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☆ See the Ocean Heat Fueling Hurricane Milton, in One Chart
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Raymond Zhong | Mira Rojanasakul | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

Source: Brian McNoldy; University of Miami Upper Ocean Dynamics LabSee the Ocean Heat Fueling Hurricane Milton, in One ChartThe energy that supercharged Hurricane Milton into a Category 5 storm on Monday came from the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, which have been abnormally warm not just at the surface, but at depth, too. The seas absorb most of the extra heat that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses trap near Earth’s surface. So the same human-caused forces that have been bringing abnormal heat to towns, cities and landscapes are helping to warm the oceans. Ocean heat content is a metric that captures the amount of thermal energy stored from the sea surface down through the ocean depths. “It’s felt like an entire hurricane season has taken place over the past few weeks,” Dr. Wood said.

Persons: Jan, Brian McNoldy, Milton, Helene, Kim Wood, “ It’s, ”, Wood Organizations: University of Miami Upper Ocean Dynamics, Hurricane Milton, National Centers for Environmental, University of Arizona Locations: Gulf of Mexico, Gulf, Mexico, Milton, Asheville, N.C

☆ Both Democrats and Republicans in North Carolina say misinformation is complicating Hurricane Helene relief efforts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Officials are urging people to stop spreading misinformation amid Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Both Republicans and Democrats have called out misinformation and false rumors. Donald Trump and Elon Musk have amplified false claims. AdvertisementAs rescue workers respond to the destruction in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, government officials on both sides of the aisle are calling for a misinformation cease-fire. Republicans have also joined the fight against the false information.

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☆ Pete Buttigieg says 'the best thing to do is just to pick up the phone' to talk out a workplace issue. Experts agree — with some exceptions.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Experts say phone calls can resolve conflicts better than digital communication. AdvertisementPicking up the phone really is the best way to figure things out when issues arise with colleagues, experts say. "And, I think, to me, it's an example of how often the best thing to do is just to pick up the phone." Phone calls, in comparison, allow for real-time, personal discussions "where tone and emotion are conveyed much more clearly," McLean said. But phone calls, in general, also help build better relationships in the long run, Sundaram said.

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☆ Urgent care clinics reopen near Helene-ravaged Asheville, giving residents crucial lifeline
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Two other urgent care centers — one in Boone and one in Wilkesboro — opened shortly after Helene. The Asheville clinic is also operating on a generator. An urgent care FastMed in Asheville, N.C., on Saturday. The Asheville FastMed clinic, situated in the heavily damaged Biltmore Village, was fairly quiet Saturday but treated a few patients Friday. “It is a blessing to have the urgent care very close to our house and be able to get the help you need,” she said.

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☆ Fact check: Six days of Trump lies about the Hurricane Helene response
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Daniel Dale | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Washington CNN —Former President Donald Trump has delivered a barrage of lies and distortions about the federal response to Hurricane Helene. Over a span of six days, in public comments and social media posts, Trump has used his powerful megaphone to endorse or invent false or unsubstantiated claims. Monday: Trump falsely claims Biden hasn’t answered calls from Georgia’s governorDuring a visit to Georgia on Monday, Trump said of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp: “He’s been calling the president, hasn’t been able to get him.”It was immediately clear that Trump’s claim was false. He added, “Think of it: We give foreign countries hundreds of billions of dollars and we’re handing North Carolina $750.”Trump’s claim is wrong.

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☆ North Carolina senator calls conspiracy theories around Helene federal response a 'distraction'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Jake Piazza | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

An aerial view of flood damage wrought by Hurricane Helene along the Swannanoa River on October 3, 2024 in Asheville, North Carolina. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., chided some of the conspiracy theories that have surfaced surrounding the Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina. Claims about the federal response to Hurricane Helene have been coming from all over social media. When asked about Trump's comments that the federal response to the recovery efforts in North Carolina was terrible and that emergency funding was being used on immigrants, Tillis gave a two-pronged response. He also noted that, as of this moment, immigration is "not yet" impacting "the flow of resources to western North Carolina."

Persons: Hurricane Helene, Sen, Thom Tillis, Helene, Tillis, I've, Kevin Corbin, Corbin, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, president's Butler, Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Biden's, Rebecca Picciotto, Lora Kolodny Organizations: CBS, Transportation, NBC News Locations: Asheville , North Carolina, North Carolina, Pennsylvania

☆ Asheville’s Biltmore Village faces a long road to recovery as residents band together
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Deon J. Hampton | Deon J. Hampton Is A National Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The high water has receded and much of the chaos has calmed, but it will take weeks if not months before the city’s renowned Biltmore Village returns to prominence. And the tree branches, logs and dumpsters that floated through the river last weekend are in the same place. “I think we’re all very tired and I think there’s a lot of work that still needs to be done.”Scenes of devastation in Biltmore Village. Deon J. Hampton / NBC NewsIt’s been more than a week since Helene left a deadly mark on Biltmore. Deon J. Hampton / NBC News“It’s been chaotic and devastating, but the good part is I’ve seen everyone come together regardless of race, color or political affiliation,” said Asheville resident Renee White, 59.

