Milton Threatens to Trigger Flood Insurance Reckoning for Congress
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‘It’s shameful and I won’t pay it’: flood-hit Italians rage against insurance call
The destruction in northern Italy has ignited debate in a country where just 6% of homes are insured against natural disaster. It was 2am when the parish priest, Giovanni Samorì, was woken by a ...5 hours ago -
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FEMA workers threatened by armed group in Tennessee
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Hurricane Milton’s insured losses could reach $50 billion, says Verisk
Data and technology company Verisk Analytics Inc. VRSK said Wednesday it estimates the insured losses to onshore property from Hurricane Milton could range from $30 billion to $50 billion.23 hours ago -
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Italy approves tight budget partly funded by a levy on banks and insurers
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Monsoon flooding closes schools and offices in India's southern IT hubs
Schools, colleges and government offices have shut in parts of southern India as heavy monsoon rains triggered severe floodingYesterday -
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Massachusetts restaurant threatened after Nazi uniforms controversy
A Hudson, Massachusetts restaurant apologized for serving World War II reenactors dressed as Nazis. Then the threats came.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricane fallout threatens to hinder voting
The fallout from a pair of deadly hurricanes threatens to roil voting in the Southeast with complications for election officials and residents alike in states key to this year’s presidential ...Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
U.K. Regulator Starts Review Into Motor and Home Insurance Market
The regulator said it is concerned that the part of the market that allows people to pay for insurance in installments might not be providing fair value to more than 20 million customers.Yesterday -
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Several thousand attend a funeral service in southern Bosnia for 19 killed in devastating floods
Several thousand mourners in southern Bosnia have converged around 19 caskets covered in traditional Islamic green cloth, part of a funeral service held for those killed during the destructive ...Yesterday -
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These tight races could decide control of Congress
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UK ministers pledge crackdown on rising car insurance costs
Watchdogs, industry and consumer groups instructed to join taskforce as part of push to tackle ‘spiralling’ pricesYesterday - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Meloni targets banks and insurers to raise €3.5bn to plug Italian budget
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Trump Media shares fall nearly 10% after DJT plunge triggers trading halt
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Italy to Tap Banks, Insurers for €3.5 Billion in Budget Plan
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Tech - The New York Times
A Flood of A.I. Slop + Searching for Satoshi + the Hot Mess Express Returns
There’s just so much slop that at a certain point it makes the internet basically useless.Yesterday -
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DeSantis praises Milton recovery efforts as rising flood waters persist in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, saying power has never been restored to so many so quickly after a stormYesterday - Florida -
Politics - The Hill
Man charged at Trump rally threatens lawsuit
The Las Vegas man arrested for gun possession at former President Trump’s Coachella Valley rally said he would sue the Riverside County sheriff's office for “lying” about his actions in a Monday ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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The Flood-Protection Rule That Trump Rolled Back
A Trump-era rollback of flood-protection rules has left critical infrastructure projects at higher risk, experts say.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Would raising employer National Insurance break Labour's pledge?
If the chancellor decides to increase NI for employers in the Budget would that be going back on previous promises?Yesterday -
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Democrats in Congress seek to prevent another Jan. 6 riot
Democrats on a low-profile House committee have been meeting and designing a plan against any attempt to interfere with the Electoral College certification on Jan. 6, 2025.Yesterday -
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Starmer does not rule out rise in National Insurance for employers
The prime minister told the BBC the Budget would be tough but insisted the government would not break manifesto pledges.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
How back-to-back hurricanes could impact insurance rates across the U.S.
As Florida residents recover from hurricanes Milton and Helene, experts say the damage will likely worsen the home insurance crisis in the state and could lead to higher rates nationwide. CBS News ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Insurers embrace climate change investments as catastrophe costs mount
Industry adopts low-carbon goals it once shunned as natural disaster losses exceed $100bn a year2 days ago - Climate -
World - ABC News
Poland's leader defends his decision to suspend the right to asylum
Human and civil rights groups are expressing concern after Poland's leader said he would suspend the right to asylum because of its alleged abuse by eastern neighbors Belarus and Russia2 days ago -
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Is the National Flood Insurance Program running out of money?
The damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene is expected to cost tens of billions of dollars. The primary option for millions of Americans facing storm damage is the National Flood Insurance ...2 days ago -
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Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.2 days ago -
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Death toll in Bosnia floods reaches 26, with at least 1 still missing
The death toll from this month’s devastating floods and landslides in Bosnia has reached 26 people while rescue teams are searching for at least one more person2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Steve Bannon is in prison, but Trump is using his 'flood the zone' media strategy
Steve Bannon's strategy of flooding the media with misinformation and lies is being used by Donald Trump in the 2024 election, drowning out important issues and facts in favor of spin and ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital
Sri Lanka has closed schools in its capital, Colombo, and its suburbs as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation2 days ago -
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Polish government's decision to suspend asylum law triggers concerns from civil society
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FEMA crews threatened amid hurricane recovery efforts
Out of an abundance of caution, FEMA says its disaster assistance teams will be stationed at fixed locations instead of going door-to-door, while the agency looks at threats against its personnel. ...2 days ago -
World - Yahoo News
Singapore to Stop $1.7 Billion Allianz-Income Insurance Deal
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World - Financial Times
Autumn Budget: business fears big rise in national insurance
Tax experts warn of potential hit to retirement savings as companies race to calculate impact on costs3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Flood defences 'in worst state on record'
The floods minister says she will spend millions on repairs, as victims tell of a "national crisis".3 days ago