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FEMA Official Decries False Claims and Conspiracy Theories About Hurricane Helene Response
US disaster relief official Deanne Criswell slams false claims and conspiracy theories about the federal response to Hurricane Helene, calling them 'demoralizing' and 'ridiculous'.
VP Harris Promises to Cancel Medical Debt: A Solution or Just a Band-Aid?
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to relieve medical debt, affecting 1 in 12 US adults. Experts question if this…
Hurricane Helene Causes Nationwide Shortage of IV Fluids in US Hospitals
IV fluid shortage in US hospitals due to Hurricane Helene halting production at main supplier, Baxter…
NC Republicans Seek Helene Aid Despite History of Opposing Relief
North Carolina Republicans, who previously voted against funding for FEMA and other relief bills, are now calling for more federal aid after Hurricane Helene devastated their state.
Hurricane Helene: Deadliest US Storm Since Katrina, Over 200 Dead
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Hurricane Helene has now become the deadliest storm in the U.S. mainland since Hurricane Katrina, with…
President Biden surveys Hurricane Helene damage, pushes for Congress support
President Biden visits Florida and Georgia to assess Hurricane Helene damage, with the death toll over 200. He…
Western NC Emergency Response Operations Persist
Western North Carolina faces a long recovery from Hurricane Helene, with dozens confirmed dead and hundreds still missing. The region's difficult terrain has increased the complexity of rescue efforts.
Trump renews USPS, mail-in ballot attacks as election looms
Former President Donald Trump is once again attacking mail-in voting and the USPS, hinting at a plan to challenge…
NC Officials Promise Voter Access Amid Helene Devastation
The State Board of Elections in North Carolina is working to ensure voters affected by Hurricane Helene can still…
Harris Introduces Measures to Ease Medical Debt in North Carolina
New steps taken by Vice President Kamala Harris aim to prevent debt collectors from illegally targeting families over medical debt, potentially alleviating the burden for around three million affected individuals in North Carolina.