Mudslides, Road Closures Hit Southern California Burn Areas After Heavy Rains
Heavy rains caused mudslides and debris flows in Southern California burn areas over the weekend, including Malibu and Altadena, prompting road closures, school cancellations, and safety warnings; the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Malibu.
Mudslides, Road Closures Hit Southern California Burn Areas After Heavy Rains
Heavy rains caused mudslides and debris flows in Southern California burn areas over the weekend, including Malibu and Altadena, prompting road closures, school cancellations, and safety warnings; the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Malibu.
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24% Bias Score
LA Wildfires Push Home Insurance Premiums to Record Highs
The Los Angeles wildfires, potentially exceeding \$20 billion in insured losses, are causing dramatic increases in homeowner insurance premiums across the US, driven by increased frequency and severity of natural disasters and rising rebuilding costs, potentially leaving many homeowners underinsured...
LA Wildfires Push Home Insurance Premiums to Record Highs
The Los Angeles wildfires, potentially exceeding \$20 billion in insured losses, are causing dramatic increases in homeowner insurance premiums across the US, driven by increased frequency and severity of natural disasters and rising rebuilding costs, potentially leaving many homeowners underinsured...
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36% Bias Score
US Hit by Simultaneous Wildfires and Winter Storm
Simultaneous wildfires in California, causing over 12,000 damaged or destroyed buildings and 27 deaths, and a severe winter storm impacting the Southern US, prompting states of emergency and affecting around 40 million people with weather warnings, highlight the nation's vulnerability to extreme wea...
US Hit by Simultaneous Wildfires and Winter Storm
Simultaneous wildfires in California, causing over 12,000 damaged or destroyed buildings and 27 deaths, and a severe winter storm impacting the Southern US, prompting states of emergency and affecting around 40 million people with weather warnings, highlight the nation's vulnerability to extreme wea...
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40% Bias Score
Santa Ana Winds Threaten to Reignite Los Angeles Wildfires
Los Angeles faces extreme fire weather from Monday to Tuesday, with Santa Ana winds reaching 130 kilometers per hour, threatening to reignite wildfires despite recent progress; authorities urge residents to prepare emergency kits and stay away from power lines.
Santa Ana Winds Threaten to Reignite Los Angeles Wildfires
Los Angeles faces extreme fire weather from Monday to Tuesday, with Santa Ana winds reaching 130 kilometers per hour, threatening to reignite wildfires despite recent progress; authorities urge residents to prepare emergency kits and stay away from power lines.
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44% Bias Score
Climate Disasters Drive 82% Surge in Home Insurance Costs for High-Risk Areas
A Treasury Department report reveals that 84 climate-related disasters costing over \$1 billion each (excluding floods) caused \$609 billion in damages from 2018-2022, leading to an 8.7% increase in homeowner insurance costs exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting high-risk areas.
Climate Disasters Drive 82% Surge in Home Insurance Costs for High-Risk Areas
A Treasury Department report reveals that 84 climate-related disasters costing over \$1 billion each (excluding floods) caused \$609 billion in damages from 2018-2022, leading to an 8.7% increase in homeowner insurance costs exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting high-risk areas.
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32% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Force Evacuations, Spark Major Celebrity Fundraising
The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, starting January 7th, have forced the evacuation of nearly 200,000 people, destroyed homes of numerous celebrities, and prompted major fundraising efforts including a star-studded benefit concert and a celebrity sweepstakes and auction, raising millio...
Los Angeles Wildfires Force Evacuations, Spark Major Celebrity Fundraising
The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, starting January 7th, have forced the evacuation of nearly 200,000 people, destroyed homes of numerous celebrities, and prompted major fundraising efforts including a star-studded benefit concert and a celebrity sweepstakes and auction, raising millio...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Proposes FEMA Reform or Elimination
President Trump announced plans to reform or eliminate FEMA, citing inefficiencies and creating a task force to explore changes; however, Congressional approval is required for termination, and some Republicans support reforms while others want a FEMA-like agency.
Trump Proposes FEMA Reform or Elimination
President Trump announced plans to reform or eliminate FEMA, citing inefficiencies and creating a task force to explore changes; however, Congressional approval is required for termination, and some Republicans support reforms while others want a FEMA-like agency.
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44% Bias Score
Munich Re Confident in Profit Target Despite California Wildfires
Despite the substantial financial impact of the California wildfires on the insurance industry (estimated at 20-30 billion euros), Munich Re, the world's largest reinsurer, maintains its 6 billion euro profit target for 2025 due to its robust catastrophe reserves and reinsurance business model.
Munich Re Confident in Profit Target Despite California Wildfires
Despite the substantial financial impact of the California wildfires on the insurance industry (estimated at 20-30 billion euros), Munich Re, the world's largest reinsurer, maintains its 6 billion euro profit target for 2025 due to its robust catastrophe reserves and reinsurance business model.
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68% Bias Score
Cyclone Sean Halts Exports as Eastern Australia Faces Flooding
Tropical Cyclone Sean, a category two storm, is impacting Western Australia's Pilbara coast, halting iron ore and LNG exports, while eastern Australia faces flooding and storm damage from heavy rains and swollen dams.
Cyclone Sean Halts Exports as Eastern Australia Faces Flooding
Tropical Cyclone Sean, a category two storm, is impacting Western Australia's Pilbara coast, halting iron ore and LNG exports, while eastern Australia faces flooding and storm damage from heavy rains and swollen dams.
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36% Bias Score
North Carolina Homeowners' Insurance Premiums to Rise 15% by Mid-2026
North Carolina homeowners' insurance premiums will increase by an average of 15% by mid-2026, a compromise reached between the state Insurance Department and the insurance industry following a request for a 42.2% increase, reflecting factors like inflation, increased reinsurance costs, and the impac...
North Carolina Homeowners' Insurance Premiums to Rise 15% by Mid-2026
North Carolina homeowners' insurance premiums will increase by an average of 15% by mid-2026, a compromise reached between the state Insurance Department and the insurance industry following a request for a 42.2% increase, reflecting factors like inflation, increased reinsurance costs, and the impac...
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20% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Force Week-Long Evacuation; Dozens Dead
The Los Angeles wildfires, fueled by strong winds, have left 16,000 hectares in ashes, resulting in at least two dozen deaths and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate; their return is delayed for at least a week due to safety concerns.
Los Angeles Wildfires Force Week-Long Evacuation; Dozens Dead
The Los Angeles wildfires, fueled by strong winds, have left 16,000 hectares in ashes, resulting in at least two dozen deaths and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate; their return is delayed for at least a week due to safety concerns.
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24% Bias Score
Climate Change Fuels Soaring Home Insurance Costs Across the U.S.
From 2020-2023, the average U.S. homeowners insurance premium jumped 33% to $2,530 annually, exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting states vulnerable to climate-related disasters; insurers are hiking premiums to cover increased payouts, while non-renewal rates climb, impacting property...
Climate Change Fuels Soaring Home Insurance Costs Across the U.S.
From 2020-2023, the average U.S. homeowners insurance premium jumped 33% to $2,530 annually, exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting states vulnerable to climate-related disasters; insurers are hiking premiums to cover increased payouts, while non-renewal rates climb, impacting property...
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24% Bias Score