North Carolina mounts massive search and rescue operation in wake of Helene:
Crews on Monday airlifted emergency food and water into remote North Carolina towns ...
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Quick Glance: Massive Relief Efforts in North Carolina Post-Helene
- Forty people have died in Buncombe County, North Carolina, with the national death toll exceeding 100 and expected to rise.
- Hundreds remain unaccounted for due to severed communications and closed roads.
- The National Guard is delivering 1,000 tons of food and water to remote areas, while over 7,000 individuals have registered for FEMA assistance.
- President Biden plans to visit and may seek additional funding from Congress, attributing the storm's devastation to climate change.
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Rescuers scour North Carolina mountains for survivors cut off by Hurricane Helene
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North Carolina mounts massive search and rescue operation in wake of Helene: Crews on Monday airlifted emergency food and water into remote North Carolina towns ...
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Rescuers scour North Carolina mountains for survivors cut off by Hurricane Helene
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Florida’s Gulf Coast Braces for Catastrophic Storm Surge as Hurricane Milton Rapidly Intensifies
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Quick Glance: Hurricane Milton: TPA Closes, AA Adds Flights
- Tampa International Airport will suspend all commercial and cargo operations starting at 9 AM on October 8, 2024, due to Hurricane Milton.
- The hurricane has intensified from Category 4 to Category 5, prompting evacuation orders in several areas.
- Other airports managed by the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority will also close during the same timeframe.
- American Airlines is adding over 2,000 evacuation flight seats and allowing passengers to rebook without change fees.
Harris addresses Trump's claims regarding response to Helene: Trump has made a series of false claims in the wake of Helene, including saying incorrectly that ...
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Harris slams "extraordinarily irresponsible" Trump over Hurricane Helene disinformation
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Quick Glance: FEMA Relief Payments Are Not Loans Requiring Repayment
- Emergency workers are combating misinformation regarding FEMA's $750 payments after Hurricane Helene.
- False claims that these payments are loans have circulated on social media platforms like TikTok.
- FEMA clarifies that the $750 payments for essential needs do not need to be repaid and that they do not seize applicants' property.
- FEMA encourages individuals to rely on trusted sources of information to prevent the spread of misinformation.
Harris goes after Trump's false claims about FEMA's storm response: Harris, as part of a media blitz, joined ABC's "The View" on Tuesday.
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Harris: Trump ‘lacks empathy’ in suggesting FEMA diverting funds away from hurricane relief
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Category 5 Hurricane Milton brings 165mph winds, prompts coastal warnings in Florida
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NC governor: Republicans’ criticism of hurricane response ‘demoralizing’: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) said Tuesday that false accusations around lawmakers ...
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FEMA has resources to respond to Hurricane Milton, Mayorkas says: Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said late Monday that the Federal Emergency ...
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Through Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Amateur Radio Triumphs When All Else Fails: While some residents in hurricane-impacted areas can't send texts or make calls ...
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Trump's Lies About FEMA Only Hurt Hurricane Helene, Milton Victims: The former president is spreading disinformation about the relief agency ...
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Where FEMA's direct relief money is going: Florida, Louisiana and Texas residents have received the lion's share of FEMA direct assistance since 2015.
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Quick Glance: Harley Quinn's Origin Remains Untold in Joker Sequel
- The sequel 'Joker: Folie à Deux' fails to provide the promised complex backstory of Harley Quinn.
- Lady Gaga's portrayal presents a modified, less chaotic version of the character, struggling within a psychological reality.
- The dynamic between Joker and Harley is inadequately explored, neglecting the essence of their relationship and Harley's identity and sexuality.
- The portrayal of the character is seen as a missed opportunity to address serious themes like female identity and mental health.
FEMA to Probe Source of Conspiracy Theories Hurting Storm Relief: Officials will push to uncover the source of conspiracy theories hampering Hurricane Helene ...
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North Carolina gives counties affected by Hurricane Helene voting flexibility: North Carolina’s election board voted to give residents in the hurricane-affected ...
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Quick Glance: Voting Changes After Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
- Voting procedures will be altered in North Carolina due to Hurricane Helene's damage.
- The state election board approved an emergency resolution to ensure no one is denied their voting rights amid disruptions.
- Voters can submit absentee ballots at designated locations until Election Day, with expanded options for in-person ballot pickup.
- The election board may consider additional measures to support voting as counties continue to face challenges leading up to Election Day.
Public officials urge halt to the spread of rampant disinformation around Hurricane Helene
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Charlamagne tha God knocks Republicans over false Helene response claims: ‘Everything can’t be politicized’
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rump slams Harris for not visiting hurricane hit North Carolina - while she is there
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Luke Combs, Eric Church and more join Hurricane Helene relief concert : Luke Combs, Eric Church, James Taylor and Billy Strings will headline a concert to ...
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Quick Glance: Concerts Aid Relief Efforts After Hurricane Helene
- Biltmore Village and the River Arts District in Asheville experienced significant flood damage from Hurricane Helene.
- A benefit concert featuring Luke Combs, Eric Church, James Taylor, and Billy Strings is scheduled for Saturday, October 26, at Bank of America Stadium.
- Proceeds from the concert will be shared between Combs and Church’s charitable foundations to support Hurricane Helene victims.
- Church plans to donate royalties from his new song 'Darkest Hour' to relief efforts.
