PBS News Hour

October 6, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, airstrikes pound Beirut as Israel expands its bombardment of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Then, one year after the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel, a mother pleads for the return of her son who is still being held captive by Hamas. Plus, how Hurricane Helene’s destruction is putting a spotlight on insurance gaps in America.

October 6, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

26m 45s

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, airstrikes pound Beirut as Israel expands its bombardment of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Then, one year after the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel, a mother pleads for the return of her son who is still being held captive by Hamas. Plus, how Hurricane Helene’s destruction is putting a spotlight on insurance gaps in America.

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    Helene’s destruction spotlights gaps in homeowners insurance

    S2024 E281 - 7m 56s

    Property and economic losses from Hurricane Helene are estimated to be as high as $250 billion. As climate change makes extreme weather events more frequent and severe, homeowners can get a rude awakening about what their insurance does and doesn’t cover. John Yang speaks with Jeff Schlegelmilch, director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University, to learn more.

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