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California homeowners face an insurance crisis. What will it mean for home prices in the state?
Californians face yet another setback on the housing front as a major insurer pulls out of 72,000 home-insurance policies, citing costs.MarketWatch - Business - California -
Homeowners in these U.S. cities face the greatest threat from climate change
Images of neighborhoods devastated by natural disasters have become commonplace in recent years, but a new study finds that properties in some U.S. cities are especially imperiled.The Hill - Politics - Climate -
Over half of homeowners fear impact of climate change on property: Survey
Story at a glance The rise of climate change-related extreme weather events like floods, hurricanes and heat waves is worrying homeowners in the U.S. A roughly 2,000-person LendingTree survey published Monday found that 51 percent of homeowners ...The Hill - Politics - Climate -
National Plan to Look Into Homeowners Insurers Hits a Hurdle
Roughly two weeks after state regulators said they were collecting details on insurers’ homeowners businesses, key states may opt out, undermining the effort.The New York Times - Business -
Costco is cracking down on who can eat at its popular food court
Costco wants to make sure its $1.50 hot dog combos are reserved for active members only.CBS News - Top stories -
Clashes in Brussels as states agree EU farm policy review
Yahoo News - World - European Union -
How climate change is impacting seasonal allergies
Millions of Americans who suffer seasonal allergies are seeing their symptoms start earlier and last longer. Dave Malkoff takes a look at what's causing the change and how people are dealing with it.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
Climate change could affect timekeeping, study says
Melting ice is slowing the Earth's rotation, affecting how time is calculated, a new study says.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
What Bulgaria’s government collapse means for the rest of the EU
Also in this newsletter: Mark Rutte goes to ChinaFinancial Times - World -
What the Apple Antitrust Suit Means for the Future of Messaging
This week, we talk about the US Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Apple, and how its outcome—whether Apple wins or loses—might change how we text each other.Wired - Tech - Apple -
The US must address more than LNG to mitigate climate change
While the Biden administration intended to send a message about addressing climate change, it is important to place the LNG story within the broader emissions context.The Hill - Politics - Climate -
Climate change driving up inflation in food prices: Study
Rising global temperatures are associated with inflation in food prices, both in regions that are already hotter and in countries outside the tropics like the U.S., according to a study published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment. ...The Hill - Politics - Climate -
How do you save the pint from climate change?
Researchers are identifying genes in the hop plant to produce varieties that will be more resilient to climate change.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Enjoy Your Favorite Wine Before Climate Change Destroys It
Extreme heat and droughts are making it harder to grow grapes in many traditional regions. Here’s how scientists are helping the industry adapt.Wired - Tech - Climate -
Climate change endangers 70 percent of world's wine regions: Study
Rising global temperatures could decimate global wine production over the new few decades, according to a study published Tuesday in the science journal Nature. Researchers estimated that as much as 70 percent of the world’s suitable regions for ...The Hill - Politics - Climate -
Methane From Landfills Is a Big Driver of Climate Change, Study Says
Decades of buried trash is releasing methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, at higher rates than previously estimated, the researchers said.The New York Times - Top stories - Climate -
California State Bar recommends ex-Trump attorney be disbarred for election efforts
The California State Bar has recommended that former Trump election attorney John Eastman be disbarred for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.ABC News - Top stories - California -
What Does the Real Estate Commission Shake-up Mean for New Yorkers?
