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Misinformation has surged following Hurricane Helene. Here's a fact check.
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Hurricane Milton tracker: Milton strengthens to Category 5 storm again
Hurricane Milton, which re-strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane Tuesday afternoon, is taking aim at Florida.12 minutes ago -
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North Carolina Republican pushes back on hurricane misinformation
Rep. Chuck Edwards debunked some of misleading information spread by former President Donald Trump and others.2 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton snarls travel by air, land and sea. Here's what to know.
Hurricane Milton is scrapping hundreds of U.S. flights and forcing cruise ships to take evasive action.2 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 ...3 hours ago -
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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.3 hours ago -
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Florida Gov. DeSantis warns of Hurricane Milton storm surge along entire west coast
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke to reporters Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, which is expected Wednesday evening. DeSantis said the current models show the storm is expected to hit ...3 hours ago - Florida -
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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.3 hours ago -
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After Helene, Hurricane Milton leaves Floridians on edge from Tampa to Orlando
As Danny Pownall looked through the piles of debris on the street left by Hurricane Helene, he feared the destruction Hurricane Milton might do once it makes landfall.5 hours ago -
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Tampa officials on Hurricane Milton storm surge, access to gas
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned that Hurricane Milton's storm surge will likely exceed what was recorded for Hurricane Helene. Castor also says there is no shortage of gasoline at this time in the ...6 hours ago -
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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 controlled7 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Floridians warned ‘you are going to die’ if they don’t evacuate as Milton nears
More than a million people told to evacuate as category 4 storm projected to hit Tampa Bay region by Wednesday. Florida’s western coast was making emergency preparations Tuesday for the impact of ...8 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 ...8 hours ago -
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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 ...9 hours ago - Ukraine -
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As Trump pushes false FEMA claims, officials warn of 'extremely damaging' impacts
FEMA officials pushing back against misinformation about Hurricane Helene recovery and assistance.9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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 ...9 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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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 ...11 hours 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.11 hours 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.11 hours 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. ...11 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.13 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.15 hours ago -
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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.23 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 ...Yesterday -
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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 ...Yesterday -
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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 -
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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.Yesterday -
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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 -
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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.Yesterday -
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.Yesterday -
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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.Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
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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 ...Yesterday -
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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 ...Yesterday - 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 -
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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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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 ...22 minutes ago -
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Hezbollah strikes Haifa, Israel, as IDF expands ground operations in southern Lebanon
On Tuesday, Hezbollah forces fired a barrage of rockets at Israel while more Israeli troops crossed the border into southern Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his military ...33 minutes ago - Israel -
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Trump gifted Putin a COVID test machine early in pandemic, book claims
In his new book "War," Bob Woodward claims Donald Trump has had at least seven phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office.33 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
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New book claims Trump spoke with Putin 7 times since leaving office
A new book from veteran journalist Bob Woodward claims former President Donald Trump has had at least seven calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving office. Woodward's book, "War," ...36 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
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Video shows dozens of hungry raccoons surrounding Washington home
A woman in Poulsbo, northwest of Seattle, spent decades feeding raccoons. Six weeks ago, that turned into a problem for her.36 minutes ago