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Politics - The Hill
Senate Republicans raise questions after funds for disaster loans exhausted
A group of GOP senators are pressing the Small Business Administration (SBA) for answers after officials said its disaster loan program exhausted its funds earlier this week in the aftermath of a ...October 18 - Republican Party -
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Top stories - The New York Times
Port Authority Launches Plan to Transform Newark Airport ‘From Worst to Best’
The plan, announced Thursday by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, includes replacing the rickety AirTrain network and the airport’s dilapidated Terminal B.October 17 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Which NBA teams will be best (and worst) on defense this season? Projecting where all 30 squads will finish
One team has a chance to have a historic defense and stands far above the rest heading into the NBA seasonOctober 17 - NBA -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Detroit Pistons 2024-25 season preview: Is this still the worst team in the NBA?
Breaking down Detroit's biggest question, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlook.October 17 - NBA -
Sports - The New York Times
Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst After Week 6
A third of the way through the season, we have some answers about the league.October 17 - NFL -
Politics - CBS News
New wave of calls for Congress to vote on disaster aid before election
Members of Congress from hurricane-ravaged states want the U.S. House and Senate to respond to the depletion of funds from the Small Business Administration disaster loan fund.October 17 -
World - The Guardian
New York officials call for big oil to be prosecuted for fueling climate disasters
Oil majors’ conduct can constitute reckless endangerment due to fossil fuels’ effect on global heating, advocates claim. New York state prosecutors could press criminal charges against big oil ...October 17 - New York -
Sports - CBS Sports
Which NBA teams will have best (and worst) offenses this season? Projecting where all 30 squads will finish
The Mavericks, Celtics, Knicks and Pacers stand out on this listOctober 16 - NBA -
Sports - ESPN
20 years of Messi: Ranking his seasons from worst to first
It's been 20 years since Lionel Messi made his professional debut. In all the seasons since, which were the best put together by the Argentina legend?October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Haiti residents fear ‘fate is in God’s hands’ after gang commits worst mass killing in decades
The 3 October rampage in Pont-Sondé has led to entreaties for international support before gangs make their next move. The killers came under the cover of darkness, stealing across the Artibonite ...October 16 -
Sports - ESPN
Report: Injuries cost top clubs $800M last season
Players in Germany's Bundesliga are most likely to be injured amongst Europe's top five domestic leagues but England's Premier League bears the most injury-related costs, according to a report ...October 16 -
World - ABC News
Southern Africa is enduring its worst hunger crisis in decades due to El Niño, the UN says
The United Nations' food agency says months of drought in southern Africa triggered by the El Niño weather phenomenon have had a devastating impact on more than 27 million people and caused the ...October 16 -
Sports - ESPN
Deshaun Watson has been the NFL's worst QB. Why won't the Browns bench him?
Deshaun Watson is off to one of the worst starts in NFL history, and the 1-5 Browns' offense has been abysmal. Here's how Watson has hurt his team.October 15 - NFL -
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.October 15 -
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.October 15 - 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.October 15 -
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 ...October 15 - Joe Biden -
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.October 15 -
Sports - CBS Sports
College football rankings: There's a new No. 1 in the Bottom 25, UCLA joins race for Power Four's worst
Anyone can rank the 25 best teams in college football, but here, we rank the 25 worst after Week 7October 15 - College Football -
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.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
The internet’s worst ‘zero day’ could drain all of our bank accounts
Without protective legislation, strong rules, cybercops, better security and tech-literate users, it seems inevitable that we wake one day to zero balances.October 15 -
Sports - The New York Times
Why This Could Be the Worst Wizards Team Ever
Washington went 15-67 a year ago. It could get even more dire, a columnist for The Athletic writes.October 15 -
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 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Ranking worst quarterback contracts in NFL today: Deshaun Watson sits atop list, but Browns bust has company
These are the seven-worst quarterback contracts in football right nowOctober 14 - NFL -
Sports - CBS Sports
Daniel Jones' prime-time struggles continue vs. Bengals: Giants QB with worst record under lights since 1970
Jones has another chance to end his prime-time struggles vs. CowboysOctober 14 - NFL -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Brooklyn Nets 2024-25 season preview: The race for the NBA's worst record has begun
Breaking down Brooklyn's biggest question, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlook.October 14 - NBA -
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 -
Top stories - BBC News
Flood defences 'in worst state on record'
The floods minister says she will spend millions on repairs, as victims tell of a "national crisis".October 14 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Jerry Jones suffers the worst home loss of his career on his 82nd birthday
Jerry Jones had nothing to celebrate on his 82nd birthday.October 14 -
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 -
Sports - CBS Sports
LOOK: Ravens' Tyler Linderbaum has one of the worst snaps you'll ever see to stall drive vs. Commanders
What was Linderbaum doing?October 13 - NFL