United States disaster response agency, part of Department of Homeland Security
Owners of a Colorado funeral home where 190 decaying bodies were found are charged with COVID fraud
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/15/owners-of-a-colorado-funeral-home-where-190-decaying-bodies-were-found-are-charged-with-covid-fraud/
April 15 is the date: What you need to know to file your taxes: The good news is that the tax season appears to be going smoothly when it comes to the IRS ...
freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/04/09/april-15-income-tax-return-what-you-need-to-know/73189154007/
Quick Glance: Gender Pay Gap in UK Supermarkets and Income Impact
- UK supermarkets are closing gender pay gap, with Morrisons experiencing a rise.
- Ocado and Lidl show the most improvements, while Morrisons has the largest gap.
- Hourly pay differences are reported by government service.
- Equality initiatives and workplace improvements at M&S and Co-op.
Cities desperately need money to handle the migrant surge. Congress recently gave them less
cnn.com/2024/04/11/politics/cities-migrants-federal-funding-cut/
Tax Day 2024: Where's my refund and why not everyone in Michigan must file by April 15
freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/04/15/irs-april-15-june17-michigan-storms-when-to-expect-tax-refunds/73324464007/
Denver makes major shift in migrant response by extending support to six months but limiting spaces
apnews.com/article/migrant-immigrant-denver-asylum-seekers-crisis-5075fbddcda7f31dc8b632b9455970fe
FEMA administrator discusses expanding access to disaster relief: Last month, FEMA made what it calls the “most significant updates to disaster assistance in 20 ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/fema-administrator-discusses-expanding-access-to-disaster-relief
Insurance trends are deciding where Americans will live as planet heats: Climate change and generations of U.S. housing and development policy are making homes ...
thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/4570956-insurance-trends-are-deciding-where-americans-will-live-as-planet-heats/
US requiring new AI safeguards for government use, transparency: The White House said Thursday it is requiring federal agencies using artificial intelligence to ...
reuters.com/technology/us-requiring-new-ai-safeguards-government-use-transparency-2024-03-28/
US judge refuses to block new FEMA flood insurance rate overhaul: A U.S. judge on Thursday rejected a request by 10 Republican-led states to temporarily block ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-judge-refuses-block-new-fema-flood-insurance-rate-overhaul-2024-03-28/
FEMA administrator discusses expanding access to disaster relief: Last month, FEMA made what it calls the “most significant updates to disaster assistance in 20 ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/fema-administrator-discusses-expanding-access-to-disaster-relief
Cuellar: travel funds for migrants make San Antonio a magnet: The city will get an additional $17.8 million to help migrants. Cuellar, who created the grant ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/12/texas-san-antonio-migrants-travel-magnet-henry-cuellar/
Florida's Insurance Crisis Just Got Worse: FEMA hikes flood insurance by 25 percent in southwest Florida, citing substandard post-Hurricane Ian rebuilds.
newsweek.com/florida-insurance-crisis-worsens-fema-flood-rate-hike-hurricane-ian-rebuilding-standards-1885571
Taxes Aren't Due April 15 if You Live in These States. Learn Who Gets Extra Time: Holidays and natural disasters have delayed Tax Day this year for taxpayers in ...
cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/taxes-arent-due-april-15-if-you-live-in-these-states-learn-who-gets-extra-time/
IRS Changes Rules for Some Taxpayers in New Update: The agency said that the move will allow some groups to have their tax filing deadlines extended.
newsweek.com/irs-changes-rules-some-taxpayers-new-update-1887128
Biden administration gives California $45 million to help migrants: California is receiving a slightly larger share of a federal program earmarking $300 million ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-04-15/biden-administration-gives-california-45-million-to-help-recently-arrived-migrants
IRS to offer in-person help Saturday in Detroit, but won't do your 2023 tax return for you
freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/04/12/irs-help-audit-detroit-2023-tax-return/73302637007/
Jeff Landry stops in West Feliciana to assess tornado damage, talk recovery efforts
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/jeff-landry-visits-west-feliciana-parish-after-tornado/article_adfa2e12-fb4e-11ee-87b5-f7e628613018.html
$14M in federal dollars headed to Migrant Resource Center: The funding should allow the Migrant Resource Center to keep its doors open through the end of the ...
