HONOLULU — Three generations of TJ Rickard’s family lost their homes in the deadly Maui wildfire…
Natural disasters
Spain’s catastrophic floods by the numbers: At least 219 dead, 93 missing and billions in damage
MADRID — The catastrophic torrential rains that overflowed rivers and normally dry canals in eastern Spain…
Asia needs to spend much more to adapt to climate change and limit its damage, bank study says
BANGKOK — Countries in Asia will suffer worse damage from the climate crisis than other regions…
North Carolina lawmakers convene again to address Hurricane Helene’s billions in damages
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina state legislators returning to work Thursday to consider further Hurricane Helene…
North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B
RALEIGH, N.C. — The catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina…
Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed 7
HAVANA — A small town in Cuba was recovering Tuesday from flooding that killed at least…
Japan’s beloved former Empress Michiko marks her 90th birthday as she recovers from a broken leg
TOKYO — Japan’s beloved former Empress Michiko received greetings from her relatives and palace officials to…
CSX profit up 8% as railroad hauls 3% more shipments during the third quarter
CSX’s delivered 3% more shipments in the third quarter to help drive its profit 8% higher,…
Helene and Milton are both likely to be $50 billion disasters, joining ranks of most costly storms
Monstrous hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages are still being added…
After hurricanes, the business of rebuilding lives means navigating the insurance claims process
Now that the threat of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has receded, millions of homeowners and business-owners…