How To Help Asheville

Published: Tue, 10/01/24

Updated: Wed, 10/02/24

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How To Help Asheville

Axios

Western North Carolina communities hit by Hurricane Helene need urgent support through donations to food banks, supply drives, and local businesses aiding storm victims.

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Israel Begins Ground Incursion

Al Jazeera

Israeli forces launched targeted ground raids into southern Lebanon, striking Hezbollah positions near the border with air and artillery support, as Hezbollah retaliate with artillery fire.

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Dockworkers Start Striking

CNBC

Around 50,000 longshoremen from the ILA began striking at East and Gulf Coast ports from New England to Texas, halting billions in trade after rejecting a nearly 50% wage hike offer.

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Biden: At Least 600 Are Missing

USA Today

Biden pledged full support after Hurricane Helene left 100 dead and 600 missing, with recovery efforts ramping up across eight states through FEMA, the National Guard, and federal agencies.

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California Bans Legacy Admissions

KTLA 5

California banned legacy admissions at private colleges starting in 2025 after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill prohibiting admission advantages for children of alumni or donors.

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It's October; What's the Surprise?

Newsweek

Experts speculate on potential October Surprises following Biden’s withdrawal, Harris’ nomination, and two assassination attempts on Trump, as both candidates brace for the unexpected.

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Charlie Hustle Is Gone at 83

The Cincinnati Enquirer

Baseball legend Pete Rose, known as Charlie Hustle, was found dead at 83 in his Nevada home, with no signs of foul play and the cause under investigation, following years of declining health.

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Dikembe Mutombo: Global Ambassador

NBA

NBA Hall of Famer and Global Ambassador Dikembe Mutombo, an 8-time All-Star and 4-time Defensive Player of the Year, has passed away at 58 from brain cancer.

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Is Amazon Getting Into Live News?

MSN

Amazon is venturing into live news with Prime Video's election night coverage, led by former NBC anchor Brian Williams, competing with traditional networks for political coverage.

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Will Trump Outperform Polls?

The Hill

Pollsters caution against assuming past errors in underestimating Trump’s support will repeat, as new methodologies show Harris leading Trump by 4 points in a competitive race.

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Walz Fights Debate Nerves

CNN

Tim Walz is battling nerves ahead of Tuesday's high-stakes debate against JD Vance, fearing he may let down Kamala Harris in what could be the final major event before Election Day.

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Meet the Debate Moderators

Los Angeles Times

CBS News' Norah O'Donnell and Margaret Brennan will moderate the only vice presidential debate between Walz and Vance, the first time two women have led a general election debate.

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Judge Strikes Down GA Abortion Ban

Savannah Morning News

A Georgia judge struck down the state's abortion ban, affirming women's right to control their healthcare, making Georgia one of two southern states allowing abortion after six weeks.

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Alabama Takes the Top Spot

ESPN

Alabama takes the number 1 spot in the College Football Power Rankings after a dramatic win over Georgia in Week 5, while Boise State and Rutgers enter the top 25 following key victories.

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White Sox Officially the Worst

9News Denver

The Chicago White Sox hit a new low, setting a modern MLB record with their 121st loss, surpassing the 1962 Mets' 120-loss mark in a 4-1 defeat to the Detroit Tigers.

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Aaron Rodgers Looking Like a Bust

The Wall Street Journal

The New York Jets' gamble on Aaron Rodgers faltered after a 10-9 loss to the Broncos, as he failed to lead a touchdown drive, raising concerns about the team's offensive struggles.

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Oasis Ditches Dynamic Ticket Prices

BBC

Oasis has scrapped dynamic ticket pricing for their US, Canada, and Mexico tour dates following complaints from UK fans over inflated ticket costs.

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Baby Reindeer Suit Moves Forward

Variety

A judge ruled that Netflix's "Baby Reindeer" can't claim to be a "true story," allowing Fiona Harvey to pursue her defamation lawsuit over false depictions of sexual assault and a criminal conviction.

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What’s Going on in Asheville?

Vox

Hurricane Helene brought catastrophic flooding to Asheville, NC, washing away roads, destroying homes, and leaving over 100 dead, with rescue efforts hampered by power outages.

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The Simpsons' "Series Finale"

People

The Simpsons kicked off season 36 with a tongue-in-cheek "series finale" hosted by former writer Conan O'Brien, mocking TV finales and confirming the iconic show isn't ending anytime soon.

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Netflix CEO Backs Harris, Users Drop

For the Left

Netflix saw U.S. cancellations nearly triple in July after CEO Reed Hastings endorsed Kamala Harris for president, though most left due to the removal of its basic ad-free plan. 

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Knife Attack Over Campaign Mail

For the Right

A Michigan man, 61, was charged with assault and ethnic intimidation for attacking a Black postal worker over Harris campaign mailers, using racial slurs before being pepper sprayed. 

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