Category: Politics

Amid false claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, officials say these are the real health challenges

Amid false claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, officials say these are the real health challenges

Benjamin Hughes

When Ohio senator and Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance claimed Haitian immigrants had caused infectious-disease rates to “skyrocket” in Springfield, local health commissioner Chris Cook checked the records. They showed that in 2023, for example, there were four active tuberculosis cases in Ohio’s Clark County, which includes Springfield, up from three in 2022. HIV

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FEMA leader vows "whole federal family" will respond to Hurricane Milton amid reports of staff shortages

FEMA leader vows “whole federal family” will respond to Hurricane Milton amid reports of staff shortages

Benjamin Hughes

FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said Wednesday that the agency has a “layered approach” to staffing, along with being just one part of the federal government’s support mechanisms, amid concerns about resources as the agency prepares for powerful Hurricane Milton as it barrels toward Florida shortly after the deadly Hurricane Helene. “We’re just one part of

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Misinformation has surged following Hurricane Helene. Here's a fact check.

Misinformation has surged following Hurricane Helene. Here’s a fact check.

Benjamin Hughes

As recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene continue across the southeastern U.S., federal and state officials have warned that misinformation and conspiracy theories are hindering efforts to provide aid and accurate information to victims.  The American Red Cross said misinformation is hurting relief efforts, while Deanne Criswell, who leads the Federal Emergency Management Agency, said the

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