As of Tuesday, more than 230 individuals across six different states have tragically lost their lives due to Hurricane Helene, with hundreds still unaccounted for.
Among those who perished are twin brothers Khyzier and Khazmir Williams, who are thought to be the youngest victims of the hurricane. The five-week-old twins, along with their mother Kobe Williams, died when a tree fell onto their mobile home in Thomson, Georgia.
Nobody was really taking the storm seriously,” said Mary Jones, the boys’ grandmother and Kobe Williams’ mother, during an interview with Today.com. “But then it hit, and the wind was so loud. When the power went out, Kobe got really frightened. She was so worried about the babies.”
Jones and her daughter spent the entire night listening to the storm as it tore through the outside of their home. Around 5:15 a.m., Jones fed Khyzier to let her daughter get some rest, though Kobe couldn’t sleep because of how terrified she was.
Jones eventually dozed off, while her daughter stayed awake. Less than an hour later, Jones was startled awake by a “strange shushing” sound, quickly followed by an eerie stillness.
When she went to investigate, she discovered that a tree had come crashing through her daughter’s room.
“I started shouting, ‘Kobe! Please answer me! Say something!’ It was so dark, and all I could see were the tree branches.”
When she went to investigate, she discovered that a tree had come crashing through her daughter’s room.
“I started shouting, ‘Kobe! Please answer me! Say something!’ It was so dark, and all I could see were the tree branches.”
She was cradling the babies in her arms when the tree struck her head. She was trying to shield them,” recalled Markeya Jones, her granddaughter.
Hurricane Helene has become the deadliest hurricane to strike the mainland United States since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
As the cleanup efforts continue, many in the southeastern region are preparing for what could be another record-setting storm, as Hurricane Milton heads toward the Tampa Bay area.
I am at a loss for words regarding the sheer level of destruction that Hurricane Helene has left behind. It breaks my heart to see how many families and livelihoods were shattered in a matter of moments.
Kim Kardashian faces the wrath of an angry crowd during Tom Brady’s roast
Kim Kardashian found herself in the midst of controversy during Tom Brady’s roast, as the audience’s reception turned sour upon her taking the stage. Criticism swiftly followed, with many questioning her presence at the event. One attendee bluntly asked: “What the heck are you doing here?” Despite the roast being a charitable affair, Kardashian’s participation failed to resonate with many attendees, who believed it wasn’t the appropriate venue for her.
The backlash against Kardashian continued as another attendee remarked: “Nobody here cares about you”. Clearly, Kardashian’s appearance became a lightning rod for debate and discontent.
Detractors argued vehemently that she simply didn’t belong there, asserting that her immense fame overshadowed the intended purpose of the event. Nevertheless, Kardashian maintained her composure and attempted to diffuse the tension by poking fun at her own reputation. However, the unease persisted, leaving a lingering atmosphere of discomfort.
The incident didn’t end with the event itself but spilled over into online discussions, with many questioning Kardashian’s involvement in the charity affair. This episode shed light on the intricate challenges that celebrities encounter in public settings, emphasizing the delicate balance between fame and public perception.
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