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Putin Glosses Over Russian Setbacks, Including Syria
The Russian president, in a marathon annual news conference, said that he had not yet met with Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian leader who fled to Moscow, but that he planned to.The New York Times - 1h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 17h -
Anti-deepfake porn bill included in funding deal
A bill that seeks to fight the rise of deepfake pornography was included in the year-end government funding deal unveiled Tuesday, raising the prospect the legislation could cross the finish line ...The Hill - 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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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. - 1d -
Ontario's premier says Trump's tariffs would be a disaster for US markets
The premier of Canada’s most populous province says President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to impose sweeping 25% tariffs on all Canadian products would be a “disaster” that would hurt U.S. stock marketsABC News - 1d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Vikings crush Bears, Falcons avoid disaster vs. Raiders; Lions' injury woes; predicting CFP upsets
Both favorites won on Monday night, but it wasn't prettyCBS Sports - 2d -
‘Where’s the money?’ White outsiders convinced a Native American tribe to start a legal weed business. It ended in disaster
Investors told the Northern Paiute-Shoshone-Bannock people a cannabis farm could bring money, jobs and opportunity to their community — but after the first harvests, residents said, they were ...The Guardian - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 5d -
For Wild Animals, the Bird Flu Disaster Is Already Here
Scientists are concerned that the H5N1 virus could set off another human pandemic. But it is already putting species under pressure in the wild.The New York Times - 6d -
Who did Biden include in his round of clemency?
In one of the final major acts of his administration, President Biden commuted nearly 1,500 people's sentences and pardoned another 39. The White House said it is the largest single-day act of ...CBS News - 6d -
Ossoff says Greene in Senate would be 'disaster for the country'
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) warned on Wednesday that a successful Senate run by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) would be "a disaster" for the nation. Ossoff is set to defend his seat in the 2026 ...The Hill - 6d -
A major disaster declaration every two days is "the new normal," FEMA administrator says
The U.S. faced an unprecedented 179 disasters in 2024, according to FEMA, affecting millions of Americans and wiping out some towns. CBS News' Nicole Sganga spoke with FEMA Administrator Deanne ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Trump's latest team picks include son's ex
President-elect Donald Trump's latest pick for his second term in the White House is Kimberly Guilfoyle, his son's former girlfriend. Trump wants Guilfoyle to be U.S. ambassador to Greece. CBS ...CBS News - 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 -
Malaria cases rise for fifth year as disasters and resistance hamper control efforts
The disease killed 600,000 people amid 263m cases globally in 2023, says WHO, calling for nations to address funding shortfall. Malaria killed almost 600,000 people in 2023, as cases rose for the ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Biden Calls Project 2025 an ‘Economic Disaster,’ Prays That Trump Will Throw It Away
President Joe Biden reflected on his economic achievements during an address at the Brookings Institution, reminding attendees about the strong economy he’s leaving for his successor.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
4 thoughts on the NBA Cup, including predictions for the winner
The knockout stage has arrived, with one-and-done fates hanging over the eight remaining teams in the quarterfinals and beyond. Our NBA experts weigh in.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 10 -
The 15 best books of 2024, reissues included
We asked three critics to share their favorites of the year, and they served up diverse offerings heavily weighted toward fiction.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 10 -
Storm Darragh showed me how unprepared my family – and Britain – are for disaster | Gaby Hinsliff
After just 12 hours without power, we were cold, isolated and facing the fact that everyday life is far more precarious than it seems. It was the cold that woke me up. Some time in the early hours ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
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 -
Architects design community solutions for combatting climate disaster
Better social infrastructure can foster resilience in densely-populated urban environmentsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
What is the real toll of natural and climate disasters? Science has staggering new answers | Devi Sridhar
New research challenges us to look beyond the event to the devastating long-term impacts. Governments must take note. The devastation of hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis or tornadoes is often ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
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 -
If Trump’s tariffs start a trade war, it would be an economic disaster | Mark Weisbrot
The president-elect’s two main arguments for his tariff threat – to reduce migration and to combat drugs – are not credible. “To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff, and it’s my ...The Guardian - 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 -
UK junk food ad ban includes porridge and pitta bread snacks
Unhealthy foods cannot be shown online or before 9pm under new rules to cut childhood obesityFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Game Pass For December Includes Indiana Jones And Lots More
More games The calendar has flipped over to the final month of the year, and Microsoft has now announced the next set of additions to Game Pass for December. This is the first of two expected ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
U.S. Sending $725 Million in Arms to Ukraine, Including More Land Mines
The package, the largest since April, comes amid deep concerns in Ukraine that the Trump administration may cut off aid. The president-elect has vowed to end the war quickly, but has not said how.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
40 Best Cyber Monday Laptop Deals (2024), MacBooks Included
Time to upgrade your rig? Take advantage of these Cyber Monday laptop deals on our favorite models, whether it's a MacBook, gaming laptop, or Chromebook.Wired - Dec. 2 -
56 people killed in Guinea soccer stadium disaster following controversial referee decision
Monday's events are the latest in a long line of soccer stadium disasters over the last three decadesCBS Sports - Dec. 2