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Rain Helped, But Georgia Officials Warn That Wildfires Still a Threat

Apr 30 2026 // Officials battling two large wildfires that have destroyed dozens of homes in southern Georgia warned Tuesday that firefighters are bracing for a prolonged battle even after weekend rains gave a big boost to containment...

Bill to Extend Federal Terrorism Insurance Backstop Introduced in Senate Committee

Apr 29 2026 // A bipartisan effort is underway in the Senate with the introduction of a bill to extended the federal terrorism risk insurance program for seven years. A federal backstop for terrorism risk was first initiated late in 2002...

North Texas Tornadoes Leave 2 Dead and Destroy Multiple Homes

Apr 28 2026 // A tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said Sunday. At least one person was killed and...

Dallas Hail, Tornado Threats Are Grounding Hundreds of Flights

Apr 28 2026 // A powerful band of thunderstorms threatening softball-sized hail, tornadoes and dangerous winds are menacing Dallas and the US South, grounding hundreds of flights and knocking out power to thousands. As of 3:45 p.m. local...

Georgia Blaze Shows How Climate Change Has Led to More Wildfires in the East

Apr 28 2026 // Often considered more a problem for Western North America, wildfires are becoming more intense, frequent and damaging in the East, such as this week’s blaze that destroyed dozens of homes in Georgia, fire scientists...

Simulations Predict Ground Motion for Earthquakes on Bay Area’s Hayward Fault

Apr 28 2026 // NEWSWISE — The Hayward fault, part of the larger San Andreas fault system, runs 74 miles through the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. The fault is overdue for an earthquake that could cause extensive damage to...

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