Millions are in crisis after Hurricane Helene

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<p><a href="https://apple.news/AjipEjtRTS8q-U6hnc8eL_Q">CNN</a> reports on how multiple states in the southeastern U.S.&nbsp;are reeling&nbsp;from the impact of Hurricane Helene. <a href="https://www.bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-09-28/list-ways-to-donate-and-help-flood-victims-in-western-north-carolina-after-hurricane-helene">Blue Ridge Public Radio</a> has put together a list of resources where you can help flood victims in North Carolina.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/Avbg20SyFRjGG4Bd9wZmwBA">Politico</a> reports on a looming strike that could disrupt the economy just before the election. It&rsquo;s mostly up to one fiery union leader, Harold Daggett.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Caroline Kitchener, who covers abortion for the Washington Post, tells <a href="https://apple.news/AgvKChZV1QHGWtvoDKcJNTA">Apple News Conversation</a> what post-Roe America looks like now &mdash; and how the election could change it.</p> <p>From Gaza to Lebanon, Netanyahu &mdash; not Biden &mdash; is setting the agenda in the Middle East, according to <a href="https://apple.news/AGXP7oRVST92Yne7lHuoBow">NBC News</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://apple.news/Akg3H1mqJSTmheKI7oijY3A">USA Today</a> looks a new report that found more than 10,000 books were banned in public schools nationwide in the last academic year.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&lsquo;Saturday Night Live&rsquo; returned for its 50th season with its take on the 2024 election. The <a href="https://apple.news/ATcNTwvoWQw6O80cXZ3c5Ag">Los Angeles Times</a> has the details.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>