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Tornado siren drill this morning: Severe Weather Preparedness Week kicks off in Georgia

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www.wsav.com – Genevieve Lund – 2025-02-05 05:49:00

SUMMARY: Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Georgia emphasizes the importance of being ready for unpredictable storms, including tornadoes, hurricanes, and flash floods. Officials urge residents to develop safety plans as they enter peak severe weather season. Today’s focus is on tornado safety, highlighted by a statewide tornado drill at 9:30 a.m. Georgians are encouraged to identify safe shelters and stay informed through emergency alerts. Each day of the week will cover different weather hazards, including thunderstorms, lightning safety, and flood preparedness. With Georgia averaging 30 tornadoes annually, emergency drills are crucial for ensuring community safety and awareness.

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Lawmakers push legislation to abolish USAID entirely | National

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Thérèse Boudreaux | The Center Square – 2025-02-10 13:05:00

SUMMARY: Reps. Gregory Steube and Marjorie Taylor Greene have introduced bills to immediately cease all federal funding for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), transferring its duties to the Department of State. This action follows USAID’s operational pause under Trump, who appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Acting Administrator. Greene criticized USAID as a “slush fund,” alleging it promotes a radical agenda and wastes taxpayer money. While some Republicans support the bills, others, like Rep. Don Bacon, argue for reform instead, highlighting USAID’s role in aiding the needy and advancing national security interests.

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HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says

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www.wsav.com – The Associated Press – 2025-02-10 12:20:00

SUMMARY: Winnie Byanyima, head of the U.N. AIDS agency, warned that halting American support for HIV programs could lead to a surge in new infections, potentially rising to 8.7 million by 2029, a tenfold increase in AIDS-related deaths, and millions more orphans. Byanyima emphasized the U.S. funding is crucial, as it finances about 90% of HIV efforts in affected countries. The recent freeze in aid has caused job losses among HIV workers and uncertainty in African nations. She highlighted a new prevention tool, lenacapavir, that could help control HIV but stressed the urgent need for U.S. leadership to avoid catastrophic outcomes.

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Trump says he will announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs Monday, and more import duties are coming

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www.wsav.com – The Associated Press – 2025-02-10 07:02:00

SUMMARY: President Trump announced that the U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico. He also mentioned “reciprocal tariffs” for countries charging high duties on U.S. goods, expecting to announce details soon. Trump’s trade policies have caused financial market declines and growing inflation concerns among Americans. His recent comments prompted a meeting among South Korean officials to evaluate the potential impact on their steel industry, as South Korea exported significant steel to the U.S. last year. Additionally, Trump plans to delay tariffs on small packages until proper enforcement measures are established.

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