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President Donald Trump has approved a disaster declaration for Puerto Rico, the White House says.
Trump’s order allows for FEMA to be in place by July 15.
The president said in a tweet Tuesday night that he’s also directed FEMA to provide aid to hurricane-stricken Puerto Rico and that it will be done “in a manner that ensures the safety of the American people.”
The president said FEMA will be deployed to Puerto Rico by June 5.
A hotel in southern France is set to host a “America’s Women of the Year” competition.
The competition is set for July 20, with the winner getting $1 million.
The event is being hosted by the Ville de Vile, a luxury hotel located in the town of Villeguin, about 80 kilometers north of Paris.
Villegrouillard, who is also known as the Villy, is known for its chic boutique hotels.
The Ville has hosted a number of prestigious beauty competitions, including the Miss World and Miss Teen USA.
“We are a proud winner,” the hotel’s website says.
“This is our second time hosting a Miss Universe pageant, after our first one was won in 1997.
We will be doing this year’s competition, and we are looking forward to it.”
