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ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. Reporting Highlights One Year After Helene: People who lost their homes turned to FEMA for aid. Some are still slogging through red tape. Wealthier Getting More: We found that in some North Carolina counties, homeowners with the highest incomes received two to three times as much FEMA housing assistance as lower-income ones. FEMA Cuts: Under the Trump administration, FEMA has lost hundreds of workers, including much of a team…

Propublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates power abuse. Sign up for Dispatches. This is a newsletter that spotlights misconduct across the country, where you receive your stories in your inbox every week. When Brian and Susie Hill purchased the historic home in Cats Creek, Yancy County, North Carolina in 2023, they had planned to stay forever. Their daughter, Lucy, chased the fireflies over the wide spread of grass in the evening. “It’s the feeling you always wanted to go home,” Susie said. “Your little family and your little dog and your big garden and chicken.” In September 2024, Hurricane…

Propublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates power abuse. Sign up and receive the biggest story as soon as it’s published. The US immigration and customs enforcement agency took one of the agents off the streets after being caught on video of her throwing her distraught mother on the floor of a New York City courthouse on Thursday in front of her two children. It was not the first time the video used violent forces to film scenes of immigration agents to carry out the Trump administration’s deportation campaign. But the video of this incident – one of the things…

Did you know that by 2025, almost 90% of US homes will be over 20 years? It is beginning to show many homes their age. From outdated kitchens and bathrooms to draft windows and worn-out doors. For homeowners, this is more than just a challenge. That’s an opportunity. Please enter the house modification boom. With $425 billion renovations expected by 2027, Americans are investing in improving amenities, increasing home value and upgrading upgrades to today’s standards. This Redfin article explores what drives this surge, the top trends that homeowners follow, and how to make the most of the home remodeling…

Implement ADDIE for more impactful training Dr. Jill Stefaniak is Litmos’ Chief Learning Officer. Her interests focus on the development of L&D professionals and the decision making of educational design. Today, she talks with us about implementing the ADDIE framework, assessing L&D needs, and training assessments. Why is the ADDIE framework still so relevant today, how do the assessment and assessment of needs fit into the process? I like to think of analysis and evaluation as BookEnds in the Addie framework. Both provide the infrastructure needed to support your training. Two different phases of ADDIE, but both phases are connected…

The final walkthrough is the last opportunity for buyers to ensure that the home is in an agreed state before closing. This is when the buyer has confirmed that the repairs have been completed, the system and appliance are functioning properly, and the property is clean and intact. For sellers, understanding what a buyer can demand during the final walkthrough is key to preventing delays, last minute negotiations, and even cancelled transactions. Whether you’re selling your home in Chicago, Illinois, Phoenix, Arizona, or Miami, Florida, this Redfin guide will show you how buyers will request on the final walkthrough and…

Check out the Noon Businesses making the biggest move: PACCAR – The maker of Peterbilt trucks jumped 5% after President Donald Trump slapped 25% tariffs on imported heavy trucks from October 1st. Boeing – After Turkish airlines have completed 787 airlines and completed 150 737 aviation, aircraft manufacturers have gathered over 4%. The deal came when Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan met with President Donald Trump. Additionally, the Federal Aviation Administration said starting Monday, “a limited delegation to Boeing will be possible to issue airworthiness certificates for around 737 maximum and 787 planes.” Airworthiness certificates ensure that the aircraft is safe.…

Is it expensive to launch an online tutoring website? The demand for online private tutoring has skyrocketed over the past few years, changing the way students teach their learning and teaching. The global online tutoring market is projected to reach $23.73 billion by 2030 due to the penetration of the internet, adoption of digital learning, and the growing needs of personalized education. Online tutoring websites are a thriving example of how technology is reshaping education. They successfully bridge the gap between learners and tutors around the world, making quality education more accessible than ever. With this growth opportunity, eduprainers, coaching…

According to Bank of America, if the government closes next week, the market could be due to some choppiness. The results could vary widely, but banks found that the S&P 500 had an average loss of 5% before the shutdown and between the following week, based on data dating back to 1990. Here is a breakdown of BOFA’s market performance regarding government closures: Congress has yet to reach a contract to fund the government before the deadline on Wednesday. President Donald Trump also told federal agencies to prepare to fire large-scale shootings if a lawmaker’s agreement is not made in…