FEMA workers who skipped hurricane-hit Florida homes with Trump signs broke the law: watchdog

WASHINGTON — FEMA staff broke the law when they skipped over 11 hurricane-hit Florida homes with signs supporting President Trump in 2024, a federal watchdog found in a report released Tuesday. The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General faulted a FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crew for Hurricane Milton after they passed by the houses “due to the presence of political signage supporting then-Presidential candidate Donald Trump, violating FEMA policy and the Hatch Act.” “These issues occurred due to weaknesses in FEMA’s training, documentation, and oversight,” the watchdog determined. “FEMA DSA crews did not receive ethics and Hatch…

Trent Hendrick clears Big Ten’s new NFL rule as UCLA reaps the reward

Even as he welcomed Trent Hendrick to his team, UCLA coach Bob Chesney acknowledged that adding a star linebacker who had brushed up with the NFL could get messy. When Chesney was asked Monday about the possibility of Hendrick’s restored eligibility being overturned, the coach said, “Well, it still can…

2 people die of measles in Pennsylvania as vaccination rates drop across the nation

Two people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, have died of measles, marking the first measles-related deaths in the United States this year.Neither individual was vaccinated against the disease, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) reported Tuesday (Aug. 25). Their deaths mark the first measles fatalities in the state in 35 years.”To…

Forget 8 hours — new research reveals how much sleep adults really need

When it comes to sleep, is eight hours really the magic number? While adequate rest is undoubtedly an important component of human health, how much sleep we need isn’t necessarily the same for everyone. A new review from Brain Medicine challenges the notion that all adults require eight hours of…

Dolly Parton’s health battles — as icon dies at 80

Beloved American icon and country music legend Dolly Parton is dead at 80. Her family announced the devastating news in a video posted to Instagram Tuesday. “Hey everyone, my name is Bryan Seaver, son of Cassie Parton and I am representing the Parton and Owens family today, announcing the passing…

Astros vs. Yankees picks, odds: MLB prediction, best bet Tuesday

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. “The Yankees won six of their last seven games. The loss was when you bet on them. Knock it off!” – Joe from Brooklyn…

Gavin Newsom vows revenge on Supreme Court after mail-in ballot ruling

Gavin Newsom has vowed to fight the Supreme Court after it cleared the way for President Donald Trump to continue pursuing new restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the midterms. The California governor said in a statement late Monday he will launch another lawsuit against the federal government to try…

Leaked list of Hollywood megastars drags them into shocking LA voting debacle

High-profile Hollywood celebrities have been swept up in a growing voter registration controversy in Los Angeles. Hollywood stars including Jennifer Aniston, Jenna Dewan and Nicollette Sheridan were allegedly registered to vote using the address of a WeHo financial management office, rather than their homes. According to the Daily Mail, 36…

Hail Mary attempt to halt California’s Glock ban with days to go: ‘Stay tuned’

Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a legal threat from the Department of Justice just days before a controversial California firearms law takes effect that would ban gun dealers from selling Glock-style handguns. In a letter sent Tuesday to the governor and Attorney General Rob Bonta, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon warned…

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