A devastating toll of at least 30 lives lost and many others missing grips Buncombe County in North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s destructive path through the state. The county, home to the picturesque city of Asheville, bears the brunt of the storm’s fury, leaving behind a scene of unparalleled devastation. Emergency official Ryan Cole describes the impact ...
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Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction in its wake as it swept through the south-eastern US, claiming the lives of at least 43 individuals and leaving millions without power. The storm, the most potent on record to hit Florida’s Big Bend, continued its path northward into Georgia and the Carolinas following its landfall overnight Thursday. The aftermath of Helene’s ...
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As Hurricane Helene approached the northern Florida coast, small towns stood deserted on Thursday. Stores were closed, and windows were boarded up in anticipation of the high winds and potentially devastating storm surge. Despite evacuation orders, some residents, like Lance Palmer, were still making final preparations. In the town of Panacea, on the edge of the ocean, actor and musician ...
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A coalition of nations, including the US, UK, and EU, have united in a plea for a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon, as tensions rise between Israel and Hezbollah. The 12-strong alliance has put forth a proposal for an immediate 21-day halt to hostilities, emphasizing the need for diplomatic efforts to reach a peaceful resolution. This call includes a ceasefire in ...
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As Americans prepare to cast their votes on November 5th to choose the next president, the US election took an unexpected turn when President Joe Biden withdrew from the race, throwing his support behind Vice-President Kamala Harris. The pivotal question now lingers will the United States welcome its first female president or witness a second term for Donald Trump? With ...
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