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Disaster Agency Allocates Additional Flood Relief Funds to 140,000 Households
The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department has started distributing extra flood relief payments to households impacted by recent flooding. This initiative aims to provide financial support to those affected, helping them recover from the damages and loss experienced.
The efforts underscore the government’s commitment to aid and improve the resilience of communities facing such disasters.
In response to the escalating flood crisis, the national disaster agency has announced the allocation of additional relief funds to 140,000 households severely impacted by the recent floods. This move underscores the agency’s commitment to providing immediate support and addressing the urgent needs of affected families. The financial aid aims to assist in securing essential supplies, such as food, clean water, and medical care, to help communities rebuild and recover.
The decision to transfer extra funds follows comprehensive assessments conducted by field teams, highlighting the extensive damages and the necessity for increased assistance. The agency is working collaboratively with local governments and humanitarian organizations to ensure the funds reach those most in need swiftly and efficiently. This coordination is pivotal in preventing delays and maximizing the impact of the relief efforts.
As the floodwaters continue to pose challenges, the disaster agency remains vigilant in monitoring the situation and adapting its strategies accordingly. The focus on timely and targeted financial aid exemplifies a proactive approach to disaster management. Community leaders have praised the initiative, emphasizing the significant relief it provides to thousands grappling with the aftermath of the floods, fostering hope and resilience in rebuilding their lives.
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United Airlines is shaking up its MileagePlus rewards program in a move that benefits credit card holders and leaves other travelers earning fewer miles.
The Chicago-based carrier announced Thursday that starting April 2, travelers with United’s co-branded credit or debit cards will earn significantly more miles when they book flights. Meanwhile, customers without a United card will have a lower accrual rate.
Under the new structure, cardholders can earn up to twice as many miles per dollar spent on United flights compared to non-cardholders.
For United’s most frequent flyers – like top-tier 1K members who also use a United Club card – rewards can go as high as 17 miles per dollar on eligible flights.
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A United Airlines commercial airliner takes off from Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, on Nov. 6, 2025. (Mike Blake/Reuters)
Meanwhile, general members without a United credit card will earn just 3 miles per dollar on most tickets.
United also said that customers without a card will no longer earn any miles when purchasing basic economy tickets.
“MileagePlus is designed to reward loyalty to United, and our best customers deserve the best benefits in the industry,” United Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Nocella said in a statement.
Beyond earning more miles, cardholders will also receive other perks.
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A traveler speaks to an agent at the United Airlines desk at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, on Nov. 25, 2025. (Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images)
Cardholders will receive at least a 10% discount when booking flights using miles, and Premier members with a United card will get at least 15% off award flights.
They will also gain expanded access to “Saver Award” seats, including spots in United’s Polaris business class.
The announcement quickly sparked debate online.
“Wow, that sounds like a big shift,” one user wrote on X. “Gotta wonder how many people will switch just for the miles boost.”
“Getting 10% back on flights is going to be so sick,” another added.
“For 90% of people that travel, airline miles and points are a scam,” a third user wrote.
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A United Airlines Boeing 777 lands at Newark Liberty International Airport on Jan. 29, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey. (Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)
The changes apply across United’s co-branded lineup, including the Explorer, Quest and Club cards.
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