Evening Report — Hurricane Helene collides with campaign politics

When campaign and football season collide: Harris and Trump battle for sports fans: From the Politics Desk

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are in a battle for male voters, one that’s increasingly focused on sports fans amid football, baseball and basketball season.

Harris campaign to advertise on Las Vegas Sphere, a political first: Report

The advertisements will coincide with Harris' visit to Las Vegas on Thursday.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Evening Report — Trump, Harris campaign outside swing states in 11th hour detour

Plus: Dems tantalized by potential for Texas-sized upset {beacon} Evening Report © Julia Demaree Nikhinson and Susan Walsh, Associated Press Trump, Harris take campaigns outside swing states ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Relief, NC: Hurricane Helene | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Sunday on 60: Sharyn Alfonsi surveys one of the hardest-hit areas by Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm that tore through six states. Alfonsi visits communities in rural western North Carolina ...

How Hurricane Helene is threatening dialysis patients

Hurricane Helene is gone, but its ripple effects continue all across the U.S., with tens of thousands of dialysis patients now at risk of losing access to lifesaving care due to a shocked supply ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

FEMA administrator on disinformation after Hurricane Helene

FEMA regional administrator Robert Samaan told 60 Minutes that "mistrust in government" makes it harder to deliver aid to victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

North Carolina schools reopen after Hurricane Helene

Thousands of students in North Carolina returned to school Friday for the first time since Hurricane Helene tore through portions of the state about a month ago. Rob Marciano reports.

Biden details aid, assistance for Florida after Hurricane Milton and Helene

President Joe Biden made remarks in St. Pete Beach, Fla., while surveying storm damage caused by Hurricane Helene and Milton. Biden announced over $600 million in recovery for the states affected ...

Volunteers Set Up Solar Power In Hurricane Helene Disaster Zone

Areas affected by Hurricane Helene are getting a solar power boost with help from volunteers.

Business - Inc. - October 13

Why some emergency alert systems failed during Hurricane Helene

Some people living in the path of Hurricane Helene may not have received crucial warnings to evacuate from the dangerous storm that killed more than 200 people across multiple states. While severe ...

For Entrepreneurs Hit by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Tax Relief Is Here

The IRS extends its October 15 deadline for storm victims and reminds taxpayers about casualty loss deductions available.

Business - Inc. - October 15

How Hurricanes Helene and Milton could affect the 2024 election

Hurricanes Helene and Milton may not change many voters' minds, but they could dampen turnout in the hardest-hit areas.

Impact Plastics sued by family of worker killed by Hurricane Helene

The lawsuit claims Impact Plastics forced workers to stay at their posts even when conditions grew dangerous.

Hurricane Helene survivors still without power, homes destroyed by mud

Some Chimney Rock residents are finally getting access to their homes and are finding that mud and floods destroyed entire communities, roads and power equipment in North Carolina following ...

Nearly 100 People Are Still Missing in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene

Search and rescue teams are still looking for the missing, officials said, with 95 deaths already attributed to the storm’s wrath in the state.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Dozens still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

Nearly three weeks after Hurricane Helene brought torrential rain and flooding to North Carolina, at least 92 people are still missing in the state. Janet Shamlian spoke with several people still ...

Daughter of woman missing since Hurricane Helene looks for closure

Nearly 100 people remain missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene hit three weeks ago, as crews continue to search through layers of mud and debris.

North Carolina opens up early voting in shadow of Hurricane Helene

Early voting begins in the battleground state of North Carolina on Thursday, as the western part of the state still feels the impacts of Hurricane Helene’s flooding three weeks later. More than 400 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Watch live: Trump visits Asheville weeks after Hurricane Helene

Former President Trump is visiting Asheville, N.C., where he will tour damage from Hurricane Helene and deliver remarks. The event marks Trump's first visit to western North Carolina since ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Cases of dangerous bacteria doubled in Florida following Hurricane Helene

Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria, increases in concentration during heavy rain or flooding.

