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Threats delay FEMA Helene response

Reports of threats and, in one case, an armed militia, have delayed disaster recovery

Salon · Oct 14, 2024

Determination to rebuild follows Florida's hurricanes with acceptance that storms will come again

The devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton is still being tallied as a swath of Florida comes to terms with damage from the unusual dual strike of storms in such close proximity

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2024

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.

Top News · Oct 12, 2024

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 · Oct 11, 2024

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 · Oct 11, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024

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.

Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2024

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 · Oct 11, 2024

Climate change gave significant boost to Milton's destructive rain, winds, scientists say

Scientists say human-caused climate change intensified deadly Hurricane Milton’s rainfall by 20 to 30% and strengthened its winds by about 10%

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024

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.

International Business Times UK · Oct 11, 2024