Hurricane season begins amid cuts to key agencies
Washington forecasters warn of a busy hurricane season as FEMA and NOAA face staff losses, travel and training curbs, and grant cuts since Trump took office. Experts fear reduced capacity, brain drain, and slower responses could endanger states like Florida and Texas while the Hurricane Center remains staffed and adds AI forecasting.
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Iran Enrichment Near Weapons Grade Sparks IAEA Warning
The IAEA reports Iran has 900.8 pounds of 60 percent enriched uranium as of May 17, up 294.9 pounds since February, placing it close to weapons-grade levels. The agency warns Iran remains the only non-nuclear-weapon state producing such material, prompting calls for policy shifts amid renewed U.S. talks and Israeli warnings.
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