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☆ House GOP chairman demands FEMA accountability for Hurricane Helene after flooding claims more than 200 lives
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Laura Strickler | Laura Strickler Is A Senior Investigative Producer | Reporter For Nbc News. She Is Based In Washington. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

The chairman of a House Homeland Security subcommittee is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to detail what it did to prepare for Hurricane Helene after it became clear there would be catastrophic flooding. Helene made landfall in Big Bend, Florida, on Sept. 26, causing flooding that devastated North Carolina, Tennessee and other Southern states and claimed more than 200 lives. D’Esposito, R-N.Y., cited a local official from Buncombe County, North Carolina, who claimed that water was requested before the storm started but was delayed, further exacerbating the water shortage in Asheville. Post-landfall, it “surged capacity to where it was needed the most.” She noted that western North Carolina has now been identified as the area that was hardest hit. More than 6,400 federal personnel, including FEMA staff, are deployed in the affected areas.

Persons: Helene, Anthony D’Esposito, Deanne Criswell, ”, Hurricane Helene, Liz Sherwood, Randall, “, Donald Trump, Sen, Thom Tillis, Chuck Edwards, ” Edwards Organizations: House Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Management, Technology, FEMA, NBC News, North Carolina Republicans, Republican, Management Locations: Big Bend , Florida, North Carolina , Tennessee, Hurricane, Buncombe County , North Carolina, Asheville, Bend , Florida, North Carolina, Buncombe

☆ Historic Biltmore Estate shutters after floods from Hurricane Helene ravage Asheville
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Deon J. Hampton | Deon J. Hampton Is A National Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — America’s largest privately-owned estate has abruptly shut down in Asheville after Hurricane Helene caused extensive flooding and building damage along the 8,000 acre property. The iconic Biltmore Estate, situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains, spans 175,000 square feet, boasts 250 rooms, 43 bathrooms, 65 fireplaces and 22 miles of walking trail. “We are still assessing impacts to the estate from Tropical Storm Helene and that will take some time,” the estate said. In forested areas, which is a large portion of the estate, wind damage is extensive to grounds and some structures.” The post also said crews are clearing roads to start repairs. Last weekend, tree branches, logs and a dumpster floated across the nearby Biltmore Village after the area was submerged in water in the wake of the initial landfall.

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Instead, she estimates she’s lost upward of $15,000 since Hurricane Helene hit her Bryson City, North Carolina, bakery and vacation rental a week ago. Floodwaters receded quickly this week from downtown Bryson City, N.C. Courtesy Gianna CarsonA view of Bryson City shortly after Helene swept through, swamping local storefronts. The Folkestone Inn, a 10-room hotel in Bryson City, lost more than $10,000 within three days as at least 32 people canceled reservations through October, said co-owner Toni Rowe. Isaac Herrin lost most of the inventory in his boutique retail shop, Selah Collection, to flooding last week.

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The deluge came furiously — and shockingly fast. Sean Rayford / Getty ImagesA week after Helene ravaged the hills, hollows and river valleys of western North Carolina, recovery and rescue efforts remained ongoing. Tropical Storm Fred made it even worse,” he added, referencing a storm that hit in 2021. But assessing who will need shelter — and for how long — is something “we kind of have to start figuring out,” he said. “We’re going to have to make some decisions here really soon.”Minyvonne Burke reported from Asheville, North Carolina, and Lewis Kamb from Seattle.

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☆ A clearer picture of Helene's fury begins to emerge as cut-off communities take stock of what remains
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Deon J. Hampton | Deon J. Hampton Is A National Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Damage from Hurricane Helene in Mitchell County, N.C., on Friday. Deon Hampton / NBC NewsThousands of trees were toppled in Helene’s fury, mangled train tracks were left discarded on river beds and school buses were blown away. Damage from Hurricane Helene in Black Mountain, N.C., on Friday. “It’s just too much.”Damage from Hurricane Helene in Mitchell County, N.C., on Friday. Ignacio Espino, left, surveys the damage from Hurricane Helene in Black Mountain, N.C., on Friday with his family.