expressnews.com/news/article/migrant-resource-center-federal-funding-19399748.php
Chicago and Illinois to receive $19M from feds to help with migrant crisis: The Department of Homeland Security released the first installment of $300 million in ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/12/chicago-and-illinois-to-receive-19-million-from-feds-to-help-with-migrant-crisis/
With help from its communities, Kane County aims to reduce impact of natural hazards like floods and tornadoes
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/11/with-help-from-its-communities-kane-county-aims-to-reduce-impact-of-natural-hazards-like-floods-and-tornadoes/
I asked a financial planner about getting earthquake insurance: Earthquake insurance comes with a high deductible, so it may not be worth it for everyone ...
businessinsider.com/asked-financial-planner-about-getting-earthquake-insurance-2024-4
Oklahoma wildfires: State requests FEMA help with firefighting costs in western Oklahoma
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/07/evacuation-centers-opened-after-wildfires-in-woodward-county-oklahoma/73235840007/
Cash-for-query allegation: ED files money laundering case against Moitra, Hiranandani
indianexpress.com/article/india/cash-for-query-allegation-ed-files-money-laundering-case-against-moitra-hiranandani-9247839/
Could Tampa Bay flood insurance rise after a hurricane? A warning from Hurricane Ian
tampabay.com/news/environment/2024/04/04/floridians-hit-by-ian-will-pay-more-flood-insurance-what-can-tampa-bay-learn/
UPDATE: 'Moderate' earthquake shakes Northeast, felt as far south as Richmond: Friday's earthquake in New Jersey was felt as far away as Richmond ...
richmond.com/news/local/richmond-new-york-earthquake-louisa-2011/article_e23f4496-f360-11ee-9976-07e76845f74d.html
Minneapolis rolls out Smart911 emergency-alert text and app: The change follows the city’s completion of FEMA training and changes following unrest after the ...
startribune.com/minneapolis-rolls-out-new-emergency-alert-text-and-app-system/600355844/
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'We're desperate': Flood victims risk losing hotel vouchers: County workers were sent to hotels Tuesday to notify hundreds of people that they'll soon be dropped ...
sandiegouniontribune.com/local/story/2024-04-03/were-desperate-confusion-miscommunication-for-displaced-flood-victims-face-as-some-risk-losing-lodging
Federal judge rejects blocking changes to National Flood Insurance Program: A federal judge has rejected a request by Florida and other states for a preliminary ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/01/federal-judge-rejects-blocking-changes-to-national-flood-insurance-program/
Louisiana’s challenge to new flood insurance rates can move forward, judge rules: State officials are deeply concerned with sharp increases for many homeowners.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/louisianas-challenge-to-flood-premiums-can-move-forward/article_60a7cd81-cbe5-5929-af58-f4af7101eb3f.html
Disaster recovery centers in West Virginia closing, assistance still available
wvgazettemail.com/news/kanawha_valley/disaster-recovery-centers-in-west-virginia-closing-assistance-still-available/article_40c497ce-0970-5360-be4e-5d8819b7ed55.html
FEMA PULLS BACK $7.5M FROM DAM: The Federal Emergency Management Agency yanked $7.5 million from the Linn Grove Dam restoration, which could lead to further ...
stormlake.com/articles/fema-pulls-back-7-5m-from-dam/
Indian Lake State Park, except Fox Island, to reopen Friday following deadly tornado
dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/03/27/indian-lake-state-park-except-fox-island-to-reopen-friday-following-deadly-ohio-tornado/73122041007/
Transcript: Sal Mercogliano on the Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Shipping expert Sal Mercogliano on what we know so far.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/transcript-sal-mercogliano-on-the-baltimore-bridge-collapse
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package to keep government open: President Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2 trillion government funding bill to stave off a ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4551334-biden-signs-spending-package-keep-government-open/
Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
After deadly tornadoes ravage Ohio, experts warn early, strong storms could become the norm
dispatch.com/story/news/2024/03/25/deadly-tornados-ohio-march-warn-more-could-come/73065250007/
Ohio police confirm 2 dead in fierce storm that damaged homes and businesses in Ohio and Kentucky
apnews.com/article/severe-storms-indiana-kentucky-structures-damaged-bc0b02faf7a67cb307fae34fa7dda597
Biden's proposed budget includes $4.7 billion emergency fund for border migrant surges
nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/biden-budget-billions-emergency-fund-border-migrant-surge-rcna142729
DHS to test AI for immigration officer training, disaster planning: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will test the use of artificial intelligence (AI) ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4539054-dhs-ai-pilot-immigration-disaster-response/
What’s in the $1.2 trillion government funding package: Congress released a massive $1.2 trillion bill on Thursday to fund the rest of the federal government ...
