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The arts community in Asheville, North Carolina, is working together in the aftermath of Hurricane Helen.In the River Arts District, artwork has been destroyed and buildings that once housed studios and galleries are covered in mud or crumbling. Faced with the pressing challenge of survival, communities are now wondering whether they can rebuild from the ground up what once was.On a recent Saturday morning, painter Elizabeth Pollitt Carrington drove from her home in West Asheville to RAD, a place she calls “the village.” It was once a vibrant neighborhood filled with art galleries and restaurants, and an important part of…

CNN — In a key race that will determine control of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats are outspending Republicans on TV ads, with California and New York spending the most for both parties, the first full survey shows. This was revealed by CNN, which analyzed advertising data from the party. The month following the end of the primary season. Both California and New York, while deep blue overall, are home to a number of competitive House seats that were key to Republicans narrowly winning majorities two years ago. Outside groups have played an influential role in House races, with…

CNN — When Kamala Harris ran for president in 2019, she repeatedly urged oil companies to prepare for steep fines and even criminal prosecution for their role in contributing to climate change under a future Harris administration. I warned you. Now, as the Democratic candidate, Harris is emphasizing the country’s record oil and gas production. Although she has said little about climate change and is an ardent supporter of the Green New Deal, her campaign’s website provides few details about climate policy. It’s a clear shift in the delicate politics around energy, but also how Harris has abandoned a number…

We’re getting closer and closer to the first official College Football Playoff rankings.This season’s playoffs have expanded to 12 teams, and we’re laying out the projected playoff field each week ahead of the first rankings announcement on November 5th.Without CFP rankings as a guide, we will rely primarily on the AP Top 25 as a barometer for predicting this field. The CFP rankings and AP polls typically have more similarities than differences at season’s end. Here’s what the provisional playoff field looks like at the midway point of the 2024 season.1st round bye1. Texas (6-0, projected SEC champion)The Longhorns defeated…

Georgia sees record amount of early voting – reportThe day is not over, but the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Georgia has seen a record amount of early voting on the first day polls have been open:More than 200,000 voters have cast ballots in Georgia during the first day of in-person early voting according to state elections officials, shattering the state’s record. #gapol https://t.co/mrjIq41dx2— Greg Bluestein (@bluestein) October 15, 2024This is not necessarily indicative of how the swing state, where many polls have shown Donald Trump with a narrow lead, will end up voting in November.ShareUpdated at 15.18 EDTKey eventsShow key events…

The World Bank president said Tuesday that President Trump understands the value of international financial institutions. Washington: World Bank President Ajay Banga said Tuesday that former President Donald Trump understands the value of international financial institutions and how their loans can expand markets for American companies abroad.Asked about the potential impact on the World Bank if Trump, who has criticized multilateral institutions and efforts to tackle climate change, wins the Nov. 5 presidential election, Banga sounded optimistic. Ta.”President Trump is the one who actually approved a capital increase for the IBRD (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development) while he was…

Green Bay Packers safety Evan WilliamsTodd Rosenberg/Getty ImagesWR Marvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals: Harrison’s season was one of extremes. In Week 1, the Cardinals barely recognized him. The wide receiver then beat his team in the first quarter of the game before disappearing again. He didn’t give much thought to Arizona’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers. During Sunday’s game, he failed to catch a pass and left the game in concussion protocol.NT T’Vondre Sweat, Tennessee Titans: Like Harrison, Sweat either played at a very high level or was almost non-existent. Even when fellow rookie Tanner Bortolini entered the lineup…

North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson on Tuesday sued CNN over a recent report alleging racially and sexually explicit posts on a pornographic website message board, calling the report reckless and defamatory. announced that they would file a lawsuit.The lawsuit, filed in Wake County Superior Court, comes less than four weeks after television reports prompted many Republican elected officials and candidates, including Donald Trump, to distance themselves from Robinson’s gubernatorial race. It was raised. Robinson announced the lawsuit at a news conference in Raleigh.CNN said, “Knowingly or recklessly that Mr. Robinson’s data (including his name, date of birth, password, and…

GOLFBUDDY, a leading innovator in the golf GPS and rangefinder category, announces the release of its newest rangefinder, the LASER2S Pro. This latest rangefinder transforms the way golfers approach the game with a unique triangulation technology called BUDDY MODE. BUDDY MODE is an advanced triangulation technology that uses multiple reference points to calculate distances with great accuracy. “Imagine your playing partner is stuck in a tree and doesn’t have a GPS device. Buddy mode uses triangulation to determine the distance from your playing partner to the mark you want to hit. You can measure precise breakthrough distances,” said GOLFBUDDDY…

TThe general election campaign is at its peak, with attack ads, often based on lies, filling the airwaves, web pages, and mailboxes.We see them every election. TV spots with eerie narration and grainy black and white photography, and flyers with well-chosen quotes and dramatic headlines. We roll our eyes and accept lies as an inevitable part of a chaotic democracy.But lies matter. It poisons our debates, breeds cynicism toward government, and makes it difficult to seriously discuss the issues of the day. When politicians lie about issues like immigration and climate, we can’t agree on common facts to work together…