A majority of North Carolina homeowners didn't have flood insurance. Then Helene hit.

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Homes and buildings destroyed after Hurricane Helene in Bat Cave, North Carolina.

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Viral videos of EVs catching fire after Hurricane Helene raise safety concerns in Florida

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A Tesla that exploded after being inundated with salt water from Hurricane Helene sits in a parking lot in St. Pete Beach, Florida, on September 28, 2024.
A Tesla that caught fire during Hurricane Helene in St. Pete Beach, Florida, on September 28, 2024.

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Electric F-150 owners used their trucks to run CPAP machines and a horse hospital amid hurricane power outages

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Justin Long's F-150 Lightning kept the lights on at his vet clinic after Hurricane Helene destruction.

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Price-gouging complaints about the cost of fuel, water, and hotels are surging in states hit by Hurricane Helene

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People wait in line for gasoline in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 29, 2024 in Fletcher, North Carolina.
People in line for gasoline in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 29, 2024, in Fletcher, North Carolina.

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Hurricane Helene could give 45,000 striking dockworkers a major advantage

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Striking dockworkers from the International Longshoremen's Association hold up signs outside the Port of Newark
Around 45,000 dockworkers are on strike at East and Gulf Coast ports. The strike is expected to put a $5 billion dent in the economy per day, according to analysts from JPMorgan.

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Before and after satellite photos show Hurricane Helene's destruction of the Florida coast

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Hurricane Helene hit Florida as a Category 4 storm on Thursday, causing severe flooding, power outages, and widespread damage across multiple states.

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Shocking scenes of Hurricane Helene's aftermath in the Southeast US

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Southeast US residents are wondering when they can return home after Hurricane Helene flattened homes, flooded roads, and filled lakes with trash.

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This iPhone feature is 'saving lives' during Hurricane Helene aftermath

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People with an iPhone 14 or later have access to a feature that could be lifesaving.

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Hurricane Helene's devastation has shut down a one-of-a-kind mine for AI chips

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Hurricane Helene has caused widespread devastation since it made landfall in the US last week.

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Trump said he talked with Elon Musk to deploy Starlink after Hurricane Helene — but FEMA had the partnership in place since Sunday

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Donald Trump in Valdosta, GA
While speaking in Valdosta, GA, Trump said he was coordinating with Musk to ship Starlink to affected areas.

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