Trump seeks to put Harris on back foot with Hurricane Helene response

Ex-staffer backing Harris to ensure Trump 'never steps foot in Oval Office again'

Sarah Matthews, an ex-spokesperson for former President Trump, said Monday that she is backing Vice President Harris to ensure that the former president “never steps foot in the Oval Office again. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

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

Florida works to bring back tourism to its Gulf Coast following hurricanes Helene and Milton

Tourism officials on Florida’s Gulf Coast say one of the ways concerned people can help the area recover is to visit as tourists, even though some beaches are still closed to the public and debris ...

Entertainment - ABC News - October 28

Trump backs Congress returning from recess to pass hurricane relief

Former President Trump on Monday said he would be in favor of Congress returning early from recess to pass additional aid following Hurricane Helene. “I would be in favor of it, yeah. This is a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Harris tries to put Trump's age front and center

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign tried to put a spotlight on former President Trump's age and fitness for office by pointing to a campaign appearance that turned into an extended dance party ...

Politics - NBC News - October 15

Harris chats with Cheney, Trump tours North Carolina Helene damage

Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off a set of appearances with former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin to court moderate voters in those key battleground states. ...

Harris, Trump tied in North Carolina with Helene weighing on voters' minds: Survey

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are neck-and-neck in North Carolina, as the aftermath of Hurricane Helene weighs on voters' minds, according to a new Elon University Poll. The poll ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

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.

Harris and Trump, locked in tight race, seek edge among undecided voters

Presidential candidates spend Sunday trying to shore up support among must-have voting blocs. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump spent Sunday trying to shore up political support among what they ...

World - The Guardian - October 13

Evening Report — Trump, Harris seek votes on Fox News

{beacon} Evening Report © Evan Vucci and David Yeazell, Associated Press Trump, Harris hunt for votes on Fox News Former President Trump and Vice President Harris found common ground on ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Trump seeks to use Cheney appearance with Harris to win Arab American voters

Former President Trump on Monday attacked Vice President Harris and former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) ahead of a series of joint appearances by the pair in battleground states, with Trump seeking to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Scandal-hit Sinn Féin on back foot ahead of Irish elections

Leader Mary Lou McDonald vows to stay at helm of party despite resignations of two deputies

Business - Financial Times - October 14

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

Trump vows to help Helene survivors, Harris slams former president on Cheney tour

Former President Donald Trump is touring Hurricane Helene damage in North Carolina where he is also seeking the support of Christian voters in the battleground state. This comes as Vice President ...

Geraldo Rivera backing Harris: Trump 'cannot be trusted to honor the Constitution'

Television personality Geraldo Rivera revealed Monday that he is backing Vice President Harris over former President Trump in the election, now less than a month away. “Former President Trump is a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Harris, Trump go back and forth on mental acuity, fitness for office

Vice President Kamala Harris is raising concerns about former President Donald Trump’s fitness for office as he launches personal attacks on her intelligence. The Harris campaign says Trump ...

Politics - NBC News - October 15

Harris backs slashing medical debt. Trump's "concepts" worry advocates.

Health care experts are calling on lawmakers — and the next occupant of the White House — to help the millions of Americans grappling with medical debt.

Trump, Vance, Harris campaign potential targets of China-backed hackers

Federal authorities believe China-backed cybercriminals may have tried to tap into phones or networks used by Trump, Vance and Harris campaign staff, sources familiar with the matter confirmed.

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

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.

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