Recovery funds allocated to western North Carolina from the General Assembly now exceed $1.4 billion following Gov. Josh Stein’s signing of a fourth relief bill on Thursday, providing an additional $524 million in response to Hurricane Helene.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $5 million in refunds to victims of a fraudulent credit card debt relief scheme run by ACRO Services. The company and its operators were accused of deceptive practices that misled consumers about their ability to reduce or eliminate credit card debt.
President Donald Trump signed several pro-Israel executive orders immediately after his inauguration, fulfilling promises to strengthen U.S.-Israel relations. These actions were part of a larger series of orders aimed at reshaping U.S. foreign and domestic policy. Several of the Israel-related actions closely followed recommendations outlined in The Agenda: What Trump Should Do in His First 100 Days.
More than 2,700 North Carolina individuals and families displaced by Hurricane Helene will continue to receive housing assistance through FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program, with stays extended until May 26. This extension provides additional time for recovery efforts in the aftermath of the devastating storm.
President-elect Donald Trump plans to declare a national energy emergency to enhance American energy production and reduce energy costs, according to an incoming administration official. The soon-to-be 47th president will sign a series of executive orders shortly after his inauguration to accelerate domestic energy development.
Emily Damari, one of three Israeli hostages freed from captivity in Gaza, endured a harrowing ordeal during her 471 days in Hamas custody. Israeli media reports, citing her family, revealed that Damari lost two fingers during her abduction by Hamas.
Philadelphia will be under a snow emergency starting at 9 p.m. Sunday, with a winter storm warning in effect until 1 a.m. Monday. City officials are urging residents to take precautions as heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures grip the area.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has delivered a setback to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, rejecting President Joe Biden’s effort to solidify protections for Dreamers.
