Insurers Face 151bn in Yearly Losses from Natural Disasters Report Forecasts

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Pete Hegseth faces grilling from Democrats at confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
CBS News - 5h
California’s Insurance System Faces Crucial Test as Wildfire Losses Mount

The California FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, had just $377 million available last week to pay claims that could reach billions, officials said.
The New York Times - 8h
Tax breaks are becoming more generous for natural-disaster victims — just in time for Los Angeles wildfire victims, experts say

A longtime effort to make tax breaks more generous for victims of natural disasters is finally coming to fruition just as wildfire victims are staring at billions of dollars of devastation around ...
MarketWatch - 14h
Donald Trump faced sufficient evidence for conviction in election case, report says

Special counsel Jack Smith says president-elect would have been convicted but for 2024 poll victory
Financial Times - 21h
Eagles' Nakobe Dean out for playoffs after injuring knee, per report; impact of loss felt through locker room

The Eagles LB reportedly tore his patellar tendon in their wild-card win over the Packers
CBS Sports - 1d
12:30 Report — Hegseth faces Senate grilling

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Monday, Washington Commanders fans! Someone, please check in on how The Tampa International Airport is doing today after last night’s wild-card game. We’re seven days ...
The Hill - 1d
Baker Mayfield: Dumb stuff from loss will wear on me for a while

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield said that the team can be proud of how they grew together and fought over the course of the 2024 season, but those feelings took a back seat to less positive ...
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Mike Tomlin future: Steelers have no plans to fire longtime HC despite sixth straight playoff loss, per report

The longtime coach hasn't led a postseason win since 2016
CBS Sports - 2d
Newsom says California wildfires will be one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history

California Gov. Gavin Newsom told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” Saturday that the Los Angeles-area wildfires will be one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history and called for an independent ...
NBC News - 2d
Gov. Newsom says L.A. wildfires could be worst natural disaster in U.S. history: Full interview

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) exclusively speaks with NBC News Correspondent Jacob Soboroff as wind-fed wildfires sweep through the Los Angeles area.
NBC News - 2d
UCLA's Mick Cronin ejected from 79-61 loss to Maryland after arguing with officials

With five minutes left in the game, Cronin was given a technical and ejected after furiously contesting what he thought was a missed call.
Yahoo Sports - 4d
Insurance stocks sell off sharply as potential losses tied to LA wildfires increase

Allstate, Chubb and Travelers are the most exposed carriers to insured losses in the wildfires, according to JPMorgan.
CNBC - 4d
Lasting psychological impacts of natural disasters on survivors

As massive flames continue to ravage Southern California, survivors are left to pick up the pieces. Dr. Sue Varma talks about the long-term psychological effects of natural disasters, highlighting ...
CBS News - 4d
How to talk to kids about natural disasters

Here are some practical, research-backed ways to talk to children about natural disasters while keeping their emotional well-being—and your own—in mind.
ABC News - 5d
Among tens of thousands of displaced Angelenos, celebrities face the same devastating losses

Paris Hilton, Mandy Moore, Jeff Bridges, Mel Gibson and Britney Spears are among the many L.A. County residents affected by the destruction of historic fires.
Los Angeles Times - 5d
Insurers brace for losses of up to $20bn from California wildfires

JPMorgan analysts double estimates as blazes continue to rage
Financial Times - 5d
Amanda Gorman: California fires show an ‘uptick in what we have to face from the forces of nature’

Poet Amanda Gorman joins Kristen Welker for a Meet the Moment conversation and reacts to the deadly wildfires spreading across Los Angeles, where she was born and raised.
NBC News - 5d
December jobs report forecast is 155,000. But here’s the number investors really should watch.

