China stocks saw their best rally in 16 years on Monday, with U.S. ETFs following suit as recent economic stimulus measures boosted investor optimism. Meanwhile, CNBC’s Contessa Brewer outlines the devastation in Western North Carolina after floods from Hurricane Helene left entire communities submerged. Buncombe County, which includes Asheville, has reported at least 35 deaths. Asheville’s mayor, Esther Manheimer, addresses the extent of the damage and shared ways the public can assist in recovery efforts. Then, Craig Fugate, the former FEMA administrator, discusses the ongoing recovery process and how people can help. And Tusk Ventures CEO Bradley Tusk, author of ‘Vote With Your Phone,’ delves into the idea of mobile voting, outlining the process of making voting easier and safer. Plus, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a controversial AI safety bill on Sunday, citing concerns raised by the tech industry that it could push AI companies out of the state and stifle innovation.

 

Contessa Brewer - 14:37

Esther Manheimer - 19:10           

Craig Fugate - 25:21

Bradley Tusk - 31:17

 

Contessa Brewer, @contessabrewer

Bradley Tusk, @TuskVentures

Esther Manheimer, @EstherManheimer

Craig Fugate, @WCraigFugate

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Zach Vallese, @zachvallese

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