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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 - 6 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 - 5 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 - 5 days ago -
Spain floods: 10,000 troops and police drafted in to deal with disaster
Pedro Sánchez orders largest peacetime troop deployment to deal with flooding that has killed 211 people. Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has ordered the country’s largest peacetime military ...World - The Guardian - 4 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 - 4 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 - 4 days ago -
Accusations fly in Spain over who is to blame for flood disaster
A week on, recriminations fly over who was to blame for Spain's worst natural disaster in living memory.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Why Donald Trump’s return is a disaster for Europe | Paul Taylor
We face the prospect of a debilitating trade war – and an emboldened Putin. The EU and UK must now work together. There is nothing but bad news for Europe in Donald Trump’s US election victory . ...World - The Guardian - 3 hours 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 -
‘We’ve gone through disaster-scenario trainings’ ahead of the election: Colorado secretary of state
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, chair of the Democratic Association of Secretaries of State, joins Meet the Press NOW to explain how officials are preparing to count the votes in a ...Politics - NBC News - October 16 -
Kamala Harris's Fox News interview disaster shows how the media set her up to fail
Vice President Kamala Harris had a bad night on Wednesday. But more interesting than anything she said to Fox News anchor Bret Baier was what wasn’t said — namely, that reporters hadn't bothered ...Politics - The Hill - October 17