Hurricane Helene caused “biblical devastation” in five southeastern states, resulting in 64 deaths, along with widespread flooding, power outages, and damaged infrastructure. Rescuers are working to assist those in need, while many people are still unaccounted for. The storm has prompted evacuations and emergency services are struggling to meet demand. (BBC)
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 2513, which would have required health warning labels on gas stoves due to emissions risk. The bill aimed to inform consumers about pollutants emitted by gas stoves, but Newsom found the labeling requirements too rigid for potential scientific advances. (UPI)
A newly-discovered 8 mm color home film of President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade in Dallas, including moments after he was shot, was sold at auction for $137,500. The film, captured by Dale Carpenter Sr. in 1963, shows the motorcade heading to the hospital, capturing Secret Service Agent Clint Hill and Jacqueline Kennedy. (AP)
The Israeli military conducted an airstrike killing Hezbollah’s Nabil Kaouk, the 7th senior leader slain in a week. The strike follows the killing of Hezbollah’s longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Israel also targeted Houthi militants in response to recent attacks. President Biden emphasized the need to prevent all-out war in the Middle East. (CBS News)
A single-engine plane crashed near Wright Brothers National Memorial’s First Flight Airport in North Carolina, resulting in multiple fatalities. The crash occurred during an attempted landing, causing a fire that was extinguished by local fire departments. The NTSB is investigating, and the memorial is closed as the inquiry continues. (ABC News)
