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Monster Tsunami Sent Water 1,580 Feet Up an Alaskan Mountain
A massive landslide in Alaska triggered the second-highest tsunami ever recorded, sending water and debris 1,580 feet up a mountainside just hours after tourists visited the area on the evening of ...
More Roller Coasters Shut Down as Authorities Probe Fatal Fall Off Georgia Ride
A growing number of amusement parks have shut down roller coasters as police and state regulators investigate what caused a man to fall out of his seat and plummet to his death at a Georgia park. Sea ...
Unbuckled Motorists Account for 28% of Traffic Fatalities: AAA
New research reveals that unbelted occupants account for a significant number of traffic deaths, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS). Fatal Crash Data Analysis (FARS) from ...
EL Nino Expected to Drive Warmer Temps North While South, East Will See Wetter Conditions
El Nino will drive warmer and wetter conditions in the U.S., according to NOAA's latest U.S. Winter Outlook, published this week. Between December 2026 and February 2027, the northern U.S. will see ...
Teen’s Death Prompts Plan to Ban New York Central Park’s Horse-drawn Carriages
New York City lawmakers plan to ban horse-drawn carriages from Central Park, ending their more than 150-year run as an iconic, old-timey tourist attraction, following decades of opposition from ...
KCC Says Isaias Insured Losses to Be $3 Billion; AM Best Calls Storm an Earnings Event
Catastrophe risk management firm Karen Clark & Co. (KCC) said privately insured losses from wind and storm surge during Hurricane Isaias will be about $3 billion, making the storm one of the most ...
Arctic Sea Ice Continues to Shrink at a Rapid Pace: Study
Arctic sea ice is shrinking in both winter and summer, with satellite records revealing that the region's remaining ice is becoming thinner, younger, and more vulnerable to melting, according to the ...
Edison Utility Shares Drop Due to Willful Misconduct Allegations in Eaton Fire Case
Edison International shares fell over 3% on Tuesday after short seller Muddy Waters said it had uncovered new information suggesting the utility acted with "conscious" or "willful" disregard in the ...