Helene’s flooding swept away 11 workers at a Tennessee factory. Now the state is investigating

Helene’s flooding swept away 11 workers at a Tennessee factory. Now the state is investigating

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee state authorities said Wednesday they are investigating the company behind a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away by flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Helene. As the nearby Nolichucky River swelled from rainfall, employees in the Impact Plastics factory in Erwin, a small community in rural Tennessee, kept working. … Read more

CNN’s Abby Phillip slams Tim Walz’s VP debate ‘lack of preparation’

CNN’s Abby Phillip slams Tim Walz’s VP debate ‘lack of preparation’

CNN anchor Abby Phillip slammed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for the Democrat’s “clear lack of preparation and execution” during Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate. The primetime host didn’t pull any punches as fellow CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash praised the candidates for their “civility” toward one another — a contrast to the combative … Read more

Georgia attorney general appeals a judge’s rollback of abortion ban

Georgia attorney general appeals a judge’s rollback of abortion ban

ATLANTA — Georgia’s Republican attorney general has appealed a judge’s ruling that struck down the state’s abortion ban. Attorney General Chris Carr’s office is asking the Georgia Supreme Court to reinstate the law banning most abortions after the first six weeks or so of pregnancy while the court considers the state’s appeal. Fulton County Superior … Read more