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Who Is David Richardson: Quick Facts About FEMA Chief Who 'Didn't Know About Hurricane Season' in US

FEMA chief David Richardson faces backlash after admitting he didn't know the US had a hurricane season, prompting questions about the agency's preparedness.

International Business Times UK

'Incompetent' FEMA Chief Who Didn't Know U.S. Has a Hurricane Season Now Claims It Was a Joke

The Department of Homeland Security has released a statement claiming that the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency was making a joke when he said he didn't know that the US had an official hurricane season.

Latin Times

FEMA says it will stick with last year's hurricane plan after its director tells staff he 'didn't realize it was a season'

Spokesperson says the comment was a joke.

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‘Hadn’t been aware’: FEMA staff terrified after Trump appointed head said he’d never heard of hurricane season

Who could have predicted a Trump appointee would be dangerously incompetent?!

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DHS downplays FEMA Chief questioning hurricane season a ‘joke’

FEMA chief David Richardson alarmed staff members Monday when he reportedly made the remark during a briefing with staff members

The Independent UK

FEMA head: When is hurricane season?

David Richardson left staff shaking their heads when he appeared unaware that hurricane season had started

Salon

Turmoil, worry swirl over cuts to key federal agencies as hurricane season begins

As hurricane season begins, experts in storms and disasters are worried about massive cuts to the federal system that forecasts, tracks and responds to the storms

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FEMA's acting chief says agency will shift more disaster recovery responsibilities to the states

FEMA acting chief David Richardson has laid out the agency's intent for this upcoming hurricane season, cementing plans to push more responsibility to the states for disaster response and recovery while continuing federal support “when deemed necessary.”

The Independent UK

'Don't get in my way,' the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff

The new head of the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country is warning staff not to try to impede upcoming changes

The Independent UK

‘I will run right over you’: New FEMA head issues warning to Trump critics

Acting director David Richardson addressed FEMA after congressional testimony led to the removal of his predecessor.

Al Jazeera

FEMA Acting Chief Ousted After Opposing Agency Dismantling Plan

DHS' Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem decided to remove Hamilton and appoint David Richardson as his replacement, effective immediately. However, she did not provide a reason for Hamilton's dismissal.

International Business Times

More insurance pain possible following LA fires

Insurance premiums are already rising in Australia and destructive fires in the United States may help keep costs high.

AAP

Dave Richardson: Wicketkeeper, lawyer, and ICC's first General Manager

NEW DELHI: Former South Africa cricketer David Richardson had a remarkable career both on and off the field. He made his debut for South Africa in a Test match against India in November 1992, marking the country's return to international cricket after a long period of isolation due to apartheid.

The Times of India

The rich are getting richer: Australia’s wealth divide continues to widen

Wealth disparity will soon destroy any ‘semblance of equality’ in Australian society, Australia Institute research finds

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'Fighting for crumbs' as Australia forgoes wealth taxes

The wealth of Australia's richest 200 people has grown to almost a quarter of national gross domestic product, new analysis shows.

The National (Scotland)

NC500 boss says 'tempers are raging' in communities over lack of caravan policing

AN INCOMING new North Coast 500 boss says the government has been “caught out” with increasing popularity of the route and that locals are at…

Nottingham Post

Suspect loses part of hand after "dangerous" makeshift weapon backfired

"They are really dangerous to the user not just the public"

Nottingham Post

Traces of rat poison found in cannabis 'sweets' like 'Zoot Pastilles' and 'Dorweedos'

Around £90m of drugs have been incinerated this year

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All candidates for Arizona State Senate District 12 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Arizona State Senate District 12 —Mitzi Epstein (D) and David Richardson (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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The top fundraisers in the Florida House

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

Daily Record

Lone Tory voice opposes council motion slamming 'inhumane' Rwanda refugee scheme

East Ayrshire Council will write to UK Government calling for the plan to send asylum seekers to Africa.

The New Daily

Bowen faces calls to slug gas companies with windfall profits tax

The Albanese government is facing renewed calls to introduce a windfall profits tax on the mostly foreign-owned gas industry.

The Guardian - UK

Black students frustrated at lack of action on university racism, MPs told

Academics and student leaders tell committee black students and staff face ‘ingrained institutional racism’

The Guardian - UK

Why Rwanda asylum seeker plan is doomed to fail

It makes little sense to send vulnerable people to a country with a questionable human rights record, writes Tirthankar Bandyopadhyay. Plus letters from Prof David Richardson, Dr Martin Pugh, Dr Joseph Mullen, Neil Ross and Margaret Fowler

Miami Herald

English professor sues UF, saying it stripped him of classes after criticizing COVID policy

A tenured University of Florida professor has sued the university’s president and three other administrators, alleging UF violated his free speech rights when it stripped him of his teaching assignments and barred him from walking onto the campus last fall after he criticized the school’s decision to conduct classes in…

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