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Beyond bottled water and sandwiches: What FEMA is doing to get hurricane victims back into their homes

In a pattern all too familiar to people affected by disasters, hurricanes Helene and Milton have disappeared from the headlines, just a few weeks after these disasters ravaged the Southeast. Although reporters have moved on, recovery is just beginning for people who were displaced.

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Fact Check: Trump's False Claims At New York Rally

Fact-checking reveals false claims by former President Trump at a rally, emphasizing the importance of verifying statements by public figures.

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Two hurricanes stir up voter backlash to Florida Republicans’ climate denialism

Destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton bring climate crisis to top of mind, especially for young voters

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Innovative Disaster Aid Program Provides Direct Cash Payments

GiveDirectly's unique disaster assistance program provides direct cash payments to hurricane-impacted households in NC and FL, aiming to enhance recovery e...

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Russia spread hurricane misinformation

The misinformation lead to chaos in some affected areas, as well as threats against local officials

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The Panic Over an Imaginary Militia 'Hunting FEMA' Did More Damage Than the Actual Threat

Someone did allegedly threaten first responders, but the panic may have done more damage.

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AI is being used to send some households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 cash relief payments

Some hurricane-impacted households in North Carolina and Florida will receive one-time, direct cash payments of up to $1,500 on Friday

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Smiling Trump Shows Off McDonald's 'French Fry Certification Pin' During Hurricane Relief Press Conference

Trump accepted a "french fry certification pin" for his shift at McDonald's during a press conference about Hurricane Helene's devastating impact.

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Former President Trump Comments On FEMA Employee Threat Incident

Former President Trump discusses feedback on FEMA's performance and a North Carolina man's arrest for threatening FEMA employees, highlighting the debate o...

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Trump Heads To Hurricane-hit North Carolina, Harris In Swing State Push

Trump will hold a campaign rally in the city of Greenville, while his Democratic rival Kamala Harris is set to address supporters in other battleground states Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

Latin Times

El Paso Authorities Monitor Migrant Caravans From Southern Mexico, Prepare Resources For Possible Influx

The first caravan group that left Chiapas on Oct. 5 was near Mexico City, while other groups were moving through the state of Oaxaca.

Latin Times

Can we afford the latest hurricanes?

The recent hurricanes will be costly for taxpayers and insurance companies

Salon

Florida Has Received More Than $2.5 billion in FEMA Relief Since 2015, More Than Any Other State

A group of Florida Republicans were among those who voted against providing additional necessary funding for FEMA prior to hurricane Helene

Latin Times

Florida Scammers Are Going Door to Door Posing as FEMA Workers to Collect Bank Info from Hurricane Milton Victims

Florida officials have issued a warning about scammers reportedly using fake FEMA badges in attempts to collect financial information from hurricane victims.

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Florida official warns Hurricane Milton victims about scammers posing as FEMA workers

The emergency management chief of the Florida county where Hurricane Milton made landfall earlier this month is warning about reports of scammers who are posing as Federal Emergency Management Agency officials and trying to get financial information from the storm’s victims

Latin Times

Venezuelan Authorities Arrest 3 Americans, 2 Others On Suspicion Of Terrorism

"The detained foreigners speak Spanish perfectly, a requirement for them to involve themselves in communities," the country's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said Thursday.

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Brian Trascher: Has FEMA failed North Carolina?

The Vice President of the United Cajun Navy, Brian Trascher, discusses effective disaster response and the problems with FEMA.

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Federal Government Approves Billion Hurricane Assistance Package

Federal government allocates billion in aid to six states impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton, providing crucial support to individuals and communi...

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Armed Individuals Harass Hurricane Relief Workers In Tennessee

Incidents of armed individuals harassing hurricane relief workers in Tennessee and North Carolina, leading to safety concerns and operational changes.

Latin Times

Thousands Of Migrants Move North From Southern Mexico, Amid Concerns Over Potential US Asylum Restrictions

The migrants were moving north, trying to get ahead of Trump's plan to close the U.S. border to illegal immigration if he became president again.

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Nearly 90 people in North Carolina are still missing weeks after devastating Hurricane Helene

North Carolina has seen 95 deaths related to impacts from the historic storm

Latin Times

Tennessee Hurricane Relief Volunteer Gets Armed Anti-FEMA Group to Leave, Return with Donations: 'You Can Say There's No Volunteers But I'm Standing In Front of You'

When a group of armed individuals confronted FEMA workers in Tennessee, a local volunteer diffused the tension, inspiring protesters to return with donations.

The Independent UK

Man accused of making threat says he believed social media reports of FEMA refusing to help

A man accused of making a threat that sparked a temporary shift in some western North Carolina disaster recovery operations said he believed social media reports that the Federal Emergency Management Agency was refusing to help people

The Independent UK

Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billion

The White House says the federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton

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FEMA Resumes Door-To-Door Visits In Hurricane-Hit North Carolina

FEMA resumes door-to-door visits in North Carolina after threats and disinformation. Arrest made in connection with threats against FEMA workers.

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