Hurricane Helene’s destruction in places like Asheville, North Carolina, is having a ripple effect. Now, elections officials are working to make sure everyone has a chance to vote. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared more than 20 counties as disaster areas in the western part of the state. There are concerns about voter turnout…

As Hurricane Milton inches closer to Florida, thousands of people are evacuating their homes, while more are hunkering down with the supplies they need to ride out the storm and deal with potential impacts. So, how do people know when to stay and when to leave? For many Southerners, the answer might be at their…

With less than four weeks until Election Day, the first votes will be cast Wednesday, Oct. 9, in a battleground state. Early in-person voting began in Arizona, at traditional polling places. Both vice presidential nominees, JD Vance and Tim Walz, will be making appearances in Arizona Wednesday, highlighting the importance of the state. Arizona has…

On Sept. 27, eleven workers at a Tennessee plastics plant were swept away by floodwaters from Hurricane Helene while clinging to the back of a flatbed semitruck as the water rapidly rose. The truck was later struck by debris, causing at least 10 employees of Impact Plastics to be thrown into the floodwaters. Five workers…

Orlando is one of the areas expected to be inundated with the most rain by Hurricane Milton, prompting a rare move by Disney World. Disney is closing its parks and hotels early Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 9, and says they will likely stay closed through Thursday, Oct. 10.  This will mark the 12th time in Disney World’s 53-year history the park…

Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida and is expected to arrive as soon as late Wednesday night. And details on the Afghan national now in federal custody for planning a massive attack for Election Day and how authorities caught him. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Florida prepares for Hurricane…

This week on Weapons and Warfare, the team is taking a look at the China problem. Host Ryan Robertson breaks down some key thoughts from three of America’s most informed voices, discussing the challenges China poses to the U.S. military. The experts address strategic, technological, and operational issues, highlighting the implications for national security and…

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is experiencing a severe staffing shortage as Hurricane Milton approaches Tampa. The New York Times reported only 9% of the agency’s staff are available to respond to natural disasters. Despite that, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the agency is ready.  “We have the personnel,” Secretary Mayorkas said on…

As Floridians prepare for Hurricane Milton, Disney World in Orlando is staying open — for now. Both Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando remained open Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 8. Orlando International Airport announced it will close Wednesday morning, with the Category 4 storm forecast to hit Florida’s west coast that night. According to a statement…

Hurricane Milton isn’t just disrupting plans on Earth but in space as well. NASA has revealed that four astronauts will have to wait a few days longer than expected to return home because of the hurricane. NASA and SpaceX originally scheduled departure for Monday, Oct. 7, for the Crew-8 Mission from the International Space Station…