The coronavirus public health emergency, declared by the Trump administration in 2020, will expire on Thursday. Interviews with senior health officials suggest the nation is not ready for a new pandemic.
Tag: Disasters and Emergencies
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Alberta Wildfires Force Tens of Thousands in Canada to Evacuate
Evacuees in rural Alberta have no sense of when they will be able to return home or if their houses still stand.
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Backup Power: A Growing Need, if You Can Afford It
Extreme weather linked to climate change is causing more blackouts. But generators and batteries are still out of reach of many.
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The Hidden Cost of Rebuilding After a Flood
While government aid and organizations can ease the burden of major losses, disaster victims are burdened by small expenses to rebuild their lives.
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DeSantis Greets a Friendly Crowd After a Strong Week for Trump
Speaking at the conservative Heritage Foundation, the Florida governor doubled down on his 2024 pitch, ignoring headlines about worried donors and Republican consolidation behind Donald Trump.