Flash flooding from Hurricane Helene trapped dozens of people on the rooftop of Unicoi County Hospital. Source
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Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund
The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago. Source
Trump chooses Kari Lake as director for Voice of America
The move comes after Kari Lake lost her Arizona Senate bid to Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego in November. Source
Bill Hennessy, veteran courtroom sketch artist, dies at 67
Bill Hennessy, a talented courtroom sketch artist who captured drawings of some of the most consequential legal proceedings of the last 40 years, has died at the age of 67. Source
UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing prompts polarized response
The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has brought on an outpouring of anger, but not all of it directed at the shooter. Many are expressing dissatisfaction with the health insurance industry. Mark Strassmann explains. Source
How “The Caitlin Clark Effect” impacted the WNBA, women’s sports
WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark was named Time’s 2024 Athlete of the Year. The Athletic women’s basketball staff writer Sabreena Merchant joins “The Daily Report” to discuss her impact on the game and women’s sports. Source
A major disaster declaration every two days is “the new normal,” FEMA administrator says
The U.S. faced an unprecedented 179 disasters in 2024, according to FEMA, affecting millions of Americans and wiping out some towns. CBS News’ Nicole Sganga spoke with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell about these catastrophes and the dwindling funds to help those affected. Source
Heavy wind and rain hit the East Coast
A powerful storm system is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the East Coast. CBS News national weather correspondent Rob Marciano reports. Source
Mysterious wave of New Jersey drone sightings prompts concern
New Jersey residents looking skyward have been left baffled by dozens of drone sightings since last month. On Wednesday, Homeland Security officials and New Jersey State Police met state lawmakers to discuss the issue. Tom Hanson has more. Source
Mounting frustration over mysterious New Jersey drone sightings
A New Jersey state senator is calling for a limited state of emergency after several residents and officials reported seeing mysterious drones flying over the region in recent weeks. CBS News national investigative correspondent Tom Hanson has the latest. Source