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Public radio stations targeted for cuts by Trump offer lifelines to listeners during disasters

May 4, 2025

A proposed tax credit could help homeowners hit by climate-fueled natural disasters

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Here’s where insurance companies see the most risk for disasters

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Rain, thunderstorms predicted this evening in Karachi
Rain, thunderstorms predicted this evening in Karachi Karachi is expected to experience thunderstorms and rain starting this evening, according to the Meteorological Department. A system of western winds is affecting the city and will likely stay until May 10. Deputy Director Anjum Nazir Ziagham said that three phases of these winds will hit the area,…
Europe drives to attract scientists after Trump freezes US funding
The European Union launched a drive on Monday to attract scientists and researchers to Europe with offers of grants and new policy plans, after the Trump administration froze U.S. government funding linked to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. “A few years ago, no one would have imagined that one of the biggest democracies in the world would…
Alizeh Shah announces she is no longer a Celebrity, slams fellow actors for ‘Selling Self-Respect’
Alizeh Shah announces she is no longer a Celebrity, slams fellow actors for ‘Selling Self-Respect’ Actress and model Alizeh Shah, known for her roles in Ehd-e-Wafa. She announced her departure from Instagram and deleted all posts. Shah criticized fellow celebrities for using favors and ‘parchi’ to secure roles. Alizeh Shah, a popular actress and model,…
Thousands gather in London to mark the 80th annivers of the end of WWII in Europe
A small group of veterans, their chests decorated with medals and legs covered in blankets, sat on the front row watching the ceremony. More veterans took part in the parade, some saluting, others blowing kisses to the crowds. Some held tulips and other flowers. Germany finally surrendered on May 8, now known as Victory in…
Sindh bans plastic bags from June 15
Sindh bans plastic bags from June 15 The Sindh government has decided to enforce a comprehensive ban on the production, sale, and use of plastic bags throughout the province, including Karachi. The Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Coastal Development has announced that a ban on plastic bags will start from June 15. This ban…
Will Trump shatter ‘trinity’ of US trade deficit, capital inflows and dollar status?
NEW YORK — The Trump administration has been sued by a dozen states over the “reciprocal” tariffs it levied against scores of countries, setting the stage for an intriguing debate. The plaintiffs seek to block the tariffs from being enforced. They argue in a suit filed last month at the Court of International Trade in…
In New York, a GOP congressman is shelled with questions about Trump during raucous town hall
SOMERS, N.Y. — Voters in U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler’s suburban New York swing district unloaded a barrage of criticism on the Republican during a raucous town hall Sunday night, peppering him with questions around President Donald Trump’s aggressive agenda before devolving into a chaotic chorus of boos as attendees were removed by law enforcement. The town hall…
Japan chip trader Restar girds for Trump tariffs with overseas expansion
TOKYO — Japanese semiconductor trading company Restar is expanding overseas business and strengthening global supply chains to prepare for disruptions from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, President Kunihiro Konno told Nikkei. Edited excerpts from the interview follow.