FEMA Quietly Eases Rules Meant to Protect Buildings in Flood Zones The agency issued an internal memo saying it would “pause” a regulation directing that schools, libraries and other public facilities damaged by disasters be rebuilt safely.

India Reviewing Its Crypto Stance as Global Outlook Eases: Reuters The review comes as Donald Trump’s crypto friendly policy has pushed countries to soften their approach on digital assets.

U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.

China Eases Overall Monetary Policy Stance for First Time in 14 Years Faced with a faltering economy and falling prices, the Politburo loosened the policy approach of China’s central bank and called for “extraordinary” measures.

East Coast to See More Freezing Temperatures as Lake-Effect Snow Eases Snow has been piling up for days around the Great Lakes as temperatures remain bitterly cold in the eastern United States. Another storm system brings the threat of more.

Shootings in NYC Drop by 25 Percent as Surge of Violence Eases Murders and rapes were also down, part of a nationwide trend after a post-pandemic spike.

Unrest in France Eases After Fatal Police Shooting of Nahel Merzouk The number of arrests fell sharply following several nights of violence. But tensions remain high, especially after a string of attacks on elected officials.