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At least 72 people die in devastating flash floods in eastern Spain

Dozens of towns were flooded, and officials warned that the danger is not over yet as more storms roll in.
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Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find

The misinformation included lies about the government's response and AI-generated scenes of flooding at Disney World that never happened.
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What's next for Florida after Hurricane Milton? Many residents still don't know.

As the cleanup continued, over 2.5 million customers in Florida remained without power Friday morning. Theme parks, meanwhile, prepared to reopen.
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Milton clobbers coastal communities in Florida, leaves millions without power and kills at least 6

Milton knocked out power to more than 3 million customers, flooded barrier islands, tore the roof off a baseball stadium and toppled a construction crane.
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Milton makes landfall in Siesta Key, bringing destruction

Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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Will Hurricane Milton force Disney World to close?

Disney World had said earlier in the day that it was open and planned only to close its campgrounds and rental cabins ahead of the storm.
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Fearful residents flee Tampa Bay region as Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida coast

Tuesday marked the last chance for millions of people in the Tampa metro area to prepare for lethal storm surges, ferocious winds and possible tornadoes.
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What's the difference between warnings vs. watches during hurricanes?

The National Ocean Service has certain criteria that must be met before either a watch or warning is issued.
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Sheriff says rescuers 'will not rest' as search for Helene's victims drags into second week

With power slow to return and destruction everywhere, rescuers must pick through the wreckage to find those taken by the flooding.
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Hurricane Kirk could cause dangerous surf conditions along the US East Coast

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Kirk, a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic Ocean, could strengthen further, but was expected to remain away from land.
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After 11 swept away from factory by Helene's flooding, Tennessee investigates claims they were forced to stay

Workers say they were told to stay or be fired, until the floodwaters were already in the parking lot.