Trump Administration's Actions on FEMA and Migrants, Israeli Body Misidentification, Remembering Kiah Duggins, Weekend Recommendations by NPR

President Trump's administration has fired over 200 FEMA employees and rolled back efforts to make homes and buildings safer before disasters. NPR recaps the first 100 days of the Trump administration. Israeli authorities announced that a body returned by Hamas was misidentified. NPR remembers civil rights lawyer Kiah Duggins, who died in a plane crash. NPR shares what to watch, read, and listen to this weekend.

FEMA Layoffs and Safety Concerns During Disasters

Experts are concerned about the more than 200 layoffs at FEMA as wildfires and floods become more frequent. NPR also found that FEMA is backtracking on work to make buildings safer during disasters.

Recent Aviation Disasters and Flight Safety Concerns

Recent aviation disasters and close calls have raised concerns about flight safety, including a midair collision that killed 67 people near Washington. Despite these tragedies, statistics show that air travel is still one of the safest modes of transportation. Investigations are ongoing to determine the causes of these incidents and prevent future accidents.

Preparedness during potential crises

The article warns of impending disasters during the Biden administration and encourages Americans to be prepared by purchasing a Medical Emergency Kit from The Wellness Company.

Natural Disasters in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape attributes disasters in the country to extraordinary rainfall and changing weather patterns, including a landslide that may have killed thousands. Relief efforts are ongoing with support from Australia and the United States.

Rescue of Caramelo the Horse during Flooding in Brazil

A Brazilian horse named Caramelo was rescued after being stranded on a rooftop during massive floods in southern Brazil. The rescue operation involved firefighters and veterinarians, and the horse is now recovering at a veterinary hospital. The floods in Rio Grande do Sul have caused significant damage and casualties, with many animals also being rescued and cared for.