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Games Done Quick Hosts Fundraiser for Hurricane Helene Relief

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Hurricane Helene Causes Minor Damage to Chip Mining Facilities

According to initial assessments by Sibelco and The Quartz Corp, chip mining facilities in Spruce Pine, NC, sustained only minor damage from Hurricane Helene, though power outages remain a concern ...

The Hidden Toll of Tropical Storms: Study Reveals Unseen Deaths

A new study published in Nature reveals that tropical storms cause far more deaths than recorded, estimating up to 11,430 excess casualties. This research highlights indirect health risks and the i...

Hurricane Helene's Impact on Voting Access in North Carolina

Hurricane Helene devastates North Carolina, complicating voting access in a crucial swing state. Learn how displaced communities and flooded polling locations might affect the presidential election.

Hurricane Helene Halts Chip-Making Quartz Mining Operations in North Carolina

Hurricane Helene has caused major disruptions to chip-making operations in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Sibelco and The Quartz Corp paused mining of high-purity quartz vital for semiconductor produ...