Why Restoring Power after Hurricane Helene Is Complicated
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Tropical Storm Milton likely to become major hurricane as it heads toward Florida
Tropical Storm Milton is likely to become a major hurricane in three days as it aims for Florida's already storm-battered west coast, federal forecasters said Saturday.3 hours ago - Florida -
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Hurricane Helene Aftermath: 6 Issues Across the Southeast
The worst fallout from the hurricane is in western North Carolina, but at least five other states are grappling with their own intractable problems.5 hours ago -
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House GOP chairman demands FEMA accountability for Hurricane Helene after flooding claims more than 200 lives
The chairman of a House Homeland Security subcommittee is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to detail what it did to prepare for Hurricane Helene after it became clear there would be ...7 hours ago -
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Historic Biltmore Estate shutters after floods from Hurricane Helene ravage Asheville
America’s largest privately-owned estate has abruptly shut down in Asheville after Hurricane Helene caused extensive flooding and building damage along the 8,000 acre property.8 hours ago -
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Search efforts continue after Hurricane Helene
It's been more than a week since Hurricane Helene crashed ashore, and the full extent of the storm's damage is still unknown as hundreds of thousands of people remain without power and other ...12 hours ago -
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Dolly Parton donates to Hurricane Helene relief efforts
The Southeast is still reeling from the devastation left behind from Hurricane Helene with the death toll climbing to more that 220 with hundreds still missing. Dolly Parton is now joining the ...12 hours ago -
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Telecom providers operate emergency communications after Hurricane Helene
When critical infrastructure like utility lines and cell phone towers go down, emergency response teams from telecom providers like AT&T and Verizon step in with an arsenal of equipment ensuring ...13 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Sports Organizations Launch Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Hurricane relief is coming from communities of all kinds — including sports organizations.Yesterday -
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Hospitals across the U.S. face IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Helene conspiracy theories collide with election misinformation
Musk and politicians like Trump spread baseless claims such as Fema blocking flights and confiscating supplies. As emergency crews work to help people experiencing grave losses after Hurricane ...Yesterday -
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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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WATCH: The need for food after Hurricane Helene
ABC News' Will Reeve visits Asheville, North Carolina, to share how the community is coming together as the need for food grows exponentially.Yesterday -
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GM halts production at two major U.S. plants due to Hurricane Helene
DETROIT — General Motors has temporarily halted vehicle production at two U.S. factories that assemble highly profitable large pickups and SUVs due to impacts to suppliers as a result of Hurricane ...Yesterday -
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Hurricane Helene's effect on the U.S. economy
Ripple effects from Hurricane Helene are already hitting American wallets as victims wait for basic needs from the federal government. Ryan Sweet, chief U.S. economist for Oxford Economics, joined ...Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
GM halts production at two major U.S. plants due to Hurricane Helene
In a message to workers, GM said the company was working with impacted suppliers "to resume operations as quickly and safely as possible."Yesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
MLB Power Rankings: Why Padres look like team to beat in National League as divisional round gets started
Eight teams remain in MLB's playoff bracket, so let's rank 'em by their chances of winning it all this yearYesterday - MLB -
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Death toll from Hurricane Helene surpasses 200 people as cleanup continues
President Biden visited Georgia and Florida on Thursday to see the impact of Hurricane Helene for a second day. The death toll from the historic storm has now surpassed 200 people over six states, ...Yesterday -
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Death toll from Hurricane Helene reaches grim new milestone
Across the South, communities are continuing to grapple with the fallout from historic levels of rain and violent winds as the search for the missing continues. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for TODAY.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Helene is a humanitarian crisis – and a climate disaster | Rebecca Solnit
Behind the violence of extreme weather is that of the fossil fuel industry, and Americans are suffering for it. The weather we used to have shaped the behavior of the water we used to have – how ...Yesterday - Climate -
World - Financial Times
How climate risk will complicate central bankers’ jobs
Severe weather events are intensifying and so too are their economic impactsYesterday - Climate -
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Helene is deadliest mainland US hurricane since Katrina
Hundreds of people are still missing and nearly a million homes are without power a week after the storm tore across the US south-east.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
US troops deploy after Hurricane Helene
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story National Guard responds to Hurricane Helene The U.S. has deployed ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump claims Hurricane Helene response ‘going even worse’ than Katrina
Former President Trump on Thursday repeatedly attacked Vice President Harris and the Biden administration’s response to Hurricane Helene by claiming that the federal response so far has been worse ...2 days ago -
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Volunteer pilots are flying supplies to trapped Hurricane Helene victims
Victims of Hurricane Helene trapped in towns in North Carolina and Tennessee are getting help from volunteer pilots who are using their private aircraft to deliver necessities.2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Augusta National Golf Club donates $5 million for Hurricane Helene relief
Augusta National Golf Club made the donation in partnership with the Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area.2 days ago -
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Why mortgage rates rose after initially falling
Mortgage rates dropped after the Fed's interest rate cut announcement in September. Although rates appear to have slightly risen since dropping to a record two-year low, experts still believe they ...2 days ago - Mortgage -
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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 -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: Biden gives remarks in Georgia on Hurricane Helene recovery
President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia on Thursday to witness the damage Hurricane Helene has had on the southeastern U.S. and provide an update on recovery efforts in the wake of the ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
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 -
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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 -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: Nexstar holds telethon to raise funds for Hurricane Helene recovery
Nexstar Media Group — the parent company of The Hill and NewsNation — is holding a digital telethon Thursday to help raise money for Hurricane Helene recovery. Helene made landfall last week as a ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Helene: over 200 dead as search for missing people continues
Hurricane that made landfall as category 4 last week is described as one of deadliest storms in US history. A week after Hurricane Helene made landfall in the US, search-and-rescue teams continue ...2 days ago -
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Hurricane Helene relief funding up in the air with Congress in break
Federal relief funds for recovery from Helene are in limbo with Congress still in recess. President Biden is pushing for lawmakers to regroup soon as many in the Southeast struggle without power ...2 days ago -
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Hurricane Helene's death toll tops 200
At least 202 storm-related deaths have now been confirmed in the wake of Hurricane Helene, making it the deadliest storm to hit the United States in decades. Meanwhile, the search for survivors and ...2 days ago -
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Hurricane Helene live updates: Helene death toll reaches 200
Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region Thursday night as a massive Category 4 hurricane -- the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the Big Bend on record.2 days ago -
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Two more storms gain strength in Atlantic following devastation of Hurricane Helene
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two more tropical cyclones growing stronger in the Atlantic on Thursday.2 days ago -
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Hurricane Helene death toll nears 200, deadliest since Katrina
The devastating impact of Hurricane Helene is still being felt across the South as the death toll rises to nearly 200. Communities across the region continue to struggle without vital supplies like ...2 days ago -
Health - ABC News
Hurricanes like Helene are deadly when they strike and keep killing for years to come
A new study says hurricanes in the United States are hundreds of times deadlier in the long run than the government calculates3 days ago