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Published on Apr 20, 2025

FEMA extends deadline for Eastern KY aid applications

KENTUCKY (WZTV) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the application deadline for personal disaster assistance following the deadly storms and flooding that struck eastern Kentucky earlier this year. Homeowners and renters who …

Source: WZTV - Tennessee - Center-right
Published on Apr 20, 2025

FEMA’s days are numbered—and red states will feel the fallout

In early October 2024, Hurricane Helene devastated entire swaths of rural western North Carolina. A battleground state, then-candidate Donald Trump happily pounced on the federal response. “[I] don’t like the reports that I’m getting about the Federal …

Source: Daily Kos - Left-wing
Published on Apr 20, 2025

Conservation group names Mississippi 'most endangered' U.S. river

A conservation organization has named the Mississippi River as the most endangered river in the country. Every year, the advocacy group American Rivers publishes a list of the 10 U.S. rivers it considers most at risk. Topping this year’s list is the …

Source: KNOX Radio - North Dakota - Neutral
Published on Apr 20, 2025

Huge twin tornadoes strike in the dark near Dallas, Texas with alarming warning

Twin tornadoes in Dallas, Texas sparked a warning to resident in Parker County ( Image: X) Texans and Oklahomans have been urged to take shelter as a tornado tears through the region, moving east from Bluff Dale in Hood County, Texas, toward Weatherford in …

Source: The Mirror US - Left-wing
Published on Apr 20, 2025

IRS Grants Tax Relief to All Arkansas Residents Following April Storms

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced Monday that all individuals and businesses across Arkansas affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding beginning April 2, 2025, now qualify for federal tax relief. As part of this relief, tax deadlines …

Source: Small Business Trends - Pending
Published on Apr 20, 2025

FAFO: Governor Sanders Begs For That Sweet FEMA Handout Money

Republicans think cutting services and shutting down entire federal agencies is a great idea - until they personally need it for their states. Governor Sarah Sanders of Arkansas is realizing how much federal money is REALLY IMPORTANT for states, especially …

Source: Crooks and Liars - Left-wing
Published on Apr 20, 2025

FEMA extends deadline to apply for personal assistance after February floods

KENTUCKY (WCHS) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the deadline for personal assistance following severe storms and flooding in eastern Kentucky, officials said. Homeowners and renters that experienced damage to their property during …

Source: WCHS - West Virginia - Pending
Published on Apr 19, 2025

Lafayette protestors urge Louisiana congressional delegation to step up

About 100 people gathered in downtown Lafayette on Saturday, joining thousands of others across the nation in a protest against President Donald Trump, his administration and the lightening-fast cuts, layoffs and policy changes he's made since taking …

Source: The Advocate - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on Apr 19, 2025

Arkansas Advocate: Arkansas governor appeals FEMA denial of disaster declaration from March tornadoes

Arkansas formally appealed on Friday, April 18, 2025 the federal government’s denial of funds to aid recovery from March 14-15 storms and tornadoes. In a letter to President Donald Trump and FEMA Regional Administrator George Robinson, Gov. Sarah Huckabee …

Source: Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas - Pending
Published on Apr 19, 2025

The Oklahoma City Bombing: Report and Analysis

Message from the Governor: The Fire Service in Oklahoma City BY FRANK KEATING, GOVERNOR OF OKLAHOMA The images of the April 19 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City have become worldwide icons, and many of them involve …

Source: Fire Engineering - Neutral
Published on Apr 19, 2025

Former President Bill Clinton: 'America needs the Oklahoma Standard'

Former President Bill Clinton says 'America needs the Oklahoma Standard' amid divisiveness Saturday marks 30 years since the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City killed 168 people, including 19 children. Copy …

Source: KOCO 5 - Oklahoma - Neutral
Published on Apr 19, 2025

30 years later: First responders reflect on Oklahoma City bombing response

OKLAHOMA CITY — It remains one of the deadliest acts of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. Thirty years after the Oklahoma City bombing, the first responders who rushed into chaos and devastation continue to reflect on how that day changed them. On April …

Source: EMS1 - Texas - Pending
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Group Names Mississippi River ‘Most Endangered,’ Cites Proposed FEMA Cuts

"A conservation group on Wednesday named the Mississippi River the “most endangered river of 2025,” citing threats to abolish the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which plays a key role in federal flood management. American Rivers, a …

Source: The Environmental Magazine - Center-left
Published on Apr 19, 2025

Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration For South Texas Flooding

TEXAS, April 18 - April 18, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for South Texas communities impacted by recent rainfall and flooding. The Governor’ …

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Published on Apr 17, 2025

Conservation group names Mississippi River ‘most endangered,’ cites proposed FEMA cuts

A conservation group on Wednesday named the Mississippi River the “most endangered river of 2025,” citing threats to abolish the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which plays a key role in federal flood management. American Rivers, a nonprofit …

