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Lost food due to Hurricane Milton? No, FEMA, Red Cross will not replace it

Hurricanes Helene and Milton are behind Brevard, but the food rumors that circulate on social media after every major storm are likely to soon circle the Space Coast and all affected areas in the Sunshine State. For example: Every hurricane season, well-meaning people often post posts saying that FEMA and the American Red Cross are […]

By Andrew Jack

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

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With the death of Ratan Tata, leadership focus turns to the next generation of Tatas | Company news

3 minutes read Last updated: Oct 10, 2024 | 1:20 p.m IS Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, died in Mumbai on Wednesday evening at the age of 86. The industrialist was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on Monday for routine age-related check-ups, but his condition deteriorated and he was shifted to the intensive […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Ratan Tata Family: All About The Rich Heritage Of The Tata Family

The Tata family, a strong name in the global corporate sector, has long been synonymous with more than just industrial success. Beyond its entrepreneurial successes, the Tata family is deeply rooted in philanthropic principles, creativity and a strong commitment to social improvement. In light of the tragic death of beloved industrialist Ratan Tata, it is […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Dolly Parton and Walmart are teaming up to make a major donation to Tennessee flood victims

Dolly Parton has a long history of supporting “her people” in East Tennessee during critical times. This is how it helps with flood relief. Dolly Parton on how she felt seeing Helene's impact in East Tennessee Dolly Parton talks about how she felt watching flooding from Hurricane Helene hit East Tennessee during an announcement event […]

By Andrew Jack

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

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Here's how you can help those affected by last week's storm

Hurricane Helene: Storm damage and destruction around Florida, Big Bend Video shows damage and destruction from Hurricane Helene across Florida, including Steinhatchee, Cedar Key and Perry. Since making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday, Hurricane Helene has caused significant damage worth at least tens of billions of dollars, analysts say. The deadly storm […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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How to help victims and donate to charity

(This story has been updated to add new information, meet our standards and add video.) Hurricane Helene hit the Florida coast on Thursday, flooding coastal towns and destroying buildings, before making landfall in Taylor County that night as a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 140 miles per hour. Over a million customers were without […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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Marshall NC begins community-based recovery after “apocalyptic” flooding

MARSHALL – The family of Dennis and Susan Rector rummage through their third-generation family department store on Main Street in Marshall, sifting through muddy family photos, old knick-knacks and shoveling pounds and pounds and pounds of the muddy sludge that has covered the Madison County town during the Flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene. “As […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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Top GOP fundraiser in Florida sets up Trump GoFundMe for Helene victims

Helene aftermath: Community repairs Helene damage in North Carolina Community members in North Carolina gathered to clean up the damage and debris left behind by Hurricane Helene. WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump's fundraiser to benefit victims of Hurricane Helene has raised nearly $3 million as of Tuesday afternoon. It was set up on GoFundMe […]

By Andrew Jack

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

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PVAMU receives federal grant to strengthen teacher diversity in the country

PRAIRIE VIEWTexas (September 19, 2024) – The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Prairie View A&M University a prestigious grant through the Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program, part of a national initiative to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities in training well-prepared, diverse faculty for underserved communities. PVAMU will join three other HBCUs […]

By Andrew Jack

September 22, 2024September 22, 2024