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CNN —The death toll from Helene has risen to at least 225 across six states, according to CNN’s tally, after seven more deaths were announced Saturday in North Carolina. Emergency responders from across the US respond to hurricane-ravaged North Carolina county: Hard-hit Buncombe County, North Carolina, is getting help from several hundred emergency responders from agencies nationwide who were on the ground there by Saturday, including from the New York Fire Department. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has more than 3,000 federal responders on the ground in North Carolina, said MaryAnn Tierney, FEMA’s National Incident Management Assistance team lead. About 562,007 customers in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Virginia were waiting for power to be restored as of Saturday afternoon. More than 74,000 people were without power in Buncombe County Saturday, according to county manager Avril Pinder.

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☆ These 2024 Republican candidates disputed the 2020 election results
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Daniel Dale | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +43 min

The success of so many 2020 election deniers in Republican primaries this year demonstrates that Trump’s ongoing campaign of election lies continues to have a strong hold on his party. Even four years later, candidates’ views on the 2020 election are relevant in important practical ways. Lake also baselessly advocated the imprisonment of Katie Hobbs, who was Arizona’s election chief during the 2020 election and went on to defeat Lake in the 2022 race for governor. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/FileSen. Rick Scott voted to object to the congressional count of Biden’s victory in Pennsylvania, though he voted in favor of counting Biden’s victory in Arizona. Pennsylvania: Dave McCormickSenate candidate Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania speaks during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 16, 2024.

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☆ Invasion of the dogs: How surging canine ownership is reshaping cities and businesses
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

The Dog Bar — a sprawling dog venue in Saint Petersburg, Florida —has had at least six (human) proposals, and one wedding. AdvertisementVirtually all US pet owners now say their furry companions are part of their family — up from 86% of dog owners and 78% of cat owners in 2006. "The dog today is not the dog of 10 years ago," Bobby Boivin, the co-owner of Boo's Dog Bar in Sarasota, Florida, said. And so we do that once or twice a year at Dog Bar." After adopting two puppies, he fell in love with a dog bar in his neighborhood.

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☆ Picking up extra jobs, canceling classes, and huddling in a Walmart: How North Carolina college students are navigating Hurricane Helene
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Hurricane Helene has devastated communities in North Carolina. "There was a crowd of about 100, 200 students sitting in the middle of a Walmart in the tech department trying to call our parents," Nelson told Business Insider. AdvertisementAbby Nelson, a WCU student, had to huddle in a Walmart to call her parents after Hurricane Helene hit. AdvertisementAshley Wahlers and Asa Hoffman left UNC Asheville after Hurricane Helene hit the campus. Courtesy of Aly AndrewsRecovery efforts for Hurricane Helene continue.

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☆ Gen Z found a home in Asheville. Hurricane Helene swept it away.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Allie Kelly | Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

But natural disasters like Helene may influence if Gen Zers stay in western North Carolina. The 24-year-old and her partner moved to Asheville, North Carolina from Philadelphia a few weeks ago and signed a lease on their new apartment. AdvertisementGen Zers moved to Asheville for work opportunities and communityOver the past decade, Gen Z has been flocking to the Asheville area. Scott Pridemore of Pridemore Properties at Compass, a real-estate brokerage in North Carolina, told BI that many people go to nearby universities like Appalachian State University or University of North Carolina Asheville and never leave. "Post Covid, we definitely saw a lot of people opting for life in the North Carolina Mountains," Pridemore said.

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☆ Field hospitals set up to treat North Carolina storm victims sit mostly empty
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

LINVILLE, N.C. — Health care companies and nonprofit organizations have erected fully equipped field hospitals in North Carolina, in a pre-emptive attempt to treat residents injured by Hurricane Helene. The women's inpatient tent at the Samaritan's Purse field hospital in Linville, North Carolina. More than half of the 215 people killed by Hurricane Helene as of Friday died in North Carolina, where extreme flooding destroyed homes, washed out roads and bridges, and left survivors to mourn their loved ones. Atrium Health's Med-1 field hospital in Tryon, North Carolina, is less busy than expected after people injured in Hurricane Helene failed to materialize. Atrium Health's Med-1 field hospital.

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☆ Yellow jackets in Helene aftermath and prosecutor reviews Menendez brothers' conviction: Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Elizabeth Robinson | Elizabeth Robinson Is A Newsletter Editor For Nbc News | Based In Los Angeles. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

And Kim Kardashian advocates for the release of the Menendez brothers. Chris Kofinis, a Democratic strategist, said Harris’ campaign is banking on Trump’s weaknesses being enough to carry Harris to victory. as the Harris campaign works to engage a group of voters threatening to defect over the Biden administration’s handling of the situation in the Middle East. People who are allergic to bees are usually allergic to yellow jackets as well, though the scale of the reaction may differ. Meanwhile, prosecutors in California said they are reviewing the Menendez brothers’ convictions to determine whether they should be resentenced and potentially released.

