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'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 - 6 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
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 - 4 days ago -
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 - 4 days ago -
Climate change worsened disasters that caused half a million deaths: Report
The 10 deadliest extreme weather events of the previous two decades, which contributed to some 570,000 deaths, were all intensified by human-caused climate change, according to a new study from ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Spain floods disaster: death toll rises to 205 as extra troops mobilised
Weather agency says four regions remain on amber alert because of risk of rain and storms. The death toll from the floods in Spain this week has risen to 205, as residents in the Valencia region ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
The Guardian view on climate-linked disasters: Spain’s tragedy will not be the last | Editorial
More than 200 deaths and widespread destruction in Valencia are the latest sign of danger in a warming world. The death toll from floods in Spain’s Valencia region has topped 200. A huge clean-up ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
European football: Simeone criticises playing in Spain after floods disaster
‘It doesn’t make any sense,’ says Atlético Madrid manager Barcelona counterpart Hansi Flick also voices concerns The Atlético Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, said on Saturday it made no sense to ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Amid Flood Cleanup in Spain, Residents Try to Make Sense of the Disaster
Some see the floods as an example of the effect of a changing climate that is making overwhelming downpours more common. Locals also say government warnings came too late.World - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
No. 7 Alabama needs 4th-quarter rally, defensive stand to hold off South Carolina and avoid disaster
Alabama won, but some serious concerns are brewing in Tuscaloosa.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 12 -
Caleb Williams is a superstar, Trevor Lawrence is not; disaster in Dallas: Week 6 instant reactions | Inside Coverage
Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces to give their instant reactions to every game from the Week 6 Sunday slate.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
UN asks Asia-Pacific countries to invest more in preventing damage from disasters
A U.N. official says disasters, including those wrought by fiercer storms, are threatening more people and could derail economic progress in the Asia Pacific region if governments would not invest ...World - ABC News - October 15 -
Small Business Administration disaster loan program exhausts funds after Hurricane Helene
The Small Business Administration said it has exhausted funds for its disaster loan program following increased demand from Hurricane Helene, with Congress being in recess.Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
SBA’s Disaster Relief Fund Runs Dry After Milton’s Destruction Spikes Need
After hurricanes Milton and Helene bombarded Florida and other parts of the East Coast, the SBA’s funding pool has been depleted sooner than expected.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
Small Business Administration pausing disaster loans, program out of money until Congress returns
The Small Business Administration has run out of the money it was using for loans to help business owners recover from Hurricanes Milton and Helene. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16