President Carter plans a day of quiet celebration of his 100th birthday in Plains
GPB evening headlines for September 30, 2024
Georgia Power and Georgia EMC's say more than a half million of their electric customers remained without power this afternoon. The pace of recovery from Hurricane Helene in Georgia is only beginning to match the human need in hard-hit areas like Valdosta. Former president Donald Trump visited Valdosta today to see the damage done by Hurricane Helene and talk about relief efforts.
A Florida family figures out what comes next after losing everything in Helene
A family escaped drowning during Helene with six people and 20 cats on a roof. The storm took everything but their lives. They have no insurance or savings and scant income.
Crypto companies are spending big on the election
The crypto industry is pouring money into federal elections this year, hoping for a friendlier next president. Trump is embracing the industry -- and now Harris is also courting the crypto vote.
Albuquerque celebrates the delicious prickly pear in annual festival
The dangerously monikered cactus is a source of joy in the Southwest. Albuquerque celebrates with music and yummy opuntia treats.
Who are the spenders behind (and against) the Massachusetts ballot questions?
Several Massachusetts ballot questions are shaping up to be expensive, competitive contests. Here's a quick breakdown of the people and groups financially backing the campaigns for and against each measure.
How Iran might respond to Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah’s leader
Iran has considered Hezbollah a key proxy against Israel and has armed the militant group for decades. Now there are questions of whether Iran will -- or even can -- respond to Israel's attacks.
