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CSU Maintains Above-Average Atlantic Hurricane Season Expected
Researchers at Colorado State University continue to expect an above-average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Along with the four named storms that have already occurred (Andrea, Barry, Chantal, and ...
Nearly 45,000 Vehicles Damaged By Floods in Mid-Year Storms
Used car buyers are being warned to watch for signs of flood-damaged cars, as new CARFAX data estimates that nearly 45,000 vehicles have already been damaged by mid-year storms. Heavy rains and flash ...
Titan Submersible Disaster CEO Could Have Been Charged Criminally Had He Survived: Report
The Titan submersible disaster could have been prevented, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a report released Tuesday, holding OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush responsible for ignoring safety warnings, design ...
Global Insured Losses From Natural Disasters Could Top $150B in 2025: Swiss Re Report
Global insured losses from natural catastrophes hit $80 billion in the first half of 2025, which is almost double the 10-year average between 2015 and 2024 and marks the fifth year in succession when ...
Tesla, Musk Sued by Shareholders Over Robotaxi Claims
Elon Musk and Tesla were sued by shareholders who accused them of securities fraud for concealing the significant risk that the company's self-driving vehicles, including the Robotaxi, were ...
Federal Judge Stops FEMA From Diverting Infrastructure, Disaster Mitigation Grants
A federal judge has granted the request of 20 states to block the Trump administration's attempt to terminate a multibillion-dollar grant program meant for states' infrastructure upgrades and ...
U.S. Reversal on Key Climate Finding Spells Uncertainty for Business
The Trump administration has billed its plan to undo U.S. climate regulation as a way to cut costs for industry, but it may backfire by forcing automakers, utilities, and manufacturers into a future ...
Parasites Led to Rise in Pet Claims in Q2 2025
Spikes in parasite-related illnesses and one of the highest veterinary claims this year led to a rise in Q2 2025 claims, according to Embrace Pet Insurance. Based on the pet insurer's internal data, ...