North Carolina authorities confirmed Monday the arrest of a man over alleged threats against Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers responding to Hurricane Helene.
The big picture: FEMA warned last week that a deluge of mis- and disinformation surrounding Hurricane Helene had hampered federal response efforts.
Google announced a deal on Monday to purchase energy from small nuclear reactors that the startup Kairos Power plans to start bringing online in the U.S. by 2030.
Why it matters: It's Google's first nuclear foray as the tech giant — and its peers — hunt for zero-carbon power to fuel energy-thirsty AI data centers.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) made "operational adjustments" in its Hurricane Helene response in North Carolina following safety concerns, a spokesperson said Sunday.
The big picture: The Ashe County Sheriff's Office in northwestern N.C. said on Facebook Sunday that FEMA had "paused their process" as a precaution while "they are assessing" threats made in other counties in the state.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday closed the door to Congress returning early to pass funding to respond to Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Why it matters: Lawmakers in both parties who represent areas affected by the storms have pushed to cut the October recess short and reconvene to pass a disaster relief package.
