Economic losses from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in the U.S. last year and were…
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North Carolina home insurance premium base rates increasing about 15% by mid-2026
RALEIGH. N.C. — Base rates for North Carolina homeowners’ insurance premiums will increase on average by…
US announces $1.2 billion to help finance renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The U.S. Department of Energy said Friday it was setting aside…
The tax deadline for some small businesses affected by disasters in 2024 is drawing near
NEW YORK — The tax deadline for some small businesses affected by severe weather in 2024…
New North Carolina governor issues orders on private road repairs, housing after Helene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein took several actions on Thursday to help…
Puerto Rico’s new governor sworn in days after a major blackout left much of the island in the dark
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Jenniffer González Colón was sworn in Thursday as Puerto Rico’s new…
After fighting virus, storms and Republicans, departing North Carolina Gov. Cooper focuses on wins
RALEIGH, N.C. — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is leaving his job…
Crowds in Mayotte vent frustration with cyclone response as Macron tours devastation
MIRERENI, Mayotte — Crowds in Mayotte vented their frustration at French President Emmanuel Macron, with some…
US says $365 million is available to install solar and battery storage systems in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The U.S. Department of Energy said Thursday that $365 million is…
Bank makes hundreds of millions in loans available to assist Helene recovery in North Carolina
Truist Financial Corporation has announced that it is making hundreds of millions of dollars in loans…