Elon Musk obliges Trump, reconnects disaster areas to the internet for free via Starlink
Elon Musk announced Wednesday that SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service will be free for the next month to people living in areas affected by Hurricane Helen. of the company Website “Starlink aims to provide access to internet connectivity for those affected by natural disasters.” “Legal issues cost lives.” Musk: “In areas affected by Hurricane Helen, […]
Rescue mission delivering safe water system to remote areas hit by Hurricane Helene
A nonprofit that helps communities hit by natural disasters will head to remote parts of North Carolina this week to help residents access clean drinking water after Hurricane Helen hit parts of the state. are. South Carolina-based Water Mission has received permission from the state of North Carolina to provide mobile safe water treatment to […]
Trump says he spoke to Elon Musk about deploying Starlink in Helene ravaged areas
FOX News correspondent Alexandria Hoff reported on former President Trump's visit to the Hurricane Helen area in Georgia in a “special report.” Former President Trump said he spoke with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk about deploying Starlink in the wake of Hurricane Helen. On Monday, President Trump mentioned the people in some areas that were hit […]
Newsmax Host Dukes It Out With Mark Halperin Over Whether Harris Should Visit Areas Damaged By Hurricane
Newsmax host Rob Finnerty and political analyst Mark Halperin clashed Tuesday over whether Vice President Kamala Harris should visit areas affected by Hurricane Helen. According to NBC News, Harris has not yet visited affected areas in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee, but will do so “as soon as possible without disrupting […]
Fed will help banks get cash in hurricane affected areas, Powell says
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Monday that the Fed will help local and regional banks in hurricane-hit areas ensure they have enough cash for their customers during the ongoing emergency. said he could assist. “We're able to ensure through the Reserve Bank that banks have cash available, so even if there is an extended […]
Trump says he's spoken to Musk about getting Starlink for areas damaged by Helene
Former President Trump said Monday that he has talked with Elon Musk about providing Starlink internet service to people without power in states affected by Hurricane Helen. President Trump traveled to Valdosta, Georgia, to view damage from the storm and express support for those dealing with the aftermath. The former president also expressed his intention […]
Helene Death Toll Closes on 100 as Supplies Rushed to Still Isolated Areas
Fresh water, fuel, food, medical supplies and other essential supplies were rushed to flood-hit areas Monday after Hurricane Helen left a trail of damage in the southeastern United States. At least 91 people have been killed in multiple states as the mega weather event ramped up over the weekend. Thirty people have died in the […]
FCC delay to internet in rural areas ‘worst abuse’: commissioner
The Federal Communications Commission quietly decided Friday to delay construction work that would bring internet to rural communities. The decision was denounced by Commissioner Brendan Carr as “the worst abuse of agency process I have seen in my 12 years at the FCC.” Dish Chairman Charlie Ergen, a longtime Democratic donor, was given up to […]
Complete guide to who’s game for NYC area’s next casinos
Gaming giants and real estate moguls are pushing hard to secure one of three coveted licenses to operate casinos in or near New York City. “There's still a big market for land-based casinos in this country, particularly in the New York City metropolitan area,” Bennett Liebman, a former assistant secretary to the governor for gaming […]
Vietnam typhoon death toll rises to 233 as more bodies found in areas hit by landslides, flooding
Vietnam's death toll from Typhoon Yagi rose to 233 on Friday as rescuers retrieved more bodies from areas hit by landslides and flash floods, state media said. Floodwaters from the swollen Red River are starting to subside in the capital Hanoi but many districts remain submerged and experts predict it could be days yet before […]