Liz Baker
Stories
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Helene recovery in North Carolina is underway
In western North Carolina, officials are struggling to rescue people following Tropical Storm Helene. Many are without power, water systems are offline and cell service is down.
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Trying to stay safe in a wildfire? There's an app that can help
Watch Duty, a free app for tracking wildfires, has taken off in the Western U.S. as more of the region experiences destructive wildfires and the overwhelming task of staying informed.
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Need to keep up with wildfire safety information? There's an app for that
A new app is gaining popularity in Western states with major wildfire risk. It's staffed in part by volunteers who listen in on first responder radio frequencies.
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United Auto Workers calls for a Palestinian speaker at DNC as thousands protest nearby
Criticism for Democrats not including a Palestinian speaker is coming from across the party — including organized labor. Meanwhile, thousands of protesters are gathering nearby for one last push.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside the Democratic National Convention
As the DNC gets underway for the third night, protesters gathered in Union Park, a few blocks away from the United Center.
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Protests surrounded the RNC, though in lower numbers than expected
A big protest marked the beginning of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. But by the end of the week, the mood had changed to focus on the RNC's effect on the local community.