Biden orders 500 more active-duty troops to North Carolina to aid in Helene recovery
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Quick Glance: Biden deploys 500 troops to aid Helene recovery
- President Biden ordered 500 additional active-duty troops to North Carolina to assist in recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.
- This brings the total troop count to nearly 1,500, following nearly 1,000 soldiers deployed last week.
- In addition to active troops, over 6,100 National Guard members and more than 7,000 federal personnel are also assisting.
- The Biden administration has provided $137 million in federal aid to support survivors and encourages locals to apply for FEMA assistance.
Whoopi Goldberg Slams Donald Trump on Hurricane Helene Aid Misinformation: 'The View' co-host Whoopi Goldberg debunked Donald Trump's false claims ...
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Hurricane Milton may be October surprise in presidential battle: The intensification of Hurricane Milton into a Category 5 storm headed straight for Florida will ...
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Fact checking falsehoods about FEMA funding and Hurricane Helene: Rumors, misinformation and lies about the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene ...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Now Adding Lasers to Her Hurricane Helene Conspiracy: The MAGA congresswoman’s post comes as FEMA finds itself fighting against fake ...
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Lionel Richie’s image on a Chinook is a sign of hope for Western NC residents. Here’s why
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Quick Glance: Symbol of Hope: Lionel Richie on Chinook Helicopter
- The National Guard Bravo Company 1-170 from Iowa has adopted Lionel Richie's image on their Chinook helicopter as a symbol of pride.
- On October 3, 2024, the crew delivered water and ready-to-eat meals to the communities of Buladean and Poplar, North Carolina, affected by Hurricane Helene.
- Richie's image, initially drawn in 2011, has become a symbol of camaraderie within the unit.
- The crew has evacuated 34 people from a nursing home and continues missions to support isolated mountain communities.
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Trump’s 2024 Election Cheat Sheet: Sue, Baby, Sue: Republican lawyers are filing lawsuits to disenfranchise voters and set the stage for challenging the results ...
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Three Swing States Have Shifted to Donald Trump in Past Week—Nate Silver Model: Harris needs 44 electoral votes from the toss-up states this year to win ...
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Misinformation and hoaxes about Hurricane Helene cloud the recovery: The Red Cross urged people to consult trustworthy sources of information and to think twice ...
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Quick Glance: Misinformation Hinders Recovery Efforts After Hurricane Helene
- Hurricane Helene's aftermath reveals extensive destruction, with extremists spreading false claims.
- Politicians and experts caution against conspiracy theories that undermine recovery efforts.
- False allegations about FEMA and the government aim to exacerbate political divisions.
- The Red Cross urges verification of information and highlights the dangers of rumors.
On foot, on horseback or by ATV: How food reaches homes in flood-ravaged N.C.: Many homes in rural western North Carolina remain inaccessible. Teams of ...
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FEMA Faces Severe Staffing Shortage As Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida: Fewer than 10 percent of the agency’s disaster workers are available to respond to ...
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Why a ‘go bag’ after a disaster can mean the difference between life or death: When severe weather is heading your way, it’s critical that you and your family ...
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Helene recovery is more political online than on the ground: On social media, people are spreading false rumors that FEMA has abandoned victims of Tropical Storm ...
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US judge orders Google to open up app store to competition: The injunction outlined changes Google must make, including making Android apps available from rival ...
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Quick Glance: Court Orders Google to Open Play Store to Competition
- A federal judge has mandated Google to dismantle barriers in its Android app store to foster competition.
- The ruling requires changes to allow access to rival app stores and millions of Android apps.
- Google has until November to implement the mandated adjustments and plans to appeal the ruling.
- These changes may impact Apple's app store as Google faces additional antitrust challenges.
Florida GOP Rep. Who Voted Against FEMA Funding Calls for Aid Before Milton: "We need FEMA DOLLARS FREE'D UP," Rep. Anna Paulina Luna wrote on social media as ...
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Payments of $750 are only part of federal financial assistance after Helene | Fact check
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From weather control to lithium: Hurricane "Helene" stirs up conspiracy theories: Hurricane Helene leaves destruction and more than 200 dead in the southeast of ...
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From rescue to recovery: The grim task in flood-ravaged western North Carolina: As floodwaters from Helene recede, the gruesome task of recovering victims ...
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Helene was a warning. NC must get ready for climate shocks | Opinion
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Biltmore Village near famous estate ravaged by Hurricane Helene: Before and after
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Quick Glance: Biltmore Estate Faces Hurricane Helene Aftermath
- The Biltmore Estate in North Carolina suffered significant flooding and wind damage due to the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
- At least 72 fatalities and 200 missing persons were reported in Buncombe County, home to the 8,000-acre estate.
- The estate announced it would remain closed until at least October 15 as cleanup and repair efforts continue.
- The region is still grappling with the storm's impact, including damage to critical factories and utility services.
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Hurricane Helene Shows How Broken the US Insurance System Is: Many homeowners in North Carolina won’t be insured against flooding or landslides due to the ...
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US lets Starlink provide direct-to-cell coverage for hurricane-hit areas
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Factchecking claims about Hurricane Helene response efforts: BBC Verify looks into claims made about the US government's response to Hurricane Helene.
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Hurricane Milton picks up strength as it moves towards Florida: Hot on the heels of Hurricane Helene, which had been the deadliest natural disaster to hit the US ...
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Virginia sending helicopter rescue teams to Florida: With a ferocious Hurricane Milton looming over already storm-devastated Florida, Virginia is sending the ...
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