2 hours ago Seattle Humane Society cares for dozens of kittens rescued from hurricane

Seattle Humane Society cares for dozens of kittens rescued from hurricane  MyNorthwest

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3 hours ago Helene wrecked homes. Could updated building codes reduce risks from future storms?

Many homes were damaged or destroyed in North Carolina during Hurricane Helene and many more remain at risk from future storms. That's in part because state lawmakers have rejected or delayed efforts to modernize building codes.

Events

5 hours ago Hurricane Milton’s losses of up to $34 billion could make it one of the costliest storms in US history

Hurricane Milton’s losses of up to $34 billion could make it one of the costliest storms in US history  CNN

Economics

5 hours ago Helene’s damage to North Carolina’s Green River affects businesses that depend on it

In western North Carolina, tubing, rafting and kayaking shops are assessing whether the rivers will be safe enough to open by next Summer following the devastating damage from the remnants of Hurricane Helene.

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7 hours ago Charity hopes western North Carolinians not be forgotten during 'long, complicated' Helene recovery

While some western North Carolina towns are welcoming visitors, others are still trying to help their neighbors recover from the Hurricane Helene devastation.

Politics

7 hours ago Family of man killed by bus announces plans to file lawsuit against MBTA

Hundreds of local residents signed a letter demanding officials address safety concerns in the area. The post Family of man killed by bus announces plans to file lawsuit against MBTA appeared first on Boston.com.

Society

7 hours ago Western North Carolina mountain towns open for business, seeking tourists following Helene

Business owners in western North Carolina are calling for tourists to visit the area following the devastation Hurricane Helene left behind weeks ago.

Politics

8 hours ago Exclusive: NC Locals Rip Harris's $750 'Relief' After Hurricane Helene

SWANNANOA, North Carolina -- The $750 in "immediate relief" announced by Vice President Kamala Harris has become a running joke in the small western North Carolina town hit hard by Hurricane Helene more than three weeks ago, according to conversations with volunteers and locals. The post Exclusive: NC Locals Rip Harris’s $750 ‘Relief’ After Hurricane Helene — ‘a Slap in the Face’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 hours ago Highlands, N.C., was spared by Hurricane Helene. Tourists still aren’t coming.

Highlands, N.C., was spared by Hurricane Helene. Tourists still aren’t coming.  The Washington Post

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