Source: The Hill - Neutral
Published on Apr 19, 2025

Essex Files: 30 Years Later the Scars Remain From the Oklahoma City Bombing

On April 19, 1995, 30 years ago today, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City became the target of the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. At 9:02 a.m., a Ryder truck packed with explosives detonated, killing 167 people, …

Source: Red State - Right-wing
Published on Apr 18, 2025

News Bits: River Days, Vice Night, endangered Mississippi

BEAUTIFY DOWNTOWN You can help spruce up downtown Burlington by volunteering to plant stunning blooms from Zaiser’s Landscaping, Florist and Greenhouse. The Downtown Burlington Flower Planting will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 28, meeting at …

Source: Burlington Hawk Eye - Iowa - Neutral
Published on Apr 18, 2025

St John the Baptist Parish flood mitigation projects on hold after FEMA program cut

Published 3:04 pm Friday, April 18, 2025 St. John the Baptist Parish flood mitigation and levee encampment projects are now on hold following the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) termination of its Building Resilient Infrastructure and …

Source: L'Observateur - Pending
Published on Apr 18, 2025

Arkansas governor appeals FEMA denial of disaster declaration from March tornadoes

Arkansas formally appealed on Friday the federal government’s denial of funds to aid recovery from March 14-15 storms and tornadoes. In a letter to President Donald Trump and FEMA Regional Administrator George Robinson, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders asked …

Source: Arkansas Advocate - Center-left

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on April 19, 2025 - 01:04 GMT

Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration For South Texas Flooding

TEXAS, April 18 - April 18, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for South Texas communities impacted by recent rainfall and flooding. The Governor’ …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

Expedited rulemaking to amend state floodplain rules

In 2024, the Washington Legislature passed Senate Bill 5649 amending the state’s floodplain management law allowing substantial improvements and alterations to certain homes located in floodways – the area in a floodplain that conveys floodwaters – to make …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 23:42 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County Closing, Help Is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County will close temporarily at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 18. Regardless of your county of residence, you can get in-person assistance at any Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you, visit …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 20:01 GMT

Survivors in Tennessee Rebuild After Tropical Storm Helene

In a muddy grove 100 yards from the Nolichucky River, Betty Francis can hear the sounds of progress as her new home takes shape. Francis was forced to rebuild after Tropical Storm Helene upended the life she knew. Her new place is wired for electricity and …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 17:54 GMT

West Virginians should be prepared for a storm anytime

West Virginians should be prepared for a storm anytime CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A storm can impact the residents of West Virginia at any time so it is important to be prepared year-round. Make sure you can receive alerts and warnings quickly through several …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 12:30 GMT

American YouthWorks' Career Training Prepares Young Adults for Work in Disaster Response

Disaster response deployment to Roswell, NM, young adults gain job skills in disaster recovery & emergency management—turning service into sustainable careers. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 23:37 GMT

House Raising vs. Shoring: Choosing the Right Solution for Structures in Flood-Prone Areas

SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As flood risks increase across Southeast Louisiana and coastal regions, property owners in flood-prone areas are faced with the challenge of protecting homes and buildings from …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 01:05 GMT

Allen Parish, Louisiana Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Oct. 16, 2025, for Allen Parish, Louisiana. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt …

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Published on April 20, 2025 - 18:20 GMT

Global Immigration Partners Unveils 2025 EB-5 Green Card Requirements Amid U.S. Immigration Policy Shifts

Changes to EB5 in 2025 come at a pivotal time, as the U.S. government considers significant alterations to its investment-based immigration pathways. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration …

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Published on April 19, 2025 - 16:18 GMT

Jack Brewer Foundation Leads Incarcerated Men to Baptism During Holy Week and Second Chance Month

Jack Brewer Foundation Celebrates 37 Baptisms at Blackwater River Correctional Facility During Second Chance Month and Holy Week MILTON, FL, UNITED STATES, April 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jack Brewer Foundation (JBF) proudly announces …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 20:18 GMT

Lido Consulting’s Annual Family Office Investment Symposium Features Pat Soldano and Frank Luntz

Three-Day Lido Event Kicks-off April 29 with Closed-Door Family Office Roundtable with Pat Soldano; Ends May 1 with New Frank Luntz Family Business Research LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lido Consulting’s …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 18:06 GMT

Drug-Free Obesity Breakthrough: Emotional Brain Training (EBT) Offers Lasting Weight Loss by Rewiring Stress Response

Groundbreaking Approach Presented at Obesity Medicine Association’s Annual Conference – A Call to Action for "Making America Healthy Again" BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when the nation …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 17:19 GMT

‘White House Chronicle’ To Air Episode on Mexico’s Industrial Success

A Texas entrepreneur paints a picture of a future that works south of the border. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “White House Chronicle,” the news and public affairs program, this week takes a look at the …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 16:33 GMT

