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International Business Group Says U.S. Tariff Rate May Rise Above 20%
U.S. consumers face an effective U.S. tariff rate of more than 20 percent, the highest since the early 1900s, the International Chamber of Commerce has estimated following President Donald Trump's ...
Officials Estimate 200+ Homes Damaged in Deadly New Mexico Flood
At least 200 homes were damaged during a deadly flash flood in the mountain village of Ruidoso, and local emergency managers warned Wednesday that number could more than double as teams survey more ...
Tesla to Expand Robotaxis to San Francisco Within Two Months
Tesla will expand its robotaxi service to the San Francisco Bay Area "in a month or two," depending on regulatory approvals, CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday. Tesla last month rolled out a test of the ...
CSU Issues Slight Downgrade in Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast
Weather researchers at Colorado State University decreased the number of hurricanes expected in the Atlantic this season. Rather than the 17 named storms initially predicted earlier this year, the ...
Politics Surrounding Texas Flooding Underscore Challenges in Replacing FEMA
Just weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin "phasing out" the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this hurricane season to "wean off of FEMA" and "bring it down to the state ...
Several San Francisco City Buildings Remain at Risk of Earthquake-Caused Collapse
There are at least two dozen buildings at risk of collapse, according to a new report highlighting the earthquake risk to San Francisco's city buildings. Seismic Hazard Ratings (SHRs) were first ...
Florida Teen Drivers Required to Take New Education Course Beginning August 1
A new law taking effect July 1, 2025, will require Florida teens to complete a driver's education course to qualify for a learner's permit, the Florida DMV announced on its website. Senate Bill 994 ...
Florida Reinsurance Buyers Found Ample Property Capacity at Mid-Year Renewals
Reinsurers have gained confidence and returned to the Florida market as a result of recent legislative reforms that have transformed the state's risk landscape, according to brokers Aon and Gallagher ...