An electric company requested a waiver for emissions as a heatwave hit the Carolinas. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order this week granting the Duke…
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Severe Thunderstorms Hit Central U.S.
Flood and tornado warnings were issued in multiple states. Thunderstorms brought flash flooding, hail, gusty winds, and the risk of tornadoes across Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa…
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Severe Storms Spawn Tornados, Flooding in South and Midwest
The storm system began last week and continued through the weekend. The National Weather Service reported that a large storm system will continue to impact the Mississippi River…
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USDA Approves D-SNAP for Kentucky and West Virginia
The region recently experienced severe storms, flooding, and mudslides. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) to residents in…
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Biden Administration Extends Immigration Period for Venezuelans and Salvadorans
830,000 people can remain in the United States for another 18 months. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) of Venezuelan and Salvadoran…
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Tribal Communities Receive $121 Million for Climate Resilience Projects
Funding is distributed for relocation, coastal management, and habitat restoration. The Department of the Interior (DOI) distributed $121 million last week to Tribal communities facing environmental deterioration, funding…
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Wildfires Continue to Blaze in LA County
At least 10 people have died since the fires began on Tuesday. The wildfires in California continue to burn though winds began to slow on Thursday and firefighters…
Read MorePRAYER ALERT: “Immediate Threat to Life” as Wind-Driven Wildfires Leads to Evacuations in California
Governor Newsom declares state of emergency as wildfires threaten thousands of homes. UPDATE Jan 9th, 10:30 AM EDT President Joe Biden canceled his trip to Italy after returning…
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Transportation Department Penalizes JetBlue $2 Million for Chronic Flight Delays
Half the penalty will be used to compensate affected customers. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined JetBlue $2 million for chronically delayed flights. While airlines are required…
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White House Receives Christmas Tree from NC
The North Carolina farm from which the tree came was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. First Lady Jill Biden welcomed the arrival of the White House Christmas Tree…
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