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DNC official calls Harris campaign a '$1 billion disaster'
Democratic National Committee (DNC) official Lindy Li called Vice President Harris’s bid for the White House a “$1 billion disaster” following her loss to President-elect Trump in the 2024 ...Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
Biden Asks Congress for Nearly $100 Billion in Disaster Aid
The president said the aid was “urgently needed” as emergency programs face funding shortfalls amid the devastation after Hurricanes Helene and Milton and a string of other natural disasters.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Brazil reaches a $23 billion settlement with mining firms over a 2015 environmental disaster
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed an agreement worth tens of billions of dollars with the mining companies responsible for a 2015 dam collapse that was one of the country’s ...World - ABC News - October 25 -
Saturday Sessions: The Red Clay Strays perform "Disaster"
The Red Clay Strays is one of music's fastest rising bands. Formed in 2016 in Mobile, Alabama, this rock and roll band fronted by singer Brandon Coleman cuts its teeth playing gigs at local venues ...Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
Mbappé's El Clásico debut a disaster for Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé set a dubious new record as Real Madrid were trounced by a superior Barcelona.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
Living on a Volcano’s Edge, Italians Practice for Disaster
The Italian authorities carried out a drill of their plan to save a half-million people from toxic fumes, deadly quakes or a full eruption. Vesuvius isn’t the volcano they’re worried about.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
Working on the frontline of disaster: Tim Cadogan on leading GoFundMe
Crowdfunding platform has generated $30bn for users since 2010 but faced criticism over a lack of transparencyBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
The Climate Election: Natural disaster recovery, explained
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Valencia floods aftermath 'like a disaster movie'
The BBC's Nicky Schiller reports from the scene of Spanish flooding where cars are piled up.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
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Disease spread in dog poo could be 'disaster' for cows
A disease spread in dog poo could spell disaster for cattle, conservationists warn.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Five Ways to Disaster-Proof the Energy Grid
With extreme weather events—and power outages—on the rise, utilities and tech companies are looking at what they can do to keep the lights on in the future.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 10 -
Biden asks Congress for $100B in disaster relief funding
President Biden has sent Congress an emergency funding request for roughly $100 billion to help with recovery after natural disasters, including the recent hurricanes Helene and Milton in the ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
FEMA disaster relief fund 'rapidly nearing exhaustion'
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) disaster relief fund has dwindled to less than $5 billion, lawmakers said this week, as both sides press for the swift passage of emergency aid. ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Some Storm Victims Seeing $1,000 Disaster Aid Through AI
The nonprofit GiveDirectly intends to send direct payments of $1,000 to households impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
'Disaster' to 'winning machine' - how good is Man City's Ballon d'Or winner Rodri?
Man City midfielder Rodri has a strong claim to be the most influential player in the world right now with just one defeat for club or country in the past 18 months.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Republicans unveil emergency bill to fund tapped-out disaster loan program
Senate Republicans released legislation this week that aims to replenish funds for a key federal program that provides disaster loans to businesses and homeowners. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) led ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
EU should spend 20% of budget on security and climate disasters, report says
Finland’s former president reports on cost of Europe’s preparedness for multiple crisesBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Spain flood death toll expected to rise as dozens missing
Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Half a Million People Killed in Deadliest Weather Disasters Since 2004
More than half a million people were killed in 10 disasters that climate change worsened, according to a new report.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31
