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Biden visits Kentucky pledging federal support for tornado hit state

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Offering hugs of support to locals who’ve lost everything to a devastating storm US President Joe Biden visits the devastation zone in Kentucky after the state was lashed with deadly tornadoes and severe storms 

President Biden flew to Kentucky on Wednesday to survey the damage wrought over the weekend reprising a role comforting disaster victims  as he pledged that the Federal Government will cover the costs of the rebuild.

The president announced that the white house would cover 100% of costs of emergency work for the first 30 days after the extreme weather event.

Late Monday, Biden approved disaster declarations for Tennessee and Illinois, and had previously approved a major disaster declaration for Kentucky. 

On Wednesday, Biden amended the Kentucky disaster declaration to make additional assistance available, increasing federal funding.

The President said during his remarks in Dawson Springs that he previously “wasn’t sure” he had the authority to make the change to the disaster declaration, but added, “it turns out I do.”

Joining local leaders earlier at a storm briefing in Mayfield in Kentucky… the President expressed shock at some of the images he saw during his aerial tour of the area pledging the full force of the federal government to help rebuilding and recovery efforts.

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Biden said he was “amazed” at the way the community has come together in the wake of the storm

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has sent search-and-rescue and emergency response teams to Kentucky, along with teams to help survivors register for assistance.

Dozens of generators have been into the state following mass power outages along with 135,000 gallons of water, 74,000 meals and thousands of cots, blankets, infant toddler kits and pandemic shelter kits.

Mayfield was the hardest hit of several western Kentucky communities in the 200-mile path of a twister that turned cities into piles of debris that are now being hauled away by work crews and National Guard troops.

The city of 10,000 is under a boil-water order and accounts for more than one-third of the state’s 14,000 power outages.

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Are women being silenced on LinkedIn? Algorithm claims spark debate

LinkedIn’s algorithm may favor men’s content, prompting concerns about gender bias and visibility for women professionals.

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LinkedIn’s algorithm may favor men’s content, prompting concerns about gender bias and visibility for women professionals.


A Melbourne-based LinkedIn coach has raised concerns that the platform’s algorithm may be limiting the reach of women’s content. The discussion has intensified after an experiment showed major differences in engagement between male and female profiles posting identical content. Is the algorithm unintentionally amplifying gender bias?

We speak with Darren Woolley from TrinityP3 to unpack the evidence behind these claims, explore the implications of LinkedIn’s denials, and break down what these changes mean for professional women trying to build visibility online. What does the shift from cumulative to daily performance graphs signal? And how worried should users be about hidden bias?

Darren also explains why women must continue posting, how to create content that cuts through algorithm changes, and what strategies can help users—particularly women—boost their reach. Plus, we look at the broader call for more diverse voices to be heard on the world’s biggest professional platform.

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Hong Kong high-rise inferno leaves dozens dead and hundreds missing

Deadly fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court kills 36, 279 missing; authorities face scrutiny over construction safety.

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Deadly fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court kills 36, 279 missing; authorities face scrutiny over construction safety.


A horrific fire has torn through Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court housing complex, killing at least 36 people and leaving 279 missing. The blaze erupted in the Tai Po district and quickly intensified as bamboo scaffolding helped the flames spread with alarming speed.

The complex, home to nearly 4,800 residents, was undergoing major renovations at the time of the disaster. Authorities are now facing renewed scrutiny over construction safety and the ongoing reliance on bamboo scaffolding, which has been at the centre of multiple accidents in recent years.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed deep condolences and called for urgent rescue and recovery operations as emergency teams continue searching for survivors.
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National Guard troops shot near White House as lockdown declared

Two National Guard members shot near the White House; critical condition prompts major law enforcement response and lockdown.

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Two National Guard members shot near the White House; critical condition prompts major law enforcement response and lockdown.


Two National Guard members have been shot in Washington, D.C., just blocks from the White House, prompting a major response from law enforcement. A suspect was also shot during the confrontation, and officials report the guards are in critical condition. President Trump, currently in Florida for the Thanksgiving holiday, confirmed the severity of the incident.

Authorities quickly locked down the White House and the Treasury Department’s headquarters as police surrounded Farragut Square with heavy security and yellow tape. The area remains closed off as investigators work to understand what led to the violent encounter.

This shooting comes as tensions rise around the National Guard’s legal role in the capital. A federal judge recently ruled their presence violates several laws but delayed action until December 11, leaving a controversial deployment in limbo.
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