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Climate Risks Threaten Trillions of Dollars in Real Estate: Study
New analysis by online real estate site Zillow highlights how climate change affects real estate across the U.S., with trillions of dollars' worth of real estate facing damage from flood, fire or ...
New Storm Could Spawn Tornadoes in the South, Blizzard in Northern States
A potent storm system is expected to pour heavy rain on western states later this week before rumbling into the central United States, where it could spawn tornadoes in the South and dump heavy snow ...
How Most Ransomware Incidents Start: Report
Most ransomware claims in 2024 started with compromised perimeter security appliances (58 percent), like virtual private networks (VPNs) or firewalls. Remote desktop products were second-most (18 ...
Lawsuit Alleges Girl Scouts’ Cookies Contain Heavy Metals, Pesticides
The Girl Scouts have been sued by consumers over the alleged presence of "heavy metals" and pesticides in its popular Thin Mints and other cookies. A proposed class action was filed on Monday night ...
Hawaii’s Housing Market Faces Challenges Due to Construction Defect Litigation: Study
Construction defect litigation has become a significant factor in Hawaii's already constrained housing market, contributing to rising costs, financing challenges and shifts in development patterns ...
Despite Higher Insurance Costs, Risks, EVs Are Set to Dominate Roads in 2025
More car buyers are leaning toward purchasing an electric vehicle over a gas powered one, with 64 percent of consumers expected to choose an EV for their next vehicle, according to a report published ...
State of Emergency Declared for Wind-Driven Brush Fire on New York’s Long Island
Fast-moving brush fires fanned by high winds burned through a large swath of land on New York's Long Island on Saturday, spewing thick gray smoke into the sky and prompting the evacuation of a ...
Daylight Savings Increases Risk of Drowsy Driving: Report
Traffic safety experts warn of an increased risk of drowsy driving crashes as daylight savings time begins this Sunday. The National Road Safety Foundation cautions drivers to be especially aware of ...