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#home-insurance
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

'My Home Burned Down in the Palisades Fire-Here's What No One Tells You About Insurance'

Rising home insurance premiums are transforming the real estate market, especially for homeowners in high-risk natural disaster areas.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Remodel

What Happens If Your Home Is Considered a "Total Loss": Home Insurance Claim, Explained

fromSFGATE
3 hours ago
Remodel

Homeowners Can Cut Insurance Premiums-Even in a Hurricane Zone-With These Mitigation Upgrades

Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

'My Home Burned Down in the Palisades Fire-Here's What No One Tells You About Insurance'

Rising home insurance premiums are transforming the real estate market, especially for homeowners in high-risk natural disaster areas.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Remodel

What Happens If Your Home Is Considered a "Total Loss": Home Insurance Claim, Explained

fromSFGATE
3 hours ago
Remodel

Homeowners Can Cut Insurance Premiums-Even in a Hurricane Zone-With These Mitigation Upgrades

#weather
US news
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Photos: A Week of Destructive Tornadoes Across the U.S.

The U.S. has reported over 900 tornadoes this year, with recent outbreaks causing 42 deaths.
US news
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Photos: A Week of Destructive Tornadoes Across the U.S.

The U.S. has reported over 900 tornadoes this year, with recent outbreaks causing 42 deaths.
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Three giant doomsday fish' wash up in one week, but harbinger of calamity a damp squib, say experts

Andrew Stewart, the curator of fishes at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, described the ethereal beauty of oarfish, highlighting their stunning colors and otherworldly appearance. He noted that although efforts were made to collect one of the specimens, seagulls had destroyed their heads, which contained key scientific features. The disappointment arose from the lost opportunity to study aspects like earbones and teeth, as these features are essential for understanding their biology.
OMG science
#climate-change
LA real estate
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Could climate change trigger the next subprime mortgage crisis?

Climate change is threatening the stability of the U.S. housing market, potentially resulting in widespread financial turmoil.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Extreme Weather Disasters Will Escalate Foreclosures and Create Systemic Financial Risk in Mortgage Markets, Study Warns

Severe weather events are increasing mortgage defaults and foreclosures, costing lenders billions and potentially raising mortgage rates.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

New Study Could Bolster Climate Laws That Would Make Polluters Pay

Vermont's Climate Change Superfund Act makes fossil fuel companies financially responsible for climate-related damages.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

North Carolina had a housing crisis before Hurricane Helene; now it's even worse

Freshwater flooding is a leading hazard during hurricanes, causing significant fatalities especially due to climate change.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

There is nothing left': Three dead as southern France ravaged by floods

Severe flooding in France's Var region has resulted in three fatalities and devastating impacts, showcasing the need for urgent support and action.
LA real estate
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Could climate change trigger the next subprime mortgage crisis?

Climate change is threatening the stability of the U.S. housing market, potentially resulting in widespread financial turmoil.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Extreme Weather Disasters Will Escalate Foreclosures and Create Systemic Financial Risk in Mortgage Markets, Study Warns

Severe weather events are increasing mortgage defaults and foreclosures, costing lenders billions and potentially raising mortgage rates.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

New Study Could Bolster Climate Laws That Would Make Polluters Pay

Vermont's Climate Change Superfund Act makes fossil fuel companies financially responsible for climate-related damages.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

North Carolina had a housing crisis before Hurricane Helene; now it's even worse

Freshwater flooding is a leading hazard during hurricanes, causing significant fatalities especially due to climate change.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

There is nothing left': Three dead as southern France ravaged by floods

Severe flooding in France's Var region has resulted in three fatalities and devastating impacts, showcasing the need for urgent support and action.
#earthquake
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Monster quake could sink swath of California, dramatically heightening flood risk, study says

A major earthquake off the U.S. West Coast could dramatically increase the flooding risk and reshape coastal regions with little warning.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Chile lifts tsunami alert after 7.4 Drake Passage earthquake DW 05/02/2025

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake off Chile's coast prompted tsunami warnings and evacuations in the Magallanes region.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Monster quake could sink swath of California, dramatically heightening flood risk, study says

A major earthquake off the U.S. West Coast could dramatically increase the flooding risk and reshape coastal regions with little warning.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Chile lifts tsunami alert after 7.4 Drake Passage earthquake DW 05/02/2025

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake off Chile's coast prompted tsunami warnings and evacuations in the Magallanes region.
#mount-etna
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Terrifying Footage Shows Tourists Fleeing Epic Volcanic Eruption

Massive volcanic eruptions pose significant hazards to nearby tourists but are rare in causing injuries.
#nigeria
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Nigeria flash floods: Which is most affected area, what caused the deluge?

Flash floods in Mokwa, Niger State have killed over 150 people and displaced thousands since Thursday.
Search and rescue operations continue amid significant structural damage and a rising death toll.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Nigeria flash floods: Which is most affected area, what caused the deluge?

