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Pakistan was hit with the worst flash floods seen in a decade, sweeping away entire villages and leaving over 100 dead.

According to Pakistan Climate Minister Sherry Rehman, one-third of the country has been completely submerged. Rehman called current flooding a “crisis of unimaginable proportions.”

The Government of Pakistan established the Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022 and is accepting donations. On Saturday, the U.K. government announced a plan to allocate up to $1.8 million for flood relief efforts. The U.S. and the United Arab Emirates have also contributed aid and the United Nations is set to launch a $161 million flash appeal for Pakistan on Tuesday, but officials say more help is needed.

Learn more about how to donate here.

DOT Proposes New Airline Refund Rules to Address Delays and Cancellations

The Department of Transportation recently announced a new proposal that, among other changes, would more specifically outline when a passenger is entitled to compensation for “significant” schedule changes or delays to their flight. The agency also announced a planned website to more easily show different airlines’ policies regarding cancellations and delays. 

Currently, airlines are not legally bound to give customers any sort of refund or compensation for delayed or canceled flights, but many try to accommodate passengers. 

Do you support or oppose the DOT’s newest proposal?

White House to Host Food Conference, Aims to End Hunger in U.S.

President Biden is hosting a White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health on September 28 — the first conference on the topics since 1969. The administration wants to end hunger and food insecurity in the United States by 2030.

The goal is to find policy solutions to end hunger, improve nutrition, increase physical activity, reduce diet-related diseases, and close the equity disparities around them.

What do you want to see come out of the food conference?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Happy Frankenstein Day, or Mary Shelley's birthday. It's been over two centuries since Shelley, 18 years old at the time, brought Victor Frankenstein and his experiments to life. How will you celebrate Shelly, Frankenstein, and the infamous monster today?

—Jamie Epstein

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