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    Why misinformation is rampant after Hurricanes Milton and Helene
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    Why misinformation is rampant after Hurricanes Milton and Helene

    Hurricanes Milton and Helene devastated large parts of the United States. But residents cleaning up waterlogged homes and businesses face another challenge as they recover that shows no sign of going away: viral disinformation. There is a rumor that the…

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    Why Milton's “Reverse Surge” deprived flood-fearing Tampa of water
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    Why Milton's “Reverse Surge” deprived flood-fearing Tampa of water

    In the days before Hurricane Milton In Florida, meteorologists feared that water could rise up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) onto the densely populated shores of Tampa Bay. Instead, several meters of water temporarily flowed away. Why? “Reverse storm surge”…

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    Fact Check: Is FEMA's 0 US Hurricane Assistance a Loan? | News about the 2024 US election
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    Fact Check: Is FEMA's $750 US Hurricane Assistance a Loan? | News about the 2024 US election

    In addition to responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in the United States, rescue workers are also battling online misinformation that could discourage survivors from accepting disaster aid. Some false claims focused on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)…

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    Disney World and other Orlando parks will reopen Friday after Milton
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    Disney World and other Orlando parks will reopen Friday after Milton

    ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Theme parks in Florida, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld, are scheduled to reopen Friday after assessing the impact Hurricane Milton. Disney World said in a statement that its theme parks, Disney Springs and…

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    Winds and floods sweep away retirement dreams
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    Winds and floods sweep away retirement dreams

    PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – When Hurricane Helene hit two weeks ago, James Sowards knew his home near Charlotte Harbor would be flooded. He tried to evacuate – but his 2005 Chevy truck wouldn't start. He remained in his cab as…

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    Hurricane Milton makes landfall: Sarasota and Tampa face flooding and tornado damage after making landfall in Siesta Key
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    Hurricane Milton makes landfall: Sarasota and Tampa face flooding and tornado damage after making landfall in Siesta Key

    After raging across the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico earlier this week, Milton made landfall near Sarasota, Florida, around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday as a powerful Category 3 hurricane with winds of up to 120 mph . The storm…

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    Disney World and Universal closures halt tourism in Orlando as Milton approaches
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    Disney World and Universal closures halt tourism in Orlando as Milton approaches

    ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tourism in Orlando quickly came to a halt Wednesday as the main airport and at least three theme parks and other businesses were suspended switch offcausing Florida residents and visitors to flee Hurricane Milton to settle…

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    Water flows through sand dunes after a rare rainfall in the Sahara
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    Water flows through sand dunes after a rare rainfall in the Sahara

    RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A rare deluge of rain left blue water lagoons among the palm trees and sand dunes of the Sahara, providing some of the driest regions with more water than they had in decades. Southeast Morocco Desert…

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    A rare rain in the Sahara | Weather News
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    A rare rain in the Sahara | Weather News

    A rare deluge of rain left blue water lagoons among the palm trees and sand dunes of the Sahara, providing some of the most drought-stricken regions with more water than many had seen in decades. The desert in southeastern Morocco…

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    Uber offers exclusively fully electric vehicles and is introducing an AI chatbot
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    Uber offers exclusively fully electric vehicles and is introducing an AI chatbot

    Above CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced Tuesday that the company is updating its platform with new sustainability-focused features, including an “EV preference” that allows customers to opt for all-electric vehicles by default when requesting a ride. The company has previously launched…

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