More than 80 organizations call on Congress to return to fund FEMA after Hurricane Helene
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North Carolina, a battleground state, faces election hurdles after Hurricane Helene
As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, North Carolina is still grappling with the crushing destruction of Helene and its ripple effects. Tonight, the key battleground state is changing some of its ...Yesterday -
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WH calls Trump claim FEMA disaster relief money spent on migrants 'absolutely false'
DHS pushed back on his claim FEMA has no funds left for recovery efforts.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Trump said hurricane funds were spent on illegal migrants - he's wrong
BBC Verify looks into claims made about the US government's response to Hurricane Helene.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Harris calls Trump 'irresponsible' for spreading disinformation about hurricane aid
Harris criticized Trump for amplifying a false claim about the distribution of Federal Emergency Management Agency funds to victims of Hurricane Helene.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Biden urges Congress to fund small business disaster loan program
With the Southeast still recovering from Hurricane Helene, President Biden has called on Congress to fund a small business disaster loan program. But lawmakers are on recess until after Election ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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The Price of a Mega Millions Ticket Will More Than Double to $5
Mega Millions officials said players’ odds would be increased and jackpot sizes would be bigger after the price increase next April.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
FTX creditors will make money on bankruptcy: $1.19 for every dollar
A Delaware bankruptcy judge approved FTX's reorganization plan almost two years after the crypto exchange spiraled into bankruptcy.Yesterday - Crypto -
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One Year After Oct. 7, Peace Seems More Elusive Than Ever
Also, Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida as a Category 5 storm. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.Yesterday -
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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 Hurricane Milton and other calamities.Yesterday - Florida -
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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 areas greater flexibility to vote by mail and run their elections.Yesterday -
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More than 230 migrants reached the Greek island of Crete from North Africa over the weekend
Greek authorities say more than 230 migrants crossed the Mediterranean in small boats from North Africa to Greece’s southern island of Crete over the weekendYesterday -
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Business - Financial Times
Oil surges above $80 as conflict and storm spark supply fears
Hedge funds reverse short positions as market has surged nearly 20% from year-to-date low in the last monthYesterday -
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Misinformation has surged following Hurricane Helene. Here's a fact check.
Officials have said baseless claims, amplified by former President Trump and others, are hindering recovery efforts.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Former Florida GOP chair backs Harris after Helene 'trolling'
The former head of the Florida Republican Party said he’s supporting Vice President Harris after “trolling” from other Republicans over the federal government's response to Hurricane Helene. Al ...Yesterday - Florida -
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Disaster relief hurricane loan program precariously low on funds
Biden administration and congressional sources worry that funding to help small businesses recover from hurricane damage will dry up by the end of October.Yesterday -
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Hurricane Helene Couldn’t Stop Birders From Using eBird
Since 2002, birders have relied on the online bird-watching log eBird. As Hurricane Helene tore through North Carolina, bird-watchers continued to post.Yesterday -
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U.S. crude oil jumps more than 3%, closes above $77 as market waits for Israel strike against Iran
Crude oil prices started the week off higher.Yesterday - Iran -
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Hurricane Helene damage in North Carolina
North Carolina residents are continuing clean-up efforts after massive flooding and mud spread Hurricane Helene debris across towns. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has more from Charlotte.Yesterday -
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Public officials urge halt to the spread of rampant disinformation around Hurricane Helene
Republican and Democratic politicians and officials have in recent days resorted to pleading with people to stop spreading false information related to Hurricane Helene, with many saying that ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Are hurricanes intensifying more rapidly than ever before?
Rapid intensification is defined by the National Hurricane Center as an increase of at least 30 knots (about 35 mph) in maximum sustained winds within a 24-hour period, which can mean a jump of two ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
After Election Day, expect more questions than answers
There is no single conclusion to be drawn other than Nov. 6 maybe a day of reckoning.Yesterday -
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Trump economic plan would add more national debt than Harris' plan, analysis finds
A report from the nonpartisan nonprofit Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget found that both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump would add to the national debt with their economic plans. But the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Scholar Rock’s stock soars more than 315% on positive trial of treatment for spinal muscular atrophy
The Phase 3 trial of apitegromab showed statistically significant improvement in motor function.Yesterday -
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Hurricane Helene sparks political battles amid FEMA's response
Hurricane Helene isn't just causing destruction — political debates and false claims are now clouding the recovery process. Erik Hooks, FEMA's deputy administrator, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to ...Yesterday -
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Hurricane Helene survivors describe storm's devastating impact
More than 230 people are now confirmed dead making Helene the deadliest hurricane since Katrina struck in 2005. About half of the fatalities are in North Carolina. Survivors hit by the devastating ...Yesterday -
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Eye Opener: Hurricane Milton to hit Florida less than 2 weeks after Helene devastated Southeast
Millions in Florida brace for another major hurricane, fewer than two weeks after Helene destroyed the Southeast, killed more than 230 people. Also, Israel marks one year since the Oct. 7 attacks ...Yesterday - Florida -
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Aaron Jones (hip) is currently expected to be ready to return after the bye
The Vikings' offense is different without running back Aaron Jones.2 days ago -
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