South Florida State College and New College of Florida Sign Transfer Agreement

SARASOTA , FL, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New College of Florida (NCF) and South Florida State College (SFSC) have signed a new articulation agreement, officially welcoming SFSC as the latest partner in the NCF Transform …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 15:41 GMT

LCF Georgia Celebrates Latino Leadership & Representation Across Georgia’s Government

LCF Georgia honored Latino leaders across all 3 branches of GA’s government, promoting inclusion, accountability, and representation statewide. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 17, 2025, the Latino …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 15:40 GMT

National Mental Health Alliance Day: Charlotte North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us in Charlotte, North Carolina at the National Mental Health Alliance Day as we provide presentations on the following topics: Mental Health, Addiction, Fentanyl, and Human …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 15:40 GMT

Constituents of Rep. Andy Harris to Rally Against Budget That Prioritizes Billionaires Over Working Families

Cambridge Indivisible to spotlight Harris’s support for deep cuts to healthcare, food aid, and education during April 19 rally in Cambridge, MD. CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While working families across …

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Published on April 19, 2025 - 03:18 GMT

Guatemalan Man Unlawfully Residing in the United States and Convicted of Sexual Battery Indicted for Fraudulently ...

On Thursday, a federal grand jury indicted a man for his alleged role in smuggling an unaccompanied alien child (UAC) to the United States and for allegedly submitting a sponsorship application with false statements to the Department of Health and Human …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 14:11 GMT

Autism and Nanoplastics: New ALLATRA Documentary Presented at Scientific Forum

CASABLANCA, MOROCCO, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ALLATRA International Public Movement participated in the 5th International Autism Forum, held April 10–12 in Casablanca, Morocco. The forum was organized by the Association for Early …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 12:50 GMT

Hawaii Legislature Unanimously Passes Reforms to Protect Kids from Inhumane Treatment in the Criminal Justice System

Lawmakers Send 2 Groundbreaking Bills to Gov. Green Which Will End Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Children Tried as Adults & the Prosecution of Kids Under 12 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a historic …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 11:32 GMT

Title IX Showdown in Maine: Attorney Keith Altman Breaks Down the Federal-State Legal Battle on WMTW Channel 8

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a high-profile interview on WMTW Channel 8, nationally recognized attorney Keith Altman, Founding Partner of K Altman Law, offered expert legal commentary on Maine’s …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 23:10 GMT

News Release – DOH Confirms Second Case of Measles in Hawaiʻi

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIA‘ĀINA KENNETH S. FINK, M.D., MGA, MPH DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE DOH CONFIRMS SECOND CASE OF MEASLES IN HAWAIʻI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 21:49 GMT

Mayor Wu Announces Preparations Ahead of 2025 Boston Marathon

City to recognize Fastest Bostonians; host Fan Fest on City Hall Plaza Mayor Michelle Wu, City officials, and regional partners today announced public safety preparations for the 129th Boston Marathon at a joint press conference with the Massachusetts …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 21:11 GMT

Executive Vice President of Insurance Brokerage Pleads Guilty in $133M Affordable Care Act Fraud Scheme

A Florida executive pleaded guilty today for his role in a scheme to submit fraudulent applications to enroll consumers in Affordable Care Act insurance plans (ACA plans) that were fully subsidized by the government. The purpose of the scheme was to obtain …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 21:11 GMT

Kansas City Resident Arrested and Charged in Connection with Tesla Arson

Note: View the affidavit here. A Kansas City resident, attending college in Boston, was arrested and made his initial court appearance today in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, to face federal charges related to an arson at a Tesla business in Kansas …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 21:11 GMT

United States Files Complaint Against Barco Uniforms and Its Suppliers, Alleging False Claims Act Violations in ...

The United States has filed a complaint against Barco Uniforms Inc. (Barco), Kenny Chan, David Chan, and companies operated and controlled by the Chans, alleging that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly and improperly underpaying customs duties …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 21:11 GMT

MS-13 Member Sentenced to Over 12 Years for Kidnapping, Witness Retaliation, and a Firearms Offense

An MS-13 member and Honduran national, illegally in the United States, was sentenced today to 147 months in prison for kidnapping, retaliating against a federal witness, and unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made …

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Published on April 18, 2025 - 20:40 GMT

Chairman Comer Applauds Trump White House’s Transparency on COVID Pandemic

WASHINGTON—House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today praised the Trump White House for creating a COVID-19 investigations landing page to provide transparency to the American people: “The House Oversight Committee’s …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on February 14, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Use Your Cell Phone Camera to Help Save U.S. Democracy

Along with more than two million others, I subscribe to a daily newsletter written by historian Heather Cox Richardson (https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/). Richardson meshes her deep knowledge of history with insightful and valuable …

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