Insurance Natural Disaster

How the 2009 Colgan Air disaster became a turning point for U.S. aviation

Coverage of the recent mid-air collision brought up painful memories for John and Marilyn Kausner, whose daughter Elly was among those killed in the last major U.S. air disaster.

CBS News - 44m

‘I am pretty much uninsurable’: My 20-year term life insurance is up, but I was diagnosed with throat cancer. Do I renew it?

“I am pretty much uninsurable.”

MarketWatch - 3h

CVS shares pop 15% on big earnings beat, even as high medical costs drag down insurance unit

It caps off the first full quarter with David Joyner, a longtime CVS executive, as CEO of the troubled retail drugstore chain.

CNBC - 5h

Natural Gas Could Get Priority Over Renewable Energy in Largest U.S. Grid

Federal regulators approved a proposal from the nation’s largest grid operator that will give primacy to 50 new power plants, a decision to help meet the country’s growing electricity demand.

The New York Times - 8h

‘Mother Nature thinks people should shut down’: why we’re so unmotivated in winter

It’s normal to have low energy in the colder months – but for some, seasonal affective disorder can shut down their lives. One dark and dreary February, I was bemoaning my lack of motivation. My ...

The Guardian - 9h

Home insurance explained: Everything homeowners need to know

Learning the basics of home insurance now can make it easier to ensure that your home is fully protected.

CBS News - 10h

Tariffs or no tariffs, the world wants and needs America's natural gas

In the future, global demand for the fuel will almost certainly outstrip supply.

The Hill - 11h

Do you have enough insurance if a natural disaster strikes? Here's what to know about coverage.

Thousands of Californians who lost their homes in the devastating wildfires are learning that they're underinsured and won't get compensated for all of their losses. National consumer correspondent ...

CBS News - 11h

‘An act of betrayal’: Japan to maximise nuclear power 14 years after Fukushima disaster

Tokyo wants to drop attempts to lessen its reliance on nuclear power, according to a draft energy plan. More than a decade after the triple meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, Japan is ...

The Guardian - 1d

Turkmenistan reaches deal with Turkey to ship natural gas via Iran

Turkmenistan has struck a deal to ship natural gas to Turkey via Iran

ABC News - 1d

Want cheaper car insurance? Review this checklist.

These proven tactics can help ensure that you're not paying more than necessary for car insurance.

CBS News - 1d

The Eagles played a perfect game, and the Chiefs were a disaster. What just happened?

Philadelphia bullied Kansas City in Super Bowl LIX, forcing Patrick Mahomes into one of the worst games of his career. Here's how the Eagles did it.

ESPN - 1d

Man charged with health insurance CEO murder to accept $300,000 in donations

Lawyer says 26-year-old accused ‘very much appreciates the outpouring of support’ on fundraising platform. The man charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in December plans to accept more ...

The Guardian - 1d

Travelers expects $1.7 billion insured loss from the California wildfires. Analysts still expect a profit.

Travelers’ CFO said the outbreak of wildfires were “a big event” for the insurance industry.

MarketWatch - 1d

Cities harness nature in the fight against flooding

Record rainfall and rising sea levels are prompting fresh thinking on urban protection measures

Financial Times - 1d

Natural Resources Democrats ask NOAA for answers on DOGE presence

Two top Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee on Monday asked for answers from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) leadership on activity by associates of Elon ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump Killed a Major Report on Nature. They’re Trying to Publish It Anyway.

The first full draft of the assessment, on the state of America’s land, water and wildlife, was weeks from completion. The project leader called the study “too important to die.”

The New York Times - 2d

Newsom promotes bill to bring interest from fire-related insurance payments to homeowners

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) threw his support Monday behind legislation aimed at guaranteeing that wildfire-impacted homeowners, rather than their lenders, would receive interest earned from ...

The Hill - 2d

Is full coverage car insurance necessary? Pros and cons drivers should know

Dropping comprehensive and collision coverage can cut costs — but is it an option for you? And should you do it?

CBS News - 2d

Nature: Caddo Lake

We leave you this Super Bowl Sunday morning north of New Orleans, on scenic Caddo Lake. Videographer: Scot Miller.

CBS News - 3d

‘At risk of extinction’: South Korea’s second city fears demographic disaster

Busan is shrinking faster than any other metropolitan area in a country with the world’s lowest fertility rate

Financial Times - 3d

Who gets to rebuild? Los Angeles fires expose the weakness of U.S. home insurance.

Americans are being forced to reckon with the ‘new normal’ of climate change. Now what?

MarketWatch - 4d

The end of insurance: Climate change is destroying homeowners and insurers

Traditional insurance models aren’t able to handle escalating natural disaster risks.