Extreme floods are happening way more often than federal data would suggest, analysis shows
A critical federal analysis of extreme rainfall is vastly underestimating the chances of flood events, with grave implications for everything from new roads and bridges to the rising cost of flood insurance, according to a new analysis.
2023-06-26 15:25
Toy maker recalls 7.5 million Baby Shark children's toys due to a risk of impalement
Reports of injured children have prompted the recall of 7.5 million Bay Shark bath toys, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
2023-06-24 14:15
Thousands of Americans are leaving homes in flood-risk areas. But where are they moving to?
Data from thousands of home buyouts shows people aren't moving that far from their original homes — and often they are moving within the same floodplain.
2023-06-21 23:59
War of words over Ukrainian POWs handed to Hungary
Ukraine says three of the 11 men are now free but the two countries are still at loggerheads.
2023-06-21 02:45
It's the first day of hurricane season and we could have a storm in the Gulf very soon
Today is the first official day of the Atlantic hurricane season and it's already off to an active start.
2023-06-02 02:17
Wrestlers' protest: IOC says police action against Indian athletes very disturbing
International Olympic Committee demands criminal investigation into sexual harassment allegations.
2023-05-31 14:58
India's protesting wrestlers to sink medals in Ganges
The wrestlers, including Olympic medallists, have also vowed to go on indefinite hunger strike in Delhi.
2023-05-30 19:54
Wrestlers' protest: Delhi police file rioting case after detention
The athletes, including Olympic medallists, were detained by police as they tried to march to parliament.
2023-05-29 13:22
Why Australia decided to quit its vaping habit
Recent measures cracking down on e-cigarettes are much needed, teachers and public health experts say.
2023-05-28 10:27
IPL 2023: Who are India's next cricketing stars?
These players and their dazzling performances at the IPL make a case for their inclusion in India's national side.
2023-05-27 08:29
Debt limit negotiators under pressure to reach deal as risk of default grows
There are signs that negotiations over raising the nation's debt limit are gaining momentum, but major differences remain and it's unclear how quickly an agreement could come together. Time is running short as the risk of a first-ever default grows.
2023-05-26 17:15
Why any debt deal could be just the beginning of the treacherous road to avoiding default
Just six days remain before America could run out of money to pay its bills in a calamity that could trigger a recession and global economic turmoil. Deep divisions remain between the White House and House Republicans over a potential deal under which Congress would vote to raise the government's borrowing limit in exchange for capping spending.
2023-05-26 12:19