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California Eyes Climate Bond to Prepare for Disasters
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In a state burdened by billions of dollars in wildfire damage, California lawmakers are hoping for an advance loan before the next climate-fueled catastrophe hits. Lawmakers in the Democratic-dominated state Legislature return to work Monday for the … Source: Claims Journal
Read More5 Dead, Dozens Hospitalized in Pennsylvania Turnpike Crash
GREENSBURG, Pa. — A deadly crash involving a passenger bus and multiple other vehicles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike left at least five dead and dozens injured early Sunday, shutting down a large portion of the highway. Officials said at least … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreU.S. Officials Brace for Cyber-Attack Retaliation From Iran
Iranian officials are likely considering a cyber-attack against the U.S. in the wake of an airstrike that killed one of its top military officials. Former U.S. officials and security experts said there is precedent for such concerns amid years of … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreIran’s Cyber Attack on Billionaire Adelson Provides Lesson on Strategy
As the U.S. awaits possible retribution over a recent airstrike that killed a top general, there’s at least one American businessman who can attest, in detail, to what happened after he provoked Iran. In October 2013, Sheldon Adelson, the casino … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreAustralia Counts Wildfire Devastation After Calamitous Weekend
Hundreds of properties were destroyed across southeastern Australia after searing temperatures and strong winds exacerbated catastrophic wildfires Saturday in one of the worst days of the weeks-long crisis. Dozens of communities, from small towns on the south coast of New … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreBoeing Drops on Reports of Max Issues, Possible Fundraising
Boeing Co. fell following reports that the company is weighing a move to raise more debt after the grounding of the 737 Max and that the jetliner’s return to service could face further complications. While Boeing had about $20 billion … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCourt Finds Collapsed Cave Not a Covered ‘Building’ Under Policy
Interstate Underground Warehouse & Storage operates more than 3 million square feet of storage space inside a cave that was once a limestone mine just outside of Kansas City, Mo. The company’s website touts the constant 60-degree temperature inside its … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreTesla Crashes Highlight ‘Black Box’ Challenge for Investigations
Two collisions involving Tesla Inc. vehicles left three people dead on Sunday and police in Indiana and California are still trying to answer an unfamiliar question: who, or what, was in control at the time of the crash? A Tesla … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreDuke Energy Agrees to Remove Coal Ash in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — The state of North Carolina says it has secured an agreement with Duke Energy to excavate nearly 80 million tons (72.5 million metric tons) of coal ash at six facilities. The Department of Environmental Quality said in … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreThese Houston Residents Dream of Moving to Where the Air is Clear
HOUSTON — On the east side of Houston, the white plumes of the Texas oil and chemical refineries are a constant backdrop for residents of the Manchester neighborhood. Late at night or early in the morning when plants burn off … Source: Claims Journal
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