Misinformation Harming Hurricane
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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.1 hour ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Florida faces 'matter of life and death' as Hurricane Milton closes in
The "monster" storm is due to hit heavily populated Tampa Bay with full force on Wednesday.2 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
Why Hurricane Milton is stronger than many other hurricanes
Florida's Gulf Coast region sees many hurricanes, but the storms have grown significantly stronger in the past few years. Hurricane Milton, which is heading towards the Tampa Bay area, has maximum ...4 hours ago -
Tech - ABC News
TikTok is designed to be addictive to kids and causes them harm, US states' lawsuits say
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok5 hours ago - Tiktok -
Top stories - CBS News
North Carolina Republican pushes back on hurricane misinformation
Rep. Chuck Edwards debunked some of misleading information spread by former President Donald Trump and others.6 hours ago -
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 ...7 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.7 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Ahead of election, experts warn hurricane misinformation is 'just the beginning'
False claims about hurricane relief efforts spread by Donald Trump and Elon Musk have raised concerns about the spread of misinformation during the upcoming election.7 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
States sue TikTok, claiming platform is addictive, harms mental health of children
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok7 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
General Atlantic CEO says higher taxes will not harm investing
Bill Ford says his approach would not change if the so-called carried interest loophole is closed8 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Fourteen states accuse TikTok of harming children's mental health in lawsuits
Attorney generals in 14 states have filed separate lawsuits against TikTok claiming it is harmful to children’s mental health and designed to be addictive. NBC News’ Ken Dilanian reports on how all ...9 hours ago - Tiktok -
Top stories - CBS News
Harris talks immigration, Ukraine, Hurricane Helene misinformation in 60 Minutes interview
In an interview with 60 Minutes, Vice President Kamala Harris discussed top issues like immigration, whether she would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, and her ...13 hours ago - Ukraine -
Politics - The Hill
States sue TikTok, alleging platform is addictive, harms kids' mental health
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia sued TikTok on Tuesday, alleging the platform exploits and harms young users while "deceiving" the public about these dangers. California ...13 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
US states sue TikTok, claiming its addictive features harm youth mental health
States and District of Columbia allege platform’s ‘dopamine-inducing’ algorithm can lead to anxiety and depression. More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against ...13 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Fourteen AGs sue TikTok, accusing it of harming children's mental health
Fourteen attorneys general filed lawsuits accusing the social media platform TikTok of damaging young users’ mental health and collecting their data without consent.13 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
As Trump pushes false FEMA claims, officials warn of 'extremely damaging' impacts
FEMA officials pushing back against misinformation about Hurricane Helene recovery and assistance.13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Tech - ABC News
More than a dozen states sue TikTok, claiming its platform is addictive and harms the mental health of children
More than a dozen states sue TikTok, claiming its platform is addictive and harms the mental health of children14 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 ...15 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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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 Trump17 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Misinformation, power outages hinder Helene recovery
Many cities and towns across North Carolina remain cut off from help and supplies after the hurricane.17 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
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 -
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.Yesterday - 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 -
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 -
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 - CNBC
Crypto relationship scams pose 'catastrophic harm,' SEC official says. Here's how to avoid them
Criminals are using social media, networking and dating sites to lure people into buying fake crypto investments.Yesterday -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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