cnn.com/2024/03/21/politics/government-funding-bill-explained/
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Exclusive: Why the DHS chief isn't cheering its funding agreement: Mayorkas described DHS as a "perennially financially starved department."
axios.com/2024/03/19/dhs-ai-immigration-border-alejandro-mayorkas
As Texas crews battle largest wildfire in state history, more fire weather ahead: Live updates
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/01/smokehouse-creek-fire-texas-panhandle-live-updates/72802696007/
Here’s What the Survivors of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Wildfire Want You to Know
propublica.org/article/new-mexico-hermits-peak-calf-canyon-wildfire-survivors-want-to-share-what-they-know
Gallego proposes migrant emergency responder grant: Democratic Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego is proposing a bill to fund law enforcement, first responders and ...
thehill.com/latino/4489531-gallego-migrant-emergency-responder-arizona-border-sinema/
The Government Set a Fire in New Mexico. It Burned 341,735 Acres: Recovery from the wildfire is complicated by high tensions between residents and the party ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/calf-canyon-hermits-peak-fire-new-mexico-prescribed-burn-1234982093/
Border deal collapse raises pressure on DHS funding talks: Democratic appropriators say the collapse of the bipartisan border deal could pose added hurdles to ...
thehill.com/business/budget/4473556-border-deal-dhs-funding-immigration/
ED issues third summons to TMC leader Mahua Moitra in FEMA case, asks her to appear tomorrow
deccanherald.com/india/ed-issues-third-summons-to-tmc-leader-mahua-moitra-in-fema-case-asks-her-to-appear-tomorrow-2954218
FEMA's disaster designation unlocks federal money for San Diego: Residents affected by the January floods can get grants for temporary housing and home repairs.
axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/02/20/san-diego-fema-disaster-designation
DHS testing out AI pilot programs for FEMA, ICE, and USCIS: The department will spend $5 million on the programs, in partnership with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta ...
theverge.com/2024/3/18/24104843/dhs-ai-pilot-programs-chatgpt-openai-anthropic-meta
Quick Glance: UN adopts groundbreaking global AI resolution
- The resolution underscores the need for guidelines for safe, trustworthy AI systems and excludes military AI.
- It promotes the positive potentials of AI, calls for bridging digital divides and ensuring equitable access to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- The resolution was a step forward to address the promises and risks of AI, aiming to support developing countries.
- Concerns regarding negative impacts of AI on human rights and data protection are highlighted, emphasizing the need for responsible regulation of the technology.
Study warned slope failure likely ahead of West Virginia Target store's collapse: A federal study of Cabell County, which includes Barboursville ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/19/target-collapsed-hillside-west-virginia/72664634007/
Krikorian: Taxpayers funding illegal immigration: Whether the money comes directly from the federal treasury or is directed through the U.N ...
bostonherald.com/2024/02/14/krikorian-taxpayers-funding-illegal-immigration/
Transformer fires trigger emergency shutdown of Waterford 3 nuclear plant: Entergy’s Waterford 3 nuclear generating plant in Killona was forced to shut down last ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/transformer-fires-trigger-waterford-3-nuclear-plant-shutdown/article_296b62bd-3fe0-59e6-9e48-9229d38dc058.html
Southern Arizona will run out of federal funding to help migrants on March 31: Nonprofits and local governments in Arizona have developed a federally funded ...
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/border-issues/2024/03/25/migrants-could-be-released-in-arizona-border-cities-starting-in-april/72690371007/
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A flood insurance quirk makes basements a bad place to keep your stuff: Flood insurance policies generally exclude personal property in basements ...
cnbc.com/2024/02/20/why-flood-insurance-likely-omits-stuff-in-your-basement.html
FEMA teams to assess damage Tuesday in 11 Ohio counties hit by March 14 tornado outbreak
dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/03/21/fema-teams-to-conduct-tornadoes-damage-assessment-tuesday-in-11-ohio-counties-in-march-14-outbreak/73057369007/
The #EnforcementDirectorate has summoned #TMC leader and former #LokSabha MP #MahuaMoitra for questioning in a #FEMA contravention case next week.
