Hurricanes

Politics 22 hours ago

Johnson slams Biden administration’s ‘abject failure’ assisting Hurricane Helene victims

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson slammed the federal government's response to Hurricane Helene, which has left hundreds dead, as an "abject failure."

U.S. 22 hours ago

Hurricane Helene flooding in NC stirs yellow jacket swarms, prompting distribution of Benadryl and EpiPens

Swarms of stinging insects in North Carolina are swarming those trying to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, prompting the distribution of Benadryl and epinephrine injections.

Politics 22 hours ago

Harris slammed for pledging millions to Lebanon as North Carolina suffers

Users on social media lashed out at Vice President Harris after her post on X pledged millions of aid for Lebanon despite the ongoing hurricane recovery in North Carolina.

Sports 22 hours ago

Cal student makes field goal on 'College GameDay,' to fund $600k donation towards Hurricane Helene relief

A college student made the most of a second chance field goal attempt, by nailing a 33-yard kick to win a $100,000 prize and send $600,000 to Helene relief efforts.

Media 22 hours ago

Axelrod says ‘upscale’ NC Harris voters will find way to vote after storm, not sure about rural Trump fans

Former Obama advisor David Axelrod argued that more "upscale" liberal North Carolina voters will be better able to find ways to vote amid damage from Hurricane Helene than Trump voters.

Food & Drink 22 hours ago

Celebrity chef Jose Andres helps Southeast recover from Hurricane Helene

World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit founded by Chef Jose Andres, has mobilized in the southeast to serve hot meals and assist with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Boone, NC church becomes Helene recovery hub, one of dozens across Southeast: 'God will carry us through this'

Judge Phil Ginn, a member of the Perkinsville Church in Boone, N.C., tells Fox News Digital "God's still in control of this and that he will carry us through this."

Sports 22 hours ago

Hurricane Helene derails the dreams of multiple high school sports teams: 'You cannot replace a life'

High schools in dozens of communities in southern Appalachia are closed, and many have no clarity on when their sports teams can resume their schedules.

Politics 22 hours ago

Speaker Johnson rips ‘lack of leadership’ in Biden admin's Helene response: 'alarmed and disappointed'

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson discussed Hurricane Helene recovery efforts with Fox News Digital after he toured storm damage in Florida.

Media 22 hours ago

Dad treks 30 miles in Helene damage to walk daughter down the aisle: 'Did what any dad' would do

One South Carolina father traveled the extra mile, or 30 to be exact, through the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in order to walk his daughter down the aisle on her wedding day.

Entertainment 22 hours ago

Hurricane Helene: Dolly Parton, Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert help with disaster relief

Top musicians in country music are joining forces to aid Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Dolly Parton donated $1 million, and Morgan Wallen donated $500,000 to help the victims.

Politics 22 hours ago

North Carolina Sens. Tillis, Budd call for military leader to oversee Hurricane Helene response

Two US senators are calling for a military leader to lead the response to Hurricane Helene amid criticism of the federal government.

U.S. 22 hours ago

Georgia mom, newborn twins killed sheltering from Hurricane Helene; twins are likely storm's youngest victims

Two Georgia newborn twins became the youngest known victims of Hurricane Helene when they died last week along with their mother, according to reports.

U.S. 22 hours ago

North Carolina county debunks rumors of 'bodies everywhere' and government seizures in storm-ravaged town

Rutherford County in western North Carolina debunked rumors this week about the mountain village of Chimney Rock that claimed there were "bodies everywhere" and the government might seize the town.

Media 22 hours ago

White House reporters ask zero questions about Hurricane Helene in surprise opportunity to press Biden

President Biden made his first appearance ever at a White House press briefing but reporters declined to ask him about the biggest story in the U.S., Hurricane Helene.

Media 22 hours ago

Volunteers rescuing NC Helene victims ask where federal government is: 'No support, no leadership'

The Biden-Harris administration and state officials are facing scrutiny for the Hurricane Helene response, as volunteers on the ground in North Carolina question where the help is.

Politics 22 hours ago

Biden makes surprise appearance at White House briefing, says he may ask for more Helene response money

President Biden made a surprise appearance at the daily White House press briefing on Friday, delivering remarks on the port strike, latest jobs numbers and Hurricane Helene.

Entertainment 22 hours ago

Dolly Parton joins Hurricane Helene relief efforts with $1M donation: 'These are my people'

Dolly Parton and Walmart are working together to help out relief efforts for survivors of Hurricane Helene. The storm devastated the East Coast, including Florida, East Tennessee and the Carolinas.

Politics 22 hours ago

Trump teams up with former GOP nemesis to survey storm damage in key battleground state

Former President Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will appear together on Friday, for the first time in four years, as they receive a briefing on Hurricane Helene recovery and relief efforts.

Media 22 hours ago

Navy veteran clung to tree for seven hours before being swept away by Helene flooding, says devastated niece

North Carolina resident Annie Meadows described the harrowing scene as her uncle, 75-year-old Navy veteran Bruce Tipton, was swept away by floodwaters from Hurricane Helene.

Media 22 hours ago

SEAN HANNITY: Hurricane victims have been completely abandoned by your border czar

Fox News host Sean Hannity voices his concerns about the devastation brought on by Hurricane Helene on "Hannity."

Media 22 hours ago

LAURA INGRAHAM: When this is allowed to happen, how do we even qualify as a superpower anymore?

Fox News host Laura Ingraham asks how government agencies can "be this heartless and this incompetent" after Hurricane Helene on "The Ingraham Angle."

U.S. 22 hours ago

American flag stands strong after tourist town leveled by remnants of Hurricane Helene: 'Hope and strength'

An American flag was placed on an iconic overlook in a North Carolina state park that was decimated after the powerful remnants of Hurricane Helene wrecked havoc on the town in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Sports 22 hours ago

NASCAR driver 'should receive Presidential Medal of Freedom' for Hurricane Helene efforts, ESPN analyst says

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle has been using his private helicopter to deliver necessities to the victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

Politics 22 hours ago

Buttigieg's message on restricting civilian drones near Hurricane Helene damage prompts outcry, clarification

Biden administration Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says civilian drone activity near Hurricane Helene disaster sites impedes emergency response.

Sports 22 hours ago

Falcons' Kirk Cousins, Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield set aside rivalry to help those affected by Hurricane Helene

Kirk Cousins and Baker Mayfield will be bitter rivals Thursday night, but the Falcons and Buccaneers quarterbacks will both be donating $50,000 to Hurricane Helene victims.

Sports 22 hours ago

NFL Network host's children rescued from Hurricane Helene destruction by husband with floating raft

NFL Network host Sara Walsh revealed that she and her family had to experience the destructive floods and winds of Hurricane Helene at their home in Florida.

Sports 22 hours ago

Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley confident Masters will go on as scheduled despite hurricane damage

Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley said he's focused on the community after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene but expressed optimism about the Masters Thursday.

Media 22 hours ago

All Americans should be 'outraged' over Mayorkas' comments on lack of FEMA funds, says Florida AG Moody

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody reacts to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' warning about FEMA funding on 'Fox & Friends First.'

U.S. 22 hours ago

Grandparents found hugging after being killed during Hurricane Helene

South Carolina residents Marcia and Jerry Savage were found dead, lying in bed and hugging each other, after a tree fell on their bedroom during Hurricane Helene.

Politics 22 hours ago

Trump targets Biden, Harris over federal response to hurricane: 'Incompetently managed'

As President Biden spends a second straight day in the Southeast surveying storm damage from Hurricane Helene, former President Trump blasts President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris over the federal government's relief efforts.