FEMA rejects western Maryland flood aid request

Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rejected his state’s appeal for federal disaster relief for flooding in May. moore, In Thursday’s releasecalled the move “extremely disappointing” and said it “leaves Marylanders to fend for themselves.” “FEMA has a responsibility to objectively weigh the merits of each emergency request,” Moore…

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Target to cut about 1,800 corporate positions, reports say

(Nexstar) – Target is preparing to eliminate about 1,800 corporate positions, wall street journal And cnbc reported Thursday, citing an internal memo sent by incoming CEO Michael Fidelke. The move will affect about 8% of the Minnesota-based retailer’s global headquarters team, the memo said. According to the Wall Street Journal, 1,000 global corporate employees will…

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Shutdown set to impact SNAP funding in many states

As the government shutdown continues, funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are at risk In states across the country. SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, are funded by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The federal government shares the costs of operating the program with the states, while the states operate their…

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Bipartisan senators criticize Trump’s nominee for Kuwait over accusations of antisemitism 

Republican and Democratic members of Senate Foreign Relations Committee On Thursday, there was a rare display of unity in protest against President Trump’s candidacy. Ambassador to KuwaitInvestigating the history of alleged anti-Semitic comments and posts. Trump nominee Aamer Ghalib’s problematic record against Israel, Jews, and US-designated terrorist groups has allowed some of the president’s most…

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Face cards, fish, and insider info: What happened in NBA, Mafia-linked gambling probe?

(Nexstar) – State and federal authorities announced Thursday a sweeping investigation linking more than 30 people, including Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, to two gambling schemes linked to multiple Mafia families. The schemes are divided into two major cases, one involving insider sports betting and the other…

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