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Death toll rises to 36 after an overcrowded bus fell into a deep gorge in northern India, official says
Death toll rises to 36 after an overcrowded bus fell into a deep gorge in northern India, official saysWorld - ABC News - November 4 -
The death toll in Lebanon crosses 3,000 in the 13-month Israel-Hezbollah war, Health Ministry says
Lebanon’s Health Ministry says more than 3,000 people have been killed during 13 months of fighting between Israel and HezbollahWorld - ABC News - November 4 -
Lebanese Health Ministry says death toll in Lebanon crosses 3,000 in 13-month Israel-Hezbollah war
Lebanese Health Ministry says death toll in Lebanon crosses 3,000 in 13-month Israel-Hezbollah warWorld - ABC News - November 4 -
Death toll rises to 17 in powerful bombing at a Quetta rail station in southwestern Pakistan, officials say
Death toll rises to 17 in powerful bombing at a Quetta rail station in southwestern Pakistan, officials sayWorld - ABC News - November 9 -
Woman who was injured in deadly roof collapse in Serbia dies; death toll at 15
A young woman who was injured in a deadly roof collapse in Serbia this month has died, bringing the death toll to 15World - ABC News - 6 days ago -
American and Australian tourists die in Laos alcohol poisoning incident, raising death toll to 4
American and Australian tourists die in Laos alcohol poisoning incident, raising death toll to 4World - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Police in Pakistan say death toll from gun attack on vehicles carrying Shiite passengers jumps to at least 28
Police in Pakistan say death toll from gun attack on vehicles carrying Shiite passengers jumps to at least 28World - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Death toll in Gaza from Israel-Hamas war passes 44,000, Palestinian officials say
Palestinian health officials say the death toll in the Gaza Strip from the 13-month-old war between Israel and Hamas has surpassed 44,000World - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Gaza Health Ministry says Palestinian death toll from Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 44,000
Gaza Health Ministry says Palestinian death toll from Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 44,000World - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Israel's rescue service says a second rocket barrage from Lebanon kills 2, raising death toll in northern Israel to 7
Israel's rescue service says a second rocket barrage from Lebanon kills 2, raising death toll in northern Israel to 7World - ABC News - October 31 -
Growing toll from wildfires on both coasts
A large wildfire in Southern California has destroyed almost 200 homes, while wildfires burned through parts of New York and New Jersey. A prolonged drought in most of the country is proving costly ...Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
New York to Revive Congestion Pricing With $9 Toll
Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce the revised program on Thursday with the aim of putting it in place before Donald Trump takes office.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
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 -
Twins' Alex Kirilloff announces retirement at age 26, citing 'toll' of injuries
Kirilloff never played more than 88 games in a season during his four-year MLB career.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
October Jobs Report Shows Hiring Slowed Amid Storms and Strikes
U.S. payrolls grew by only 12,000 in October, a figure that left markets placid but fueled political contention. Unemployment remained 4.1 percent.Business - The New York Times - November 2 -
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Wall Street rejoices as the bell tolls for Biden-era regulation
Bankers, private equity executives and money managers anticipate change in personnel and toneWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Fears New York buildings’ deadly toll on migratory birds could be on the rise
Annual bird survey suggests ‘particularly bad’ autumn on key migration route through city’s brightly lit skyscrapers. As fall bird migration nears its end in New York City, a troubling trend may ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Congestion pricing plan opposed by Trump returns with new reduced tolls
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reviving New York City’s congestion pricing with a new plan that lowers the cost to vehicles traveling through Manhattan below 60th Street.Top stories - ABC News - November 14 -
Despite Lowering Toll to $9, Hochul May Find a Higher Political Cost
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s move to revive congestion pricing in New York has energized her Republican opponents, giving them fodder to fight her re-election in 2026.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
Will a $9 Congestion-Pricing Toll Still Be Able to Fix the Subway?
Slashing the original $15 toll raises questions about whether a smaller revenue stream could delay projects or lead to higher costs for New York’s public transit agency.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Civil War Toll Much Worse in Confederate States, New Estimates Show
An analysis of newly released 19th-century census records offers more insight into the conflict’s costs.Science - The New York Times - 4 days ago
