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Top stories - BBC News
Political row erupts overs Hurricane Helene disaster relief
Trump slams Fema for spending money on migrants, but the agency says those funds did not come from its hurricane relief.1 hour ago -
Science - The New York Times
Ex-OceanGate Employee’s Remarks Hint at Titan Disaster Lawsuits to Come
A former Coast Guard specialist’s testimony capped two weeks of hearings into the implosion of a submersible that killed five during an attempt to explore the Titanic.7 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
For Congress, Disaster Funding Has Its Own Perils
Congressional leaders deferred a debate over sending federal money to respond to Hurricane Helene until after the election, delaying a potentially messy political fight.9 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Trump pushed false claims about FEMA disaster funds used on migrants
False claims that federal emergency disaster money was given to migrants in the U.S. illegally have spread quickly in recent days, boosted by former President Donald Trump and some of his most ...9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
How to financially prepare for natural disasters, unexpected events
In today's MoneyWatch, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares advice on preparing for natural disasters, unexpected events.13 hours ago -
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World - The Guardian
At least 78 dead and dozens missing after ferry disaster in DR Congo
Overcrowded boat on Lake Kivu capsizes as it was about to dock near Goma, with death toll likely to rise significantly. At least 78 people have drowned and many more are missing after a boat ...17 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Helene is a humanitarian crisis – and a climate disaster | Rebecca Solnit
Behind the violence of extreme weather is that of the fossil fuel industry, and Americans are suffering for it. The weather we used to have shaped the behavior of the water we used to have – how ...17 hours ago - Climate -
Top stories - The New York Times
Why Trump Is Lying About Disaster Relief
His usual trash-talking is losing its mojo.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
‘A disaster for us’: How a carbon-credit pioneer allegedly stole millions of dollars by cooking the books
A program to distribute environmentally friendly stoves in developing countries turned into a scheme to steal carbon credits and bilk investors, prosecutors said.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Helene relief funding up in the air with Congress in break
Federal relief funds for recovery from Helene are in limbo with Congress still in recess. President Biden is pushing for lawmakers to regroup soon as many in the Southeast struggle without power ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Here's how to improve the way Congress works
The House Rules Committee held a hearing on proposed rules changes for the 119th Congress, with Rep. Derek Kilmer recommending non-policy bipartisan retreats and planning meetings to foster trust ...Yesterday -
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