Monday, September 30th, 2024 - Helene hits; Hezbollah leader dead; Iranian hackers charged; Harris on border; Far right wins Austria

Today’s Headlines: Hurricane Helene has caused at least 93 casualties across six states, including North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, and Tennessee, with hundreds still missing. The storm caused severe inland flooding, power outages for millions, and more rain is expected to worsen conditions. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes killed Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, and senior commanders. Iran has vowed retaliation. The U.S. is considering boosting military presence in the region to prepare for possible escalation. In other news, U.S. prosecutors charged three Iranian hackers with targeting American officials, including Roger Stone, with phishing schemes tied to election interference. Finally, Kamala Harris proposed stricter border policies and the far-right Freedom Party won Austria's election, signaling a growing trend of populist victories in Europe.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• CNN: Helene flooding strands hundreds of North Carolina residents as storm's death toll reaches 93
• NBC News: Live updates: Iran vows revenge for Nasrallah killing; Israel strikes new targets in Yemen and Lebanon
• CNN: Ginni Thomas: Iranian hackers indicted Friday allegedly sought to impersonate conservative advocate as they targeted Trump campaign 
• Newsweek: JD Vance Dossier—What We Know 
• WA Post: Harris, in visit to border, proposes new restrictions on immigration 
• Reuters: Far right wins Austria election, boosting European right-wing surge

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