Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter with 15 years experience who started as a local New York City reporter. Having joined The Epoch Times' news team in 2009, Jack was born and raised near Modesto in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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Social Security Recipients to Get Lower Boost in 2024: What Retirees Should Know
The Social Security Administration, which manages the payments, said that the latest cost-of-living adjustment will be 2.5 percent.
DeSantis Issues Warning to Residents to Avoid Preventable Post-Hurricane Fatalities
‘We are seeing hazards that are still there, so please exercise caution,’ the governor says.
Worsening Geopolitical Conditions Could Have ‘Far-Reaching Effects’ on Human History: JPMorgan CEO
‘There is significant human suffering, and the outcome of these situations could have far-reaching effects,’ he says.
DeSantis Pushes Back on Claims of Climate’s Role in Producing Stronger Hurricanes
‘It is hurricane season. You are going to have tropical weather,’ the governor says.
After 2 Hurricanes, FEMA Will Urgently Need Funding From Congress, Mayorkas Says
He said FEMA has the resources to respond to ’the immediate needs of individuals’ impacted by the storms but will need more funding ’very rapidly.’
CDC Issues New Travel Advisory for Rwanda due to Ebola-Like Virus
The federal agency on Oct. 7 increased its travel level advisory to Level 3 for the African country.
Hurricane Milton Destroys Roof of Tropicana Field Stadium Near Tampa
Sections of the roof fell inside the ballpark, revealing the field below.
FEMA Director: Florida Dodged ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ With Hurricane Milton
‘We avoided that worst-case scenario that we were planning for,’ FEMA chief Deanne Criswell says.
DeSantis Responds to Claims FEMA Can Keep People From Their Homes
A page on FEMA’s website says the federal agency ‘cannot seize your property or land’ after a natural disaster.
Nearly 3 Million Americans Have Voted So Far. Here’s What We Know.
As of the afternoon of Oct. 9, more than 2.8 million people have cast ballots in the 2024 contest.
