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Ballooning U.S. National Debt Makes Short-Term Bonds A Wiser Choice

The U.S. national debt has surged to $36.63 trillion as of last week. getty The U.S. national debt is spiraling, and it’s poised to reshape the bond market. The government is issuing Treasuries at a rapid rate, but demand is struggling to keep pace. This …

Heavy downpours, flash flooding disrupt travel along U.S. Eastern Seaboard

By Joseph Ax and Steve Gorman NEW YORK (Reuters) -New York Governor Kathy Hochul and her acting New Jersey counterpart declared states of emergency for areas facing the threat of flash floods on Thursday from heavy downpours disrupting rail and air travel …

Guest Column: Iran’s water crisis is a mirror. The U.S. should look hard

I hate being right about things that only lead to disaster. It’s not flattering. It’s not vindicating. It’s just deeply, depressingly familiar. Right now, in July 2025, millions of Iranians are struggling to get clean water. Sanitation is collapsing under …

How China Took Over the Rare Earth Market — and How U.S. Companies Are Fighting Back

Over the past two decades, China pulled off one of the greatest long games in modern economic history… While the West obsessed over going green, China was quietly cornering the global market for the very materials that make “green” technology possible — …

Why Utah representatives Maloy, Owens say things are baaaaaad for U.S. sheep industry

A flood of lamb imports from Australia and New Zealand is slaughtering the U.S. sheep industry and Utah farmers are struggling to survive the onslaught, according to a pair of Utah representatives. Reps. Celeste Maloy and Burgess Owens, both R-Utah, …

Trump confirms U.S. tariffs to increase on Canadian goods

The increase only applies to goods not covered by the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement The United States will increase tariffs on Canadian goods to 35 per cent starting Friday, making good on President Donald Trump's threat made weeks ago amid …

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Moves to Rescind “Legal Foundation for all U.S. Greenhouse Gas Regulations”

  The article on the front page of The New York Times this week began: “Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, said on Tuesday that the Trump administration would revoke the scientific determination that underpins the …

U.S. imposes visa restrictions on Palestinian leaders amidst rising Middle East tensions

The U.S. government has officially put visa restrictions on members of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority. This has made tensions in the Middle East even worse. The U.S. says that these actions directly threaten long-term …

U.S. Small Business Administration offering Low-Interest Loans Disaster Loans

July 31st, 2025 by WCBC Radio According WBAL News out of Baltimore, the United States SBA is offering low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and non-profit organization due to the flooding in Western Maryland in May. The disaster …

How Should the U.S. and Israel Respond to Europe’s ‘Palestine’ Cascade?

The dominos have begun to fall regarding the recognition of Palestinian statehood. It’s time for the U.S. and Israel to make sure they have a strategy for dealing with the next two months of diplomatic pressure and the potential fallout. The good news is …

U.S. to halt tariff exception for low-value parcels — a threat to eBay, Etsy trade

Americans shopping for second-hand, vintage or handmade items on platforms like eBay and Etsy will face steep customs duties on international purchases next month, potentially hurting trade on those peer-to-peer sites. In a surprise move late Wednesday, U. …

Trump's $200M White House ballroom leaves critics aghast: 'Can’t afford pediatric cancer?'

The new specs of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom reveal that the size will be twice that of the existing complex. The new 90,000 square foot extension will completely remake the look of the historic building and is being estimated to cost …

Trump's 50% copper tariff includes a major exemption. That won't halt price rises

Copper rods in storage at the Aurubis AG metal refinery in Hamburg, Germany, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images A major exemption to President Donald Trump's 50% copper tariff has shocked traders and sent U.S. market …

U.S. Drone Industry Investment Surging Amid Sweeping Legislative Reforms - Financial News Media

(MENAFN- Financial News Media) data-id="165ecfe1" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-content"> New York, NY – July 31, 2025 – A recent article from drone industry insider, Dronelife, said that:“The …

Hochul discusses storm preparations with city under Flood Watch

Flash flood, landslide watch issued for parts of central and eastern Oregon

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch Thursday cautioning that heavy rain expected over slopes charred by last year’s wildfires could cause landslides in central Oregon, the east slopes of the Cascades, the Grande Ronde Valley, the John …

Flood Studies Necessary

Time and again West Virginians in all corners of the state have had to deal with storms, flooding and mudslides that wreak havoc on lives and communities. This has gone on for generations, and after each disaster, there is always the question: Why does …

Kerr County officials failed to follow certain aspects of disaster plan during Texas floods

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. A five-year-old emergency management plan, obtained by The Texas Tribune late Thursday, shows that Kerr County and Kerrville …

Flood Warning: How extreme weather, federal cuts could leave the Lehigh Valley vulnerable

Note: Second of two parts. Read part 1 HERE. BETHLEHEM, Pa. — State-level emergency management officials are seeing an alarming weather trend: Extreme amounts of rain, falling very quickly. “We saw those types of situations where it's severe …

How to Prepare a Commercial Roof for Severe Weather Events: Key Precautions Before the Next Storm