‘We were not prepared’: three weeks in a small town devastated by Hurricane Helene

Gerton, North Carolina, population 250, was badly hit by the storm. Emma Churchman describes how the community came together in the aftermath. The small mountain community of Gerton, about 16 miles ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

North Carolina lawmakers convene again to address Hurricane Helene's billions in damages

North Carolina state legislators are returning to work to consider further relief for recovery from Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene's damage in North Carolina estimated at record $53 billion

The catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina likely caused at least a record $53 billion in damages and recovery needs, state officials say.

Asheville Tap Water Is Restored, but Not Drinkable, After Hurricane Helene

People in the storm-hit area can resume flushing toilets and taking showers, but the water is often yellow or brown. Officials are asking for patience with repair efforts.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

HCA Healthcare’s stock slides 9% after earnings are weighed down by Hurricane Helene

HCA is expecting Hurricane Helene’s impact on facilities in North Carolina and Hurricane Milton’s impact on facilities in Florida in October to shave 60 cents to 90 cents off fourth-quarter EPS.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Hurricane Helene hasn't stopped western North Carolinians from voting early

Hurricane Helene leveled communities in the western part of North Carolina but hasnt deterred residents from early voting. In fact, turnout is shattering records in the battleground state.

Hurricane Helene and Milton relief benefit airing on CBS, CMT

A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.

Can These Fly-Fishing Businesses Recover From Hurricane Helene?

Fishing guides in North Carolina’s High Country face an uncertain future as they work together to clean up the area’s waters.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Body of Tennessee Factory Worker Killed in Hurricane Helene Is Found

She is believed to be the last employee who was missing after the plastics plant flooded. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances around the deaths.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Evening Report — Harris blitzes 'blue wall' states

Plus: Remembering Lilly Ledbetter {beacon} Evening Report Monday, Oct. 14 © AP Photo/David Yeazell Harris blitzes 'blue wall' states in final sprint Vice President Harris is hunkering down in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Evening Report — Voting ramps up in southeastern battlegrounds

{beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast Voting ramps up in southeast battlegrounds Voting is underway in Georgia and North Carolina, two pivotal southeastern battlegrounds that ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Evening Report — Kelly criticism haunts Trump

Plus: Analysts fear a polling miss; Dems fear a rout {beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais Kelly warns about potential second Trump term Former Trump White House chief of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Evening Report — Trump, Harris prepare for Texas showdown

🔉Plus: First audio of 911 calls from Trump assassination attempt released {beacon} Evening Report Thursday, Oct. 24 © AP photo Trump, Harris prepare for Texas showdown The Lone Star State will ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Evening Report — 5 days: Wisconsin, Nevada in focus

🎧 Plus: JD Vance does Joe Rogan's podcast {beacon} Evening Report © Associated Press 5 days: Trump, Harris criss-cross battlegrounds Former President Trump and Vice President Harris are ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Evening Report — Tempers flare with 4 days to go

Plus: Speaker Johnson prepares for uncertain future {beacon} Evening Report © Paul Sancya and Carolyn Kaster, Associated Press Tempers flare as election heads for photo finish Tempers are ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

How a Harris Reporter Covers the Campaign

Nicholas Nehamas is one of two Times reporters following Kamala Harris on the campaign trail — a job that comes with certain challenges for his health and diet.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Morning Report — Break a political deadlock? Take risks.

In today’s issue: Vice President Harris insists she’s the underdog in the presidential race. This week, she’s campaigning that way. Underdogs, when hemmed in, take risks. And sitting for a Fox News ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

The Jobs Report on Friday May Be a Fluke and a Political Football

Economists expect the October data to show unusually weak job creation. But hurricanes and strikes may account for much of the shortfall.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Russia spread false claims about Helene, Milton, government response: Report

Russia spread false claims about the U.S. government’s response to hurricanes Helene and Milton in an effort to sow discontent and undermine public support for Ukraine, according to a new report ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

92 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, governor says

At least 92 people are still unaccounted for in North Carolina as first responders sort through the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, weeks after the storm devastated the western part of the state The ...

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