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World - Financial Times
The growing problems with buying leasehold
Stringent new regulations on adapting tall buildings are among the new challenges facing those buying a flat5 days ago -
Business - Inc.
SBA’s Disaster Relief Fund Runs Dry After Milton’s Destruction Spikes Need
After hurricanes Milton and Helene bombarded Florida and other parts of the East Coast, the SBA’s funding pool has been depleted sooner than expected.6 days ago -
World - ABC News
UN asks Asia-Pacific countries to invest more in preventing damage from disasters
A U.N. official says disasters, including those wrought by fiercer storms, are threatening more people and could derail economic progress in the Asia Pacific region if governments would not invest ...6 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Small Business Administration out of disaster relief funds
The Small Business Administration, a key federal program that provides disaster loans, said it has run out of funds for new emergency loans following hurricanes Helene and Milton.6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Growing concerns about cleanup and misinformation more than two weeks after Helene
Officials say misinformation is complicating cleanup and recovery efforts in western North Carolina, more than two weeks after Hurricane Helene swept through the region. Some residents complain ...6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Growing cost of elder care an increasing burden for families
The growing cost of elder care is putting an increasing burden on American families. NBC News' Christine Romans profiles one American family dealing with the financial and emotional burdens of ...6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Small Business Administration disaster loan program exhausts funds after Hurricane Helene
The Small Business Administration said it has exhausted funds for its disaster loan program following increased demand from Hurricane Helene, with Congress being in recess.6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
SBA Depletes Disaster Loan Funds After Helene and Milton, Biden Says
Federal officials urged people to keep applying for the loans, which they said they would continue to process while awaiting more funding from Congress, which is not set to reconvene until Nov. 12.6 days ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
SBA runs out of funding for disaster relief loans after Helene, Milton
The Small Business Administration offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to businesses and people affected by disasters.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
SBA disaster loan program is out of money, says Biden
President Biden said on Tuesday that a key federal program that provides disaster loans to businesses and homeowners is tapped out on funds in the aftermath of back-to-back hurricanes. Biden said ...6 days ago - Joe Biden -
Business - Inc.
This Latina Founder Raised $35 Million to Reach Hispanic Audiences. Today, Her Company Is Among the Fastest-Growing in the Country
Canela Media landed on the Inc. 5000 list earlier this year thanks to the grit and vision of CEO Isabel Rafferty Zavala.6 days ago -
Politics - Politico
Disaster loan program fully ‘exhausted’ with Congress still out of town
Without congressional action, the Small Business Administration can’t make new loan offers to people trying to rebuild after disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
‘Land politics’ are at the root of our costliest natural disasters
Patterns of home-building in climate frontiers and the resources provided to communities following natural disasters are deeply rooted in the political power of land.6 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Arm touts growing ecosystem of sustainable AI datacenter silicon
Arm said that a year from its introduction, the Arm Total Design ecosystem has doubled in size, drivingglobal silicon innovation for sustinability. Datacenters are constantly challenged to balance ...6 days ago -
World - ABC News
Canada, India expel each other's diplomats in escalating dispute over assassination
Canada says it has identified India’s top diplomat in the country as a person of interest in the assassination of a Sikh activist there and expelled him and five other diplomatsOctober 15 - India -
Top stories - NBC News
An Iowa high school's growing Latino population made way for its first mariachi band
A rural Iowa high school's mariachi program allows the growing Latino student population to share their culture with the broader community.October 14 -
Business - The New York Times
Russian Oil Flows Through Western ‘Price Cap’ as Shadow Fleet Grows
A report shows how Russia has largely evaded sanctions aimed at limiting its revenue from oil sales.October 14 - Russia -
Politics - The Hill
SBA disaster loan fund running low
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story SBA disaster loan fund running low Congress is facing more pressure ...October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Israeli airstrike kills more than 20 in northern Lebanon as UN peacekeeping row grows
Hezbollah fires rockets at Tel Aviv in wake of Israeli attack on Christian town, as UN security council voiced strong concern over IDF attacks on peacekeepers. More than 20 people have been killed ...October 14 - Israel -
World - The Guardian
US intervention points to growing concerns over Israel’s air defences
After Hezbollah drone strike, any tit-for-tat strikes with Iran could pose a bigger problem still for Israel’s defences. Middle East crisis – live updates As Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah ...October 14 - Israel -
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World - The Wall Street Journal
Deadly Hezbollah Strike Shows Growing Threat Posed by Drones
The attack by Hezbollah highlights a weak spot in Israel’s vaunted air defense system that military officials say is hard to counter.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers grows despite western sanctions
Poorly maintained and uninsured vessels transporting up to 70% of country’s seaborne oil, says report. Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers is expanding, according to research, transporting up to ...October 14 - Russia -
World - ABC News
India recalls ambassador from Canada in growing dispute over allegation of involvement in assassination of Sikh activist
India recalls ambassador from Canada in growing dispute over allegation of involvement in assassination of Sikh activistOctober 14 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Climate Disasters Are Shattering the Lives of People Who Live in Mobile Homes
Millions of Americans, many poor and vulnerable, live in mobile and manufactured homes. When catastrophe strikes, they’re often on their own.October 14 - Climate -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Caleb Williams is a superstar, Trevor Lawrence is not; disaster in Dallas: Week 6 instant reactions | Inside Coverage
Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces to give their instant reactions to every game from the Week 6 Sunday slate.October 14 -
World - Financial Times
Russia’s shadow fleet grows despite western crackdown
Moscow’s capacity to transport oil on old underinsured ships has increased by 70% since last year, says reportOctober 14 - Russia -
Business - Inc.
Volunteers Set Up Solar Power In Hurricane Helene Disaster Zone
Areas affected by Hurricane Helene are getting a solar power boost with help from volunteers.October 13 -
Politics - The Hill
Beshear: ‘It hurts’ to see Trump, Vance lie about election, natural disasters
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said in an interview Sunday that “it hurts” to see former President Trump and Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), the Republican vice presidential nominee, lie about the results ...October 13 -
Top stories - CBS News
Frost says Congress should return "as soon as possible" to replenish disaster funds
Congress is not set to return from recess until Nov. 12, after Election Day.October 13 -
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Sports - Yahoo Sports
No. 7 Alabama needs 4th-quarter rally, defensive stand to hold off South Carolina and avoid disaster
Alabama won, but some serious concerns are brewing in Tuscaloosa.October 12