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As seasonal storm systems grow more frequent and intense, commercial property managers are being urged to examine roofing systems with renewed urgency. A commercial roof’s …

Flood Survivors in Four More Counties May Apply for Federal Assistance

AUSTIN, Texas – Homeowners and renters in Guadalupe, Kimble, McCulloch and Menard counties are now eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance if you were affected by the Central Texas flooding in July. FEMA, the State of Texas and the U.S. Small …

NorthWestern Energy Enhances Wildfire Risk Monitoring with Meteomatics

MetX Platform Supports Proactive Response to Changing Weather Conditions MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NorthWestern Energy, a provider of electricity and natural gas service to customers in Montana, South …

Crockett, Henderson, Humphreys, Lewis, Montgomery and Shelby Counties Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance

Local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in Crockett, Henderson, Humphreys, Lewis, Montgomery and Shelby counties are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance grants for debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent work to repair …

BioPREVAIL Launches Call for Proposals in World Design Challenge for Sustainable Diagnostic Containment Laboratories

Global Affair's Canada, World Organisation for Animal Health, and Global Health Security Fund Unite to Foster Innovation for One Health Security Initiative GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BioPREVAIL, a One Health …

Minnesota Whole Home Generator Demand Surges as Midwest Generators Rises to the Challenge

Demand for whole-home generators surges in response to a wave of severe storms and prolonged power outages across Minnesota. SAINT PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to a wave of severe storms and prolonged power …

Minnesota Whole Home Generator Demand Surges as Midwest Generators Rises to the Challenge

Demand for whole-home generators surges in response to a wave of severe storms and prolonged power outages across Minnesota. MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to a wave of severe storms and prolonged …

Comfort in Crisis: The Comfort Cub Brings A $24,030 Donation Emotional Relief to Families Devastated by Texas Floods

The Comfort Cub nonprofit donates $24K in therapeutic, weighted teddy bears to Texas flood survivors, bringing lifesaving support to families facing deep grief. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of the …

First Hawk Release in California Wildfire Devastated Natural Area

First City Credit Union and Los Angeles County Departments Releasing Red Tail Hawk in Eaton Canyon Natural Area on six-month anniversary of Eaton wildfire ALTADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First City Credit Union …

A Message Regarding the Flooding in Kerrville, Texas from AquaEye

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- We’ve received an overwhelming number of requests for help from Search & Rescue agencies responding to the devastating flood in Kerrville, Texas. The community is …

Company Launches Innovative Wildfire Safety Shelter to Protect Individuals and Valuables in High-Risk Areas

Wildfire Safety Systems Unveils the FORT™—a Patent-Pending, Fire-Resistant Shelter Offering Life-Saving Protection When Evacuation Isn’t Possible CA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For people living in wildfire risk areas, …

Neptune-10 Sets New Standard in Smart Water Rescue and Marine Utility

MILFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hero LifeCare Inc., a leader in emergency response innovation, recently introduced the Neptune-10, a smart unmanned surface vehicle (USV) designed for rapid water rescue and …

Ylium Embraces Carbon-Free Blockchain Future with Polygon Technology

Ylium goes carbon-free with Polygon: 99.9% emission cut, green investments, and a sustainable blockchain future. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ylium, the blockchain platform designed for secure and …

LoneStar Tracking Supports Search and Rescue Efforts During Texas Flooding

During historic Texas flooding, LoneStar Tracking employees volunteered and deployed trackers to aid rescue teams in locating people and coordinating efforts. FISCHER, TX, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of …

Flood Survivors Can Get Crisis Counseling, Disaster Unemployment Benefits

AUSTIN, Texas – If you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed by the July storms and flooding that swept through Central Texas, you can get confidential crisis counseling and unemployment assistance to support you during this challenging time.  FEMA funds the …

FEMA Announces Billions in Federal Funds to Empower States to Prepare for Disasters

FEMA Issues Seven Notices of Funding Opportunity—With More on the Way  WASHINGTON -- Over the coming weeks, FEMA is marking billions of dollars in federal funding available for state, local, tribal and territorial partners. This includes seven Notices of …

Salike® Coir Netting - nature’s green solution for soil and seed protection

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In modern landscaping and gardening, there’s a growing demand for biodegradable, eco-conscious materials that don’t rely on plastics or peat. Salike® coir netting or geotextiles checks …

Helping Property Owners Tackle Insulation Challenges: An Overview of Building-Specific Solutions

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As property owners and builders continue to face the challenges of managing temperature, moisture, and air quality in various building types, it's …

Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Available

ST. LOUIS – If you don’t have a safe place to live or if continued temporary housing is still needed because of recent disasters in Missouri, you can contact FEMA to request assistance.  Get help with rent To request assistance to help with rent, …

Local Choice Fence Expands Hurricane Response Services, Strengthening Its Position as Tampa’s Leading Fence Company

Local Choice Fence offers reinforced fencing solutions and fast storm damage repairs for homeowners across Tampa Bay during the hurricane season. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Florida braces for another …