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…

The head of a top federal agency for election security is insisting the upcoming presidential election in the United States will be secure and not affected by any foreign interference. She made those statements in a lengthy interview with The Associated Press (AP). Jen Easterly, the director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency,…

Update:According to an assessment by Sibleco, key sites for quartz “only sustained minor damage.” The Quartz Corp also remarks they will be able to “avoid” any supply disruptions. Hurricane Helene has severely disrupted quartz mining operations in North Carolina, raising concerns about a potential ripple effect across the global tech industry. Meanwhile, misinformation is spreading…

The strike is over for now, as thousands of dockworkers return to their jobs after a tentative agreement to raise their pay. And why after more than three decades in prison , the Menendez brothers — infamous for killing their parents — might have their case reviewed and the factor it all hinges on. These stories and more…

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, launched a potential port strike workaround on Thursday, Oct. 3 for his state.  At a press conference, he said he will send the Florida National Guard and the Florida State Guard to critical ports to maintain order, and if possible, resume operations. “There are ships that have nothing to do…

Georgia and North Carolina were among the states hardest hit by Hurricane Helene. The storm inundated cities like Augusta, Georgia, and Asheville, North Carolina, Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28. As a result, many communities lost access to communications, leaving residents without phones or internet. This lack of connectivity hindered the ability to report…

Hurricane Helene’s flooding has receded, yet health risks are increasing in affected areas of North Carolina, where many lack power and clean water. Contaminated floodwater can cause infectious diseases, especially for those who are ill or have open wounds.Mold growth from floodwater poses additional health risks, while standing water raises exposure to mosquitoes that carry…