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CPB Defunding Jeopardizes $136 Million in Emergency Alert System Grants

Congress's defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) threatens the distribution of $136 million in emergency alert system grants to public media stations, jeopardizing the ability of rural and underserved communities to receive critical alerts during emergencies, as exemplified by K...

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Texas Flood Kills 136: Systemic Failures Exposed

Catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, Texas, on July 4th, 2024, caused 136 deaths due to insufficient warnings, delayed response, and the absence of key officials during the crisis.

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New York Bitcoin Mine's Environmental Impact Sparks Local Outcry

In Dresden, New York, Greenidge Generation, a natural gas plant also powering a bitcoin mine since 2019, emits greenhouse gases and hot water into Seneca Lake, harming the environment and impacting the local tourism-dependent economy, prompting legal action and community activism.

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Trump Administration's Proposed Cuts Threaten Public Broadcasting

The Trump administration's proposed $1 billion cut to public broadcasting funding threatens to eliminate vital news access for rural communities already facing a decline in local newspapers, creating "news deserts," and potentially increasing political polarization and decreasing community engagemen...

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Victorian Firefighters Protest Proposed Tax Hike

Dozens of Victorian volunteer fire brigades refused to respond to emergencies Thursday night, protesting a proposed state government tax increase that would more than double the fire services levy, impacting at least 25 brigades and 30 tankers across southwest Victoria and the Central Highlands.

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Bus Route Cut Isolates Autistic Man

In Pool-in-Wharfedale, Yorkshire, the removal of the number 25 bus route has severely limited the independence of 22-year-old autistic resident Oliver Heap, prompting a community campaign for its reinstatement, supported by a survey of 244 residents indicating significant need for the service.

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CPB Funding Cuts Jeopardize Essential Rural Radio Services

The recent $1 billion cut to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has shut down the organization, leaving 1,500 local radio stations without funding and jeopardizing essential services in rural communities, especially for Spanish-speaking farmworkers and Native Americans who rely on these s...

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Robbins, CA, Gets $8M Water System Upgrade

Robbins, California, a town of roughly 300 residents, is finally getting clean drinking water after decades of relying on bottled water due to contaminated tap water; an $8 million project funded by the state is upgrading the town's water infrastructure, expected to be completed by June 2027.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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New York Bitcoin Mine Threatens Rural Community

Located in Dresden, New York, the Greenidge Generation plant, a natural gas peaking plant and bitcoin mine operating since 2019, generates noise and water pollution, harming residents' health and the local ecosystem, while its high energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions threaten the region'...

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Small-Town Synagogue's Resilience Showcases Power of Community

Congregation B'er Chayim in Cumberland, Maryland, a nearly 200-year-old synagogue, thrives due to the dedication of members like Francine Schreiber Reynolds and Debbie Lang, who actively participate in the Center for Small Town Jewish Life's programs to overcome challenges faced by small-town Jewish...

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Trump's Order Threatens Public Radio Stations' Funding

President Trump issued an executive order to cut federal funding for NPR and PBS, impacting local public radio stations significantly, especially in rural areas where they serve as essential news and emergency information providers.

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Texas Wildfire: $1 Billion Impact, Years of Recovery

The Smokehouse Creek fire, ignited by an Xcel Energy power line, burned over a million acres in the Texas Panhandle, killing two people, destroying 53 homes, and resulting in the deaths of over 15,000 cattle; recovery is expected to take years and cost over $1 billion.

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