Hurricane Helene makes landfall and Kamala Harris visits Arizona border: Morning Update

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm before weakening as it moved through Georgia. The storm caused power outages and fatalities in both states. Vice President Kamala Harris visited the southern border in Arizona to address immigration issues, including calling for tougher security measures. Meanwhile, a “Bridgerton”-inspired ball in Detroit turned into a chaotic mess with attendees demanding refunds. In other news, an Alabama inmate was executed using nitrogen gas, marking the second such execution in the state. New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces charges of bribery and conspiracy, while the Biden administration is offering a reward for information on an Iranian official charged with plotting to kill John Bolton. Additionally, Smartmantic and Newsmax reached a settlement in a defamation lawsuit, and Hoda Kotb announced she will be stepping down as co-anchor of “TODAY.”Select stories include details on Wayfair’s October Way Day and a review of five pairs of Hoka walking shoes. For more news and reviews, readers can sign up for The Selection newsletter. The Morning Rundown was curated by Elizabeth Robinson and encourages readers to share the newsletter with family and friends.

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