We Were Not Prepared Three Weeks in A Small Town Devastated by Hurricane Helene

‘We were trapped like rats’: Spain’s floods bring devastation and despair

Residents describe impact of floods and downpours – with some places hit with a year’s worth of rain in just eight hours. Spanish flash floods – live updates The gratitude that greeted ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

'We all know someone who has died' - the town in Valencia devastated by floods

The BBC has visited Paiporta, Valencia, where dozens of people have been confirmed dead.

We can prepare for hurricanes, heatwaves and flooding – but only if we are bold at Cop29 | Ban Ki-moon

The right funding now can protect the frontlines of the climate crisis from the worst effects of extreme weather events. As we approach Cop29 in Baku, world leaders are due to set a new climate ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Biden’s home town says farewell to ‘Scranton Joe’: ‘We were very proud of him’

The deep connection between Joe Biden and this scrappy city is everywhere, from Biden Way to a life-size cutout at Hank’s Hoagies. There’s the President Joseph R Biden Jr Expressway that winds off ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

North Carolina schools reopen after Hurricane Helene

Thousands of students in North Carolina returned to school Friday for the first time since Hurricane Helene tore through portions of the state about a month ago. Rob Marciano reports.

In Spanish Town Devastated by Flood, a Grim Search for Bodies

Rescuers in Paiporta, where more than 60 people died, were still pulling bodies from the mud. “We are alive,” a resident said. “But we have lost everything.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

After Helene, Instagram Became a Sales Lifeline for East Fork Pottery

How East Fork Pottery, one of Asheville’s most beloved businesses, met the 100-year-storm with ingenuity and marketing savvy.

Business - Inc. - October 25

In Western North Carolina, Helene’s Devastation Is Threatening Health Care Access

Dozens of volunteer doctors, nurses and psychologists traveled to the region to treat people whose routines, including medical appointments, were disrupted by the storm.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

How a Data Center Divided a Small Missouri Town

Residents of Peculiar battled developers and some of their local officials to keep a giant data center out of their community.

Tech - The New York Times - October 29

Jeff Ulbrich says Jets were not prepared to play

During the Jets' Thursday night win over the Texans in Week 9, Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit mentioned on multiple occasions the effort by quarterback Aaron Rodgers to persuade them that the Jets ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

North Carolina lawmakers convene again to address Hurricane Helene's billions in damages

North Carolina state legislators are returning to work to consider further relief for recovery from Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene's damage in North Carolina estimated at record $53 billion

The catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina likely caused at least a record $53 billion in damages and recovery needs, state officials say.

Asheville Tap Water Is Restored, but Not Drinkable, After Hurricane Helene

People in the storm-hit area can resume flushing toilets and taking showers, but the water is often yellow or brown. Officials are asking for patience with repair efforts.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

HCA Healthcare’s stock slides 9% after earnings are weighed down by Hurricane Helene

HCA is expecting Hurricane Helene’s impact on facilities in North Carolina and Hurricane Milton’s impact on facilities in Florida in October to shave 60 cents to 90 cents off fourth-quarter EPS.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Hurricane Helene hasn't stopped western North Carolinians from voting early

Hurricane Helene leveled communities in the western part of North Carolina but hasnt deterred residents from early voting. In fact, turnout is shattering records in the battleground state.

Hurricane Helene and Milton relief benefit airing on CBS, CMT

A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.

Can These Fly-Fishing Businesses Recover From Hurricane Helene?

Fishing guides in North Carolina’s High Country face an uncertain future as they work together to clean up the area’s waters.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Body of Tennessee Factory Worker Killed in Hurricane Helene Is Found

She is believed to be the last employee who was missing after the plastics plant flooded. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances around the deaths.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

Woman reuniting photos lost in Hurricane Helene with families who own them

After Hurricane Helene, Taylor Schenker found herself with about 200 family photos that didn't belong to her. Now, she's hoping to reunite them with the people they belong to.

FEMA chief grilled about government's response to hurricanes Helene and Milton

The administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Deanne Criswell, faced questions from House lawmakers for nearly five hours on Tuesday about the federal government's response to ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Asheville Gets Drinkable Tap Water Back After Hurricane Helene

There was a sense of relief in the city, though some residents said they were still afraid to drink the water.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Will people leave Florida after devastating hurricanes? History suggests not

The news rippled through Treasure Island, Florida, almost like a third storm: The mayor planned to move off the barrier island a month after Hurricane Helene flooded tens of thousands of homes ...

At least 155 people were killed in devastating flash floods in Spain

Devastating floods have killed at least 155 people in eastern and southern Spain, local officials announced Thursday, after torrential rain fueled the worst natural disaster in the country’s modern ...

Spain’s government declares three days of mourning for victims of devastating flash floods

World - ABC News - October 30

Philippine town in the shadow of a volcano is buried in landslides

Residents of a northern Philippine town are picking up the pieces following one of the deadliest storms to hit the country this year

World - ABC News - October 28

The destruction of Chimney Rock: A small mountain town grapples with its future

Flash flooding caused by Hurricane Helene left the North Carolina mountain village of Chimney Rock unrecognizable. NBC News recently spent the day with Mayor Peter O’Leary to see how the tourist ...

A small town in Jamaica watches Harris campaign with pride – and wariness

The Democratic nominee is proud of her Jamaican roots. Her story inspires some but others wonder if her presidency would benefit the country. Brown’s Town, in the Jamaican parish of St Ann – where ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Oklahoma small town police chief and entire police department resign

The police chief and three officers that make up the entire four-person police department of the town of Geary, Oklahoma resigned on Thursday with little explanation.

Fear and sympathy: small Irish town divided over asylum camp

A year after Dublin’s anti-immigration riots, a tent camp for asylum seekers faces hostility while some locals try to support the new arrivals. In the small town of Newtown Mount Kennedy, a holding ...

World - The Guardian - 2 hours ago

The Dish: Chef helps feed her North Carolina community after Hurricane Helene

It's been one month since Hurricane Helene devastated communities across the Southeast. "The Dish" returns to hard-hit Asheville, North Carolina, where chef Ashleigh Shanti is helping to feed her ...

Florida works to bring back tourism to its Gulf Coast following hurricanes Helene and Milton

Tourism officials on Florida’s Gulf Coast say one of the ways concerned people can help the area recover is to visit as tourists, even though some beaches are still closed to the public and debris ...

Entertainment - ABC News - October 28

Tap water in Asheville region still unsafe to drink 1 month after Hurricane Helene

One month after Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina, residents of Asheville are still struggling to find clean drinking water. New York Times reporter Christina Morales joins CBS News to ...

FEMA has provided more than $190M in aid for North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided more than $190 million in aid to North Carolina, as the battleground state continues to recover from devastation left by Hurricane ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

We Were Not Prepared Three Weeks in A Small Town Devastated by Hurricane Helene

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