Hundreds Still Missing

Helene's trail of destruction. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( October 1, 2024 Ready for another day of news? Here's what's going on this morning: - Examining the latest on the Hurricane Helene recovery efforts — and [how you can help]( - Kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness month with [my personal diagnosis story]( and [a big innovation]( for women who've had mastectomies - Celebrating Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday with a look at [his expansive legacy]( Let's get started.   In The News [Signs and buildings are underwater following Hurricane Helene]( Getty Images Hurricane Helene's devastating effects are still being counted. At least 130 people have been confirmed dead across six states, and many more remain missing. In some counties, fewer than 10% of cellphone service sites are functioning, and widespread road closures are impeding the delivery of much-needed supplies, especially in the Carolinas. More than two million people remain without power. Some are turning to local radio stations for help. In North Carolina, WWNC has banded together with other channels to help locals in dire need of life-saving information, such as where to find supplies and stay safe. The White House says President Biden will visit some of the worst-hit areas later in the week, “as soon as it will not disrupt emergency response operations.” Meanwhile, there's a chance a new storm will develop in the western Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico later this week, so anyone near the Gulf should keep a close eye on the forecast. Wondering how you can pitch in? [Here’s where to donate.]( [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fnews%2Fnational-news%2Fhow-to-help-hurricane-helene-donations%2F   More Stories [Orange rising from an explosion in a crowded suburban area at night]( An Israeli strike hits a suburb of Beirut. (Getty Images) The IDF has launched "targeted" ground operations in Lebanon, in direct defiance of the U.S. Israel says there'll be “no long-term occupation,” but hasn't offered a time scale. Hezbollah, which remains leaderless following Hassan Nasrallah's assassination, launched strikes at soldiers in northern Israel after the incursion. Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance are gearing up for the only vice presidential debate of the 2024 election, set to kick off at 9 pm ET on CBS. Both are expected to lean heavily on their careers pre-politics to project authenticity — and Walz is under major pressure having previously admitted to being a "bad debater." Longshoremen on the East and Gulf Coasts went on strike for the first time in nearly 50 years this morning, disputing a six-year master contract covering 25,000 port workers. The action threatens major trade disruption that could ripple through the economy. Pete Rose, baseball’s career hits leader who fell from grace after gambling on the game, has died aged 83. His cause of death is still unknown. In the 1960s and 70s, the Cincinnati Reds’ No. 14, aka “Charlie Hustle,” was a thrilling throwback to baseball's roots — and his later downfall never diminished his extraordinary 4,256 hits.   Happy Birthday, Mr. President [Katie Couric and Jimmy Carter]( KCM Jimmy Carter turns 100 today, making him the longest living president in U.S. history. My pal Jonathan Alter, who literally wrote the book on Carter's legacy, looks back at everything he accomplished during his presidency and [why he was a hugely underrated leader](. I've always admired [Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's love story]( — theirs was the longest presidential marriage. I remember when [I interviewed the former president]( just after he'd been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and he had the sweetest thing to say about Rosalynn.   Breast Cancer Awareness Month [An illustraiton of a bra with a pink ribbon on the right cup]( Shutterstock All month long, we'll be sharing the latest breast cancer research and prevention strategies, moving accounts from survivors, and more. We're starting with my story: As many of you know, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2022. I’m revisiting my family history and [the moment I learned I had an olive-sized tumor]( in my breast. During that scary chapter of my life, so many of you reached out and were curious about how I was doing — here’s an [update I shared last year](.   In Focus [Photo of a woman holding flowers over her bare chest]( Getty Images After learning she had the BRCA gene mutation, Rachel Samuels Rand made the difficult decision to protect her health with a preventative mastectomy. She got reconstructive surgery, too, but doctors were forced to remove her nipples and areola during the procedure. That dramatically shifted Rand's body image — but thanks to [a remarkably realistic tattoo technique](, she's back to feeling (and looking) like her old self. [READ MORE]( [Sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center](   A Closer Look [Katie Couric poses with Dr. Edith Eger and holds up a copy of her memoir, The Choice]( KCM See her story: In 2017, I met with Holocaust survivor Dr. Edith Eger to talk about her memoir, The Choice. Her new book, The Ballerina of Auschwitz, adapts her heart-rending experience into a powerful YA narrative — but it's one everyone can benefit from reading. I hope you'll [pick up a copy right here](. On the Hill: In a recent Congressional hearing, celebrity fitness trainer [Jillian Michaels called out food companies]( for prioritizing profits and convenience over people's health. We took a closer look at [the harm of ultra-processed foods]( and the worst offenders to avoid. To the polls: A lot is on the line this presidential election — and for women and LGBTQ+ folks, the stakes couldn't be higher. Get Ready With Us wants to make sure those groups especially are ready to vote. [This handy site]( has all the info you need about how to register, check your status, volunteer as a poll worker, and more.   Falling Prices [Tan Tory Burch flats on a purple background with drawings of leaves]( If you love Tory Burch as much as we do, slide on over to their fall sale, happening now. You can take [up to 30% off]( your purchase and score a deal on handbags, accessories, and shoes — including [these chic ballet flats](. [SHOP THE SALE]( Before you go: Feeling maxed out on creams and retinols that promise to reduce fine lines? [This hyaluronic acid supplement]( may help smooth the skin from within (just be sure to talk to your doc first).   Thanks for reading! 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