More than 100 people are reported dead in a number of states after Hurricane Helene swept through the Southeast, causing widespread damage and devastating flooding. Officials say thousands of people have still not been in touch with their loved ones. NBC News George Solis from hard-hit Asheville, N.C.
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Vance and Walz lean on their wives in different ways on the trail — and ahead of the VP debate
While Usha Vance has acted more as a behind-the-scenes adviser, Gwen Walz has been hitting the campaign trail in key swing states as a spokesperson for the Harris-Walz campaign.
Education Dept. extends deadline for defaulted student loan borrowers to get current
The U.S. Department of Education has extended the deadline for its Fresh Start program for defaulted student loan borrowers until Wednesday morning, according to an agency spokesperson.
Verizon investigating widespread cellular network outage
Verizon has released a statement acknowledging problems with their nationwide cellular network that left hundreds of thousands of customers without service.
Powell indicates further, smaller rate cuts, insists the Fed is ‘not on any preset course’
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that the recent half percentage point interest rate cut shouldn’t be interpreted as a sign that future moves will be as aggressive, in fact indicating the next moves will be smaller.
Michigan nuclear plant finalizes federal loan to support first reactor restart in U.S. history
The Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan has closed a $1.5 billion loan to support the first reactor restart in U.S. history, the Department of Energy announced Monday.
Lebanese civilians fear nowhere is safe after Israeli strike on central Beirut
Fears grew across Lebanon after Israel launched a strike on a residential building in central Beirut, marking a fresh escalation in a devastating bombing campaign.
How to save on surging insurance costs on homes and cars
Insurance rates to cover cars have jumped an average of more than 16% in the last year and home rates have also seen a double-digit spike in some cases so CNBC’s Sharon Epperson joins TODAY with tips to protect your budget from the surging costs.
Hurricane Helene devastates communities in western North Carolina
Deadly Hurricane Helene left huge areas of Southeastern states devastated with communities cut off and scores of people unaccounted for. NBC News’ Jay Gray reports from Boone, North Carolina, where the catastrophe has left residents stunned.
Is Iran’s ‘axis of resistance’ collapsing under Israeli attacks?
Iran has relied on proxies as its first line of defense for decades. Israel’s delivery of crippling blows to Hezbollah raises questions about Tehran’s ability to protect them.