Vance and Walz debate claims fact-checked as Biden visits North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

JD Vance and Tim Walz participated in a vice presidential debate last night, with NPR providing real-time fact-checking of their claims. The debate is not expected to significantly impact the campaign. President Biden is visiting North Carolina today to evaluate recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. The storm has caused rising death tolls and left many residents without essential services. In international news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised retaliation against Iran following a missile attack. Iran launched around 180 missiles, prompting air raid sirens and military responses in Israel.