False Claims Are Disrupting Recovery from Hurricane Helene
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False Claims Are Disrupting Recovery from Hurricane Helene
In North Carolina and other states, a barrage of conspiracy theories and false claims over efforts to bring relief after Hurricane Helene is alarming and disheartening officials and workers.30 minutes ago -
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Milton strengthens into hurricane on a path to Florida as region reels from Helene devastation
Tropical Storm Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 1 hurricane Sunday with its path aimed at Florida, less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene struck the state.1 hour ago - Florida -
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A Tennessee nurse and his dog died trying to save a man from floods driven by Hurricane Helene
As hurricane-fueled floodwaters surged into Tennessee's Nolichucky River, Boone McCrary, his girlfriend and chocolate lab Moss headed out on his fishing boat to rescue a man from his collapsing home5 hours ago -
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‘Frankly ridiculous’: FEMA administrator slams Trump for boosting false Helene recovery claims
Donald Trump and his allies like Elon Musk have been working to turn the Helene disaster into a campaign attack against Vice President Kamala Harris.5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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VP Harris visits North Carolina during Hurricane Helene recovery
Emergency teams navigate the complex recovery after Hurricane Helene battered the state and left many without power. Vice President Kamala Harris arrived to tour the storm zone amid growing ...10 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
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White House blasts false claims about Hurricane Helene and relief aid
Statement comes as president urges Congress to pass disaster-relief package as costs soar amid devastation. The White House moved Saturday to quash claims that government officials control the ...Yesterday -
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House GOP chairman demands FEMA accountability for Helene after storm claims more than 200 lives
The chairman of a House Homeland Security subcommittee is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to detail what it did to prepare for Hurricane Helene after it became clear there would be ...Yesterday -
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Historic Biltmore Estate shutters after floods from Hurricane Helene ravage Asheville
America’s largest privately-owned estate has abruptly shut down in Asheville after Hurricane Helene caused extensive flooding and building damage along the 8,000 acre property.Yesterday -
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Asheville mayor reflects on Helene: 'Long road to recovery'
Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer reflected on the impact of Hurricane Helene, saying it would be a "long road to recovery" for the community. In an interview on FOX News’s Cavuto Live, Manheimer ...Yesterday -
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Harris to assess damage from Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit North Carolina Saturday to survey the catastrophic damage left by Hurricane Helene. She’ll be briefed on recovery efforts and update residents on what ...Yesterday -
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Dolly Parton announces $1m donation to Hurricane Helene recovery
The singer says she was "heartbroken" by the destruction wrought in the US by the powerful storm.Yesterday -
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Global chipmaking hit as Hurricane Helene disrupts quartz mining
Flooding of US town of Spruce Pine affects production of key ingredient in semiconductor supply chainsYesterday -
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Buttigieg claps back at Elon Musk for false claims about Helene federal response
Buttigieg replied to a post from Musk that falsely claimed the FAA was closing airspace in the Hurricane Helene disaster zone.Yesterday - Elon Musk -
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Trump’s False Claims About FEMA’s Response to Hurricane Helene
The former president falsely accused the Biden administration of spending disaster funding on migrants, neglecting areas that had voted for Republicans and ignoring a call from a Republican governor.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Buttigieg counters Musk claim of Fema blocking Starlink from hurricane relief
The billionaire’s accusations about his satellite internet company are, Fema and transportation secretary say. Pete Buttigieg, the transportation secretary, shot down criticism by Elon Musk on the ...2 days ago - Elon Musk -
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Trump spreads false claims on federal hurricane response
Former President Donald Trump joins Gov. Brian Kemp (R-Ga.) at a briefing on the response to Hurricane Helene in Georgia Friday afternoon, following false claims he made that the federal government ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Trump falsely claims he was endorsed by JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon
Former President Donald Trump on Friday falsely claimed in a social media post that he had been endorsed by longtime JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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A week after Helene, recovery efforts struggle to reach parts of southern Appalachia
Destroyed roadways and rocky terrain are making it difficult to get supplies into some areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene.2 days ago -
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US south-east reels from ‘catastrophic’ devastation from Hurricane Helene
Communities are stranded, over 200 people have died with more expected, and more than 700,000 are without power. Rescue crews in parts of the south-eastern US were still searching on Friday for ...2 days ago -
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Trump pushed false claims about FEMA disaster funds used on migrants
False claims that federal emergency disaster money was given to migrants in the U.S. illegally have spread quickly in recent days, boosted by former President Donald Trump and some of his most ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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College sports 'fraternity' jumping in to help athletes from schools impacted by Hurricane Helene
The UNC Asheville soccer and volleyball teams are calling UNC Charlotte home, its athletes living in two overflow dormitories and eating meals at the state’s sister school2 days ago -
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Hurricane Helene's effect on the U.S. economy
Ripple effects from Hurricane Helene are already hitting American wallets as victims wait for basic needs from the federal government. Ryan Sweet, chief U.S. economist for Oxford Economics, joined ...2 days ago -
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What to know about the false claims Trump is pushing about FEMA funds
Donald Trump held a rally in Michigan Thursday where he spread a new baseless conspiracy theory about hurricane relief funds. CBS News campaign reporter Libby Cathey has more.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Helene recovery could cost $34 billion. Here's who might pay for it.
