White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre walked out of a briefing after a heated exchange with Fox News reporter Peter Doocy over the federal response to Hurricane Helene. Doocy questioned why the administration had funds for Lebanon but needed more for FEMA, prompting Jean-Pierre to accuse him of spreading “misinformation.” The exchange highlighted tensions over…

Hurricane Milton, which strengthened to a Category 5 storm, spins closer to southwest Florida. And it’ll cost you a little more for a chance at the big Mega Millions jackpot. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s already hard-hit west coast Still reeling from…

Former President Donald Trump is facing criticism from the Charlotte Observer for politicizing Hurricane Helene’s response in North Carolina. The editorial board condemned Trump, stating his claims are “hypocritical” and harmful, urging against misinformation spreading.The Observer emphasized that state and federal agencies are actively helping those affected, countering Trump’s allegations. Trump claimed FEMA money all…

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall near Tampa Bay as a Category 3 storm Wednesday, Oct. 9. It’s forecast to bring over 6 feet of storm surge and more than 10 inches of rain. That wind and water could lead to billions of dollars in damages that federal government agencies may not have.  FEMA…

Monday, Oct. 7, marks the final day to register to vote in Florida. Due to the active hurricane season, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis implemented changes to facilitate voting for impacted Floridians. Many residents face distractions from the election as some counties are still recovering from Hurricane Helene, while others are preparing for Hurricane Milton, now…

As another hurricane barrels toward the United States’ Gulf Coast, hospitals across the country are dealing with a shortage of IV fluid caused by the last one. Hurricane Helene forced manufacturers to halt production. The leading supplier of IV fluids in the U.S., Baxter International, said its facility in North Carolina will remain closed for the…

As thousands continue to recover from deadly Hurricane Helene another danger is lurking: yellow jackets, wasps and bees. Reports of stings from swarms of the insects increased as underground bee colonies and wasps’ nests have been disturbed or washed away from severe flooding. The increase in stings forced state officials to adjust on the fly…

One year later, people around the world are marking the anniversary of Hamas’ terror attack on Israel that sparked the ongoing war in the Middle East. And Florida is once again on high alert as another hurricane barrels toward the Sunshine State. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. One year…

Adding to the devastation from Hurricane Helene, an alarming lack of flood insurance coverage exists in the counties hardest hit by the storm. While coastal counties generally have better coverage, inland areas are significantly underinsured. Only about 2% of residences in the most affected counties had flood insurance. In North Carolina, that figure drops to…

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas sparked significant reaction this week by stating that FEMA lacks sufficient funds to support Americans through the remainder of the Atlantic hurricane season. The announcement put FEMA’s spending habits under scrutiny. Questions are being raised about how much FEMA spends on natural disasters compared to its expenditures on migrants in…