Millions Could Be Diverted From FEMA To Pay For Detention Beds
NPR’s David Greene talks to ex-FEMA administrator Craig Fugate about the news that DHS will be taking money out of FEMA’s disaster relief fund to pay for the detention of migrants at the border.
Purdue Pharma Is In Talks To Settle Multiple Opioid Lawsuits
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, faces billions of dollars in potential liability for its role in the nation’s opioid crisis.
New Hampshire Wants Wendy Auger To Turn In Her Vanity Plate
Many parents say, “Pee before we go.” Wendy Auger gets fun reactions to her 15-year-old license plate that reads: PB4WEGO. Seacoastonline.com reports excretory acts can’t be referenced on N.H. plates.
This Digital Sheriff Helps Cities Wrangle Airbnb Rules
Cities are struggling to enforce rules around everything from problem party houses to investors pushing up housing costs. An entrepreneur is helping local officials deal with these short-term rentals.
North Carolina To File Suit Against 8 Firms That Sell Vaping Products
NPR’s Rachel Martin talks to North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein about his lawsuit against eight e-cigarette and vape manufacturers.
New Generation Of Mortuary Students Represent Industry Changes
First-generation mortuary students represent a major change in an industry long dominated by local family businesses. Those students also face their own set of challenges.
Still Recovering From Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico Braces For Dorian
Puerto Rico is under a hurricane watch because Tropical Storm Dorian could strengthen. President Trump has approved a federal emergency declaration, authorizing disaster relief aid.
News Brief: Border Enforcement Funds, Tropical Storm, E-Cigarette Lawsuit
The White House wants to divert disaster relief money to border enforcement operations. Puerto Rico braces for Tropical Storm Dorian. And, North Carolina is taking on e-cigarette companies.
Former Uber Engineer Charged With 33 Counts Of Trade-Secret Theft
Anthony Levandowski could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted of stealing thousands of files on Google’s self-driving car project. After leaving Google, he went to work for its rival, Uber.
As Puerto Rico Braces For Storm, DHS, FEMA To Move $271 Million To Border Operations
The Department of Homeland Security will move millions in emergency funds for new detention beds and facilities for court cases. House Democrats slammed the move, calling it “backwards and cruel.”
In New Jersey, Newark’s Water Crisis Continues
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Shakima Thomas, a social worker in Newark, N.J., about the city’s ongoing water crisis.
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