Longshoremen’s Strike, North Carolina Flood, Vice Presidential Debate, MLB, Kris Kristofferson: Daily Briefing

North Carolina residents watched as the floods swept away cars and buildings

As Helene struck western North Carolina, Asheville residents were heartbroken as they watched the floodwaters lift up cars, trucks, billboards and homes. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Swannanoa River peaked at 26.1 feet Friday around 4 p.m. That’s five feet more than the record set during the 1916 floods, which killed scores of people and destroyed most of Asheville. Read more

There will be more news on Monday

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The Veep debate is a battle of Midwesterners

Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance are engaged in one of the most consequential vice presidential debates in US history this week. Tuesday’s contest in New York is likely the final debate of the 2024 campaign and represents one of the last chances for either campaign to deliver a decisive blow to the other. Both Walz and Vance have presented themselves as everyman who better represents Midwestern values ​​and highlighted their rural working-class roots to win over undecided voters. Read more

Have you checked your voter registration?

Voting is already taking place in several states, as early voting began up to 45 days before the election in Virginia, South Dakota and Minneapolis, among others. But the first deadlines for registering new voters are approaching the 30-day countdown to the election. Federal law limits the earliest voter registration deadline to 30 days before the election, which is October 6th. Check your state’s requirements.