In a remote stretch of coastline, a routine swim turns deadly when a shark begins to circle. The encounter reveals just how ...

HONG KONG, Oct 16 (Reuters) - China's Ministry of Emergency Management said on Thursday that natural disasters in the first three quarters of 2025 affected crops with an area of 530,000 hectares and ...

(StatePoint) After a disaster strikes, following these essential steps can help you protect your home, stabilize your finances and begin the process of rebuilding: Contact Your Insurer Immediately.

(LEX 18) — Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and expensive. This is creating a problem in the insurance market as companies raise rates or drop coverage in high-risk areas entirely, ...

A hurricane, wildfire, or blackout can arrive without warning — here’s what to have ready before it does. Andi Breitowich works across digital and print magazines covering health, fitness, nutrition, ...

Among the many things you know you’re supposed to do – write a will, understand your taxes, finally master Monday mornings – hardening your home against natural disasters may be one of the more ...

AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - Farmers are facing what the United States Department of Agriculture is calling a natural disaster. The USDA labeled 25 counties in Alabama Natural Disaster Areas, two of those ...

In many communities at high risk for natural disasters, a Wall Street financing tool that's gaining popularity, called a catastrophe bond, may make it easier for homeowners to get insurance. On Oak ...

WASHINGTON, September 30, 2025 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a Disaster Risk Management Development Policy Financing (DPF) with a Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (Cat DDO ...

PORTLAND, Oregon — As the Pacific Northwest gears up for colder weather and potential fall storms, September’s National Preparedness Month is a timely reminder to take action before disaster strikes.

Although rare, shark attacks on humans do happen. Particularly in Australia, where there’s been a rash of attacks of late, with the most recent being the tragic death of 57-year-old Mercury Psillakis, ...

Researchers test new shark-bite resistant wetsuits Scientists in Australia say the wetsuits will protect divers in strategic areas of the body to prevent blood loss. (Flinders University via AP; ...