Hurricane Helene Set to Hit Florida Tonight with Life-Threatening Storm Surge and 40 Million Under Warnings
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.
September 26, 2024
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Hurricane Helene Targets Florida with Powerful Storm Surge and Inland Flooding Threats
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.
September 25, 2024
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Florida Braces for Tropical Storm Helene as Evacuations Begin
Florida residents are evacuating as Tropical Storm Helene intensifies. The storm is projected to become a Category 3 hurricane with dangerous storm surges along the Gulf Coast, prompting emergency responses.
September 25, 2024
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Why Hurricane Helene Could Be One of the Most Dangerous Storms in Years
Hurricane Helene is forecast to intensify rapidly as it nears Florida, with major impacts expected across the Southeast, including extreme winds, flooding, and widespread storm surge.
September 25, 2024
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Millions Under Flood Watch as Hurricane Francine Weakens, Brings Heavy Rains Inland
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.
September 12, 2024
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Hurricane Francine to Hit Louisiana Wednesday Bringing Storm Surge, High Winds, and Flooding
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.
September 11, 2024
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DOJ Intervenes in First Cybersecurity False Claims Case Against DoD Contractors
The Department of Justice filed its first False Claims Act lawsuit under the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative, targeting contractors accused of noncompliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
September 5, 2024
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Federal Policy Conflicts Could Raise Flood Insurance Costs, Leave Thousands Unaware of Dam Risks
Conflicting federal policies hinder communities from accessing vital dam failure data, potentially raising flood insurance costs and leaving residents unaware of flood risks.
August 26, 2024
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Majority of Hurricane Debby Damage Occurred Outside FEMA Flood Zones, Highlights Coverage Gaps
Hurricane Debby caused $12.3 billion in damage, with 78% of affected properties located outside FEMA-designated flood zones. The event underscores the need for updated flood risk assessments and broader insurance coverage.
August 14, 2024
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Georgia’s Auto Insurance Costs Surge, Now Among the Least Affordable in the U.S.
Georgia has become one of the least affordable states for auto insurance, with rising costs driven by factors such as legal system abuse, uninsured motorists, and increased litigation, according to a recent IRC study.
August 12, 2024
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Tech Giants Counter Delta Air Lines’ Blame Over Flight Cancellations
Delta’s claims against Microsoft and CrowdStrike are misleading, say tech giants.
August 7, 2024
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Hurricane Debby Hits Florida’s Big Bend, Promises Severe Southeast Flooding
Hurricane Debby has made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, leading to potential historic flooding from northern Florida to the Carolinas, along with gusty winds, storm surge, and tornadoes.
August 5, 2024
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Georgia Roofing Subcontractor Fined After Teen Falls from Roof
JVS Roofing faces penalties for employing a minor in hazardous work and underpaying workers after a 17-year-old fell from a Pennsylvania roof.
July 29, 2024
Georgia
NBA Teams Sued for Copyright Infringement in Social Media Videos
Fourteen NBA teams are accused of using copyrighted music in social media promotional videos without proper licensing, leading to multiple lawsuits by Kobalt and other music companies.
July 23, 2024
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Insurers Gained $50 Billion From Medicare for Untreated Diseases
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.
July 8, 2024
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