Why wildfires are becoming faster and more furious
With the risk factors increasing, is it still safe to live in areas prone to these disasters - and can fireproofing ever work?
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California wildfires: Water supply becomes flashpoint in Trump-Newsom fight
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Why two Fed officials doubt the need for many more rate cuts
One official warned that “progress on inflation could continue to stall.”MarketWatch - 1d -
Consider flipping your 60/40 portfolio to 40/60 as bonds become more attractive than stocks
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LA’s night of horror as furious wildfires ignited: ‘Never seen anything like this’
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Wildfires are ‘the best argument for why we need the federal government’: California Congresswoman
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Fed Minutes May Show Why More Rate Cuts Will Face Hurdles
After a quarter-point cut in December, Chairman Jerome Powell said policymakers may be more cautious, since the incoming administration will create more uncertainty.Inc. - 2d -
Why climate activists are becoming more radicalized (and why that’s not a bad thing)
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Mortgage rates inch up to start the year at a near six-month high. Will the housing market become more affordable in 2025?
The 30-year mortgage rate averaged at 6.91%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - 6d -
Canadian forests becoming more prone to severe wildfires: Study
The treacherous combination of rising temperatures and dried-up fuels has made Canadian forest much more prone to severe wildfires in recent decades, a new study has found. Driving these dangerous ...The Hill - Jan. 2
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