Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find

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Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find
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New research shows Russia has worked to amplify false and misleading claims about the U.S. government's response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton as part of the Kremlin's efforts to manipulate Americans before the Nov. 5 election.

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