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Hurricane Helene: A $53 Billion Catastrophe and the Path to Recovery

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, North Carolina lawmakers have approved nearly $900 million in disaster relief, a figure that is expected to rise as the full extent of the damage becomes clear. The state legislature unanimously passed an additional $604 million on Thursday, supplementing the previously......

Baltimore Bridge Disaster: $100 Million Settlement Reached

In a significant legal resolution, the owners of the container ship involved in the catastrophic collision with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge have been ordered to pay over $100 million to the U.S. government. This decision, announced by the U.S. Justice Department, comes after a month-long......

A Historic Apology: President Biden Acknowledges the Pain of Indigenous Boarding Schools

In a significant move towards reconciliation, President Joe Biden announced he will formally apologize for the United States' role in the forced assimilation of Indigenous children through a boarding school system that spanned over 150 years. This apology, set to be delivered during his visit to......

Tight Race Ahead: Harris and Trump Neck-and-Neck as Election Day Approaches

As the countdown to the U.S. presidential election on November 5 continues, recent polling data indicates a highly competitive race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. With less than two weeks remaining, both candidates are virtually tied in key swing states, which......

Donald Trump Reclaims Spot Among the World's Wealthiest as Media Venture Surges

In a striking return to the spotlight, Donald Trump has rejoined the Bloomberg Billionaires Index for the first time since August 6, buoyed by a significant surge in the stock of his media enterprise. As of Tuesday, Trump's net worth has soared to $6.5 billion, positioning him at  481st among......

U.S. Development Finance Corporation Set to Boost Economic Ties with New Office in Rabat

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is set to establish a new office in Rabat, Morocco, in December 2024, marking a significant step in enhancing economic collaboration between the United States and Morocco. This initiative aligns with a broader strategy announced during a tripartite......

E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder: One Fatality and Dozens Affected Across Ten States

A troubling outbreak of E. coli infections associated with McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has led to one death and numerous illnesses across ten states, as reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency confirmed that at least 49 individuals have fallen ill,......

Trump Stops by McDonald's While Harris Addresses Churchgoers in Key Swing State Campaign

As the countdown to Election Day continues, U.S. presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are focusing their efforts on pivotal battleground states that will likely determine the next occupant of the White House. With just over two weeks remaining, both candidates are ramping up their campaigns......

Venezuela Appoints Alex Saab as New Industry Minister Amid Political Turmoil

In a significant cabinet reshuffle, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has appointed Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman and close associate, as the new Minister of Industry and National Production. This announcement was made on Friday, following Saab's release from U.S. custody in a high-profile......