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A draft of a much-anticipated report on reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been whittled down in size, with recommendations compiled by a council appointed by the president slashed and amended by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s office, according to three people familiar with the developments.The report “got nuked,” said one former FEMA official. The three people, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss the issue with the media, said the report shrunk from over 160 pages to roughly 20. They said it left council members and other emergency management leaders concerned that…
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Congress has passed a measure to overturn a plan enacted during the Biden administration that put off limits to oil and gas leasing nearly half a vast petroleum reserve in Alaska. Critics see the vote as political meddling that creates confusion over the future management of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.Tuesday’s House vote followed passage by the Senate during the government shutdown of the resolution disapproving a management plan for the reserve that was finalized in 2022 under then-President Joe Biden. The offices of Alaska’s Republican congressional delegation members have said the resolution “fulfills the objectives” of…
Nov 19, 2025, 02:25 PM ETMexican cities Guadalajara and Monterrey will host the intercontinental playoff tournament for the 2026 World Cup, FIFA announced Wednesday.The tournament starts March 23 and will consist of six teams from five confederations fighting for two spots at next summer’s World Cup being hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada.- Top seeds now set for World Cup draw, playoffs”These iconic stadiums are the perfect stages for what promises to be a thrilling event filled with passion, drama and excitement,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said.The Guadalajara and Monterrey stadiums also will host World Cup matches.Estadio Jalisco…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Several high-ranking Army officials, including Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, are in Ukraine to help with peace talks, U.S. officials said Wednesday, as Trump administration efforts to halt Russia’s war in Ukraine have stalled.Driscoll had been planning a trip to Ukraine for some time to discuss the country’s drone warfare innovations and tactics, but last week President Donald Trump decided to identify him as a kind of “special representative” to kick-start peace negotiations and conduct a fact-finding mission, one of the officials said.That official confirmed Driscoll is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week as…
Man Utd’s tough week continued with a second defeat in five days ending their perfect Champions League record as Wolfsburg bounced back from Fridolina Rolfo’s early opener to run out 5-2 winners in Germany. After their previously steadfast defence was breached three times at Man City on Saturday, United shipped four goals in a game for the first time this season – and made life far too easy for their hosts to score them. Things had started so brightly for Marc Skinner’s side, who took an early lead through Rolfo’s bullet header, but once a poor clearance from Safia Middleton-Patel…
Even with homeownership increasingly out of reach for younger adults, many are putting off major life milestones to afford it. Owning a home is still a key component of the American Dream, according to 85% of the 3,068 U.S. adults recently surveyed by Coldwell Banker.When asked what the American Dream means to them personally, respondents ranked homeownership behind only financial security and personal freedom. Among the respondents:67% say financial security63% say personal freedom56% say owning a home42% say getting married or having children39% say building a successful career or business23% say earning a college degreeThe U.S. median home price has…
Federal Reserve officials were at odds during their October meeting over cutting interest rates, divided over whether a stalling labor market or stubborn inflation were bigger economic threats, minutes released Wednesday showed.While the Federal Open Market Committee approved a cut at the meeting, the path forward looks less certain. Disagreements stretched into the outlook for December, with officials expressing skepticism about the need for an additional reduction that markets had been widely anticipating, with “many” saying that no more cuts are needed at least in 2025.”Several participants assessed that a further lowering of the target range for the federal funds…
Five years ago, Carly Valancy challenged herself to contact 100 new people in 100 days, inspired by the book “Reach Out” by Molly Beck.The challenge brought her “incredible opportunities” in her career, from new jobs to mentor relationships, says Valancy, the co-founder of growth consultancy Momentum Growth.Valancy, 30, is repeating the 100-day challenge this year and sharing her skills through her networking strategy collective Reach Out Party. Her goal is to make the process of building new connections less intimidating, she says.”Reaching out has such a compounding effect, and the more that you do it, the better that you get…
Kraken is one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges.Tiffany Hagler-Geard | Bloomberg via Getty ImagesKraken confidentially filed to go public in the U.S., a person familiar with the matter told CNBC on Wednesday. A Kraken spokesperson declined to comment on the timing of its plans. Kraken is the latest crypto company to attempt to tap the public market since President Donald Trump came back to the White House. Crypto trading platforms Bullish and Gemini Space Station listed their shares on major stock exchanges in August and September, respectively. And in June, stablecoin issuer Circle raised just north of $1 billion…
KUWAIT: Omani Ambassador to Kuwait Dr Saleh Amer Al-Kharusi affirmed that the strategic partnership between Oman and Kuwait is witnessing steady and multifaceted growth, underscoring the strength of historical ties and the commitment of both leaderships to deepen cooperation across various sectors.Speaking at a press conference on the occasion of Oman’s National Day, the ambassador described the joint refinery project as a central pillar of bilateral cooperation, alongside ongoing efforts to establish a major petrochemical complex, noting that investments in the Duqm Economic Zone, one of the largest in the Middle East, have reached approximately $9 billion from both sides,…