White House hosts first Summit on Extreme Heat, calling for action to strengthen climate resilience and protect vulnerable populations. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has reported the…
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DOT Provides Emergency Relief to Repair Storm-Damaged Roads in Puerto Rico
Funds will accelerate recovery efforts in El Yunque National Forest and reopen key routes after Tropical Storm Ernesto’s destruction, aiding resilience against future weather event The U.S. Department of…
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VA Hosts 60 National Day of Service Events on September 11
Volunteers to clean cemeteries and commemorate veterans, first responders, and service members across 34 states and Puerto Rico The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hosting over…
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President Biden Responds to Georgia High School Shooting
FBI had information on the shooter making terrorist threats over a year ago. President Joe Biden responded to the shooting at a high school in Barrow County, Georgia,…
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FCC Enacts Rules to Facilitate Implementation of Next Generation 911
New regulations are intended to improve emergency response with advanced capabilities and service reliability. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently established new regulations to accelerate the shift to…
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Texas Wildfire Spreads to Oklahoma
The Smokehouse Creek Fire is the largest fire on record for the state of Texas. The Texas Panhandle has experienced raging wildfires since Monday afternoon. The Smokehouse Creek…
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Senators Introduce Bill to End ‘Swatting’
The legislation is intended to curb the false reporting of emergencies to send law enforcement to someone’s home. Senators Rick Scott of Florida, Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, and…
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White House “Swatted” with False Fire Call
Anonymous call falsely mobilizes law enforcement, which is a growing trend. The White House became the latest victim of the increasing practice of “swatting” on Monday when an…
Read MoreVehicle Crashes into White House Gate
Investigation continues after one arrest. The Secret Service confirmed a vehicle drove into an exterior gate of the White House during rush hour on Monday, colliding with the…
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FAA Orders Boeing Max 9 Grounding After Panel Blows Off Mid-Flight
Alaska Airlines flight experienced rapid depressurization after take-off from Portland, Oregon. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered the temporary grounding of the 737 Boeing Max 9 after a…
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