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Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billion

Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billion

By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton, the White House said Wednesday. The federal…

Many schools are still closed weeks after Hurricane Helene. Teachers worry about long-term impact

Many schools are still closed weeks after Hurricane Helene. Teachers worry about long-term impact

By JOCELYN GECKER, MORIAH BALINGIT and MICHAEL MELIA AP Education Writers Tens of thousands of students in the Southeast are dealing with school disruptions after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc so severe — on homes, campuses…

FEMA resumes door-to-door visits in North Carolina after threats tied to disinformation

FEMA resumes door-to-door visits in North Carolina after threats tied to disinformation

By MAKIYA SEMINERA and SARAH BRUMFIELD Associated Press ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Federal disaster personnel have resumed door-to-door visits as part of their hurricane-recovery work in North Carolina, an effort temporarily suspended amid threats that prompted officials…

Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new funds

Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new funds

By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Small Business Administration has run out of money for the disaster assistance loans it offers small businesses, homeowners and renters, delaying much needed relief…

Biden admin to provide $750 million to North Carolina-based Wolfspeed for advanced computer chips

Biden admin to provide $750 million to North Carolina-based Wolfspeed for advanced computer chips

By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden-Harris administration announced plans Tuesday to provide up to $750 million in direct funding to Wolfspeed, with the money supporting its new silicon carbide factory in…

Biden is surveying Hurricane Milton damage in Florida. Harris is going to church in North Carolina

Biden is surveying Hurricane Milton damage in Florida. Harris is going to church in North Carolina

By AAMER MADHANI and JOSH BOAK Associated Press ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Joe Biden got a firsthand look Sunday at the devastation inflicted on Florida’s Gulf Coast by Hurricane Milton as he presses Congress to approve…