Most real estate agents in the city are not affiliated with the National Association of Realtors. Here’s how the group’s recent blockbuster settlement will affect buying and selling homes in New York City.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
Consumer advocates, realtors hail NAR settlement: What it means for buyers and sellers
The process of buying a home has seemingly never been simpler: Find a property on a listings website like Zillow, Redfin or Trulia; reach out to the listing agent; tour the property; and make an offer.NBC News - Top stories -
What the DOJ's antitrust suit against Apple means for everyone with an iPhone
Consumers may see lower prices on app subscriptions and purchases if the Department of Justice succeeds in its lawsuit against Apple, consumer advocates said.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Apple -
NFL approves controversial ban for hip-drop tackles. What it means
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans players from using a swivel technique to tackle an opponent. A violation will result in a 15-yard penalty and could ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Can you park there? What different curb colors mean
Blue, yellow, white, red, green — these are the different curb colors you may comes across while you look for parking. But what do they mean?The Hill - Politics -
What the reduced bond in Trump's fraud case means for his assets
An appeals court on Monday reduced the amount of money former President Donald Trump needs to put forward if he wants to fight the ruling in his New York civil fraud trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains the significance of ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
What the cargo ship bridge crash in Baltimore means for the economy
The Port of Baltimore, the ninth-busiest for foreign cargo, closed on Tuesday after a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its partial collapse.ABC News - Top stories -
Princess Kate is undergoing 'preventative chemotherapy.' What does that mean?
What is preventative chemotherapy? Princess Kate said she is undergoing chemotherapy after cancer was found during abdominal surgery.NBC News - Top stories -
Economic Data vs. Consumer Feelings: What the Gap Means for Biden
The U.S. economy—by many measures—is doing great. But many voters think otherwise. Here’s what the data say about why voters feel so bad about the economy and what it could mean for Biden in the 2024 election.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
What joining NFL team would mean for Rees-Zammit
Former Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit is talking with Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs as he tries to find an NFL team willing to sign him for next season.BBC News - Top stories - NFL -
Russia-Ukraine war live: White House says US passed written warning of Moscow attack to Russia
US describe Russian’s allegation that Ukraine was involved in attack as ‘nonsense’ and says it passed warning to Russian security services. The Russian communications watchdog Roskomnadzor has restricted access to 11 channels in the Telegram ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
‘Translation changes the original meaning’: how 70s psych rockers Happy End ended the ‘Japanese rock controversy’
In 1969, Takasshi Matsumoto and Haruomi Hosono opted to defy rock trends by singing in Japanese, not English – paving the way for ‘city pop’ and J-pop. Takashi Matsumoto and Haruomi Hosono faced a choice when starting a rock band in 1969: should ...The Guardian - World -
What is the state pension and the triple lock?
The state pension will rise by 8.5% in April following a pledge to protect the value of the benefit.BBC News - Top stories -
Japan's most famous cherry blossom trees could disappear due to climate change
Yahoo News - World - Climate -
Climate Change Made an Early Heat Wave in West Africa 10 Times as Likely
Temperatures in the region rose above 40 degrees Celsius in February, with humidity pushing the heat index even higher.The New York Times - Science - Climate -
Nevada's first big-game moose hunt will be tiny as unusual southern expansion defies climate change
It will be a very tiny big-game hunt for one of the largest animals in North AmericaABC News - Tech - Climate -
Change Healthcare Hack: What You Need to Know
U.S. lawmakers and the Biden administration are taking a close look at the fallout from a cyberattack on Change Healthcare in late February that has crippled revenue flow in the healthcare sector.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chick-fil-A is changing its chicken: What to know
Chick-fil-A is rolling back a decision they made about their chicken roughly a decade ago.The Hill - Politics -
Home price growth is back at pre-pandemic levels. Here's what that means for buyers and sellers
While price growth is moderating and inventory is improving, overall housing costs remain high, experts say. Here's what to expect.CNBC - Business -
Home price growth is back at pre-pandemic levels. Here's what that means for buyers and sellers.
The rate at which home prices grow is slowing down.NBC News - Top stories -
Cocoa prices are soaring to record levels. What it means for consumers and why 'the worst is still yet to come'
Cocoa has more than tripled in cost over the past year and is up 129% in 2024.CNBC - Business -
What is the row over women's state pension?
A long-awaited report says thousands of women should be compensated over state pension age changes.BBC News - Top stories -
Reseeding all 32 remaining women's teams: Texas, UConn up; Iowa, UCLA down
Two epic rallies and a lot of chalk cut the field in half. Where does every team rank?ESPN - Sports