Most North Carolina storm survivors have no flood insurance
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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.2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
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.2 days ago - Republican Party -
Top stories - NBC News
Two more storms gain strength in Atlantic following devastation of Hurricane Helene
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two more tropical cyclones growing stronger in the Atlantic on Thursday.2 days ago -
World - ABC News
Victor Perahia, Holocaust survivor and president of French Union of Auschwitz Deportees, dies at 91
French Union of Auschwitz Deportees president and Holocaust survivor Victor Perahia has died2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
How bad will flooding get by 2100? These AI images show US destinations underwater
Sea levels along the US coastline could rise as much as 12in from 2020 to 2050 due to climate crisis, scientists warn. Floods affecting much of the south-east US show the destructive force of ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
World - The Guardian
Chagos Islanders have fought a long and determined campaign for right to return
Hopes occasionally soared only to be dashed as legal challenges came and went until a critical judgment in 2019. The view from the decaying jetty on the atoll of Peros Banhos takes in a vast lagoon ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Workers criticize safety response after deadly flooding at Tennessee factory
Employees at Impact Plastics in Tennessee recount terrifying moments as floodwaters overtook their workplace during Hurricane Helene. Two workers have been confirmed dead, four remain missing, and ...2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Is Kamala Harris having a breakthrough with voters on the economy?
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump races through Texas oil country in bid to raise cash2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
Business - MarketWatch
European car makers have hit a low point, Barclays says
Barclays analysts said the problems facing European car makers in China have been factored in, meaning they could now be set for a rebound2 days ago - Europe -
Tech - Wired
As Wildfires Rage, California’s Insurance Market Is in Crisis
Providers are offering fewer and fewer policies because of costlier climate-fueled fires, homeowners moving into riskier areas, and outdated regulation of the insurance industry.2 days ago - California -
Politics - The Hill
Western North Carolina was hailed as a ‘climate haven.’ Hurricane Helene shows it’s not so simple.
Western North Carolina, and specifically the Asheville area, had been considered a possible refuge from the impacts of climate change, but it is now suffering some of the worst devastation from ...2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Young people most likely to have poor mental health
One in nine people in Scotland reported having a mental health condition - more than double the figure for a decade ago.2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Map: Less than 1% of residences covered by flood insurance in hard-hit North Carolina
The counties hardest hit by Hurricane Helene were also those with the lowest levels of flood insurance protection.2 days ago -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
AI to Have Human-Level Abilities in a Few Years, SoftBank CEO Says
Masayoshi Son reiterated his bullish forecasts for artificial intelligence in a speech that stressed advances made by OpenAI.2 days ago - Artificial Intelligence -
Top stories - BBC News
Battle rages over treasure at 'most valuable shipwreck in the world'
Colombia and a US firm are fighting over a shipwreck in the Caribbean Sea that could be worth $18bn.3 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Vance's high-risk pool health insurance plan: Would it help or harm sick patients?
What are high-risk pools for health insurance? JD Vance proposed high risk pools for people with pre-existing conditions during the vice presidential debate.3 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Defending national champion South Carolina sells out of season tickets
South Carolina already is on the way to leading women’s college basketball in average attendance for an 11th straight season.3 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Seahawks gained 38 first downs, most in NFL history in a loss
The Seahawks lost on Monday night, but their offense played an extraordinary game.4 days ago - NFL -