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Ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, Direct Relief is strengthening healthcare preparedness across hurricane-prone regions through pre-positioned emergency medical supplies, resilient power…

As a deadly Ebola outbreak spreads in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Direct Relief is preparing to ship $2.5 million in medicine and medical supplies to treat patients, protect health worker…

When the first cases of Ebola virus were announced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo this month, Dr. Jeffrey Samuel, traveling in East Africa, read about it on the Direct Relief website. Dr. …

Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 196 shipments of requested medical aid to 35 U.S. states and territories and 13 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 3.6 million defined dail…

Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 1,088 shipments of requested medical aid to 39 U.S. states and territories and 20 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 2.3 million defined da…

More than 60 percent of the United States is experiencing drought conditions, with more than 20 percent in an extreme drought. Andrew Ellis, a climatologist at Virginia Tech said the current conditions are among the worst in decades because the…

Reports on human and livestock losses have been sought from local officials, and financial assistance will be provided to those affected in line with government rules, officials said.

More than 60% of the United States is experiencing drought conditions, with more than 20% in an extreme drought. Andrew Ellis, a climatologist at Virginia Tech said the current conditions are among the worst in decades because the combination of intensity…

President Donald Trump floated a federal gas tax suspension. If enacted, here's how that could impact consumers.

From Kiplinger RSS Feed: Do Drivers Really Need a Federal Gas Tax Holiday in 2026? Debate is Heating Up Again

The number of Americans with debt is at an all-time high. U.S. consumers are carrying $17.5 trillion in personal debt, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and more than three-quarters of U.S.…

The Senate has unanimously passed a crucial bill aimed at combating COVID fraud, reinforcing efforts to protect taxpayer dollars and ensure accountability.…

UAE’s Humaid Air Bridge delivers over 600 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, supporting 150,000 people with vital food and relief supplies.

Subscribe on LinkedIn This story first appeared in Amy Weaver’s LinkedIn newsletter, Direct Relief: Hope Ahead. A year ago today, I stepped into Direct Relief, bringing with me a career shape…

Over 30,000 residents were asked to evacuate northwest Dominican Republic after the Caribbean nation endured torrential rains in early April. Since the first storms, rains continued into May, creat…

Hurricane Melissa was bearing down on St. Ann’s Parish, Jamaica, but 11 women were still in labor, and the three midwives on duty barely had time to look up from their work. “It was like a conveyor…

From The Guardian: Jim Chalmers rules out fuel excise extension and downplays hopes for tax relief in ‘most responsible’ budget yet

Over the past seven days, Direct Relief dispatched 443 shipments of requested medical aid to health care providers across 36 U.S. states and territories and 16 countries. The shipments included 5.9…

The number of Americans with debt is at an all-time high. U.S. consumers are carrying $17.5 trillion in personal debt, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and more than three-quarters of U.S.…

The number of Americans with debt is at an all-time high. U.S. consumers are carrying $17.5 trillion in personal debt, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and more than three-quarters of U.S.…