Elon Musk said his companies will provide free internet via Starlink for Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina and other affected states.Musk announced a system update for Starlink to function without payment in disaster areas. He expected that update to be finished and take effect soon.Former President Donald Trump allegedly notified Musk about the additional…

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced a formal inquiry into the Impact Plastics facility. The investigation came as a result of allegations that management ignored warnings about Hurricane Helene and required factory workers to report to work during dangerous weather conditions. Employees said the company’s decision not to cancel work led to the deaths of…

Former President Donald Trump visited Valdosta, Georgia, providing truckloads of supplies during a tour of storm damage from Hurricane Helene. Residents believe Trump’s visit will raise awareness of the devastation and emphasize the need for help from state and local leaders.Trump stated he is prioritizing disaster relief over politics, supporting those affected by Hurricane Helene.…

Tropical cyclones, including Hurricane Helene, cause excess deaths for up to 15 years after a storm, according to a study published in Nature on Oct. 2. Researchers estimate each U.S. tropical cyclone indirectly results in 7,000 to 11,000 excess deaths, affecting infants, people aged 1 to 44, and the Black population.The study highlights that excess…

CBS News says former President Trump has backed out an upcoming interview with “60 Minutes.”  For decades, “60 Minutes” has broadcast election specials with the presidential candidates. CBS reported both Trump and Vice President Harris had agreed to take part in this year’s special in separate one-on-one interviews, but Trump has since reportedly changed his mind.  In…

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Crews continued on Tuesday, Oct. 1, to search for hundreds of missing people following Hurricane Helene. According to FEMA, the Red Cross got 3,000 requests from people looking for loved ones in a 24 hour period. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who oversees FEMA, said the agency has delivered 1.9 million ready-to-eat meals, 1 million…

More than 40 trillion gallons of rain drenched the Southeast in the last week from Hurricane Helene and two other other storm systems. That’s enough to fill the Dallas Cowboys stadium 51,000 times, or enough to fill all of Lake Tahoe. It could also fill more than 60 million Olympic-sized swimming pools. Ryan Maue, a former…

On Monday, Sept. 30, both presidential candidates spent their day focusing on the relief needed in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has claimed the lives of at least 125 people. The Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris visited FEMA headquarters, where she told them she and President Biden would do everything they could to help the communities…

Tens of thousands of dockworkers are now on strike across the country — what that could mean for you. And the first and only vice presidential debate is just hours away. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Dockworkers begin strike at east and gulf coast ports Thousands of dockworkers along the…