Tens of thousands are still without power in North Carolina and Georgia. In Georgia, the Department of Health and Human Services is putting prescription replacement programs in place…
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PRAYER ALERT: Florida Working to Restore Power After Milton
At least 16 people have been confirmed dead from the storm. UPDATE Oct 11th, 12:15 PM EDT In the wake of Hurricane Milton, a little more than a…
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President Biden Postpones Germany Trip Due to Hurricane Milton
The second devastating hurricane in two weeks requires his domestic attention. The White House announced that President Joe Biden is postponing international travels to remain in the United…
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Clean-Up Continues After Hurricane Helene
Over 100k still without power in North Carolina, 500 additional active-duty troops deployed to assist. UPDATE Oct 7th,12:20 AM EDT Recovery efforts continue in the aftermath of Hurricane…
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President Responds to ILA and USMX Agreement
He applauded port operators and carriers and thanked union workers. After the dock workers’ union and dock employers came to a tentative agreement to extend the contract and…
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Dock Workers Union Extends Contract Through Mid-January
Parties will continue to negotiate outstanding details. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) agreed late Thursday to extend its contract with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). “The union…
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OSHA Warns of Post-Hurricane Hazards for Recovery Crews and Residents
The agency urges caution as communities continue to face power outages, structural damage, and storm debris. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has…
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Hurricane Helene Hits Georgia, Winds Reduce to Tropical Storm Strength
Millions are without power across the Southeastern U.S., NC dam is in danger of failing. UPDATE Sept 27th, 5:50 PM EDT Helene, now a tropical storm, has caused…
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Labor Department Allocates $2 Million to Training Hurricane Beryl Clean-up Workers
Emergency grant funding approved for 67 counties in Texas The Department of Labor has distributed an initial $2 million in emergency funding to train workers helping to clean…
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Tropical Storm Beryl Knocks Out Texas Power
Earliest recorded as a Category 5 hurricane, Beryl weakens near land but still remains destructive. Tropical Storm Beryl slammed southeast Texas on Monday, flooding large swaths of land,…
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