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NAACP signs agreement with FEMA to advance equity in disaster resilience
The NAACP has signed an agreement with FEMA to enhance equity in disaster preparedness and response efforts across the U.S. Strengthening Previous Collaborations: The agreement, signed by NAACP President Derrick Johnson and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, reinforces a formal collaboration initiated in 2013. * This collaboration highlights efforts focused on disaster preparation and response to […]
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Amazon Prime Video will start running commercials starting in early 2024
Amazon Prime Video announced plans to introduce advertisements during its shows and movies beginning in early 2024, with pricing tiers for ad-supported and ad-free content to maintain investment in content. New Direction: Amazon stated that ads will be added to Prime Video content starting in 2024, maintaining its $14.99 per month subscription cost. * Prime […]
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Rishi Sunak defends U.K. climate policy U-turn amid international criticism
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing criticism after announcing a delay in key UK climate policies, arguing the changes offset the “unacceptable cost” of net-zero commitments. Policy changes: Sunak’s presented changes include deferring the ban on new gas and diesel cars to 2035 instead of 2030, and delaying the phasing out of gas boilers […]
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Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez has been indicted on federal corruption charges
Democratic Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey has been indicted on federal corruption charges linked with several New Jersey businessmen. The Charges: Menendez is accused of engaging in a corrupt relationship with three New Jersey associates and businessmen, and accepted significant bribes in exchange for using his senatorial power and influence. * Named in the […]
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Bags of fentanyl found beneath trap floor of day care center where 1-year-old died
Bags of fentanyl were found beneath a trap door in a New York City day care center where a toddler died and three others sickened due to opioid exposure. The grim discovery: Last week, four toddlers at the Bronx day care center were treated for opioid poisoning, with 1-year-old Nicholas Dominici dying from suspected exposure. […]
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‘Not sure where the airplane is,’ pilot told 911 dispatcher after F-35 ejection
An F-35 pilot that ejected during a recent malfunction is safe, but had to make a 911 call as he was unsure where his plane had crash-landed. The emergency call: A 911 audio recording revealed the pilot parachuted into a North Charleston resident’s backyard and called for an ambulance while admitting he didn’t know the […]
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Ghana arrests demonstrators protesting against the country’s economic crisis
Police in Ghana arrested protesters and journalists during demonstrations against the country’s economic crisis and soaring cost of living on Thursday. The Protests: Activists accused the police of arresting and mistreating peaceful demonstrators and bystanders outside the country’s main government building. * Hundreds gathered near Ghana’s presidential palace where 49 were arrested for “disregarding a […]
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The world’s best pizza maker shares his 5 tips for a perfect slice
Global Pizza Maker of the Year and founder of London-based restaurant, Napoli on the Road, Michele Pascarella has shared five tips on making perfect pizza. Personal Background: Michele Pascarella, a Naples-born pizza chef who started in a pizzeria at age 11, is the London-based founder of Napoli on the Road. * Pascarella, who started Napoli […]
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Medical debt could be barred from ruining your credit score soon
The Biden administration has announced plans to formulate federal rules to prevent unpaid medical bills from impacting patients’ credit scores, possibly benefiting tens of millions of Americans. Driving the news: Regulations to bar unpaid medical bills from affecting credit scores were announced on Thursday, with the creation of these regulations due to begin next year. […]
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School book bans show no signs of slowing, new PEN America report finds
School book bans in the U.S. increased by 33% in the last school year, with Florida seeing the highest number of bans, according to a report from the free speech group PEN America. Report’s alarming findings: The report noted a significant surge in the number of books permanently removed from school libraries and classrooms. * […]