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Leader of top FEMA disaster coordination office resigns, as Trump moves to eliminate agency

Jeremy Greenberg was in charge of coordinating federal help after hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes and other emergencies. He has resigned from leading FEMA's National Response Coordination Center.

Elementary students from a San Diego Unified school attend an assembly in the school's courtyard.

$5 billion in frozen education funds will be released, Education Department said

San Diego County school districts have been waiting for $50 million dollars that has been frozen since July 1.

The new season of 'Black Mirror' is different, in a good way

Previous seasons of the show have taken a bleak stance on how humans use new technologies. The new season takes a more ambivalent approach, showing both threats and opportunities.

Federal records contradict what FEMA leader told Congress about Texas flood response

Funding for FEMA's disaster survivor hotline lapsed the day after the Texas floods, federal records show. It took DHS Secretary Kristi Noem five days to approve more money.

Kerr County struggled to fund flood warnings. Under Trump, it's getting even harder

Kerr County applied for federal grants to build a warning system to protect residents from flash floods. Under the Trump administration, that kind of funding is drying up.

China and the U.S. clash at the U.N. over the Panama Canal

The Trump administration has pressured China to have the Hong Kong-based operator of ports at either end of the canal sell those interests to a U.S. consortium.

Russian airstrikes hit a U.S. factory in western Ukraine

Two Russian cruise missiles hit a U.S. electronics plant in the far west of Ukraine. The strike was part of an overnight barrage of more than 600 drones and missiles.

A digital collage illustrates the rising cost of trash collection. On the left, a large, upward-pointing red arrow signifies increasing prices. Overlaid on a distressed background of what appears to be a black-and-white photograph of people working, a black downward-pointing lightning bolt arrow represents a decline or negative impact. To the right, a black trash can is depicted with several U.S. coins (pennies, dimes, quarters) and dollar bills scattered in front of it. A red dollar sign symbol is circled in the upper right corner, further emphasizing the financial theme.

Coronado trash fees are rising. Here’s why

The city of Coronado has been increasing their trash fee and decreasing a subsidy to homeowners over the past decade. Come July, residents should expect a higher bill as the city adjusts the fee again and ends the subsidy.

One neurosurgeon, 8 million patients

Alieu Kamara is the first and only neurosurgeon in Sierra Leone. "Before Dr. Kamara, there was no hope," said professor Kehinde Oluwadiya of the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospital Complex.

In New Orleans, memories of Katrina remain vivid 20 years later

New Orleans residents reflect on rebuilding their lives 20 years after Hurricane Katrina.

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