The STORM Act signed into law

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News Date: January 2, 2021

On Friday, January 1, 2021, the President signed into law: the "STORM Act," which authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide capitalization grants to States to establish revolving funds to provide hazard mitigation assistance to reduce risks from disasters and natural hazards.
S. 3418, the "Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation Act".
Sources: www.congress.gov, www.whitehouse.gov

Stellar reveals Financial Inclusion report

Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) released a whitepaper discussing the role of blockchain technology in facilitating financial inclusion.
The whitepaper underscores the significance of financial services access for global financial inclusion, particularly in developing economies.
Despite advancements in digital payments, cash remains prevalent in emerging economies. Many unbanked adults still receive government and private-sector payments in cash, impacting financial inclusion.
It emphasizes digital payments as a pivotal entry point to formal economic participation. Despite the persistence of cash usage, transitioning to digital payments can encourage broader use of financial services.
The paper delves into the hurdles of cross-border payments and highlights blockchain's potential to address these challenges. It showcases blockchain's role in enabling secure, cost-effective transactions.
Additionally, it presents various applications of blockchain, such as facilitating cash-to-digital asset conversions, safeguarding against currency devaluation, and supporting humanitarian aid distribution.
While recognizing blockchain's promise for financial inclusion, the document emphasizes the necessity of balancing innovation with consumer protection, privacy, and financial education to ensure the creation of inclusive and secure financial systems.
Full report: stellar.org

Trump Urges Global Cooperation in Humanitarian Aid Efforts

In a recent interview aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump advocated for enhanced global collaboration to address humanitarian challenges, particularly in conflict-affected regions. He emphasized the importance of providing medical support and food aid to those in need, while stressing that the responsibility should not rest solely on the United States.
“We’re committed to helping,” Trump said, “but we need other nations to contribute as well.” He highlighted the role of international organizations and allied countries in stepping up efforts to deliver critical resources to areas impacted by war and displacement.
Trump’s remarks underscore the value of shared global responsibility in humanitarian initiatives, encouraging stronger participation from international partners to support relief efforts and provide essential aid.

10 Days to Remember. Our New Age

Solar Eclipse, Solstice, Great Conjunction & Mars Square Pluto - 10 Days to Remember - Dec 14/23.
This is going to be a very fast-paced and INTERESTING few weeks ahead of us! The Solar Eclipse is just one of the major events we have to look forward to.
Effectively Using the Eclipse, Solstice, and Saturn/Jupiter Conjunction to Recreate Human Society...
And this is what it must take for all of humanity, to be free. We cannot fight off the oppressors, nor can we plead with them to free us from our cells. We have to BE free, ACT free, for them to lose their power over us. We must OWN our sovereignty.
Sources: 5dastrology.com, operationdisclosure1.blogspot.com

Russia to continue Mir bankcard expansion

Mir is a payment and money transfer system operated by the Russian National Payment Card System.
The Russian Mir payments system is expanding to other countries in 2022.
Russia's central bank on Friday pledged to keep expanding the number of countries that accept its Mir bank cards.
Source: reuters.com

Trump surrounded by 1776 flags

President Donald Trump made his speech at the North Carolina Republican Party annual State Convention in Greenville, NC, June 5.
Trump is flanked by 1776 flags and he says: Stay Tuned!
On April 12, 1776, North Carolina Provincial Congress authorized its delegates to the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from Great Britain. The first formal call for American sovereignty.
Sources: www.youtube.com