The Meta Quest 3S has been a game-changer for me after Hurricane Helene. Unlike its pricier sibling, the Quest 3, the 3S offers a similar experience without the hefty price tag. The mixed reality feature is impressive, allowing me to interact with my living room while playing games. It's like turnin
In North Carolina, FEMA workers had to change their hurricane recovery plans after facing threats that put their safety at risk. A man with an assault rifle was reported making comments about harming FEMA employees working in the Lake Lure and Chimney Rock areas. Authorities identified the suspect a
For years, Donald Trump has been spreading false claims about mail-in voting, calling it dangerous and fraudulent. But now, with the 2024 election just around the corner, his campaign is doing a complete turnaround. They're urging voters to cast their ballots early and by mail. This shift comes as t
After Hurricane Milton hit Florida, residents slowly made their way back to their homes along packed highways. Fred Neuman and his wife from Siesta Key evacuated to Destin, a 500-mile trip. They were relieved to hear their house was still standing, despite some damage. Insurance would cover the repa
A recent survey found that over 86% of healthcare providers are dealing with a shortage of intravenous fluids, or IV fluids, due to a damaged manufacturing plant in North Carolina. The plant, which produces 60% of the country's IV fluids, was hit by Hurricane Helene. IV fluids are crucial for treati
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene recently made headlines for suggesting that someone can control the weather to cause hurricanes, like Hurricane Helene. She shared a map on X, a social media platform, implying that the hurricane’s path targeted Republican-leaning areas. This claim was quickly r
Hurricane Helene has left its mark on South Carolina, causing some major shift in the fall sports schedule. The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) held a virtual meeting to figure out how to make up for the missed games. About 66 football games were canceled statewide due to school closures c
It's been a bit of a storm in more ways than one. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been steering clear of calls from Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden, both of whom wanted to talk about the recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene hit the state. A person close to DeSantis said he
North Carolina's election board decided to make voting easier for those hit hard by Hurricane Helene. In the western part of the state, 13 counties got more flexible options for mail-in voting and running elections. Usually, voters have to request absentee ballots by a certain Tuesday. Now, they can
As Hurricane Helene approaches Florida, meteorologists warn about significant storm surge and potential flooding. The surge is expected to be particularly high in northwest Florida. Surge-related property damage is often greater than wind damage in coastal areas. Above Ground Level (AGL) refers to t
