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Top stories - The New York Times
After Helene’s ‘Historic’ Damage, Appalachian Trail May Need Years to Recover
Downed trees and flooding have left the trail impassable in many of the 14 states on its route.5 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
52-year-old worked 90-hour weeks in an oil refinery to save money for his business—now he's worth $9.5 billion
Todd Graves, the co-founder and co-CEO of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, is an unlikely billionaire. Here's how he built his business.7 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
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 ...10 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
51-year-old introvert overcame her 'worst nightmare' to build her $1.2 billion company
Angie Hicks, the co-founder of Angi (formerly Angie's List), started the home services company with her former boss, Bill Oesterle, when she was 22 years old.10 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Open AI’s $100 billion 2029 revenue target seems like a tech fever dream
Being at the cutting edge doesn’t necessarily bring financial success.13 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Trump, Kemp make rare appearance together to survey Hurricane Helene damage
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and former President Donald Trump will appear together to survey Hurricane Helene's impact on the state.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Politics - NBC News
Trump joins Georgia Gov. Kemp at briefing on Hurricane Helene damage
NBC News' Shaquille Brewster fact-checks former President Trump's attack against FEMA during an event on Hurricane Helene damage.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Health - ABC News
Helene damaged a factory that makes IV fluids
Experts say the fallout from storm damage to a North Carolina factory that makes critical hospital supplies will be felt broadly and could lingerYesterday -
Business - CNBC
Activist firm Mantle Ridge has $1 billion-plus stake in Air Products
Air Products shares are badly underperforming the S&P 500 for a second straight year, and the company has suffered from leadership upheaval.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: Trump, Kemp tour Hurricane Helene damage in Georgia
Former President Trump is taking time off the campaign trail Friday morning, linking up with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) to survey the damage left by Hurricane Helene in the battleground state. The ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Coeur Mining is using its high-flying stock to buy SilverCrest for $1.7 billion
Coeur Mining announced Friday an agreement in which the gold and silver miner is using its stock, that has more than doubled this year, to buy SilverCrest Metals in a deal valued at $1.7 billion.Yesterday -
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Politics - The Hill
Watch live: White House holds briefing after Biden tours Helene damage, port workers strike deal
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a news briefing Friday afternoon. The briefing comes a day after President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia in the aftermath of ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Harris to tour Helene damage in North Carolina on Saturday
Vice President Harris will travel Saturday to North Carolina to tour the damage from Hurricane Helene and get an update on the ongoing recovery efforts in the state. Harris, who is the Democratic ...Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
Business - CNBC
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.Yesterday -
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Top stories - CBS News
Writer details Helene damage in his North Carolina community
President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia on Thursday for a first-hand look at Hurricane Helene's damage. Chris Moody, a reporter whose North Carolina community was ravaged by the storm, ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump-backed mass deportations would cost billions, report says
Former President Donald Trump has long shared plans for mass deportations if he returns to office, but how much would that cost? A new report from the American Immigration Council has some ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Skittles, Cheez-Its and other snacks could get more expensive with this $36 billion merger
Consumer advocate group says the merger between Mars and Kellanova would create yet another massive player in the food industry, restricting competition and giving the combined company more leeway ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Biden speaks in Georgia after surveying Helene damage
President Biden spoke in Ray City, Georgia, Thursday afternoon after surveying damage from Hurricane Helene in both the Peach State and Florida. Mr. Biden stressed there are no Democrats and ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Business - CNBC
OpenAI gets $4 billion revolving credit line, giving it more than $10 billion in liquidity
On top of its latest funding round, OpenAI has put a $4 billion revolving credit line in place — bringing its total liquidity to more than $10 billion.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump, Kemp to tour storm damage together on Friday
Former President Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) will make a rare joint appearance Friday as they tour damage from Hurricane Helene. Kemp and Trump will visit the community of Evans, Ga., to ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Images show Hurricane Helene's damage as new storms develop
Recovery efforts continue in parts of the South where Helene's massive rains led to coastal surges and inland flooding. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports from Marion, North Carolina, and CBS News ...2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
U.S. Funds Four Power Grid Projects With $1.5 Billion
The money comes from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law and will fund 1,000 miles of new transmission lines in Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.2 days ago -
Tech - The New York Times
OpenAI Adds $4 Billion Credit Line on Top of $6.6 Billion Investment Round
The San Francisco company is gathering the billions its executives believe they will need to continue building new A.I. technology.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
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 ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Businesses damaged by Hurricane Helene scramble to pick up pieces
Owners of businesses damaged by Hurricane Helene ponder how to move forward after losing their buildings and inventory.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Biden heads to Florida, Georgia to survey Helene damage as death toll hits 200
President Biden is traveling to Florida and Georgia Thursday to survey the devastation from Hurricane Helene and receive updates on the federal government's response.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Business - Financial Times
Radar shows scale of damage from Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Satellite data shows more than 3,100 buildings affected as intense wave of attacks kills over 1,300 people2 days ago - Israel -
Sports - CBS Sports
2025 Masters to proceed as scheduled despite damage to Augusta National Golf Club caused by Hurricane Helene
ANGC will do whatever possible to ensure golf's signature event is played as planned in 20252 days ago -
World - The New York Times
A Climate Fund Could Pay Billions to Protect Trees in Amazon and Beyond
Brazil is proposing a fund that would pay countries to protect tropical forests that are crucial to curbing climate change. It would generate returns, too.2 days ago - Climate