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Map: Less than 1% of residences covered by flood insurance in hard-hit North Carolina
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When the North Carolina Mountains Become Hurricane Alley
Most of the deaths from Hurricane Helene occurred far from Florida, where the storm first made landfall. Experts say alerts and evacuation orders need to target inland residents too.2 hours ago -
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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 hours ago - Republican Party -
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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 ...1 hour ago -
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Europe’s exhausted oyster reefs ‘once covered area size of Northern Ireland’
Study uncovers vivid and poignant accounts of reefs as high as houses off countries including UK, France and Ireland. Only a handful of natural oyster reefs measuring at most a few square metres ...2 hours ago - Europe -
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Tim Walz as a Harris Ally: Folksy, Factually Sloppy and Far Less Visible
The Minnesota governor has brought his charm to the campaign trail, but his debate was uneven and he has so far been scarcely seen on national television. His team says that may be changing.16 hours ago -
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The Art of Leading a Team Smarter Than You
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Vance's high-risk pool health insurance plan: Would it help or harm sick patients?
What are high-risk pools for health insurance? JD Vance proposed high risk pools for people with pre-existing conditions during the vice presidential debate.16 hours ago -
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Israel orders more Lebanese residents to flee homes, including from city of Nabatieh – Middle East crisis live
Israel warns that citizens moving southward are likely to be placed in danger. Lebanon’s ambassador to the UK, appearing on BBC radio, has said that Israel is “pushing the region towards abyss”. . ...13 minutes ago - Israel -
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Sterling plunges 1% against the dollar, euro after Bank of England governor's comments on rate policy
Sterling was down 1.06% to $1.3126 at 9:22 a.m. in London.2 hours ago
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Israel readies Iran retaliation as Lebanon faces 'apocalyptic' situation with 1.2 million displaced
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A North Carolina mountain town is wrecked by Hurricane Helene
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She wants to start a College Republicans chapter at an HBCU — but can’t find an adviser
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Voting begins for Alaska's Fat Bear Week after contestant was killed in attack
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‘I haven’t come back’: Freed from Hamas, former hostages cope with life after Oct. 7
During its attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, members of Hamas and other militant groups kidnapped around 250 hostages. Among them were Aviva Siegel, Moran Stela Yanai, Ilana Gritzewsky and ...10 hours ago