Hurricane Helene's Damage

Southern California wildfires destroy or damage hundreds of structures

More than 200 structures have been damaged or destroyed by wildfires in Southern California. Drought conditions have also caused wildfires in the Northeast. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

Former pupil restrained at school wins damages

Man to receive £18,900 damages after High Court judge finds he was left "distressed and humiliated".

Cheap fix floated for plane vapour's climate damage

The warming impact of the vapour trails that emerge from airplanes is being discussed at climate gathering.

Latest on bomb cyclone damage and recovery efforts

Areas of the northwestern U.S. are recovering as a deadly storm known as a bomb cyclone tore through the region. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports on the recovery efforts.

Hurricane Rafael intensifies to category 3 as battered Cuba braces for new storm

More than 70,000 people reportedly evacuated and military mobilised with hurricane close to making landfall. Hurricane Rafael has intensified into a category 3 hurricane as it nears the coast of ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Rafael makes landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane

Rafael made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday afternoon in western Cuba before weakening, the National Hurricane Center said.

Where Hurricane Rafael Goes Next

The storm is turning left, moving across the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters are still uncertain of exactly where the hurricane will go later this weekend.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

United Way and Paramount to air benefit for hurricane relief

United Way Worldwide and Paramount Global have announced they will host a benefit to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Entertainment - ABC News - October 30

United Way and Paramount to Air Hurricane Relief Benefit

The program will air on CBS Television and CMT at 8 p.m. ET.

Business - Inc. - October 30

October jobs take a hit from hurricanes, strike

This month's report reflects a lot of noise due to hurricanes, Boeing machinists strike.

Politics - CBS News - November 1

Jobs report offers blurry snapshot of economy days before election: What to know

The latest jobs report data is incomplete due to one-off disturbances last month.

Democrats push to condemn GOP-backed hurricane disinformation

Democrats are pushing a resolution condemning the swell of disinformation peddled about recent major hurricanes that hit the Eastern Seaboard, including by politicians. In the wake of hurricanes ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

When Hurricanes Hit, This Company Helps Keep the Lights On

Grid management platform Neara just raised a $31-million Series C to fund its expansion in the U.S.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Tropical Storm Rafael expected to become a hurricane

A disturbance in the Caribbean strengthened Monday afternoon into Tropical Storm Rafael, which is forecast to become a hurricane Tuesday.

Hurricane Rafael leaves Cuba reeling, moves into Gulf of Mexico

Cuba was reeling from a fierce major hurricane that ripped across the island and knocked out its power grid, after ravaging parts of the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.

World - CBS News - November 6

Whole of Cuba loses power as Hurricane Rafael hits

The category three storm made landfall on Wednesday and is expected to bring storm surges and floods.

Cuba works to restore power after hurricane blackout

Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds, causing a shutdown of the country's electricity system for the second time in just weeks.

College football live updates: Alabama dominates LSU in critical SEC showdown

Jalen Milroe ran wild at Tiger Stadium to boost the Tide's College Football Playoff hopes. Follow all the night games right here.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

Breaking down FEMA boss' testimony on hurricane response

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency testified before the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday about the agency's response to hurricanes Helene and Milton and its future funding. CBS ...

Atmospheric River and Hurricane-Strength Storm Drenches the West

A “bomb cyclone” over the Pacific Ocean is expected to bring days of damaging winds, rainfall and blizzards to Northern California, Oregon and Washington.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Ballots damaged after USPS mailbox lit on fire in Phoenix: Police

An individual lit a fire inside the drive-up collection mailbox early Thursday morning, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

Ballots damaged after Postal Service mailbox fire in Arizona

Several ballots were damaged after a U.S. Postal Service blue collection mailbox was lit on fire in Phoenix, according to the Phoenix Fire Department. Capt. Rob McDade, a spokesperson for the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Chinese imports damage ‘dignity’ of Italian tomato, says Mutti chief

Boss of tomato sauce group urges Brussels to protect farmers hit by ‘unfair’ competition from China’s Xinjiang region

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Satellite images show damage from Israeli attack at Iranian military bases

There were no Israeli strikes on Iran's oil industry, nor its nuclear enrichment sites or its nuclear power plant at Bushehr.

Tom Kim apologizes for damaging locker following playoff loss in South Korea

Tom Kim refuted a report that he may face disciplinary action from the KPGA after damaging a locker-room door following his playoff loss.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Trump Team Fears Damage From Racist Rally Remarks

The Trump campaign issued a rare statement distancing itself from a comedian’s offensive joke about Puerto Rico at his rally on Sunday, a sign that it was concerned about losing crucial votes.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

How to track your ballot and what to do if it's been damaged

On the heels of a drop box fire that damaged hundreds of ballots in Washington state, here's how to track your ballot and what to do if you think it's been damaged.

Satellite images show damage at Iran military sites after Israel attack

Satellite imagery suggests that Israeli’s attack on Iran appears to have damaged a key element of Tehran’s ballistic missile production and air defense sites, potentially leaving it exposed to any ...

Almost 500 damaged ballots retrieved from burned box in Washington state

Almost 500 damaged ballots were retrieved from a burned ballot box in Washington state, according to a county official. Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey said that about 475 ballots were recovered ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

White House seeks to contain damage from Biden 'garbage' remarks

The White House on Wednesday sought to contain the damage from President Biden’s comments a day earlier suggesting former President Trump's supporters were garbage, remarks the president’s team ...