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Hurricane Recovery Efforts Disrupted by Conspiracy Theories and Falsehoods
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Business - Financial Times
Florida surveys wreckage left by Hurricane Milton
City of Tampa avoids the worst of storm but millions wake up to power outages and flooding16 minutes ago - Florida -
Top stories - BBC News
How hurricane conspiracy theories took over social media
The misinformation has been fuelled by a social media universe that rewards engagement over truth.37 minutes ago -
Top stories - NBC News
False conspiracy theories that Hurricane Milton is part of a political plot are still spreading
Baseless conspiracy theories about weather modification and false claims about disaster relief efforts have continued to spread on X in recent days.51 minutes ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Where is Hurricane Milton now?
Milton hit western Florida near Siesta Key, with US officials warning of "life-threatening" storm surge.1 hour ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Tampa Bay Lightning postpone home opener against Hurricanes amid recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton
The Bolts have pushed their home opener as Tampa recovers from Hurricane Milton2 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
DeSantis on Hurricane Milton response
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials provided an update on Hurricane Milton response as efforts to bring back power and rescue stranded residents continue. DeSantis said the state ...2 hours ago -
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CoD: Black Ops 6 Will Continue Anti-Toxicity Efforts, Toxicity Down In MW3
Call of Duty introduced tools for Modern Warfare 3 to crack down on hate speech, and now Activision has shared the results from implementing these in-game systems. It also announced a commitment ...3 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
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Politics - The Hill
Severe solar storm could disrupt communications, cause colorful auroras
A severe solar storm could disrupt communications and cause colorful auroras, reaching some southern parts of the U.S. as early as Thursday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...4 hours ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
Taylor Swift donates $5 million toward hurricane relief efforts
Taylor Swift has donated $5 million to Feeding America to support relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton4 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Florida Power & Light spokesperson on efforts to restore electricity after Milton
Bryan Garner, spokesperson for the Florida Power & Light Company, joined CBS News to discuss the ongoing process to restore power to millions of Florida residents in the dark after Hurricane Milton.6 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
Kamala Harris briefed on Milton response efforts
Vice President Kamala Harris is getting briefings on the federal response to Hurricane Milton as she continues making her case to voters on the campaign trail. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna ...6 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Politics - The Hill
DeSantis: Harris ‘trying to inject herself’ into Florida hurricane relief effort
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) accused Vice President Harris of trying to insert herself into the Hurricane Milton cleanup effort after the two traded barbs this week about the storm. CNBC’s Andrew ...6 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - BBC News
Hurricane Milton and a storm of misinformation
Joe Biden said misinformation was making people "panic".7 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Hurricane Milton leaves millions without power after lashing Florida
At least four people are killed after state hit by tornadoes and winds of up to 120mph7 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
Mayor Kevin Anderson on Fort Myers' recovery after Hurricane Milton makes landfall
Lee County, home to Fort Myers and Cape Coral, is facing widespread power outages and serious flooding after Hurricane Milton's storm surge. Fort Myers was also hit by a suspected tornado before ...8 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
6 organizations providing relief efforts for Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm.9 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Sarasota County emergency management chief on Hurricane Milton's damage and recovery efforts
Some of the biggest concern after Hurricane Milton's landfall is for the City of Sarasota. Sarasota County emergency management chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the damage ...9 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
FEMA reassures residents of relief efforts as officials reach Florida
FEMA officials are on the ground in Florida trying to reassure residents impacted by both Hurricane Milton and Helene, that help is available. FEMA says it is well stocked with emergency resources ...10 hours ago - Florida -
Business - The New York Times
Hurricane Milton, Inflation and the Economy
The superstorm is expected to inflict costly and lasting damage in Florida, as the Federal Reserve is already keeping an eye on upcoming inflation data.10 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Wild conspiracies about the weather are spreading online. The media can help | Arwa Mahdawi
If people knew more about geoengineering, they might not believe Marjorie Taylor Greene’s latest unhinged theory. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has earned the dubious honour of being one of the most ...12 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
No, Hurricane Milton was not 'engineered'
Social media is awash with bogus claims that Hurricane Milton has been “engineered”. What are the facts?14 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Webcams across Florida show force of storm as it makes landfall
Cameras in Fort Myers, Tampa and Sarasota have captured the storm making landfall.20 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Taylor Swift donates $5M to Feeding America's hurricane relief efforts
Taylor Swift donated $5 million to Feeding America’s disaster relief efforts for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the nonprofit agency announced Wednesday. “We're incredibly ...22 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricane price gouging
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Feds warn of price gouging as Milton nears As Hurricane Milton nears Florida’s ...23 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
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 -
Top stories - CBS News
Biden assures Florida residents, "We've got your back" as hurricane approaches
During his remarks, President Biden also accused former President Trump of leading the "onslaught of lies" about hurricane aid.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Health - ABC News
Officials work to protect IV supplies in Florida after disruptions at North Carolina plant
Federal officials are working to move IV bags out of the path of Hurricane Milton, which is threatening another manufacturer of IV fluids even as hospitals nationwide are still reeling from ...Yesterday - Florida -
Top stories - NBC News
Despite cleanup efforts, debris piles remain a threat during Hurricane Milton
Towers of trash still littered the Florida landscape Wednesday as Hurricane Milton barreled towards the Gulf Coast and garbage haulers suspended efforts to remove debris that could be dangerous in ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Biden condemns misinformation about hurricane
BBC Verify looks into claims made about the US government's response to Hurricane Helene.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
Florida zoo prepares for Hurricane Milton
ZooTampa at Lowry Park has taken into account Florida's history of hurricanes as keepers prepare for Milton to approach the state. Tiffany Burns, the zoo's senior director of animal programs, joins ...Yesterday - Florida -
Business - CNBC
OpenAI says bad actors are using its platform to disrupt elections, but with little 'viral engagement'
OpenAI said in a report that it continues to see threat actors attempt to use its products, like ChatGPT, to influence election outcomes.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Clearwater mayor on Hurricane Milton threats
Clearwater Mayor Bruce Rector says Hurricane Milton preparations involved major evacuations and convincing some residents to leave areas under threat. Rector joins CBS News' Lana Zak with more on ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton window to evacuate closing
Officials say Hurricane Milton could be the most catastrophic storm to hit parts of Florida in more than a century. Storm surge and high winds could be deadly as Milton crosses the state. CBS News ...Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Hurricanes Place Tyson Jost on Waivers
The 10th overall pick in the 2016 draft hasn't managed to carve out a spot in Carolina.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Latest Hurricane Milton forecast
Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida as the state braces for what's predicted to be an historic storm. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast.Yesterday -
Entertainment - ABC News
Movie Review: How did Trump become Trump? ‘The Apprentice’ has a theory
Until about a month ago, “The Apprentice” didn’t even have a distributorYesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
How does Milton compare with Helene and other hurricanes?
Following the devastation brought by Storm Helene, Florida is now threatened by Milton. But will the damage be the same?Yesterday
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