Monday, October 7th, 2024 - Helene disinfo, Milton nears; Israel updates; Congress betting legal; Neo-Nazi arrests; Lawler apology; Job growth

Morning Announcements

Today’s Headlines: As Hurricane Helene recovery continues, misinformation is spreading, but FEMA is debunking false rumors. They've provided $110 million in aid, with additional troops sent to North Carolina. For reliable information please visit: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene/rumor-response

Meanwhile, Florida is now bracing for Hurricane Milton, with warnings of storm surges and heavy rain with flood watches already in place across much of the peninsula. In other news, U.S. authorities issued warnings ahead of the one-year anniversary of Hamas's attack on Israel, flagging potential threats to Jewish communities. Israel’s military strikes in Lebanon continue, with discussions ongoing on how to respond to Iran’s recent missile attack. Back in the US, a court ruling has legalized betting on U.S. congressional elections, sparking controversy. In Los Angeles, 68 members of a neo-Nazi gang were arrested in a major DOJ operation, seizing weapons and drugs. New York Congressman Mike Lawler apologized after old photos of him in blackface resurfaced, raising questions about his re-election prospects. On a brighter note, the September jobs report exceeded expectations, with 254,000 jobs added and unemployment down to 4.1%.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• WA Post: Helene response hampered by misinformation, conspiracy theories
• NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/tropical-storm-milton-rcna174153
• CBS News: One-year mark of Oct. 7 attack prompts U.S. intelligence warning of violent extremism
• Reuters: Potential new Hezbollah leader out of contact, Lebanese source says
• ABC News: Court says betting on US congressional elections can resume, for now
• CNN: Dozens of suspected White supremacist gang members arrested in Los Angeles area in domestic terrorism investigation
• CBS News: Rep. Mike Lawler apologizes for wearing blackface as part of Michael Jackson costume
• WA Post: Employers added 254,000 jobs in September, reflecting strong gains as election nears

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