Helene Destroyed a Town That’s the Source of Quartz for Most Tech Products
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How a tiny town hit by Helene could upend the global semiconductor chip industry
Virtually all of the world’s supply of a mineral that is critical to semiconductor production comes from one tiny town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains that has been devastated by ...1 hour ago -
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How you can help after Helene
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How a tiny town hit by Helene could upend the global semiconductor chip industry
Nearly all the world's supply of high-purity quartz, which is required to produce semiconductors, comes from a town that was devastated by Hurricane Helene.1 hour ago -
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Helene is deadliest mainland US hurricane since Katrina
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Biden delivers remarks in Georgia on Helene recovery
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What to know about the damage from Hurricane Helene
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Helene Destroyed a Town That’s the Source of Quartz for Most Tech Products
Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is known for producing the high-quality mineral used in most computer chips, solar panels and fiber optics. It was largely flattened by floods after the storm.4 hours ago -
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How North Carolina Republicans Left Homes Vulnerable to Helene
Under pressure to control housing costs, Republican lawmakers rejected standards meant to protect against disasters, experts say.4 hours ago - Republican Party -
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A NOAA Climate Agency in Asheville Was Knocked Out by Helene
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Hurricane Helene's death toll tops 200
At least 202 storm-related deaths have now been confirmed in the wake of Hurricane Helene, making it the deadliest storm to hit the United States in decades. Meanwhile, the search for survivors and ...5 hours ago -
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Hurricane Helene live updates: Helene death toll reaches 200
Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region Thursday night as a massive Category 4 hurricane -- the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the Big Bend on record.5 hours ago -
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Authorities warn of scams in wake of Helene
Multiple federal agencies have warned of scams in the wake of the destruction of Hurricane Helene. “The impact of disasters affecting our citizens are not just from the events themselves, but also ...6 hours ago -
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Hurricane Helene death toll nears 200, deadliest since Katrina
The devastating impact of Hurricane Helene is still being felt across the South as the death toll rises to nearly 200. Communities across the region continue to struggle without vital supplies like ...10 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
The conflicted investment case for defence tech
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Helene’s health risks include contaminated water and mold: Doctors
Floodwater with sewage or other harmful contaminants in it can lead to infectious diseases, according to an epidemiologist.10 hours ago -
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Biden Deploys Troops in Helene Aid Effort, and Trump’s Jan. 6 Case
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Couple killed by tree during Helene found hugging each other
Marcia and Jerry Savage are among the more than 180 people who died in one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history.11 hours ago -
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Biden to Visit Florida and Georgia, Tracing Helene’s Ruinous Trail
The president’s planned visit on Thursday follows a day in the Carolinas, where he sought to reassure the hurricane’s victims that the federal government would support recovery efforts.12 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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