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When we talk about disaster preparedness, we often think about food, water, and evacuation routes. But disasters also come with paperwork- and financial stress-at the worst possible moment. This month, we’re focusing on financial first aid: what you can do now to make recovery easier later.
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Monday 4/27 - U of O Prof on Iran war strategy
Tuesday 4/28 - Wolf population growing in Oregon
Wednesday 4/29 - Kids FIRST on protecting kids during Child Abuse Prevention Month
Thursday 4/30 - Countering influencers who tout health benefits of nicotine
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Monday 4/27 - U of O Prof on Iran war strategy
Tuesday 4/28 - Wolf population growing in Oregon
Wednesday 4/29 - Kids FIRST on protecting kids during Child Abuse Prevention Month
Thursday 4/30 - Countering influencers who tout health benefits of nicotine
Have a topic or guest suggestion? We'd love to hear it: questions@klcc.org
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At issue is the TPS program, which permits eligible individuals to live and work in the United States if they cannot return to their home countries because of "extraordinary or temporary conditions." -
A New Hampshire Republican. A German Holocaust denier. A suspicious bottle of baby oil. An NPR investigation reveals how the alarming rise of antisemitic conspiracy theories reached a state capitol. -
Ukraine accused Israel of allowing the import of grain it claims Russia stole from occupied areas. Israel claimed that the vessel had not entered the port and had not yet submitted its documents. -
The State Department said that it is preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America's 250th birthday that feature a picture of President Donald Trump. -
Australia is proposing to tax Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters. The government intends to introduce the draft legislation to Parliament by July.
