The dome of the U.S. Capitol is seen at sunrise on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) (Mark Schiefelbein, Copyright 2025 Associated ...

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It is not unusual to be with friends, family, co-workers, or even strangers and need to decide whether to offer or give help. Should you pick up a person’s dropped item, call a neighbor whose garage ...

We will continue to update this story as we find out about more emergency funds. For a detailed list of updates, please scroll to the bottom of the article. With the future of federal funding for the ...