Despite the increasing accuracy of hurricane forecasts, meteorologists are facing growing threats, conspiracy theories, and public distrust fueled by misinformation on social media.
U.S. dockworkers have suspended their strike after reaching a tentative agreement with terminal operators, securing a wage increase and agreeing to continue negotiations in January.
Hurricane Helene, a rapidly intensifying Category 2 storm, is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in Florida, bringing 15-20 foot storm surges and affecting millions across the Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Helene is intensifying as it heads toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, threatening life-threatening storm surges, widespread flooding, and strong winds that will reach far inland across the Southeast.
In response to pandemic-era unemployment fraud, lawmakers propose solutions to improve fraud prevention and equity in UI systems, leveraging technology and data-sharing practices.
Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, with CoreLogic estimating insured losses at up to $1.5 billion, impacting residential and commercial properties across the Gulf Coast.
As Hurricane Francine moves inland, millions from Florida to Tennessee remain under flood watch, with heavy rains and tornado warnings threatening areas across the South. Power outages and damage reports continue.
Hurricane Francine will make landfall in Louisiana, bringing dangerous storm surge, high winds, heavy rain, and tornado threats to the Gulf Coast and southern states. Flooding may extend as far north as the Ohio Valley later in the week.
The surge in roof damage claims, driven by extreme weather and rising repair costs, is creating significant challenges for insurers, with increased fraud and evolving policy terms adding to the crisis.
Tropical Storm Francine is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall along the Gulf Coast, bringing dangerous storm surge, heavy rain, and potential flooding to parts of Louisiana and Texas by midweek.
Residents in predominantly Black towns like Gloster, Mississippi, report worsening health and environmental conditions since the expansion of wood pellet plants for renewable energy.
An Alabama woman faces charges for allegedly defrauding insurance companies, a local community college, and businesses of approximately $77,000, according to a Houston County Grand Jury indictment.
Exploring the compounded impacts of multiple disasters on Gulf Coast communities from 2020 to 2021 and the lessons learned to enhance future resilience.
Medicare Advantage insurers received $50 billion from questionable diagnoses, including diseases like diabetic cataracts and HIV, for conditions that were not treated or didn’t exist.
Farmers Insurance responds to claims of understaffing and overworking made by an anonymous group of in-house adjusters, following a significant increase in claims and workforce reduction.