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FEMA Administrator Replaced Amidst Plans to Dismantle Agency
Acting FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton was replaced Thursday by David Richardson, a DHS official, after Hamilton testified against dismantling FEMA, a proposal supported by President Trump who prefers state-led disaster responses.
FEMA Administrator Replaced Amidst Plans to Dismantle Agency
Acting FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton was replaced Thursday by David Richardson, a DHS official, after Hamilton testified against dismantling FEMA, a proposal supported by President Trump who prefers state-led disaster responses.
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48% Bias Score
FEMA Administrator Fired After Opposing Agency's Elimination
Acting FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton was fired on Thursday after publicly opposing the administration's plan to eliminate the agency, a move that comes one day after his testimony before Congress defending FEMA and advocating for gradual reforms; DHS official David Richardson will immediately ...
FEMA Administrator Fired After Opposing Agency's Elimination
Acting FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton was fired on Thursday after publicly opposing the administration's plan to eliminate the agency, a move that comes one day after his testimony before Congress defending FEMA and advocating for gradual reforms; DHS official David Richardson will immediately ...
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48% Bias Score
Valencia Flood: Monitoring Failures Exacerbated Death Toll
An expert study on the October 29, 2024, Valencia flood revealed that the devastating flood resulted from rainfall in the Horteta and Gallego ravines, which converged downstream of the flow gauge, causing a surge that was three times the measured flow and resulting in at least 225 deaths.
Valencia Flood: Monitoring Failures Exacerbated Death Toll
An expert study on the October 29, 2024, Valencia flood revealed that the devastating flood resulted from rainfall in the Horteta and Gallego ravines, which converged downstream of the flow gauge, causing a surge that was three times the measured flow and resulting in at least 225 deaths.
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36% Bias Score
Enschede Fireworks Disaster: 25 Years Later
De Vuurwerkramp", a four-part Dutch drama series premiering May 2nd, recounts the 1999 Enschede fireworks explosion, highlighting the 23 deaths, 948 injuries, and destruction of 200 homes, while exploring the subsequent investigation and its impact on survivors and their families.
Enschede Fireworks Disaster: 25 Years Later
De Vuurwerkramp", a four-part Dutch drama series premiering May 2nd, recounts the 1999 Enschede fireworks explosion, highlighting the 23 deaths, 948 injuries, and destruction of 200 homes, while exploring the subsequent investigation and its impact on survivors and their families.
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40% Bias Score
Istanbul Earthquake Exposes Political Divide in Disaster Response
Following earthquakes in the Marmara Sea, the largest registering 6.2, the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's AKP and CHP groups engaged in a social media dispute over sharing emergency contact numbers, initially with AKP sharing only their affiliated municipalities' numbers, and the CHP respondin...
Istanbul Earthquake Exposes Political Divide in Disaster Response
Following earthquakes in the Marmara Sea, the largest registering 6.2, the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's AKP and CHP groups engaged in a social media dispute over sharing emergency contact numbers, initially with AKP sharing only their affiliated municipalities' numbers, and the CHP respondin...
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Government Admits Failures in Valencia Flood Response
Six months after devastating floods in Valencia claimed 228 lives, the Spanish government admits its response was hampered by communication failures, highlighting a lack of real-time information sharing among agencies during the crisis.
Spanish Government Admits Failures in Valencia Flood Response
Six months after devastating floods in Valencia claimed 228 lives, the Spanish government admits its response was hampered by communication failures, highlighting a lack of real-time information sharing among agencies during the crisis.
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40% Bias Score
FEMA Acting Administrator Fired After Opposing Agency's Dismantlement
FEMA's acting administrator, Cameron Hamilton, was fired Thursday after testifying before Congress that he opposed the administration's plan to eliminate the agency; David Richardson will replace him.
FEMA Acting Administrator Fired After Opposing Agency's Dismantlement
FEMA's acting administrator, Cameron Hamilton, was fired Thursday after testifying before Congress that he opposed the administration's plan to eliminate the agency; David Richardson will replace him.
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48% Bias Score
Delayed Storm Inquiry in Valencia Excludes Victims
After a six-month delay, the Valencian Parliament approved a plan to investigate the devastating October 29, 2023, storm, focusing on testimonies from government officials, including those under investigation, while excluding victim associations; hearings will likely begin after summer.
Delayed Storm Inquiry in Valencia Excludes Victims
After a six-month delay, the Valencian Parliament approved a plan to investigate the devastating October 29, 2023, storm, focusing on testimonies from government officials, including those under investigation, while excluding victim associations; hearings will likely begin after summer.
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48% Bias Score
Jerusalem Wildfires Highlight Israel's Lack of Early-Warning Systems
Massive wildfires near Jerusalem are prompting questions about Israel's preparedness, as the country lacks advanced early-warning systems used elsewhere, while 126 firefighting teams and international aid battle one of the largest wildfires in the country's history.
Jerusalem Wildfires Highlight Israel's Lack of Early-Warning Systems
Massive wildfires near Jerusalem are prompting questions about Israel's preparedness, as the country lacks advanced early-warning systems used elsewhere, while 126 firefighting teams and international aid battle one of the largest wildfires in the country's history.
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48% Bias Score
Sea of Marmara Earthquake: 151 Injured Amidst Misinformation
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake near Silivri, Turkey, on April 23rd caused 151 injuries from panic-induced falls, while communication disruptions and the spread of misinformation, including old footage of building collapses, heightened public fear.
Sea of Marmara Earthquake: 151 Injured Amidst Misinformation
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake near Silivri, Turkey, on April 23rd caused 151 injuries from panic-induced falls, while communication disruptions and the spread of misinformation, including old footage of building collapses, heightened public fear.
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40% Bias Score
Valencia Clears 3,500 Flood-Damaged Vehicles
Valencia City Council removed roughly 3,500 flood-damaged vehicles from three districts after the October 29th storm, completing a months-long operation prioritizing environmental safety and public space recovery.
Valencia Clears 3,500 Flood-Damaged Vehicles
Valencia City Council removed roughly 3,500 flood-damaged vehicles from three districts after the October 29th storm, completing a months-long operation prioritizing environmental safety and public space recovery.
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24% Bias Score
Morelos Wildfires Part of Wider Mexican Crisis
Wildfires have consumed 1,169 hectares near Tepoztlán, Morelos, impacting tourism during Easter week, as part of a national crisis with 106 active fires burning 42,084 hectares, fueled by a severe drought and resulting in one firefighter death.
Morelos Wildfires Part of Wider Mexican Crisis
Wildfires have consumed 1,169 hectares near Tepoztlán, Morelos, impacting tourism during Easter week, as part of a national crisis with 106 active fires burning 42,084 hectares, fueled by a severe drought and resulting in one firefighter death.
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40% Bias Score
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