What is flood insurance, and why do you need it?
Highlands, New York, was underwater and under a state of emergency as devastating floods swept the area this weekend. Gov. Kathy Hochul warned of "life-threatening flooding," and nearby West Point saw a 1-in-1000-year rainfall on Sunday afternoon, totaling nearly eight inches in six hours. Some drivers swam out of their cars to safety, and 13,000 homes lost power.
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Unprecedented heat in Florida's waters could trigger one of the state's worst coral bleaching events
A sudden marine heat wave off the coast of Florida has surprised scientists and sent water temperatures soaring to unprecedented highs, threatening one of the most severe coral bleaching events the state has ever seen.
1970-01-01 08:00
Farmers Insurance pulls out of Florida, affecting 100,000 policyholders
Farmers Insurance will stop offering its policies in Florida, which includes home, auto and umbrella, in a change that will affect 100,000 people.
1970-01-01 08:00
'My house has been an island': Northeastern communities face a long road to recovery after devastating floods put neighborhoods under water
Crews across the Northeast are surveying the destruction and beginning clean-up efforts as sunshine briefly returns after devastating floods put towns under water, damaging homes and washing out roads.
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A 'perfect storm' of ingredients are combining to create deadly flooding and record heat, scientist says
The climate crisis is "supercharging" extreme weather events like flooding and heat waves, Michael E. Mann told CNN.
1970-01-01 08:00
Japan floods: three die as island hit by 'heaviest' rainfall
At least three people have died in flooding and landslides caused by record rainfall on Kyushu island.
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Trump seeks to delay classified documents trial until after 2024 election
Lawyers for the former US president argue a December trial would deny them reasonable time to prepare.
1970-01-01 08:00
Flood warning in Delhi as rains batter north India
Thousands of people living near the city's river banks have been moved to safer locations.
1970-01-01 08:00
Storms turning streets into rivers, trapping drivers and forcing rescues across the Northeast evoke memories of Hurricane Irene
Multiple rounds of intense rainstorms have turned streets into gushing rivers, trapped drivers and forced water rescues and evacuations across the Northeast -- and it's bringing back memories of Hurricane Irene in deluged Vermont as the flood threat continues Tuesday.
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Ryan Tubridy: Why Ireland is gripped by the RTÉ pay scandal
Pubs are screening parliamentary hearings featuring Ireland's highest-paid broadcaster, Ryan Tubridy.
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US storms: 'Catastrophic flooding' warning in parts of Vermont
Forecasters warn of flash flooding across New England with Vermont facing the highest risk.
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Reds address biggest organizational need with lauded MLB Draft haul
The Cincinnati Reds won Day 1 of the MLB Draft, where they were able to take three prospects that filled their farm systems biggest needs.The Cincinnati Reds farm system has huge strengths and a few glaring weaknesses. Their strength is in their position player maturity. They have a ton of high ...
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