Flash floods in Mokwa, Niger State have killed over 150 people and displaced thousands since Thursday.
Search and rescue operations continue amid significant structural damage and a rising death toll.
#community-support
London music
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Kentucky woman saves 2-year-old son buried in rubble following deadly tornado

Tornadoes can be deadly, particularly when they strike at night, as they catch people off-guard without alerts.
London music
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Kentucky woman saves 2-year-old son buried in rubble following deadly tornado

Tornadoes can be deadly, particularly when they strike at night, as they catch people off-guard without alerts.
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Today in History: May 31, the Tulsa Race Massacre begins

The Tulsa massacre of 1921 resulted in the deaths of up to 300 Black Tulsans, symbolizing deep-seated racial violence in America.
The first U.S. copyright act was signed into law by George Washington in 1790, establishing important legal protections for creators.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Mortgage delinquencies were steady in March: Cotality

"In the first quarter of 2025, mortgage delinquency rates remained low, with roughly 40% of metropolitan areas experiencing increases, similar to late 2024 trends."
NYC real estate
#flooding
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

More than 100 dead after flooding in eastern DR Congo, officials say

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faced severe floods resulting in over 100 fatalities, predominantly among children and the elderly.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

More than 100 dead after flooding in eastern DR Congo, officials say

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faced severe floods resulting in over 100 fatalities, predominantly among children and the elderly.
#emergency-response
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

At least 7 people dead and widespread damage left in the wake of severe Midwest storms

Severe storms in St. Louis resulted in at least five deaths and widespread destruction, including a confirmed tornado touch down.
Skiing
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Swiss communities on alert after massive landslide DW 05/30/2025

Alpine Swiss communities are on alert for evacuation due to a dangerous landslide blocking rivers and creating potential flooding risks.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

At least 7 people dead and widespread damage left in the wake of severe Midwest storms

Severe storms in St. Louis resulted in at least five deaths and widespread destruction, including a confirmed tornado touch down.
Skiing
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Swiss communities on alert after massive landslide DW 05/30/2025

Alpine Swiss communities are on alert for evacuation due to a dangerous landslide blocking rivers and creating potential flooding risks.
#emergency-management
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Miami food

Hurricane season begins June 1. This Florida emergency official reveals what keeps her up at night

fromFast Company
1 week ago
Miami food

Hurricane season begins June 1. This Florida emergency official reveals what keeps her up at night

#history
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Trump's FCC delays Multilingual emergency alerts for natural disasters, sparking concern in L.A.

Multilingual emergency alerts are crucial for saving lives during natural disasters.
#emergency-preparedness
Miami food
fromwww.orlandosentinel.com
2 weeks ago

NOAA predicts above average' number of storms in hurricane season starting June 1

Prepare for an above-average hurricane season with NOAA predicting 13 to 19 named storms, including 6 to 10 hurricanes.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Who is watching for earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis? Trump is cutting the guardians at the gate

The Pacific Northwest faces an imminent risk from the Cascadia subduction zone, expected to rupture within the next 200 years, leading to a potentially catastrophic earthquake.
OMG science
#geology
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Warning over 1,000ft tall 'mega tsunami' set to hit parts of the US

Mega-tsunamis, triggered by massive landslides or volcanic collapses, pose significant threats to coastal regions in the US.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Warning over 1,000ft tall 'mega tsunami' set to hit parts of the US

Mega-tsunamis, triggered by massive landslides or volcanic collapses, pose significant threats to coastal regions in the US.
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Video. Kentucky tornadoes leave trail of devastation with more storms to come

Kentucky bore the brunt of the devastation, with at least 19 confirmed dead after a tornado levelled homes and left vehicles strewn across streets.
UK news
#indonesia
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago
US news

The U.S. Government Is Advising 'Extreme Caution' When Visiting This Popular Beach Destination-What Travelers Should Know

fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago
US news

The U.S. Government Is Advising 'Extreme Caution' When Visiting This Popular Beach Destination-What Travelers Should Know

#community-recovery
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

Do you remember the giant tornado that aimed for downtown Miami? Take a look

I had a funny feeling in my ears, like when the barometer drops during a hurricane. I looked up, and there it was, the sinister-looking black cloud. I stood like a deer in the headlights.
Miami food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

I will run right over you': New FEMA head issues warning to Trump critics

I alone in FEMA speak for FEMA. I'm here to carry out the president's intent for FEMA... If you're one of those 20 percent of people... I will run right over you.
US politics
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

It's a chaotic world right now. Here's why that makes it the ideal time to start a business.

Small businesses face unpredictability, especially during crises like COVID and natural disasters.
The outdoor recreation market thrived post-COVID, benefiting new businesses like Wrong Way River Lodge.
Unexpected challenges like Hurricane Helene can have devastating economic impacts on small businesses.
#resilience
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why effects of Michigan's ice storm will linger for months, perhaps years

Winter's grip is delaying recovery across the upper Midwest, specifically in Michigan, where a recent ice storm devastated millions of trees and disrupted infrastructure.
Canada news
NYC startup
fromTheregister
1 month ago

NTT creates a drone that triggers and catches lightning

NTT's drone triggers and survives lightning strikes, aiming to mitigate damage from natural lightning.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Buying a Home in This Florida City Now Costs Almost Triple the Amount It Would've During the Pandemic

In February 2025, the median housing cost in Florida was $412,200, influencing buyer sentiment amidst rising mortgage rates and natural disaster concerns.
Miami food
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Terrifying video reveals what could happen when US volcano erupts

Mount Spurr is showing signs of imminent eruption, threatening Anchorage with potential ash fallout similar to its last event in 1992.
OMG science
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

As heavy as 100 Eiffel Towers: Monumental L.A. County fire debris removal could finish by June

"The Army Corps of Engineers are heroes in Los Angeles, are heroes in the Palisades," said Mayor Karen Bass, highlighting the rapid recovery efforts that have commenced since the January firestorms.
Los Angeles
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