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Small businesses recovering from Hurricane Helene struggle to get financial assistance
SUMMARY: Business owners in Pinellas County are struggling to recover from recent hurricanes due to delays in obtaining loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA). Many, including George Lewis of the Friendly Fisherman Restaurant, have suffered significant damage and have been waiting weeks for financial assistance, worsened by a lapse in Congressional funding. The SBA’s loan processing has slowed as demand surged following Hurricane Helen. Business owners like Mark Hubard of Hub’s Marina emphasize that these loans are crucial for maintaining payroll and operational support. While awaiting funding, they are relying on local community support and hope Congress will approve additional resources soon.
According to the SBA, the administration ran out of money following increased loan demand after Hurricane Helene.
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5 taken to hospital with heat-related issues after Amtrak en route to Jacksonville stopped for ‘mechanical assessment’
SUMMARY: Five people were hospitalized with heat-related issues after Amtrak Train 41 stopped for a mechanical assessment south of Jesup, Georgia, delaying its scheduled Jacksonville stop. The train lost head-end power around 10:30 a.m. ET. Nassau County Fire Rescue supplied water and ice to passengers, and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority arranged air-conditioned buses to transport them to the Jacksonville Amtrak station. Amtrak sourced alternative bus transportation by about 3:45 p.m. ET for affected customers. Updates are ongoing as authorities manage the situation and assist stranded passengers.
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z become the main event as Paris crowns celebrity the world’s hottest trend
SUMMARY: At the 2025 Paris Fashion Week, celebrity presence overshadowed traditional fashion elements, turning runways into spectacles driven by star power. Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s arrival at Louis Vuitton’s show went viral, illustrating how social media now shapes fashion influence more than designers. K-pop idols like J-Hope and Jackson Wang livestreamed events to millions, rapidly spreading trends globally. Celebrities like Beyoncé not only attend but embody brand identities, driving trends such as Western-inspired styles. Fast fashion brands like Shein and Temu capitalize on viral moments, quickly making runway looks accessible worldwide. Fashion today is less about garments and more about the celebrity spectacle.
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UK police reviewing rapper’s anti-Israel comments at Glastonbury Festival
SUMMARY: British police are reviewing videos of rapper Bobby Vylan at Glastonbury Festival for leading chants of “death to the IDF” and “free Palestine.” Avon and Somerset Police are investigating whether criminal offenses occurred. The Israeli Embassy condemned the remarks as hateful, while UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting called them “appalling” and questioned how the BBC and festival organizers allowed the live broadcast. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has spoken to the BBC director general. The festival also featured Irish rap group Kneecap, whose member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh faces terrorism charges linked to waving a Hezbollah flag. About 200,000 attended the event.
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