Why Helene Was So Destructive in Florida the Carolinas and Appalachia
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Top stories - CBS News
Harris survey Helene damage in North Carolina
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to North Carolina Saturday, where she viewed the destruction from Hurricane Helene. It was her second visit to the disaster zone in the past four days.34 minutes ago - Kamala Harris -
World - The Guardian
Tropical Storm Milton expected to wallop Florida days after Helene
Latest system forms in Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, with forecasters expecting upgrade to hurricane in a few days. Florida is expected to get walloped by another hurricane next week, just 10 days ...4 hours ago - Florida -
Top stories - CBS News
$100 million in transportation funds released for North Carolina after Helene
Hundreds of roads across Western North Carolina remain closed and damaged, including portions of Interstate 40.4 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris visits North Carolina after Helene: Times of crisis bring out best of ‘who we are’
Vice President Harris on Saturday traveled to North Carolina to meet with local officials and get an update on the response to Hurricane Helene, which killed dozens of people in the state amid ...4 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Hurricane Helene Ravaged North Carolina’s Roads, With No Timeline for Repairs
Repairing the roads in the region near the North Carolina-Tennessee border could take months. Some residents worry about the impact on the local economy.5 hours ago -
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What to know about Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction a week later
Several storm-battered communities remain disconnected as officials work to restore power, deploy aid, rescue survivors and locate victims.5 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Florida Republican: Helene victims 'don't have time' for politics
Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) said Hurricane Helene victims “don’t have time” for politics but are in need of support in rebuilding damaged communities in a Saturday appearance on NewsNation. “North ...6 hours ago - Florida -
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 -
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Helene destroyed their North Carolina campground, but they're staying put
On the website of the Mountain River Family Campground, old customers and total strangers began reserving campsites, leaving comments like, "I know we can't come."Yesterday -
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North Carolina's massive cleanup efforts underway more than a week after Helene
Towns like Marshall, North Carolina, positioned next to the French Broad River, are working to clean up the mud caused by Hurricane Helene flooding. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez ...Yesterday -
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North Carolina family vows to rebuild after Helene destroyed their campground
Helene destroyed a family-owned campground in North Carolina, leaving its owners facing a hard choice on how to move forward. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for a story on resilience and hope.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Helene relief efforts led to about 30 mid-air close calls over North Carolina
The close calls resulted from a spike in aircraft that included planes, helicopters and drones arriving in western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
South Carolina extends voter registration due to Hurricane Helene impact
South Carolina Judge Daniel Coble extended the voter registration deadline by eight days at a virtual hearing Friday due to Hurricane Helene. In-person, online and mail-in applications will now be ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Why are there still so many blackouts after major storms?
Millions of people were left in the dark after Hurricane Helene battered the southeastern U.S. last week; as of Friday morning, days after the storm abated, more than 700,000 were still without ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Why many Helene flooding victims don't have flood insurance
FEMA says only 4% of U.S. homeowners have flood insurance and many of those affected by Helene flooding are just discovering they don't have coverage for their homes. USA Today money reporter ...Yesterday -
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A week after Helene, recovery efforts struggle to reach parts of southern Appalachia
Destroyed roadways and rocky terrain are making it difficult to get supplies into some areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene.Yesterday -
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North Carolina towns under mud after Helene
The feet-high mud and debris in Marshall, North Carolina, is reportedly being considered hazardous as efforts to clean up from Helene's damage continue. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more.Yesterday -
Sports - ABC News
Amid Hurricane Helene's destruction, sports organizations launch relief efforts to aid storm victims
Sports teams and organizations have launched their own relief efforts to help those impacted by the devastation from Hurricane HeleneYesterday -
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'It changed this landscape forever': North Carolina community left in shambles by Helene
Mitch Kolbe, an artist living in Fairview, N.C., described the devastation Helene left in his community as "total chaos." Kolbe helped WBIR reporter Abby Ham journey over nearly impassable roads to ...Yesterday -
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Satellite images show devastation in North Carolina as deaths mount
Satellite images taken after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina show washed-out streets and buildings, downed trees, and more.Yesterday -
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 -
Tech - Wired
So You Can 3D Print a Steak Now—but Why on Earth Would You?
WIRED tried 3D-printed steaks that you can’t buy anywhere yet. But reducing food to a technological problem leaves a bitter taste, and delivers all the joy of licking a catering catalog.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Florida man rescues neighbors on surfboard after Helene floods island city
Marty Thomas’s heroics on Indian Rocks Beach one of few uplifting stories after storm kills at least 200 people. A man living in a Florida island city that was inundated with Hurricane Helene ’s ...Yesterday - Florida -
World - Financial Times
Why are the British so reluctant to invest?
Millions of people have five-figure sums sitting in cash, in spite of inflation’s corrosive effectsYesterday -
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North Carolina communities work to provide supplies after Helene
North Carolina distribution centers worked to provide essential supplies to community members Thursday, one week after Hurricane Helene made landfall. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.2 days ago -
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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 -
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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 -
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 -
Politics - The Hill
South Carolina grandparents killed by fallen tree during Helene are found hugging each other
A South Carolina couple were found hugging each other after a tree fell on their bedroom and killed them.2 days ago -
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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 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Why has Jahan Dotson been a complete non-factor so far?
After watching Parris Campbell and John Ross compete for the 3rd outside receiver spot all summer, Howie Roseman knew it wasn't enough. So he shipped a 3rd-round pick to Washington for Jahan Dotson ...2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Various reasons why Wednesday night was so big for the Phillies
It's rare for a wild-card series to extend to a decisive Game 3 but the Phillies' potential NLDS opponents will battle it out for one more night Thursday to determine the matchup.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Typhoon Krathon hits Taiwan, killing two people and wreaking destruction
Several missing and more than 120 injured after storm makes landfall in Kaohsiung, with authorities pleading for people to stay inside. Typhoon Krathon has made landfall in Taiwan, bringing ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Why do so many LGBTQ+ people still have to snatch moments of affection when we know others aren’t looking? | Sophie Wilkinson
When less than half of us feel safe holding our partner’s hand in public, true equality is still out of reach. You can’t move for representations of LGBTQ+ people now, apparently. There are many of ...2 days ago -
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 - The New York Times
Biden to Visit Florida and Georgia, Tracing Helene’s Ruinous Trail
The president’s planned visit on Thursday follows a day in the Carolinas, where he sought to reassure the hurricane’s victims that the federal government would support recovery efforts.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - The New York Times
Why Owning (and Buying) a Florida Condo Has ‘Turned Into a Nightmare’
In the wake of a tragic 2021 building collapse, lawmakers are requiring condos to fund restoration projects. The bills are crippling homeowners.2 days ago - Florida