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The Latest Breaking News from Hurricane Helene

Man with assault rifle arrested after reports ‘armed militia’ were hunting hurricane relief workers

Republicans and conservative media figures have been pushing Hurricane Helene misinformation since the storm made landfall

The Independent UK

North Carolina hurricane recovery team relocated amid threat of ‘armed militia’

Hurricane Helene federal emergency workers told to evacuate Rutherford county, Washington Post reports

The Guardian - US

Volunteers bring solar power to Hurricane Helene's disaster zone

Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Helene downed power lines and washed out roads all over North Carolina’s mountains, the roar of gas-powered generators is both unpleasant and essential

The Independent UK

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Trump Falsely Claims Democrats Held Back Aid After Hurricane Helene

Former President Trump falsely claimed Biden administration withheld aid for Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, urging residents not to vote for Democrats.

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Vice President Kamala Harris Visits North Carolina Black Leaders

Vice President Kamala Harris visits North Carolina to engage with Black leaders, assess hurricane damage, and rally support ahead of the election in a cruc...

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Congressman Raises Concerns About Voter Access After Hurricane Helene

Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., raises concerns about voter access post-Hurricane Helene and criticizes federal response.

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FDA Announces Shortage Of Three Vital IV Solutions

FDA reports shortage of crucial IV drugs due to Hurricane Helene impact on manufacturer, leading to supply gaps and healthcare disruptions.

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FACT FOCUS: A look at the false information around Hurricanes Helene and Milton

The devastation around Hurricanes Helene and Milton has been complicated further by false and misleading information, much of it politically motivated

The Independent UK

If you let your flood insurance lapse and then got hit by Helene, you may be able to renew it

Residents in states hit by Hurricane Helene who had coverage through the federal flood insurance program but let it lapse before the storm hit may be able to renew it and still be covered from the impact

The Independent UK

North Carolina Man Says MAGA Dad-in-Law Rejecting FEMA Aid Over GOP-Fueled Conspiracy Theories: 'He Just Believes Trump'

A North Carolina man blames conspiracy theories fueled by Donald Trump for his father-in-law rejecting FEMA aid, despite struggling after Hurricane Helene.

Latin Times

Anna Maria Island Debris Piles Remain Intact After Hurricane

Aerial images show debris piles remaining intact on Anna Maria Island after Hurricane Helene and before Hurricane Milton.

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Tennessee to launch $100M loan program to help with Hurricane Helene cleanup

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says counties severely impacted by Hurricane Helene will soon be able to access a new $100 million loan program designed to help clear debris and repair damaged water systems

The Independent UK

Quartz mine crucial for making chips reopens ten days after Hurricane Helene's devastation

The quartz mine at Spruce Pine, North Carolina, had to suspend operations after Hurricane Helene hit the area. But it's restarting production now that everyone has been accounted for, and the damage has been assessed as minor.

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Titans’ Ernest Jones IV named NFLPA Community MVP of the Week

Titans' linebacker Ernest Jones IV was named the NFLPA's Community MVP of the week after providing meals to those affected by Hurricane Helene.

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The Independent UK

Even Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Republican colleagues are outraged by her ‘loony toons’ hurricane conspiracies

Greene claimed last week that ‘they’ can control the weather after Hurricane Helene killed more than two dozen people in her state and more than 230 across the US

Al Jazeera

In storm-battered North Carolina, lives and elections at stake

After Hurricane Helene, US state is dealing with the storm’s aftermath and fighting disinformation about its response.

Latin Times

North Carolina Republicans Shoot Down Bill to Extend Voter Registration for Hurricane Helene Victims

Every single Republican from the North Carolina House of Representatives voted against allowing the state's hurricane victims more time to cast their votes.

Latin Times

Judge Sides with Republicans, Refuses to Reopen Georgia Voter Registration Disrupted by Hurricane

A federal judge denied a request to reopen Georgia's voter registration through Oct. 14 despite Hurricane Helene wreaking havoc ahead of the deadline.

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The Guardian - US

No water, power or formula: moms struggle to feed babies after Hurricane Helene

The storm has created a crisis within a crisis for families in North Carolina who need safe infant food – but some areas may not properly recover for months

International Business Times UK

Taylor Swift Slammed For 'Small' $5M Donation To Feeding America Despite $1.6B Net Worth

Taylor Swift has sparked online discourse after donating $5 million to relief efforts for Hurricane Helene and Milton. While most agree that $5 million is a hefty sum, some do not see the donation as significant coming from one of the world's wealthiest.

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Georgia Judge Denies Voter Registration Extension After Hurricane

Federal judge in Georgia denies extending voter registration deadline post-Hurricane Helene disruptions, sparking legal battles.

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: Counting the human, environmental and political cost of Hurricane Milton

In today’s newsletter: Florida once again begins the clean up operation following a second hurricane in the past two weeks – what will be the fallout?

The Conversation

Why hurricanes like Milton in the US and cyclones in Australia are becoming more intense and harder to predict

Tropical cyclones, known as hurricanes and typhoons in other parts of the world, have caused huge damage in many places recently. The United States has just been hit by Hurricane Milton, within two weeks of Hurricane Helene. Climate change likely made their impacts worse.

The Independent UK

A federal judge rejects a call to reopen voter registration in Georgia after Hurricane Helene

A federal judge won’t order the state of Georgia to reopen voter registration for November’s elections in the presidential battleground state

The Independent UK

North Carolina maker of high-purity quartz back operating post-Helene

One of the two companies that manufacture high-purity quartz used for making semiconductors from mines in a western North Carolina community harmed by Hurricane Helene is operating again

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