President Joe Biden said Monday that he may have to call on Congress to end its recess early to pass more disaster relief.2 days ago -
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Death toll from Hurricane Helene surpasses 200 people as cleanup continues
President Biden visited Georgia and Florida on Thursday to see the impact of Hurricane Helene for a second day. The death toll from the historic storm has now surpassed 200 people over six states, ...2 days ago -
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Death toll from Hurricane Helene reaches grim new milestone
Across the South, communities are continuing to grapple with the fallout from historic levels of rain and violent winds as the search for the missing continues. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for TODAY.2 days ago -
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Harris and Cheney blast Trump over January 6 as they make pitch to Republican voters – US politics live
Vice-president and Liz Cheney attack former president for 2020 election lies at Wisconsin campaign event. In a new Truth Social tirade on Thursday morning, Donald Trump accused Joe Biden and ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Augusta chairman confident Masters will go on as club focuses on community recovery from Helene
Masters chairman Fred Ridley says Augusta National sustained a lot of damage from Hurricane Helene, just like the rest of the area2 days ago -
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Helene death toll crosses 200 mark as recovery efforts continue
President Biden visited Florida and Georgia on Thursday as he surveyed the devastation from Hurricane Helene, which has killed more than 200 people. FEMA has more than 1,500 people on the ground in ...2 days ago -
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Trump claims Hurricane Helene response ‘going even worse’ than Katrina
Former President Trump on Thursday repeatedly attacked Vice President Harris and the Biden administration’s response to Hurricane Helene by claiming that the federal response so far has been worse ...3 days ago -
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Trump falsely claims unsealing of special counsel filing is ‘election interference’
NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez, Correspondent Garrett Haake and former U.S. attorney Chuck Rosenberg join Meet the Press NOW to report on the unsealed filing from special ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Biden delivers remarks in Georgia on Helene recovery
President Biden delivers remarks on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts from Ray City, Georgia.3 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Watch live: Biden gives remarks in Georgia on Hurricane Helene recovery
President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia on Thursday to witness the damage Hurricane Helene has had on the southeastern U.S. and provide an update on recovery efforts in the wake of the ...3 days ago - Joe Biden -
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What to know about the damage from Hurricane Helene
The damage from Hurricane Helene could total more than $160 billion, and it is already the second-deadliest hurricane in a quarter-century, according to estimates. Since Helene made landfall in ...3 days ago -
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Watch live: Nexstar holds telethon to raise funds for Hurricane Helene recovery
Nexstar Media Group — the parent company of The Hill and NewsNation — is holding a digital telethon Thursday to help raise money for Hurricane Helene recovery. Helene made landfall last week as a ...3 days ago -
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Biden deploys more troops to North Carolina for Helene recovery
President Biden is touring damage from Helene in Florida and Georgia Thursday after ordering 1,000 U.S. troops to help those impacted in North Carolina. Many residents there are still without ...3 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Sam Brock reports from Swannanoa, N.C., on Helene relief and recovery efforts
Thousands of North Carolina residents are still without electricity or clean running water following Hurricane Helene. While emergency supplies are being distributed, officials warn it could be ...3 days ago