Rising unemployment prodded the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates last fall despite lingering inflation — and the jobless rate could still be the deciding factor for future rate cuts.
MarketWatch - 5d
European imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia at ‘record levels’

Rystad Energy releases data days after Ukraine stopped flows of Russian gas through its pipelines. Europe bought a record amount of liquefied natural gas from Russia last year, data shows, despite ...
The Guardian - 5d
As natural disasters intensify, affected student loan borrowers have options

Federal student loan borrowers affected by the wildfires ripping across Southern California have relief options if they’re worried about keeping up with their payments as they recover.
NBC News - 6d
Economic loss from California wildfires could reach $52B-57B: Report

Total damage from the devastating wildfires scorching Southern California could amount to between $52 billion and $57 billion in economic losses, according to a new analysis. The estimate, issued ...
The Hill - 6d
As natural disasters intensify, affected student loan borrowers have options

Federal student loan borrowers impacted by the latest wildfires in California and other natural disasters have options if they're struggling.
CNBC - 6d
Enchanted Soudah: Nature in the clouds

Yahoo News - 6d
Ashton Jeanty's Heisman Trophy loss prompts 'voter fraud' joke from Idaho Gov. Brad Little

Travis Hunter beat Jeanty out in a tight Heisman Trophy race
CBS Sports - Jan. 7
The latest forecast covering the UK

BBC weather presenter Darren Bett has the latest UK forecast for Tuesday.
BBC News - Jan. 7
EIB fears ‘reputational disaster’ over revised EU green reporting

Internal memo reveals multilateral lender’s fear that new rules will put its climate credentials at risk
Financial Times - Jan. 7
Read full episode transcripts of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" from 2025

Browse all of our full episode transcripts from 2025 of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
CBS News - Jan. 6
Three Takeaways From Flyers OT Loss vs. Maple Leafs

The Philadelphia Flyers may have fallen 3-2 in overtime to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but the game provided plenty for fans to dissect. It was an intense, fast-paced contest with no shortage of ...
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6
UCLA needs to go big as it goes home: Takeaways from the Bruins' loss to Nebraska

The Bruins received quality minutes against the Cornhuskers from 7-foot-3 Aday Mara and among other things could benefit from giving him more playing time.
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5
Read full episode transcripts of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" from 2025

Browse all of our full episode transcripts from 2025 of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
CBS News - Jan. 5
From Trump tariffs to AI: the big economic questions facing governments in 2025

The main issues confronting policymakers around the world seem particularly portentous this new year. January is always a time for new beginnings and fresh thinking. But with Donald Trump heading ...
The Guardian - Jan. 5
UK faces ‘significant risk’ from procurement collusion, CMA warns

Agency is trialling an AI-backed programme that scrapes data to identify bid-rigging
Financial Times - Jan. 5
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy reports ‘significant’ Russian, North Korean troop losses in Kursk

In nightly video address Zelenskyy says Russian and North Korean forces suffered heavy losses in fighting in southern Russian region. What we know on day 1,046. See all our Ukraine war ...
The Guardian - Jan. 5
Saracens rebound from heavy loss to beat Bristol

Saracens respond to a thumping Premiership defeat by Bath to hold off Bristol and end the Bears' record run of wins away from home.
BBC News - Jan. 4
From the archives: Speaker Nancy Pelosi on "Face the Nation", January 2007

Seventeen years ago today, Nancy Pelosi became the first female Speaker of the House. That Sunday, she sat down with Face the Nation Moderator Bob Schieffer to talk about her goals for the 110th ...
CBS News - Jan. 4
Poland's government drafts evacuations plans in event of natural disasters and military threats

Yahoo News - Jan. 3
Life Lessons From the Masters of Disaster

The President-elect and the mayor of Chicago are great examples of how not to behave at critical moments. Entrepreneurs, take note.
Inc. - Jan. 2
49ers' Deebo Samuel reflects on depression he faced after Super Bowl losses: 'One of the worst feelings ever'

Samuel says he goes months without wanting to be seen following a Super Bowl loss
CBS Sports - Jan. 2
Removal of waste from site of 1984 Bhopal disaster dismissed as ‘farce’

Indian government accused of PR stunt after moving 337 tonnes of toxic waste that had been held in containers. Forty years after one of world’s deadliest industrial disasters struck the Indian city ...
The Guardian - Jan. 2
Ukraine Halts the Flow of Natural Gas From Russia to Europe

A transnational pipeline was shut down on Wednesday after Kyiv refused to renew a prewar agreement that allowed for the transit of Russian gas through its territory.
The New York Times - Jan. 1

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