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Published on May 14, 2025

Why is earthquake insurance so expensive in the Missouri Bootheel?

If you lived near New Madrid, Missouri in 2000, it cost just $57 a year to insure your home against an earthquake. With seismic faultlines under foot that could – and two hundred years ago, did – decimate the area, that was a steal. But today, insurance …

Source: KBIA - Missouri - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 14, 2025

Global UNICEF study finds many Canadian children struggling with unhappiness

A global UNICEF study suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy. Its recent Report Card suggests one in five youth in Canada face frequent bullying, one in five are lonely and one in four struggle to make friends. “The report presents a mixed picture. Over …

Source: Winnipeg City News - Pending
Published on May 14, 2025

Wildfires raging in northwestern Ontario trigger evacuation alerts

Fast-moving wildfires in northwestern Ontario are triggering evacuation alerts as the region endures another day of sweltering heat. Officials say an out-of-control fire burning near the border with Manitoba has more than doubled in size since Tuesday to …

Source: Innisfil Today - Pending
Published on May 14, 2025

McCutcheon, Port move on from Lethbridge Hurricanes

A couple of members of the Lethbridge Hurricanes are moving on from the team. Logan McCutcheon has committed to the NCAA’s Quinnipiac University Bobcats Men’s hockey team for the 2025-26 season. The 21-year-old defenseman was drafted by the ‘Canes 60th …

Source: My Lethbridge Now - Pending
Published on May 14, 2025

‘Property can be replaced, lives can’t’: Officials urge safety amid Manitoba wildfires

With two dozen wildfires burning throughout Manitoba, municipal officials in one heavily impacted community say the situation continues to change rapidly — sometimes by the hour. Manitoba RCMP have sent 12 officers to the Lac du Bonnet area to help …

Source: Global News - Neutral
Published on May 14, 2025

Manitoba wildfires force more evacuations, damage properties northeast of Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — About 1,000 people have been forced to leave a popular area for cottagers as wildfires continue to burn in Manitoba. WINNIPEG — About 1,000 people have been forced to leave a popular area for cottagers as wildfires continue to burn in Manitoba. …

Source: The Squamish Chief - Pending
Published on May 14, 2025

Canada Life Re had ‘solid growth’ in Q1’25 despite headwinds: CEO Poulin

Canada Life Reinsurance, part of Canadian headquartered international financial services holding company, Great-West Lifeco, experienced robust year on year growth in the first quarter of 2025 and also reduced its exposure to weather-related catastrophes. …

Source: Reinsurance News - Neutral
Published on May 14, 2025

Marvel star Cobie Smulders finally a superhero with powers in ’Super Team Canada’

Breadcrumb Trail Links Entertainment Television Author of the article: Canadian Press Alex Nino Gheciu Published May 14, 2025 • Last updated 16 minutes ago • 4 minute read Vancouver native Cobie Smulders. Photo by Audible /Postmedia Reviews and …

Source: Canoe - Pending
Published on May 14, 2025

New research sheds light on Canada lynx-snowshoe hare cycle, human impacts

It’s long been known that snowshoe hare numbers in North American forests rise and fall dramatically in a predictable 10-year cycle. A year or two later, Canada lynx populations follow the same pattern. After decades of research, the dominant view is that …

Source: Mongabay - Neutral
Published on May 14, 2025

Satellite Imagery Shows Wildfires Burning Across North America

Timelapse satellite imagery captured several wildfires burning across North America on Tuesday, May 13. The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) released two sets of imagery in X posts on Tuesday. Color imagery shows several fires …

Source: Cairns Post - Neutral
Published on 10:08 GMT

Friday's letters: Defeat Alberta separatism at the ballot box

Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Letters Jeff Rath with the Alberta Prosperity Project speaks during a press conference at Hotel Arts in Calgary on Monday, May 12, 2025. The organization’s draft of a referendum question for Alberta independence was released …

Source: Edmonton Journal - Neutral
Published on May 14, 2025

German startup OroraTech raises €37 million to create “a wildfire digital twin of the Earth”

Munich-based OroraTech, a startup focused in wildfire intelligence and risk assessment, has extended its Series B financing round to €37 million, adding to the near €100 million it has raised in commercial contracts and venture capital. The round was led …

Source: EU Startups - Neutral
Published on May 14, 2025

Why an intense fire season forecast in Canada is bad news for communities across the US

Follow It could be another dangerously smoky summer for some in the United States as Canada prepares for a busy wildfire season with forecasts also signaling extreme heat is in store for both countries in the coming months. But when it comes to wildfire …

Source: CNN - Neutral
Published on May 14, 2025

Report: Mexican Visa Loophole Floods U.S. Roads with Illegal Drivers, Forcing Out American Truckers

U.S. trucking industry faces collapse as foreign drivers using B-1 visas undercut American wages and violate cabotage laws, industry leaders warn. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom A growing crisis is gripping the American trucking industry as illegal use of …

Source: [your]NEWS - Right-wing
Published on May 14, 2025

Marvel star Cobie Smulders is finally a superhero with powers in 'Super Team Canada'

TORONTO — When Cobie Smulders began working on “Super Team Canada” two years ago, she didn’t expect the goofy cartoon to align so perfectly with the current political landscape. TORONTO — When Cobie Smulders began working on “Super Team Canada” two years …

Source: Tri-City News - Pending
Published on May 13, 2025

Minnesota wildfires explode over nearly 20,000 acres as National Guard responds

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on May 14, 2025

Disgusted at Trump, Canadians boycott Michigan travel

Photo: Canadians Liz Marion and her husband have enjoyed many vacations in Michigan, including the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in 2014. But they’re upset by Trump’s tariffs and “51st state” threats. They won’t visit the U.S. this year. By Jacob …

