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Politics - The Hill
Furious officials say misinformation is harming hurricane response
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has sparked a flood of misinformation online, with federal, state and local leaders sounding the alarm that it is complicating an already difficult recovery ...1 hour ago -
Politics - NBC News
Nothing will ‘shame’ Trump from backing off false claims about FEMA’s hurricane response
Former President Trump continues to attack the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene. Vice President Harris, meanwhile, is expanding her media blitz ahead of November.2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - ABC News
Harris goes after Trump's false claims about FEMA's storm response
"It's profound and it is the height of irresponsibility and, frankly, callousness," Harris said of Trump's claims.2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - NBC News
Biden cancels overseas trip to oversee preparations and response to Milton
President Joe Biden has postponed his overseas trip this week due to Hurricane Milton and its projected landfall in Florida on Wednesday.3 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Business - MarketWatch
Oil futures drop over 4% on talk of Lebanon-Israel ceasefire
A rally in oil took a pause on Tuesday, sending prices down by more than 4%, as the militant group Hezbollah reportedly said it supports efforts by Lebanon for a ceasefire with Israel, helping to ...3 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - ABC News
Hurricane Milton travel impacts: Airport closures and more
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.3 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 ...4 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Biden Warns Floridians to ‘Evacuate Now’ as He Postpones Foreign Trip Over Hurricane Milton
President Biden had been scheduled to leave for Germany and Angola on Thursday.5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
NC governor: Republicans' criticism of hurricane response 'demoralizing'
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) said Tuesday that false accusations around lawmakers not properly responding to Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the southeastern U.S. are "demoralizing." “This ...6 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
The candidates’ response to Hurricane Helene tells voters all they need to know
When Americans go to the polls in November, they will have an opportunity to choose whether they want a president who will put aside politics when disaster strikes or one who will use disasters to ...7 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
When will Hurricane Milton hit Florida?
Forecasters are warning of the life-threatening dangers as the storm approaches the US coast.8 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Harris calls out Trump for spreading misinformation about federal response to hurricanes
Vice President Kamala Harris is calling former President Donald Trump extraordinarily irresponsible spreading misinformation about the federal response to Hurricane Helene. CBS News campaign ...10 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
America’s hurricane wreck of an election
Almost anything could tip the result in what is essentially a toss-up between Harris and Trump12 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Florida warned of 'potentially catastrophic' Hurricane Milton impact
The storm briefly reached category five status, and evacuation orders are in place in the US state.14 hours ago - Florida -
World - The Guardian
Fema chief warns ‘dangerous’ Trump falsehoods hampering Helene response
Misinformation spread by Trump, his supporters and others about the hurricane has shrouded recovery efforts . A slew of falsehoods about Hurricane Helene, including claims of funds diverted from ...21 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
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.23 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - The New York Times
Tampa Residents Warned to Expect ‘Worst Hurricane in Their Lifetime’
The Tampa Bay area, long used to relative safety from big storms, faces what could be its first direct hit by a major hurricane in a century.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 - MarketWatch
Why escalating Middle East tensions haven’t stopped the stock market from climbing
Despite widening geopolitical conflict, U.S. stocks have moved relentlessly higher to log multiple records this year.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
How to Prepare for a Hurricane and Potential Evacuations
Here are some tips for getting ready: Make a plan, make digital copies of important documents and prepare an emergency kit.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Brent crude ends above $80 on rising risk of Israeli response to Iranian missile attack
Global Brent prices settled Monday above $80 a barrel for the first time since August, as the risk of an Israeli response to last week’s Iranian missile strike intensified, raising the potential ...Yesterday - Israel -
Top stories - CBS News
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 -
Politics - The Hill
Will Milton make landfall as a Category 5 hurricane?
Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm on Monday, but will it stay that way?Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Hurricane Milton 'explosively intensifies' with 175 mph winds
Hurricane Milton has “explosively” intensified, with maximum sustained winds of 175 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. NBC News' Al Roker has the latest forecast and Jesse Kirsch ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton now Category 5 storm
Hurricane Milton has strengthened into a Category 5 storm as it barrels toward the U.S. threatening much of Florida's West coast with monumental surges and potential flooding. CBS News' Cristian ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
As Hurricane Milton Approaches, Florida Urges Residents to Evacuate
Officials urged residents in the expected path of the hurricane to heed evacuation orders as the state mobilizes resources to respond to the storm.Yesterday - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Are hurricanes intensifying more rapidly than ever before?
Rapid intensification is defined by the National Hurricane Center as an increase of at least 30 knots (about 35 mph) in maximum sustained winds within a 24-hour period, which can mean a jump of two ...Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Hurricane Milton strengthens to a Category 5 storm
Hurricane Milton has strengthened to a Category 5 storm as it approaches Florida's Gulf Coast and is expected to make landfall Wednesday. NBC News' Dana Griffin and Bill Karins report on the ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Charlamagne tha God knocks Republicans over false Helene response claims: 'Everything can't be politicized'
Charlamagne tha God is speaking out against what he describes as "lies created by the GOP" surrounding the federal government's response to Hurricane Helene. "It's actually nuts that at a time like ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
Top stories - NBC News
Hurricane Milton strengthens to a Category 4 storm
Hurricane and storm surge watches are in effect for Florida’s Gulf Coast as Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall Wednesday. NBC News’ Melissa Parra reports how communities already affected ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Major North Carolina newspaper knocks Trump over Helene response 'falsehoods'
A leading newspaper in North Carolina is blasting former President Trump over what it calls his "falsehoods" about the government response to Hurricane Helene, which devastated a large swath of the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
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 -
Top stories - CBS News
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 -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf as it heads toward Florida
Hurricane Milton is rapidly growing in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall Wednesday as a Category 3 storm in a part of western Florida still reeling from Hurricane Helene.Yesterday - Florida