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Hawaii Wildfires Killed at Least 111, Burned 2K-Plus Homes and Businesses

The Hawaii wildfires have killed at least 111 people with many still unaccounted for, and they have burned more than 2,000 burned homes and businesses. CNN reported that Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said it’s likely that more than 1,000 residents …

Potential of ‘Life-Threatening Flooding’ from Hilary in SoCal Mountains, Deserts and Southwest Nevada

AccuWeather on Friday issued an alert warning of the potential of a “life-threatening, flooding disaster” in the mountains and deserts of Southern California and far southwest Nevada due to Hurricane Hilary. In the area, primarily east of Palm Springs and …

What Sparks US Wildfires: Power Lines, Burning Trash and Lightning

The fast-moving fire that ripped through Maui’s historic town of Lahaina killed more than 90 people, making it the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation, but power equipment in …

Miami’s Septic Tanks, Trash Problems Test Appeal to Rich Homeowners

Miami wants to attract even more out-of-state workers and wealthy newcomers like hedge fund tycoon Ken Griffin. But first, County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava faces a huge environmental problem: overflowing garbage heaps and septic tanks. Some of greater Miami’s massive …

Embattled Louisiana Law Firm Raised $40M from Florida Hedge Fund, Partner Says

McClenny Moseley & Associates, the embattled law firm that filed thousands of hurricane-damage lawsuits in Louisiana, raised a total of $40 million from private investors, one of its founding partners said during a court hearing on Tuesday. Zachary Moseley provided …

Powerful Storm System Kills Two, Leaves 1M Without Power in South, East Coast

At least two people died, thousands of U.S. flights were canceled or delayed, and more than 1.1 million homes and businesses lost power Monday as severe storms, including hail and lightning, moved through the eastern U.S. The National Weather Service …

Glacial Dam Outburst in Alaska Eroded Riverbanks, Destroyed at Least 2 Buildings

Raging waters that ate away at riverbanks, destroyed at least two buildings and damaged others had receded Monday in Alaska`s capital city after an outburst of weekend flooding from a glacial lake, authorities said. Levels along the Mendenhall River had …

New Jersey House Fire That Killed 4 Ruled an Accident

A fast-moving house fire in southern New Jersey that killed four family members, including a four-month-old baby, has been ruled an accident, authorities said Wednesday. Two women, an infant and a teenage girl died in Tuesday`s fire in Lacey Township, …

Takeaways from Our Conversation on Cannabis Operators Custom Fortifying

Dispensary entrepreneur Adam Fong got tired of having his San Rafael, California operation being broken into. The business suffered five break-ins starting in 2019, with the biggest loss coming from the first theft – $10,000 worth of product and $20,000 …

Social Media Influencer Facing Riot Charges After Mayhem Breaks Loose in NYC

Social media influencer Kai Cenat is facing charges of inciting a riot and promoting an unlawful gathering in New York City, after the online streamer drew thousands of his followers, many of them teenagers, with promises of giving away electronics, …