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People rested at the Oregon Convention Center cooling station in Portland, Oregon during a record-breaking heat wave in 2021. FEMA has never responded to an extreme heat emergency, but some hope that will change. (Photo by Kathryn Elsesser / AFP via Getty Images)

Why isn’t extreme heat considered a disaster in the U.S.?

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has never responded to deadly or damaging extreme heat. Environmental groups and labor unions are asking for that to change.

Here are the winners of the 2024 Pulitzer Prizes

Pulitzer Prizes honor American achievements in journalism, letters and drama, and music. They are widely recognized as the most prestigious awards in their field within the United States.

EBay to lay off 1,000 workers as tech job losses continue in the new year

The e-commerce company is the latest in a wave of tech firms that have slashed thousands of jobs in just the first four weeks of the year.

President Biden delivers remarks on former President Donald Trump’s guilty verdict in his hush-money trial before speaking on the Middle East at the White House on Friday.

President Biden unveils and endorses details of a new Israeli cease-fire proposal

President Biden gave remarks on the Middle East at the White House on Friday. He said it is time for the war in Gaza to end and discussed a "road map" to a cease-fire agreement.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) spokesperson Gerard Hammink speaks with KPBS about the organization's 60 day snapshot of the help its provided in San Diego, CA on April 23, 2024.

FEMA releases snapshot of San Diego flood assistance

Tuesday, FEMA announced it has approved almost 2,900 households for grant assistance, totaling over $22 million.

California reported a significant surge in unemployment claims this year for independent contractors, accounting for more than a quarter of all such claims nationally and raising concerns about widespread fraud. Above, a runner passes the office of California's Employment Development Department in Sacramento in December.

County unemployment decreases to 4.4%; government and hospitality post gains

The unemployment rate in San Diego County decreased to 4.4% in March, up from a revised 4.8% in February and above the year-ago estimate of 3.5%, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.

<em>Neak, a 43-year-old Ukrainian graffiti artist, mixes green paint at a workshop in Kyiv, Ukraine. His ETC graffiti crew works to camouflage cars to be sent east to the front line of the war with Russia.</em>

How these Ukrainian artists are using their talents to support the war effort

From graffiti artists painting camo on cars to dancers raising money for the army, this is a look at how young Ukrainians use their creative talents to support the country against Russia's invasion.

McDonald's says it is buying back all of its franchises in Israel

Alonyal Limited owns 225 McDonald's locations. McDonald's has recently faced boycotts after its Israel branch donated meals to the Israeli military.

President Biden delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on Thursday.

Biden touts economic 'comeback' in election-year pitch to skeptical voters

President Biden used his State of the Union speech to highlight economic gains and draw a contrast with his GOP opponents. Polls shows many voters give Biden low marks for his economic stewardship.

Anthony Lee stands in front of his barn on his family farm in the German state of Lower Saxony. Lee has been an outspoken critic of the European Union’s climate change policies and has been a leader in the farmer protest movement in Europe. He’s running for EU Parliament for the right-wing Free Voter party and his YouTube channel has over 24 million views.

European farmers angry at climate policies could help sway EU parliamentary elections

Farmers in the European Union could hold the key to the bloc's parliamentary vote.

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