How FEMA tries to combat rumors and conspiracy theories about Milton and Helene
The emergency management agency has long tried to respond to rumors that might delay recovery efforts. But a former FEMA…
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The swing-state counties hit by Hurricane Helene mostly voted for Trump in 2020
The key presidential states of Georgia and North Carolina were hit particularly hard by Hurricane Helene. NPR compared which counties…
How could hurricanes impact the election? What we can learn from 5 recent storms
The election and Atlantic hurricane seasons are overlapping with dramatic effect, and not for the first time. Here’s what we…
Only 2% of charitable giving goes to women. Can Melinda French Gates change that?
The philanthropist is spending $1 billion — and leveraging her ever-growing celebrity — to call more attention to the systemic…
In battleground states, it’s not just about winning — but also losing by less
In a state where every vote matters, both Democratic and Republican campaigns are not only trying to win in counties…