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Misinformation has surged following Hurricane Helene. Here's a fact check.
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Fantasy Football Fact or Fluke: Was Week 5's scoring bonanza sustainable?
Fantasy football analyst Renee Miller analyzes the bump in scoring in Week 5 to determine whether or not the production is sustainable moving forward.18 minutes ago - Fantasy Football -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: Biden gives update on Hurricanes Helene, Milton
President Biden will provide an update to the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene, which has devastated parts of North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Biden will also provide an update ...23 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
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Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say
In the wake of hurricanes that have disrupted lives for millions in the U.S., some people may wonder if extreme weather events could be somehow controlled23 minutes ago -
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Hurricane Milton tracker: Category 4 storm 'extremely dangerous'
Hurricane Milton weakened early Tuesday to a powerful Category 4 storm.49 minutes ago -
Politics - The Hill
FEMA has resources to respond to Hurricane Milton, Mayorkas says
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said late Monday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has the necessary resources to respond effectively to Hurricane Milton, which is ...1 hour ago -
Business - MarketWatch
After Hurricane Helene, I’m looking for property in Florida at a reduced price. Is now a good time to strike a deal?
“Many of those owners were not insured or underinsured.”1 hour ago - Florida -
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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 ...1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
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Why Hurricane Milton's storm surge threat is growing
As Hurricane Milton intensified on its path toward Florida's Gulf Coast, the strength of the system increased the severity of the storm surge forecast.1 hour ago -
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Hurricane Milton Is a Storm for the Record Books. Here’s What May Come Next.
The storm rapidly intensified on Monday.1 hour ago -
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Floridians prepare for Hurricane Milton's dangerous storm surge
Places like Fort Myers, Florida, could see anywhere from 10 to 15 feet of storm surge depending on Hurricane Milton's path. It's a community still rebuilding from Hurricane Ian, which hit in 2022. ...2 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
More than a million people told to evacuate as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton
US forecasters and officials fear category 4 storm could make landfall in dangerously exposed Tampa area. Hurricane Milton swept past Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula Tuesday, bringing sustained winds of ...2 hours ago - Florida -
Business - The New York Times
China Stocks Surge After Government Measures to Boost Economy
The government has fired up investors by encouraging banks to lend more to buyers of stocks and real estate, but officials refrained on Tuesday from promising more stimulus.3 hours ago - China -
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.4 hours ago -
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WATCH: Rival marching bands team up to honor Hurricane Helene victims
The bands from North Carolina State and Wake Forest University joined forces on Saturday for a heartfelt rendition of "Amazing Grace" in tribute to those affected by September's storm.5 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Through Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Amateur Radio Triumphs When All Else Fails
While some residents in hurricane-impacted areas can't send texts or make calls, amateur radio enthusiasts are helping communicate requests for help and messages between loved ones.6 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Check Out These Big Magic The Gathering Booster Box Discounts At Amazon
Amazon's sales are always a great time to pick up Magic The Gathering cards, and this week's Prime Big Deal Days event is no different. There are several Magic The Gathering booster boxes on ...8 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Ron DeSantis refuses to take Harris' call on Hurricane Helene
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is not taking calls from Vice President Kamala Harris about storm recovery just over a week after Hurricane Helene hammered parts of his state.14 hours ago -
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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 ...14 hours ago -
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North Carolina, a battleground state, faces election hurdles after Hurricane Helene
As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, North Carolina is still grappling with the crushing destruction of Helene and its ripple effects. Tonight, the key battleground state is changing some of its ...14 hours ago -
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.15 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Intel defensive briefings surge as adversaries seek to influence congressional races
Intelligence community officials said they have given three times the number of defensive briefings this year to those who may be the target of foreign influence efforts as in past election cycles. ...15 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Misinformation amid Helene recovery is 'extremely damaging,' FEMA official says
FEMA officials pushing back against misinformation about Hurricane Helene recovery and assistance.15 hours ago -
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North Carolina gives counties affected by Hurricane Helene voting flexibility
North Carolina’s election board voted to give residents in the hurricane-affected areas greater flexibility to vote by mail and run their elections.17 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Oil surges above $80 as conflict and storm spark supply fears
Hedge funds reverse short positions as market has surged nearly 20% from year-to-date low in the last month18 hours ago -
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.18 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Here's how many Category 5 hurricanes have hit mainland U.S.
While multiple hurricanes that made landfall in the U.S. peaked at Category 5, only four storms on record have done so at that intensity.19 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Hurricane Helene Couldn’t Stop Birders From Using eBird
Since 2002, birders have relied on the online bird-watching log eBird. As Hurricane Helene tore through North Carolina, bird-watchers continued to post.19 hours ago -
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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.20 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
What is a storm surge, and what is the threat from Hurricane Milton?
Storm surges often pose great danger when hurricanes such as Milton hit – here’s what you need to know. Just two days before Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida, it rapidly ...20 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Public officials urge halt to the spread of rampant disinformation around Hurricane Helene
Republican and Democratic politicians and officials have in recent days resorted to pleading with people to stop spreading false information related to Hurricane Helene, with many saying that ...21 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Georgia residents on Trump and Harris’s post-Helene trips: ‘He’s here to get votes, she’s here to help’
Some local residents saw ‘stark differences’ between the responses of the presidential candidates vying for visibility. Mayor Garnett Johnson didn’t want to put his troubles in front of people ...21 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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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 -
Business - CNBC
Robotaxis are here and the public is divided
Waymo provides 100,000 paid rides per week in the U.S. cities where it operates, and Tesla is unveiling its robotaxi this week. But will the public trust them?Yesterday -
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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 -
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Eye Opener: Hurricane Milton to hit Florida less than 2 weeks after Helene devastated Southeast
Millions in Florida brace for another major hurricane, fewer than two weeks after Helene destroyed the Southeast, killed more than 230 people. Also, Israel marks one year since the Oct. 7 attacks ...Yesterday - Florida
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Public's help sought to identify women in 46 cold cases
The original initiative launched to identify 22 women saw about 1,800 tips received from the public.22 minutes ago -
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Biden postpones trip to Angola and Germany due to Hurricane Milton
President Biden had been scheduled to leave for a foreign trip this week.23 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
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Breast cancer rates rising rapidly in women under 50, new report shows
A new American Cancer Society report reveals that breast cancer rates in women under 50 have risen by 1.4% annually since 2012, double the rate seen in older women. Asian American and Pacific ...30 minutes ago -
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European Space Agency launches mission to test Earth's defense against asteroids
The European Space Agency launched its Hera spacecraft to study an asteroid NASA crashed into two years ago. The mission aims to see if Earth can defend against potential deadly space rocks, but ...33 minutes ago