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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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NOAA and DOT Sign Collaboration Agreement on Climate Data Sharing
Administrator Spinrad highlights the need to make transportation more resilient. Officials from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) signed a memorandum…
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Washington State Bomb Cyclone Knocks Out Power to 600,000
National Weather Service in Seattle reports gusts of over 101 mph near Vancouver Island. The Pacific Northwest experienced a powerful bombogenesis, or bomb cyclone, late Tuesday. Two people…
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Energy Department Supports Energy Storage Solutions for Remote Towns in CO
$25 million provides consistent electricity during extreme weather. Department of Energy is distributing resources to remote Colorado communities to implement a robust energy storage system. Rural towns, such…
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UN Climate Conference Will Address Climate Finance for Developing Nations
COP29 set to focus on renewed commitments to Global South. The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) is set for November in Azerbaijan. Nearly 200 nations will discuss…
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FEMA Reports Over $190 Million Distributed to Hurricane Victims in North Carolina
An additional $189 million was approved for debris removal and reimbursement. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released a report on Tuesday documenting the distribution of over $190…
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FHWA Allocates Emergency Funds for Hurricane Recovery in Virginia
Initial relief to restore key transportation routes and infrastructure damaged by the storm, including Route 58. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the release of $10 million in…
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USDA Distributes Disaster Food Assistance to Hurricane-Stricken States
Residents in hardest-hit counties qualify for a month of grocery expenses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that those most impacted by the recent hurricanes qualify for…
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