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North Carolina campground survivor describes desperate fight for life from Helene

Sheryl Pfeiffer found herself fighting for her life when Hurricane Helene's floodwaters began to rise around her camper in western North Carolina. Stranded at a campground in Asheville, she and her dog, Carley, faced an uncertain future.

ASHEVILLE, N.C.– As the wind ^[2] howled and rain lashed against Sheryl Pfeiffer's camper, a terrifying ordeal unfolded in western North Carolina ^[3].

A year ago, she retired from her job as a UPS driver to embark on an adventure, exploring the

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There have been a lot of examples of resilience all weekend with the recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene, and another example of the American spirit is on display with the annual Tunnel to Towers 5K in New York City and it honors those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001. Meteorologist Nick Kosir spoke with Tunnel to Tower Board Member Salvatore Cassano ahead of the event.

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NEW YORK - It was a gray, rainy day in New York City ^[2] on Sunday, but that didn't dampen the spirits of approximately 40,000 people who came together at the annual Tunnel to Towers 5K that retraces the steps Stephen Siller, a New York City

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The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins on Saturday, and forecasters are preparing for what could be an extremely active season. FOX Weather Correspondent Brandy Campbell got an inside look at how hurricane hunters prepare to fly into dangerous hurricanes to gather potentially life-saving information.

LAKELAND, Fla.– NOAA announced it has ordered two advanced hurricane hunter aircraft that are expected to enter service by 2030.

The agency said ^[1] it awarded the contract to Georgia-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, which will produce the specialized

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The latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center noted maximum sustained wind speeds that increased to 60 mph, along with a drop is minimum central pressure, in Tropical Storm Helene Tuesday night. Sept. 24, 2024.

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As Tropical Storm Helene ^[2] swirls toward the Gulf of Mexico and Florida this week, some cruise lines notified passengers of changes to their schedules due to Tropical Storm Helene ^[3] making its way through the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.

Carnival

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Frank Siller, chairman and CEO of Tunnel to Towers, joined FOX Weather to discuss how he founded the organization after losing his brother, a firefighter, during 9/11. He spoke about the ways the organization helps other first responders, veterans and their families, such as paying off their mortgages. He also mentioned the Tunnel to Towers 5K, which happens in New York City, and the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit, which tells what happened on Sept. 11, 2001.

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NEW YORK – On Sunday, nearly 40,000 people will come together to retrace the steps of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter who died while saving others when the Twin Towers fell on Sept.11, 2001.

The 23rd annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run

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Storm wind can spread pollen which can lead to asthma attacks

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America recently released its annual report ^[1], ranking the top 100 communities in the United States with issues surrounding the chronic disease of asthma, which is estimated to impact 28 million Americans.

The group says

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Depending on the temperature, mosquitoes can become less active and die if the mercury gets cold enough.

The spirit of the fall ^[1] season is underway, and while many associate spiders with Halloween, there is actually more to the life cycle of these arachnids and their fellow bugs than meets the eye.

Experts at Pestie ^[2], a subscription-based pest control

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North Carolina campground survivor describes desperate fight for life from Helene

Thousands honor fallen heroes during annual Tunnel to Towers 5K in New York City

NOAA orders next generation of hurricane hunter aircraft

Cruise lines change schedules as Helene moves through Caribbean, approaches US

Tunnel to Towers 5K race honors first responders of 9/11

List of most challenging US cities to live in with asthma

A look at the creepy crawlers that are out during the Halloween season

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