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Adapting to climate change amid rising natural disasters
As powerful weather events become more frequent, CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti examines how we can adapt. He reflects on the recent Los Angeles wildfires, the planet's hottest year on record, and ...CBS News - 3h -
How to navigate financial recovery if you lose your home in a natural disaster
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to explain how to financially recover and navigate your insurance claim if you lose your home in a natural disaster.CBS News - 5h -
How Will L.A. Rebuild? Tubbs Fire Recovery in Wine Country Offers Clues.
The Tubbs fire in 2017 wiped out more than 5,000 structures in a Northern California county. Homeowners faced challenges, but hundreds were able to rebuild within two years.The New York Times - 3d -
Would you let AI choose your outfits?
Our writer explores the possibilities, with surprising results…. My friend walks into the village hall, scene of my son’s third birthday party, a mixture of panic and incredulity creeping across ...The Guardian - 3d -
How much of your net worth should be tied up in your house, as wildfires and other disasters make owning a home riskier?
The majority of American homeowners’ net worth is in their houses, but financial planners say a house should represent a much smaller share of a household’s wealth.MarketWatch - 4d -
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 - 4d -
After call to overhaul diagnosis of obesity, how can you tell if your weight is a problem?
Report by Lancet Commission says BMI should be used as ‘screening tool’ rather than determining factor. This week, doctors confirmed what many people have felt for a long time: the way we think ...The Guardian - 4d -
How one Altadena family is keeping hope alive after losing their home
The Taylor family reflects on their evacuation from the Eaton Fire and discusses the loss of their home in Altadena.ABC News - 5d -
How the NWSL is navigating first offseason without college draft as altered approach to recruitment begins
The NWSL's new collective bargaining agreement, ratified in August, abolished the draftCBS Sports - 5d -
Ask not what your government can do for you
The instinct to over-intervene runs across the political spectrumFinancial Times - 6d -
How wildfires increase financial risk for utility companies
As extreme blazes happen more frequently, the sector faces costly litigation and damages to infrastructureFinancial Times - 6d -
How college sports are navigating the challenges of the new pay-to-play era
Schools are tapping deep-pocketed alums and donors to pay millions to high-level athletes.CBS News - 6d -
‘How can you fit your life in a car?’ After Pacific Palisades fire, Malibu business owners face a grim new reality
When your neighborhood is destroyed by fire, what do you take with you? And how do you face the future?MarketWatch - Jan. 15 -
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 - Jan. 12 -
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 - Jan. 12 -
Music sounds better with you? How your listening habits affect your love life
Psychologists say that singing, dancing and song preferences play a key role in the viability of romantic relationships. “What’s the one thing your readers should do to help them use music to find ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
How to Build a Profitable Service-Based Business Without Losing Your Sanity
Powerful strategies to build a lean, profitable, and sustainable service-based business.Inc. - Jan. 11 -
Take these steps to set financial goals for your family in 2025 — and reach them
How you and your partner can make saving easier, spending harder, and teamwork second nature.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Do you still have to pay your mortgage if your house burns down? Some multimillion-dollar homes may not qualify for disaster relief.
The multimillion-dollar homes burning in the L.A. wildfires may not qualify for mortgage relief.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Lakers coach Redick loses home in LA wildfires
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick describes the "devastation and destruction" after losing his home in the LA wildfires.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Caroline Darian, daughter of Gisèle Pelicot, speaks: ‘How can you rebuild when your father is the worst sexual predator in decades?’
Last month, her father was sentenced to 20 years for drugging her mother then inviting dozens of strangers to rape her. Now their daughter tells of the ‘crushing double burden’ of being the child ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Here’s how a cleaning experts says you should be cleaning your couch — and how often
Learning how to clean your couch goes a long way in maintaining the appearance of your furniture. I spoke with cleaning experts for their advice on how to do it.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Lakers' Redick loses home; Kerr: Fires 'surreal'
The Hornets-Lakers game was postponed because of the wildfires in the L.A. area that have claimed over 5,000 structures, including the home of Lakers coach JJ Redick.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
"This Is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia loses home in L.A. wildfires: "Your heart just breaks"
Actor Milo Ventimiglia, best known for his roles in "This is Us" and "Gilmore Girls," spoke about losing his home in the L.A.-area wildfires as he and his pregnant wife prepare to welcome their ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
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 - Jan. 10 -
How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Health—and How You Can Protect Yourself
Exposure to smoke is dangerous regardless of your health status, so follow these steps to limit the risk.Wired - Jan. 10 -
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 - Jan. 9 -
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 - Jan. 8 -
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 - Jan. 8 -
What happens when you lose a credit card debt collection lawsuit?
A few different scenarios could occur if a judgment is issued against you for your old credit card debt.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Should you refinance your home equity loan in 2025?
For some home equity loan borrowers, now may be the time to pursue a refinance. Here are three signs to look for.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
How to achieve your financial goals in 2025
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares tips for saving, paying down debt and more in 2025 to help you achieve your financial goals.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
How soon can you file your 2024 income-tax return? Here’s your 2025 tax-season road map.
Tax season is just around the corner and it’s never too early to get startedMarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Your Customers Are Costing You Dearly
The customer is not always right. And some of them are more expensive than they’re worth.Inc. - Jan. 7 -
Questions to ask yourself … to declutter your home and organise your life
Sort Your Life Out’s professional organiser Dilly Carter advises on where to start – and how to stick at it. Conduct a space audit – walk all the way through your home, writing notes as you go. ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
‘What have we here?’: how asking yourself a simple question can transform the way you think about your life
Forget generic self-help advice and focus instead on the unique set of hang-ups, character traits and personal circumstances that stop you living your best life. One problem with trying to improve ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
‘The only thing you need is your own mind’: how to start meditating
Meditation isn’t about perfectionism or blocking thoughts, experts say – the goal is to develop ‘a balanced awareness’. Everyone has to start somewhere. In this new column, experts give advice ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Ten things to tick off your financial to-do list in 2025
From money-saving work perks to investments and tax planning, resolve to get your finances in shape this new yearFinancial Times - Jan. 2