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The Flood-Protection Rule That Trump Rolled Back
A Trump-era rollback of flood-protection rules has left critical infrastructure projects at higher risk, experts say.Top stories - The New York Times - October 15 -
Men over 70 are flooding back into the workforce
The headline figure of 12,000 jobs from the latest labor-market report is getting all the attention — but as usual, the much more interesting stuff is buried in the fine print.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
A Radical Approach to Flooding in the UK: Give Land Back to the Sea
When a huge tract of land on the Somerset coast was deliberately flooded, the project was slammed as “ridiculous” by a local lawmaker. But the results have been transformative.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
America’s Flooding Problem
We explain how the country is responding in three different ways to disasters.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
AI Slop Is Flooding Medium
The blogging platform Medium is facing an influx of AI-generated content. CEO Tony Stubblebine says it “doesn’t matter” as long as nobody reads it.Tech - Wired - October 28 -
Spain’s deadly floods
An inadequate response highlights the lack of preparedness against extreme weatherBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Flood defences 'in worst state on record'
The floods minister says she will spend millions on repairs, as victims tell of a "national crisis".Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
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Explained: The weather conditions that brought the floods
Much of the country has been badly hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, triggering rapid flooding across multiple areas.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Video clips show trail of destruction after Spanish floods
At least 158 people were killed following flash floods in southern Spain.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Eye Opener: Catastrophic flooding in Spain
In Spain, catastrophic flooding has killed dozens of people and trapped thousands of others. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump attempts to capitalize on a gaffe by President Biden. All that ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Valencia floods: 'There is mud everywhere here'
The BBC's Nicky Schiller says the La Torre area of the city has been completely devastated.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Search for Spain flooding survivors continues as torrential rain hits another region
More than 200 people are dead and dozens more still missing after torrential rain earlier this week.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Halloween, floods and fire: Photos of the week
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
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Is the Trump Trade Back?
Market observers see signs that investors increasingly believe Donald Trump will win the election, but there may be alternate explanations for a shift in sentiment.Business - The New York Times - October 17 -
New York menswear is back!
The city’s retail offering for men has been lacklustre, but a wave of product lovers are seeking to change thatWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Can Boeing come back?
The aircraft maker was a great American company — then things started falling apart.Business - Financial Times - October 29 -
Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital
Sri Lanka has closed schools in its capital, Colombo, and its suburbs as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nationWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
Is the National Flood Insurance Program running out of money?
The damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene is expected to cost tens of billions of dollars. The primary option for millions of Americans facing storm damage is the National Flood Insurance ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Heavy rain brings widespread travel disruption
River levels are rising and properties are expected to flood in several parts of Wales.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Flooding in central France submerges rail and road links
Torrential rains and flooding have submerged roads and railways in central France, disrupting transportation in the regionWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
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France Struggles to Dry Out From Flash Flooding
Heavy rainfall and swollen rivers unleashed torrents of brackish water that cut off roads, swept away cars and swamped buildings.World - The New York Times - October 18 -
Video shows flooded Impact Plastics parking lot at 10:54 a.m. on Sept. 27
Video shows flooded Impact Plastics parking lot at 10:54 a.m. on Sept. 27Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
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Tropical Storm Trami Brings Heavy Flooding to the Philippines
Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes as parts of the country experienced unprecedented flooding, the authorities said.World - The New York Times - October 23 -
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Watch: Helicopters and diggers used in Spain flooding rescues
At least 95 people have died and more are missing after torrential rain caused devastating flash floods.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Dozens killed as Spanish region hit by year's worth of rain in eight hours
Rescue workers are searching for missing people after Spain was hit by severe flooding.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Floods in Spain’s Valencia Region Kill at Least 95
About 1,000 soldiers from emergency response units deployed to the affected areas, and the death toll was expected to rise after one of the worst natural disasters to hit the country in recent years.World - The New York Times - October 31 -
Flash floods kill at least 95 people in Spain
At least 95 people have been killed and many others are missing after torrential rain caused flash flooding in southern and eastern Spain, local authorities said Wednesday.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Flash flooding in Spain leaves dozens dead
Spanish authorities say dozens of people have died in flash flooding that is the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation in recent memory.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Flash flooding leaves at least 51 dead in Spain
Spanish authorities said 51 people have died after flash floods swept away cars, turned village streets into rivers and disrupted transportation. Rainstorms caused flooding in a wide swath of ...Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Catastrophic Flooding in Spain Kills at Least 95 People
More than a year’s worth of rain fell overnight in some areas, washing away bridges and flooding towns.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 30 -
More than 60 die in Spanish floods
Worst European flooding since 2021 raises questions about how residents were alerted to forecasts of intense rainWorld - Financial Times - October 30