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False conspiracy theories that Hurricane Milton is part of a political plot are still spreading
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Hurricane Recovery Efforts Disrupted by Conspiracy Theories and Falsehoods
Experts warn that weather-related disinformation can rapidly escalate into real-world risks and distract from aid.4 hours ago -
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Hurricane Recovery Efforts Disrupted by Conspiracy Theories and Falsehoods
Experts warn that weather-related disinformation can rapidly escalate into real-world risks and distract from aid.4 hours ago -
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Trump still spreading false claims about FEMA diverting aid amid hurricanes
In the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, former President Donald Trump is continuing to peddle false claims that FEMA is diverting disaster relief funds to migrants. CBS News political ...8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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How hurricane conspiracy theories took over social media
The misinformation has been fuelled by a social media universe that rewards engagement over truth.2 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton leaves parts of Orlando flooded
Hurricane Milton has now moved out of Florida and into the Atlantic but left behind in its wake a path of death and destruction. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest on ...1 hour ago -
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Where Will Hurricane Milton Make Landfall? Forecasters Still Don’t Know.
The National Hurricane Center urged Florida residents not to fixate on the exact location because the dangers will be widespread.Yesterday -
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Biden shoots down Marjorie Taylor Greene's conspiracy theory about people controlling the weather
As Hurricane Milton threatens catastrophic damage in Florida, the Georgia Republican suggested on X that such storms could be engineered by humans.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Biden, Harris updated on Hurricane Milton as Trump misinformation spreads
President Biden is slamming efforts to spread misinformation on federal recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more from former President ...4 hours ago -
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Hurricane Milton: Biden says ‘outright lies’ risk lives as Florida deals with aftermath of storm – latest updates
President says false claims undermine rescue efforts after number of people killed as hurricane battered Florida. Full report: millions without power after Hurricane Milton How have you been ...2 hours ago - Joe Biden
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Wide destruction after Hurricane Milton pounds Florida
There was wide destruction on the Gulf Coast of Florida from Hurricane Milton, but it wasn't as bad in some areas as officials had feared. Storm surges flooded some communities, while others were ...1 hour ago - Florida -
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Crying in Publix: Stress from back-to-back Florida hurricanes taking toll on mental health
The emotional strain of dealing with two major hurricanes and an unprecedented number of tornadoes in only a few weeks has left people in Florida reeling.5 hours ago - Florida -
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Florida Puerto Ricans enduring Hurricane Milton grapple with grim memories of Maria
Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday night near Siesta Key, Florida, a barrier island next to Sarasota.6 hours ago - Florida -
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Florida begins clean up after Milton unleashes deadly destruction
Hurricane Milton hit Florida's west coast as a Category 3 storm and resulted in at least 10 deaths and millions of people without power. Priscilla Thompson reports from Fort Pierce as residents ...6 hours ago - Florida -
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Barrier islands hit hard, again, by Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton caused more damage to some barrier islands that were still recovering from a previous hurricane. Storm surge swept into some of the same areas hit by Hurricane Ian two years ago. ...1 hour ago