Millions across the South are reeling from Helene’s historic flooding. Also, Israel strikes targets in Yemen and Lebanon as the U.S. prepares for more escalations. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.

Israeli airstrikes hit Houthi targets over the weekend in Yemen after recent attacks on Israel. The Israeli military also said it bombed Hezbollah command centers in Lebanon. Dozens of people were killed, including Hezbollah’s longtime leader.

Some Republicans are criticizing their nominee, former President Donald Trump, for name-calling his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, over the weekend on the campaign trail. Meanwhile, vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz were also campaigning ahead of Tuesday’s VP debate hosted by CBS News.