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.

Helene’s destruction spotlights gaps in homeowners insurance

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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    Israeli mother pleads for son’s return a year after Oct. 7

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    During the attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas militants abducted about 250 men, women and children and took them to Gaza. Since then, 117 have been freed and eight others rescued. For the loved ones of the more than 60 hostages believed to still be alive, the past year has been a nightmare without end. Nick Schifrin spoke with the mother of one of those hostages being held captive.

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    Lebanese civilians flee bombs as Israel intensifies attacks

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    Israel carried out its heaviest bombardment of Beirut in its campaign against Hezbollah overnight. Civilians who had evacuated their homes returned to ash and rubble. Nearly one quarter of the Lebanese population has been displaced, with some living out of their cars or tents. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports from Beirut.

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