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Under Trump’s proposed FEMA 2.0 nearly 30% of previous disaster declarations wouldn’t have been granted, group warns
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How do you stop Ebola at the World Cup?
LOS ANGELES — When the United States, Canada and Mexico formally submitted their co-hosting bid to soccer governing body FIFA in 2018, they touted the safety of the region, noting “no major endemic infectious diseases across any of our Host Countries.” Now, as the three countries prepare to welcome one of the largest international gatherings around the globe since the Covid-19 pandemic, infectious diseases are front of mind. Of particular concern is an outbreak of Ebola that is...
How do you stop Ebola at the World Cup?
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The Alligator Alcatraz Boondoggle
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Navy admiral fired by Hegseth and local attorney advance to runoff in Dem primary to replace Nancy Mace
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Navy admiral fired by Hegseth and local attorney advance to runoff in Dem primary to replace Nancy Mace
Nancy Lacore, a retired Navy vice admiral who was fired by Pete Hegseth, and Mac Deford, a local attorney, advanced to a runoff election on Tuesday evening amid a crowded Democratic primary to fill a congressional vacancy left behind by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C.Because no candidate garnered more than 50% of the vote needed to win outright, the primary now heads to a runoff that’s slated to take place on June 23. Once having cleared the primary, the final candidate will look to become just the...
As the largest World Cup ever kicks off, health officials are focused on more than Ebola
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US Senate approves US$70 billion for Trump immigration crackdown
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