Urban Institute's Andrew Rumbach on urgent need for updated flood planning
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Most people hit by Hurricane Helene do not have flood insurance
Outside of Florida, roughly 99% of homeowners that sustained flooding are not covered, Insurance Information Institute estimates.58 minutes ago -
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Why many Helene flooding victims don't have flood insurance
FEMA says only 4% of U.S. homeowners have flood insurance and many of those affected by Helene flooding are just discovering they don't have coverage for their homes. USA Today money reporter ...1 hour ago -
World - ABC News
Flooding from seasonal rains threatens residents in northern Thailand, including elephants
Flooding in northern Thailand has forced many residents of the city of Chiang Mai and its outskirts to seek safety on higher ground, with members of the animal world under similar threat2 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Bosnia Balkans flooding rains
A severe overnight rainstorm in the Balkans left several towns and villages flooded. Record summer temperatures had caused a drought that hampered the absorption of floodwaters.3 hours ago -
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WATCH: The need for food after Hurricane Helene
ABC News' Will Reeve visits Asheville, North Carolina, to share how the community is coming together as the need for food grows exponentially.3 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Ehud Olmert and Nasser al-Kidwa: Israelis and Palestinians alike need hope — and a plan
Our peace proposal may be outside of consensus thinking but it could help end this conflict for both our peoples4 hours ago - Israel -
Business - The New York Times
U.S. Hiring Surges, Surpassing Expectations
The labor market bounced back in September, adding 254,000 jobs, a sign that economic growth remains solid. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent.4 hours ago -
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Business - Inc.
Asheville’s Tourist-Friendly River Arts District Battered by Floods
Breweries, galleries and restaurants beloved by visitors are in ruins, and their owners fear the area may not recover.4 hours ago -
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Urban Institute's Andrew Rumbach on urgent need for updated flood planning
With less than 1% of homes in Western Carolina carrying flood insurance, outdated maps and unrecognized risks like landslides leave residents vulnerable. Urban Institute's Andrew Rumbach joins "CBS ...6 hours ago -
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Severe flooding in Thailand forces evacuation of elephant sanctuary
BANGKOK — A well-known elephant sanctuary in Thailand appealed for help on Friday after torrential flash floods forced the evacuation of about 100 elephants.7 hours ago -
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At least 14 people killed in floods in Bosnia-Herzegovina, local official says
At least 14 people killed in floods in Bosnia-Herzegovina, local official says10 hours ago -
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Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff to present Bullseye reboot
The former cricket star will host a Christmas special of the ITV game show which first aired in 1981.11 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Blasts Shake Beirut as Israel Targets Remaining Hezbollah Leaders, Officials Say
Israeli officials said warplanes bombed an underground bunker where senior Hezbollah officials were meeting, including the presumed successor to the group’s recently assassinated leader.12 hours ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Yes, Andrew Tate is a misogynist, but his real game is exploiting men’s vulnerabilities for cash | Gaby Hinsliff
It is a con women know well, yet it is important to recognise that men can also be its victims. There is one scene in Demi Moore’s new film, The Substance, that made the actor cry, and it’s a ...12 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Florida man rescues neighbors on surfboard after Helene floods island city
Marty Thomas’s heroics on Indian Rocks Beach one of few uplifting stories after storm kills at least 200 people. A man living in a Florida island city that was inundated with Hurricane Helene ’s ...13 hours ago - Florida -
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Rachel Reeves signals plan to spend more on big projects
The UK will prioritise and increase investment in major projects in the Budget, Rachel Reeves says.13 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Building new UK towns needs radical approach, says task force chair
Michael Lyons says potential locations for housing developments will be identified next summer17 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Yellow jackets swarm after North Carolina floods, prompting need for Benadryl and EpiPens
Flooding in North Carolina as a result of Hurricane Helene has stirred up yellow jacket colonies. Health officials said they have purchased Benadryl and EpiPens.21 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Live updates: Falcons get it done in overtime
Atlanta took a big leap in the NFC South on Thursday night, with Kirk Cousins leading the Falcons to a 3-2 record.22 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Krathon Storm Brings Flooding and Landslides to Taiwan
Two people have been killed and more than 10,000 evacuated, the authorities said. The drenching rain brought damage and widespread power outages from the storm, downgraded to a depression.Yesterday - Taiwan -
Politics - The Hill
Asheville's needs are vast and varied
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - The 80-year-old woman put her hands to her face and cried when I told her I’d help load her car with boxes of canned food and water. She’d come on Wednesday to BeLoved ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Top block trader Andrew Liebeskind exits LMR hedge fund after 10 months
Liebeskind previously worked at Ken Griffin’s CitadelYesterday -
Business - Inc.
Amazon Plans to Hire 250,000 Seasonal Holiday Workers
Amazon’s hiring plans remain flat from last year, but still outpace competitor Target, which will tack on 100,000 seasonal workers.Yesterday - Amazon -
Politics - The Hill
The US needs a different perspective on Latin America
To ensure the intraregional trade flows that American prosperity relies on, the U.S. must prioritize partners in the region and provide them with a broader, attractive and fruitful relationship.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
The US needs to act to avoid Eurosclerosis
Draghi’s report holds lessons for America on the dangers of overregulationYesterday -
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Workers criticize safety response after deadly flooding at Tennessee factory
Employees at Impact Plastics in Tennessee recount terrifying moments as floodwaters overtook their workplace during Hurricane Helene. Two workers have been confirmed dead, four remain missing, and ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Do we still need vice presidential debates?
Very few people make their voting decisions based on the vice-presidential candidate. So why do we bother?Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Estate planning has become more urgent for rich people as the election nears. That’s why tax laws need fixing, critics say.
Wealthy families’ focus on the estate tax is fodder for critics of the U.S. tax system and a preview of the fierce debate coming when the Trump tax cuts sunset.Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
When You Need to Make a Career Shift
How do you move on to something else after years on the job?Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
We need a plan to revive Canary Wharf
Tenants are deserting the area and moving back to the City of London — it must transform to surviveYesterday