severe weather in the South is sparking concerns that political figures’ embrace of misinformation is just the beginning as the general ...October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton pushed giant debris into homes, roads
Boulders that were apparently placed years back as a wave break to shield homes on the beach of Manasota Key, Florida, were pushed into town by Hurricane Milton. CBS News' Dave Malkoff has more as ...October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton's storm surge reshapes Florida coastline
Several communities across Florida and North Carolina are recovering after back-to-back hurricanes. CBS News' Tom Hanson is in Manasota Key on Florida's west coast with the latest on recovery efforts.October 14 - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
Florida and North Carolina continue hurricane cleanup
As disinformation and conspiracy theories swirl around the government's response to recent hurricanes, communities in Florida and North Carolina are still picking up the pieces. Janet Shamlian has ...October 14 - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
Leaders in North Carolina helping to drive Black voters to the polls
North Carolina could have a major role in who is elected the next president. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small spent the weekend in Greenville, where Black leaders are making sure residents ...October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricane misinformation hinders relief efforts: DHS head
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Mayorkas warns of hurricane misinformation Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warned over the weekend that hurricane ...October 14 -
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.October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
How Hurricane Milton storm surge destroyed communities
Storm surge pushed around 5 feet of sand into Manasota Key, Florida, where homes and roads are covered with debris and destruction. CBS News' Tom Hanson speaks to Charlotte County public ...October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves cuts National Wealth Fund budget despite UK investment drive
Chancellor’s decision comes as government seeks to work with private sector to decarbonise economyOctober 14 - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
Fuel shortage slowing Hurricane Milton recovery in Florida
Floridians are still cleaning up the devastation left behind by Hurricane Milton after it struck the state last week. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports on what the area looks like and the ...October 14 - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
Eye Opener: Recovery from Hurricane Milton ongoing
Days after Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast, people are still picking up the pieces. Meanwhile, a man with guns is arrested near a Trump rally in California. All that and all ...October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
FBI warning about scams surrounding hurricane relief
Post-disaster fraud has become a big business as the FBI says it has had over 26,000 complaints with over $312 million lost on disaster relief scams in the last five years. CBS News Confirmed ...October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
FEMA crews threatened amid hurricane recovery efforts
Out of an abundance of caution, FEMA says its disaster assistance teams will be stationed at fixed locations instead of going door-to-door, while the agency looks at threats against its personnel. ...October 14 -
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.October 14 - Russia -
Sports - ESPN
Joe Burrow takes off for 47-yard TD on opening drive
The early score was the longest rushing TD of Burrow's careerOctober 13 - NFL -
Top stories - CBS News
Biden announces $600 million for Florida hurricane relief
President Biden traveled to Florida on Sunday, where he announced more than $600 million in aid to help recovery efforts from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Mr. Biden has asked Congress to return ...October 13 - Joe Biden -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Hurricanes Reassign Two Prospects To ECHL
The Canes have moved two player to the ECHL this weekend.October 13 -
World - The Guardian
The Guardian view on Europe’s struggling EV industry: driving in the slow lane | Editorial
Insufficient investment and the withdrawal of subsidies and incentives are damaging a sector that is vital to the green transition. Earlier this year, a French experiment offered a startling ...October 13 -
Top stories - CBS News
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 -
Politics - The Hill
Biden flies to Florida after hurricanes in bipartisan visit
President Biden flew to Florida on Sunday morning to survey the area impacted by the recent hurricanes and to announce $612 million allotted for energy projects in the area. Biden participated in ...October 13 - Joe Biden