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☆ Asheville's vibrant arts scene has powered its economy. Rebuilding will be hard.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Alexandra Byrne | Alexandra Byrne Is A New York City-Based Reporter | Incoming Intern With The Nbc News Business | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Visitors to Asheville’s Buncombe County spent nearly $3 billion last year, accounting for 20% of the county’s annual economy. “It has been a very vibrant tax base” as well, added Nadine Charlsen, who owns Northlight Studios on Depot Street and served as president of the River Arts District from 2018 to 2021. Asheville’s River Arts District in 2018. Nadine Charlsen, owner of Northlight Studios, Asheville, N.C. Andrea Kulish Wilhelm, an artist and teacher who specializes in pysanky, or Ukrainian Easter eggs, has been walking down to the River Arts District every day since Helene swept through.

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☆ Helene’s survivors shoulder catastrophic loss and destruction after storm leaves at least 213 dead
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Elizabeth Wolfe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Community volunteers carry gas at a relief area and community coordination center in Bills Creek, North Carolina, on Thursday. Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty ImagesMen remove items from a fine arts business in Marshall, North Carolina, on Thursday. Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty ImagesA volunteer helps clean out a flooded crawlspace under a home impacted by Hurricane Helene in Cruso, North Carolina, on Thursday. In North Carolina, guard members have been dropping in supplies from the air and airlifting people and pets to safety. President Joe Biden visits an area affected by Hurricane Helene in Keaton Beach, Florida, on Thursday.

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North Carolina has racked up the highest death toll thus far with 106 fatalities reported. Kim AshbyKim Ashby, a North Carolina teacher of 20 years, is described as “the glue that holds everyone together,” her daughter, Jessica Meidinger, told CNN. A neighbor took a photo of the Ashby home in Elk Park, North Carolina, as it floated in the river on Friday. Omar Khan, 44, disappeared after Helene flooded Asheville, North Carolina. Julie Le Roux has been missing since a mudslide destroyed the Marion, North Carolina, home she had taken shelter in from the raging storm.

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☆ Buttigieg claps back at Elon Musk for false claims about Helene federal response
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Lora Kolodny | In Lorakolodny | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke directly to Elon Musk Friday on the billionaire's X platform, part of an effort to counter false conspiracies about federal disaster aid for victims of Hurricane Helene that Musk spread on X, where his follower count stands over 200 million. "No one is shutting down the airspace and FAA doesn't block legitimate rescue and recovery flights," wrote Buttigieg. Buttigieg was replying to a post from Musk that falsely claimed the Federal Aviation Administration was shutting down airspace in the disaster zone and "throttling" flights transporting supplies. An FAA spokesperson told CNBC, "There are no airspace restrictions in place in North Carolina as rescue efforts continue because of Hurricane Helene. Musk frequently uses X to provoke -- but in lashing out at FEMA on Friday, he escalated his battle with the U.S. government.

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☆ A majority of North Carolina homeowners didn't have flood insurance. Then Helene hit.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Heavy rains from Hurricane Helene caused flooding across western North Carolina, like here in Asheville. Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty ImagesBut only about 2.6% of the 4.3 million properties across the state — or around 115,000 properties — had flood insurance as of June 2024, according to private provider Neptune Flood Insurance, which analyzed data from the government-backed National Flood Insurance Program. North Carolina Department of Insurance communications director Jason Tyson estimated that about 139,000 properties in the state have flood insurance through the NFIP. Part of the problem with flood insurance is a common misconception that regular home insurance covers flooding, which is rarely the case, four experts knowledgable about flood insurance and disaster management told Business Insider. "We don't think of western North Carolina and the Appalachian mountains as an area that has significant flood risk."

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In the days leading up to Hurricane Helene, Dr. Lisa Kaufmann worked around the clock to make sure her North Carolina hospital system was as prepared as possible, stockpiling supplies like water, food, medication and equipment. Dr. Lisa Kaufmann and staff meet to discuss the current situation at UNC Appalachian Regional Healthcare System. Courtesy Dr. Lisa KaufmannForty-two hospital employees are still unaccounted for, unable to be reached by phone and possibly stuck in places that are inaccessible. Follow live updates on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene“We think most of them are probably OK,” Kaufmann said. Kaufmann said the number of employees unaccounted for at UNC Appalachian was much higher immediately after the storm.

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