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Asylum-seekers in S.A. worried about SB 4 — and travel expenses: Catholic Charities is running out of federal dollars to pay for airline or bus tickets for ...
expressnews.com/news/article/sb4-texas-asylum-seekers-19316215.php
Paid articlePaid What is a state of emergency and why did Ohio Governor Mike DeWine declare one in Ohio?
dispatch.com/story/news/2024/03/18/ohio-governor-mike-dewine-state-emergency-tornadoes-what-means/73015419007/
Biden will visit Ohio community that was devastated by a fiery train derailment nearly a year ago
apnews.com/article/biden-east-palestine-ohio-train-derailment-de07ad62edd8e357b3a3016f89640f07
FEMA to compensate schools, hospitals for adding solar panels after disasters: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will compensate local and state ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4437466-fema-to-compensate-schools-hospitals-for-adding-solar-panels-after-disasters/
Maui police release 98-page report on Lahaina wildfire response: Officers encountered 'significant challenges'
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/06/maui-police-report-lahaina-wildfire-response/72487059007/
10 shops razed in Abuja market fire: FEMA has said 10 shops were gutted by fire at the popular Wuse market in Abuja after an angry mob protested the shooting of ...
punchng.com/10-shops-razed-in-abuja-market-fire/
Feds won't reimburse California $300 million for homeless housing amid COVID. Congress wants answers
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-03-12/fema-california-funding-housing-homeless-pandemic-congress-project-roomkey
How high is the Sacramento Valley’s wildfire risk? See your county on an interactive map
sacbee.com/news/local/article286560465.html
These 11 California counties are most at risk for wildfires, FEMA map shows. Here’s where
sacbee.com/news/california/article286560450.html
Volunteers sought for Waukegan’s Community Emergency Response Team; ‘We’re there in case we are needed’
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/12/volunteers-sought-for-waukegans-community-emergency-response-team-were-there-in-case-we-are-needed/
A Confederate general refused to surrender and fled to Mexico. The Texas park named for him is the center of another standoff
cnn.com/2024/02/01/us/shelby-park-texas-border-history-cec/
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Disaster recovery centers open to apply for relief from August 2023 storms: FEMA will open new disaster recovery centers in 3 Michigan counties to help people ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/10/new-fema-august-2023-storm-recovery-centers/72923803007/
ED issues fresh summons to TMC leader Mahua Moitra in FEMA case
deccanherald.com/india/ed-issues-fresh-summons-to-tmc-leader-mahua-moitra-on-march-11-in-fema-case-2921291
San Antonio’s Migrant Resource Center is running out of money: The Migrant Resource Center’s federal funding is running dry, but City Council doesn’t see closing ...
expressnews.com/news/article/migrant-resource-center-border-bill-18708307.php
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FEMA Can’t Pay Undocumented Disaster Victims. California Is Stepping In: The state is giving out cash under a program to help undocumented residents after ...
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City Hall: Federal rules hanging up $107M in aid out of sync with NYC migrant crisis
nydailynews.com/2024/03/07/city-hall-federal-rules-hanging-up-100m-in-aid-out-of-sync-with-nyc-migrant-crisis/
Lakewood Church considers metal detectors after deadly shooting: Lakewood Church is considering new security measures, including metal detectors ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/lakewood-church-shooting-security-metal-detectors-18662990.php
After Marshall fire, wealthy households made more on GoFundMe than low-income families, CU research shows
dailycamera.com/2024/03/06/cu-boulder-study-finds-wealth-disparities-in-gofundme-success-following-marshall-fire/
NYC has secured less than a third of $150M in migrant aid pledged by feds: Adams budget boss
nydailynews.com/2024/03/04/nyc-has-secured-less-than-a-third-of-150m-in-migrant-aid-pledged-by-feds-adams-budget-boss/
Huge, stalled Mississippi River diversion won't affect Plaquemines flood insurance: FEMA
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/environment/mid-barataria-wont-affect-plaquemines-flood-insurance-fema/article_3b23e8b6-941f-5319-a793-d33cefa54c85.html
The Kanawha County Commission has allocated $1 million to fund repairs to the embankments of Big Bend Golf Course in Tornado ... Show more
State and federal agencies deny role in diaper shortage at Chicago’s migrant shelters
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/02/state-and-federal-agencies-deny-role-in-diaper-shortage-at-chicagos-migrant-shelters/
Houston to remain at epicenter of climate, weather disasters: Harris County is at the epicenter of an acceleration of climate and weather disasters with a ...
houstonchronicle.com/projects/2024/houston-climate-weather-disaster-risks/
“I'm very happy to cooperate…” Niranjan Hiranandani on ED inquiry in FEMA case#NiranjanHiranandani #violation #HiranandaniGroup
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