Helene response hampered by misinformation, conspiracy theories Misinformation is adding to the chaos and confusion in many storm-battered communities. Social media platforms such as X have allowed the falsehoods to spread. Former New York governor and stepson assaulted during evening walk Police say that former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were assaulted on a Manhattan street as they went for an evening walk Amid Hurricane Helene's destruction, sports organizations launch relief efforts to aid storm victims |
For small cities across Alabama with Haitian populations, Springfield is a cautionary tale A bipartisan group of local religious leaders, law enforcement officials and residents across Alabama see the fallout in Springfield as a cautionary tale — and have been taking steps to help integrate the state’s Haitian population in the small cities where they live. Ardent Trump supporters weigh in on safety at historic Pennsylvania rally The U.S. Secret Service has "heightened" the security at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, with rally goers saying that they felt safe attending. The widow of the former fire chief killed in the July attack said she planned to attend the rally. Helen Comperatore, whose husband, Corey Comperatore, was killed when a gunman tried to assassinate former President Donald J. Trump, said she planned to attend Saturday’s rally. |