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Politics - The Hill
More than 80 organizations call on Congress to return to fund FEMA after Hurricane Helene
More than 80 organizations urged Congress in a Tuesday letter to return from its pre-election recess to pass a supplemental package replenishing funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...35 minutes ago -
Tech - ABC News
Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say
In the wake of hurricanes that have disrupted lives for millions in the U.S., some people may wonder if extreme weather events could be somehow controlled2 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Floridians warned ‘you are going to die’ if they don’t evacuate as Milton nears
More than a million people told to evacuate as category 4 storm projected to hit Tampa Bay region by Wednesday. Florida’s western coast was making emergency preparations Tuesday for the impact of ...2 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
North Carolina amends some voting rules so Helene survivors can still cast ballots
North Carolina is changing some of its voting rules to make sure no one is denied the right to vote as some areas remain inaccessible. CBS News' Skyler Henry is in North Carolina where the race is ...3 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
The candidates’ response to Hurricane Helene tells voters all they need to know
When Americans go to the polls in November, they will have an opportunity to choose whether they want a president who will put aside politics when disaster strikes or one who will use disasters to ...3 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Harris talks immigration, Ukraine, Hurricane Helene misinformation in 60 Minutes interview
In an interview with 60 Minutes, Vice President Kamala Harris discussed top issues like immigration, whether she would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, and her ...4 hours ago - Ukraine -
Top stories - CBS News
Florida residents who survived Helene evacuating ahead of Milton
Hurricane Milton, currently a Category 4 storm, is on track for parts of Florida's west coast that are still recovering from Helene. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more from ...4 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: Biden gives update on Hurricanes Helene, Milton
President Biden will provide an update to the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene, which has devastated parts of North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Biden will also provide an update ...4 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Business - MarketWatch
After Hurricane Helene, I’m looking for property in Florida at a reduced price. Is now a good time to strike a deal?
“Many of those owners were not insured or underinsured.”6 hours ago - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
James Taylor, Luke Combs, Eric Church to take part in Helene relief concert in NC
"Concert for Carolina," featuring North Carolina natives James Taylor, Luke Combs and Eric Church, will be held at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte with all proceeds going to Hurricane Helene ...8 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Misinformation, power outages hinder Helene recovery
Many cities and towns across North Carolina remain cut off from help and supplies after the hurricane.8 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
WATCH: Rival marching bands team up to honor Hurricane Helene victims
The bands from North Carolina State and Wake Forest University joined forces on Saturday for a heartfelt rendition of "Amazing Grace" in tribute to those affected by September's storm.10 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Through Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Amateur Radio Triumphs When All Else Fails
While some residents in hurricane-impacted areas can't send texts or make calls, amateur radio enthusiasts are helping communicate requests for help and messages between loved ones.10 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Fema chief warns ‘dangerous’ Trump falsehoods hampering Helene response
Misinformation spread by Trump, his supporters and others about the hurricane has shrouded recovery efforts . A slew of falsehoods about Hurricane Helene, including claims of funds diverted from ...18 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
DeSantis reportedly refuses Harris’s calls as Florida braces for new hurricane
Aide says Republican governor is dodging contact with vice-president over Helene recovery because it ‘seemed political’. Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida is reportedly refusing calls about storm ...18 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - NBC News
Ron DeSantis refuses to take Harris' call on Hurricane Helene
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is not taking calls from Vice President Kamala Harris about storm recovery just over a week after Hurricane Helene hammered parts of his state.18 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Fact-checking misinformation about Hurricane Helene
Misinformation and conspiracy theories have been swirling on social media in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. FEMA's deputy administrator told CBS Mornings this misinformation is seriously ...18 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...19 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How North Carolina is getting out the vote after Helene
With less than one month to go until Election Day, the North Carolina State Board of Elections unanimously passed emergency measures Monday aimed at helping both election officials and voters ...19 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
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.19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - ABC News
Misinformation amid Helene recovery is 'extremely damaging,' FEMA official says
FEMA officials pushing back against misinformation about Hurricane Helene recovery and assistance.20 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Helene conspiracies about lithium, weather control spread online
False caims that politicians manipulated the weather to target Republican areas and that the government is trying to seize land to mine lithium are taking root online.20 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
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.22 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
White House, Fox News's Peter Doocy spar over Helene response
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Fox News reporter Peter Doocy sparred Monday over the Biden administration's response to the damage and destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene. ...22 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
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.23 hours ago -
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 ...23 hours ago - Florida -
Tech - Wired
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 -
Top stories - CBS News
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 -
Top stories - NBC News
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 -
World - The Guardian
Georgia residents on Trump and Harris’s post-Helene trips: ‘He’s here to get votes, she’s here to help’
Some local residents saw ‘stark differences’ between the responses of the presidential candidates vying for visibility. Mayor Garnett Johnson didn’t want to put his troubles in front of people ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Charlamagne tha God knocks Republicans over false Helene response claims: 'Everything can't be politicized'
Charlamagne tha God is speaking out against what he describes as "lies created by the GOP" surrounding the federal government's response to Hurricane Helene. "It's actually nuts that at a time like ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
Politics - The Hill
Major North Carolina newspaper knocks Trump over Helene response 'falsehoods'
A leading newspaper in North Carolina is blasting former President Trump over what it calls his "falsehoods" about the government response to Hurricane Helene, which devastated a large swath of the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
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 -
Top stories - CBS News
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 -
Top stories - CBS News
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 -