Federal Program That Helps Cities Prep for Disaster Still Frozen
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Federal Program That Helps Cities Prep for Disaster Still Frozen Despite Judge’s Order (Maria)
The author writes, “When it comes to adapting to the consequences of climate change, the federal government has relied heavily on one flagship program: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC). Administered by FEMA, it has doled out $4.5B in grants to help states and cities prepare for disasters. Despite its bipartisan support, the administration announced its intent to shut down BRIC in April. A federal judge ordered FEMA to restore the program’s funding and take all necessary steps to reverse the termination. … Though the deadline passed last week, the administration is still holding out.”
Look How Much Canadians Hate the United States Now (Sean)
From Politico: “It’s not just about the trade war. Nearly half of America’s neighbors to the north now think the U.S. is a bigger threat to world peace than Russia.”
The Republicans Made Peace With Science (Gerry)
From The Atlantic: “The Trump administration’s hostility to science is real and deeply concerning. But it has not — so far — reset the Republican Party’s position on science funding in the way that Trump reshaped GOP stances on trade, immigration, or foreign alliances.”
He Wants to Deport Native Americans. He May Win Statewide Office in Texas. (Laura)
From Texas Monthly: “Top Texas Republicans tried to cancel Bo French when he ran the Tarrant County Republican Party. Now, as he runs for railroad commissioner, they are silent.”
Why It’s Becoming So Expensive To Buy a Car in America (Reader Steve)
The author writes, “It can be a shock shopping for a new car these days. The pandemic shortages are over. Dealer lots are stocked. Customers can find the colors and options they want. But prices have never been higher — and the auto loans bigger and longer than ever to make it pencil out.”
How Nazgul the Wolfdog Made His Run for Winter Olympic Glory in Italy (Dana)
The author writes, “Before he became the most famous dog at the Olympics, Nazgul was not known as an escape artist. Still, his owners, Enrico and Alice Varesco, were not taking chances when they left him alone at their apartment alongside the Olympic cross-country ski trails this week. … Nazgul, a two-year-old, 65-pound Czechoslovakian Wolfdog, was secured inside his spacious kennel, inside the house — with an eight-foot-tall fence separating the Varescos’ backyard from the trails where dozens of skiers would hurtle past later that day. Then, the photos of a dog running amongst ski racers on the homestretch started landing on Alice’s phone.”
