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House Of Representatives Politics November 19, 2024

House Republicans eye FEMA fund overhaul ahead of high-stakes hearing on Helene recovery

Rep. Gary Palmer is leading new legislation to replenish FEMA disaster relief funding using unspent funds the agency has elsewhere.

House of Representatives November 18, 2024

Biden asks Congress for $98 billion in Helene, Milton disaster relief funding

President Biden is asking Congress for nearly $100 billion in disaster relief to deal with storms Milton and Helene.

FEMA November 18, 2024

Former FEMA employee slams agency on equity focus after official tells workers to avoid homes with Trump signs

A former FEMA employee said that the guidance to skip over houses with Trump signs and banners is part of a larger DEI emphasis within the agency,

Travel November 18, 2024

Flight attendant's viral video shows pilots landing in heavy rainstorm

A Norwegian Airlines flight attendant filmed the moment when pilots successfully landed a plane in a heavy rainstorm. The behind-the-scenes footage is now going viral on social media.

Travel November 16, 2024

Hair-freezing competition canceled due to unusually uncooperative weather

A hair-freezing contest held at a hot springs in Canada was cancelled due to the weather not being up to par. The acceptable temperature should be -4°F or lower to hold the event.

Deals November 15, 2024

Make snow removal easy this year with these 8 winter necessities

Tackle winter snowstorms with ease when you’ve got the right shovel, ice melt, a snowblower and other winter necessities.

Tampa Bay Rays November 14, 2024

Rays reach deal for interim home ballpark for next season as St. Petersburg weighs Tropicana Field repairs

The Tampa Bay Rays have been searching for a temporary place to call home since Tropicana Field was extensively damaged by Hurricane Milton.

Hurricanes November 14, 2024

Hurricane Helene: More than 100 reported dead in North Carolina, 7 unaccounted for

Authorities in North Carolina have confirmed 102 storm-related fatalities from Hurricane Helene and say 7 people are unaccounted for.

Tampa Bay Rays November 12, 2024

Tropicana Field roof repairs could be done by Rays' 2026 season; MLB team will need temporary home for 2025

While the roof at Tropicana Field was significantly damaged after Hurricane Milton made landfall last month, the 34-year-old stadium appears to remain structurally sound.

FEMA November 12, 2024

Fired FEMA employee says instructions to skip Trump homes were part of ‘colossal avoidance’ policy

A FEMA supervisor fired for instructing subordinates to skip over houses with Trump signs says her actions were consistent with agency guidance and were not isolated to her team alone.

Asia November 9, 2024

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki unleashes towering columns of hot clouds

Days after Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted and killed nine people, the volcano on Saturday spewed towering columns of hot ash into the air.