Red Cross Chief: We'll Stay Until Every Florence Victim Is Home
Hurricane Florence is over, but the relief efforts are just beginning. The American Red Cross is currently housing 8,200 people displaced from the storm, and Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross, said the shelters will be in place until the last person has a more permanent place to go.
For full interview [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/recovery-from-florence-will-take-a-long-time-says-red-cross).
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don't Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues to focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour recently opened with two nights at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. During a key moment in both shows, Swift performed what Billboard has called a one-of-a-kind stunt that has been leaving fans speechless. (It's not your typical stage dive!)
Musician Bruce Springsteen, actress Mindy Kaling and designer, Vera Wang were some of the celebrities honored at the White House on Tuesday. President Biden and his wife Dr Jill Biden gave honorees medals. Other honorees included Gladys Knight, Julia Louis Dreyfus and Amy Tan. The medals are Biden's first batch of awards for the arts and humanities. They were delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
