North Carolina Town That Produces Quartz Needed for Tech Products Is Devastated by Helene
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World - The Guardian
Britain needs to abandon its delusions of empire – giving up the Chagos Islands is a good start | Simon Jenkins
Labour says it is committed to other ‘overseas territories’, but why? These colonial-era dreams are costing the country dear. The British empire still sends governments mad. Labour’s Foreign Office ...1 hour ago -
World - ABC News
North Korea's Kim again threatens to use nuclear weapons against South Korea and US
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has warned again that he could use nuclear weapons in potential conflicts with South Korea and the United States, as he accused them of raising animosities on ...2 hours ago - North Korea -
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 controlled4 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 ...5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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.5 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 ...6 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 ...6 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 ...6 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Misinformation swirls around Hurricane Helene response
BBC Verify looks into claims made about the US government's response to Hurricane Helene.6 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
After another historic season, Aaron Judge needs new October ending
His regular-season numbers are historic. But the Yankees captain has fallen short in his ultimate goal: to lead his team to a title.7 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.7 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.9 hours ago -
Tech - ABC News
Hyundai has begun producing electric SUVs at its $7.6 billion plant in Georgia
Hyundai has begun producing electric SUVs in Georgia less than two years after breaking ground on its sprawling manufacturing plant west of Savannah9 hours ago -
World - ABC News
More than 230 migrants reached the Greek island of Crete from North Africa over the weekend
Greek authorities say more than 230 migrants crossed the Mediterranean in small boats from North Africa to Greece’s southern island of Crete over the weekend9 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. ...9 hours ago -
World - Yahoo News
More than 230 migrants reached the Greek island of Crete from North Africa over the weekend
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Top stories - ABC News
Weekend wildfires lead to 1 death, large areas burned in western North Dakota
One person has died and others evacuated from their homes as wildfires raged through parts of western North Dakota over the weekend10 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.10 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
After Week 5, It’s Clear Which N.F.L. Teams Are in Need of Help
This is only the Bills’ first crisis of this young season, but they have a chance to make a change, a columnist for The Athletic writes.10 hours ago - NFL -
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 ...11 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.11 hours ago -
World - Yahoo News
Travellers to Spain need not worry about government's new data law
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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.11 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Our 3 chip stocks tend to finish the year strong — but 1 needs to play catch up
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.12 hours ago -
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 ...13 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
For retirees, here's what to do with required withdrawals when you don't need the money
For some retirees, the deadline to take required withdrawals from retirement accounts is approaching — and those who don't need the money have options.14 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Water demand will soar because of wars and tech, says utility boss
Cox chief expects needs to rise at 10-15% rate a year as company seeks to raise €300mn on Madrid Stock Exchange15 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Knicks Notes: How Karl-Anthony Towns fared in preseason opener; why Minnesota made the trade
Check out how Karl-Anthony Towns fared in his Knicks debut during Sunday's preseason opener and why the Timberwolves decided to move on from the All-Star big man.15 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Kosovo lifts ban on entry of products from Serbia at the border
Kosovo’s government says it is lifting restrictions on trade from Serbia at one border crossing, , 16 months after it halted imports to prevent what it said could be hidden shipments of weapons for ...15 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
We can’t wait on Big Tech to solve our local news crisis
The stakes are too high to rely on short-term fixes from the very companies that disrupted our industry in the first place.16 hours ago -
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 ...16 hours ago - 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 ...16 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
How the N.H.L.’s Most Dominant Player Coped With a Devastating Defeat
Connor McDavid was one win away from Stanley Cup immortality. Instead, he spent the summer healing.16 hours ago -
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 ...17 hours ago -
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 ...17 hours ago - Florida -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
One of the Biggest AI Boomtowns Is Rising in a Tech-Industry Backwater
Blackstone and TikTok’s parent are among the companies investing in data centers in a Malaysian state better known for its palm-oil plantations.17 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Hernández: Dodgers need Mookie Betts to snap out of his years-long postseason slump
Mookie Betts is at a loss for words as he begins another postseason mired in a slump that threatens to derail the Dodgers' World Series aspirations.20 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Sunday served as another cruel reminder of costly Carolina trade
The contrast was stark. Caleb Williams showed steady progress in his fifth NFL game while Bryce Young, who'll be forever linked to the Bears rookie QB, watched.Yesterday