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The best foam rollers for muscle pain relief
We spoke with experts on the benefits of foam rollers, plus got their advice on how to safely use one. They recommended this list of the best foam rollers for 2024.NBC News - 11m -
Uncertainty for Farmers, Business Owners After Billions in Disaster Relief Falters
Spending bill rejection means no disaster relief for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.Inc. - 15h -
Asheville mayor in ‘shock’ that disaster relief aid could be ‘collateral damage’ in budget fight
House Republicans reach a new deal to try to avoid a government shutdown that includes federal disaster relief money. Asheville, NC Mayor Esther Manheimer joins Meet the Press NOW to explain what a ...NBC News - 19h -
What a Shutdown Could Look Like, and a ‘Healthy’ Food Fight
Plus, real estate’s trendiest mash-up: the “barndo.”The New York Times - 6h -
Former top aide to NYC Mayor Eric Adams accused of bribery, money laundering
New York City prosecutors on Thursday accused former top mayoral aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin of a bribery scheme to help a hotel chain with construction plans.NBC News - 20h -
Republicans from hurricane-ravaged states warn against stripping disaster aid from spending bill
Senate Republicans from regions affected by hurricanes and other storms are warning negotiators against stripping disaster funding from the stopgap spending bill that is suddenly in turmoil after ...The Hill - 1d -
Fed cuts interest rates, delivering relief for borrowers
The rate decision follows two consecutive months of rising inflation.ABC News - 1d -
ICE faces budget shortage that could delay Trump's mass deportation plans
ICE is already dealing with a $230 million budget shortfall, even before the costs that will be associated with mass deportationsNBC News - 1d -
Bill to avoid government shutdown includes disaster relief money, assistance for farmers
Lawmakers have unveiled a spending package that will avert a government shutdown, but extra provisions in the bill, including money for disaster aid and economic assistance to farmers, are leading ...CBS News - 2d -
EU watchdogs call for disaster-relief fund in wake of Valencia floods
Climate change increasing frequency of natural disasters, leaving more of their multibillion-euro costs uninsured, says reportFinancial Times - 2d -
SBA to Get $2.2 Billion in Disaster Aid, as Congress Unveils $100 Billion Ahead of Weekend Deadline
Congress has finally released its plan to replenish the Small Business Administration’s disaster aid program two months after the agency’s coffers were depleted.Inc. - 2d -
Congressional Leaders Unveil Short-Term Spending Bill Tied to Disaster Aid
What started out as a simple stopgap measure to avert a shutdown for a few months became a magnet for more than $100 billion in emergency disaster and farm aid, plus a host of unrelated policy ...The New York Times - 2d -
Government funding bill will run through March, include $100B in disaster aid
Pieces of a bipartisan effort to prevent a government shutdown during the holiday season are beginning to come into focus, including a March end-date and $100 billion in disaster aid. GOP ...The Hill - 3d -
I spy another Prince Andrew disaster. Pity the royals: how could they possibly have seen this coming? | Marina Hyde
The Duke of York has proven to be a scandal magnet. He is a problem, a royal problem: it’s time they owned it. No matter how much you try to digest the implications of the alleged Chinese spy ...The Guardian - 3d -
7.3 magnitude earthquake damages US Embassy in Vanuatu
The embassy "sustained considerable damage during the earthquake and is closed until further notice," U.S. officials said in a statement.ABC News - 3d -
Some in North Carolina still waiting on disaster aid after Hurricane Helene
Following the historic flooding from Hurricane Helene, many in North Carolina were denied disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration because it had run out of money. Scott ...CBS News - 3d -
Terrorism victims push Congress on relief funding
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US victims of terrorism want Congress to boost relief ...The Hill - 3d -
Inside audiences' love of disaster movies
Natural and man-made disasters have always been a part of life - and they've become a very successful film genre. Michelle Miller recently went to a 50th anniversary screening of the acclaimed ...CBS News - 6d -
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake shakes Chile but there are no reports of damage
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has shaken central Chile but there have been no immediate reports of damage and a tsunami had been ruled outABC News - 6d -
Rebel Group’s Terrorist Label Could Hinder Efforts to Aid Syria
The United States and others call Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, now taking power in Syria, a terrorist group, blocking funding and even contact with the group. Experts say that should change.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
Relief for thousands of families burdened by crushing medical debt
After NBC's reporting on a large hospital system that placed liens on homes of patients who owed medical debt, the company removed the liens and canceled judgments against thousands of patients. ...NBC News - Dec. 13 -
How to succeed with debt relief
By taking the right steps now, you can set the stage for lasting financial freedom in the future.CBS News - Dec. 12 -
Detroit Mayor Duggan shocks with independent bid for governor
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s decision to run as an independent candidate in the Michigan gubernatorial race may throw a wrench in Democrats’ plans to hold on to the office in 2026. Duggan, who has ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Future of FEMA in question, Criswell warns against letting states handle disaster relief
FEMA's place in President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration is unclear after Trump subjected the agency to attacks and misinformation in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
What is gene drive and how could it help in the fight against malaria?
The technology, which enables a gene to spread itself through a population, might prove a significant tool for disease prevention. Mosquitoes carry some of the world’s deadliest diseases, including ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Judges block Kroger-Albertsons merger. Continuing the courtroom fight could test investors’ patience.
The supermarket chains said they were disappointed with Tuesday’s court rulings, adding that they are reviewing their options.MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
How Rupert Murdoch Could Fight Back After a Big Legal Defeat
Rupert Murdoch lost a bid to rewrite a family trust to give his son Lachlan control of his empire after he dies. But the nonagenarian media titan plans to appeal.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Explosion causes injuries and damages apartments in Dutch city
An explosion and fire has rocked a neighborhood in the Dutch city of The Hague, killing three people and injuring other people and destroying several apartmentsABC News - Dec. 7 -
If DOGE Treats Government Like a Business, It Could Be a Disaster
A lot of what the government does is hard to quantify and involves complicated tasks that inevitably require bureaucratic coordination and, yes, inefficiency.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
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Moment earthquake hits California and damages store
A tsunami warning was cancelled after the 7.0 magnitude quake shook parts of the West coast.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Pep: Sigh of relief to break City's losing 'routine'
Pep Guardiola celebrated the end of Manchester City's seven-game winless run with a much needed 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
House Freedom Caucus comes out against ‘unpaid’ disaster aid
The hardline conservative House Freedom Caucus came out against “unpaid” disaster aid legislation in an official statement on Wednesday, urging “not one more cent to the Biden administration.” In ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
How damaging is the Gregg Wallace scandal for the BBC?
Culture editor Katie Razzall explores what the allegations against the MasterChef host mean for the corporation.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Hospital group launches ad campaign for disaster relief tax credits
A major hospital trade group launched a six-figure ad campaign this week calling on Congress to extend disaster relief tax credits that the group says will help facilities recover from hurricanes ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Back budget or Wales could lose £1bn, FM warns
Eluned Morgan warns Wales could lose significant funding if opponents do not help her pass a budget.BBC News - Dec. 3