Source: Glen Arbor Sun - Michigan - Neutral
Published on May 14, 2025

Canada is not for sale — And neither is Neskantaga First Nation, says chief

“If a health facility is all-of-a-sudden deemed unsafe, there should be a plan in place on how to respond to it quickly. We’re all entitled to health care,” said Neskantaga Councillor Bradley Moonias. NESKANTAGA — Neskantaga First Nation Chief Gary Quisess …

Source: SNnewswatch - Pending
Published on May 14, 2025

Winnipeg the hottest place in Canada; soaring temperatures shatter weather records across Manitoba

Winnipeg was the hottest place in Canada Tuesday afternoon, joining more than a dozen Manitoba communities that shattered local records amid an ongoing heat wave expected to break later this week. Preliminary data collected by Environment and Climate …

Source: Winnipeg Free Press - Neutral

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 18:49 GMT

Arkansas Survivors Affected by the March 14-15 Severe Storms and Tornadoes Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

LITTLE ROCK – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Arkansas homeowners and renters in nine counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 14-15. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 17:06 GMT

State Agencies Gather for 2024 Wildfire Review and 2025 Pre-Season Fire Briefing

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) hosted back-to-back wildfire coordination events at the State Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) on Tuesday, May 13, bringing together state agencies and Emergency Support Function (ESF) partners for a …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 15:26 GMT

"Just Three Questions!" with Delegate David Green discussing flood recovery efforts with Secretary of State Kris Warner

Charleston, W.Va. – During a recent episode of “Just Three Questions!”, a video series focusing on West Virginia business leaders and entrepreneurs, Delegate David Green, joined Secretary of State Kris Warner to discuss the catastrophic flooding that hit …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 18:48 GMT

9 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the February severe storms and …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 18:48 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Warren County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Warren County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 18:48 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Lincoln County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Lincoln County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 18:49 GMT

Brownlow Utility District to Receive $1 Million to Repair Crackers Neck Road Waterline

FEMA has approved more than $1 million to repair the waterline that runs along Crackers Neck Road and serves the community near Vaught Creek, which was damaged after Tropical Storm Helene swept across Eastern Tennessee in late September. FEMA’s Public …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 18:48 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Muhlenberg County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Muhlenberg County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 20:58 GMT

Dayspring Restoration Launches New Website

Montana’s premier disaster restoration company delivers a better user experience and more comprehensive information to customers with their new website. BOZEMAN, MT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dayspring Restoration is …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 18:49 GMT

Arkansas Survivors Affected by the March 14-15 Severe Storms and Tornadoes Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

LITTLE ROCK – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Arkansas homeowners and renters in nine counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 14-15. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 18:48 GMT

9 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the February severe storms and …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 18:48 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Muhlenberg County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Muhlenberg County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 18:49 GMT

Brownlow Utility District to Receive $1 Million to Repair Crackers Neck Road Waterline

FEMA has approved more than $1 million to repair the waterline that runs along Crackers Neck Road and serves the community near Vaught Creek, which was damaged after Tropical Storm Helene swept across Eastern Tennessee in late September. FEMA’s Public …

Distribution channels: Natural Disasters
Published on May 16, 2025 - 18:48 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Lincoln County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Lincoln County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

Distribution channels: Natural Disasters
Published on May 16, 2025 - 18:48 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Warren County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Warren County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

More Than Half of Energy Leaders Say Their Weather Forecasts Are Not Accurate Enough

Meteomatics’ New Report Reveals Energy Leaders’ Concerns as They Navigate Weather’s Increasing Impact on Operations MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meteomatics, the weather intelligence and technology company …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 00:40 GMT

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant Approved for Greer Fire

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of Arizona in combating the Greer Fire burning in Apache County. On May 14, the state of Arizona submitted a …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 00:40 GMT

Chippewa County Residents Invited to Review Flood Maps

CHICAGO — Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Chippewa County. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 00:40 GMT

Kentucky Homeowners With Privately-Owned Road and Bridge Damage May Be Eligible for FEMA Assistance

FRANKFORT, Ky. – If you had a privately-owned road or bridge damaged or destroyed by the April severe storms, FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may provide financial assistance for replacement or repairs. FEMA Assistance FEMA may provide …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 17:15 GMT

Cass County Residents Invited to Review Flood Maps

CHICAGO — Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Cass County. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 17:15 GMT

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 17:15 GMT

Kentuckians in 24 More Counties Now Eligible To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following April Severe Storms

FRANKFORT, Ky. –Twenty-four additional counties in the Commonwealth of Kentucky have been added to the major disaster declaration for Kentucky’s severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides and flooding that began …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 20:48 GMT

Gilayo Offers Scalable, Rapid Housing Solutions for Homeless Encampments in California and Beyond

Innovative Modular Steel Structures Provide Immediate Relief and Long-Term Solutions for the Homeless Crisis AUBURN, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As California takes bold steps to address its homeless crisis, with …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 20:36 GMT

Hurricane Preparedness in Louisiana: Key Measures Homeowners Can Take Before the Storm

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As hurricane season approaches, property owners across Louisiana are urged to begin preparations early to reduce potential damage and improve recovery outcomes. The Gulf Coast region …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 17:43 GMT

NxGenComm Demonstrates Advanced 5G Network Relay Capabilities at Project Convergence Capstone 2025

Advanced 5G Relay Demonstrated MORRISVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NxGenComm (NXG) today announced the successful demonstration of its enhanced M5NS Joint Communications Platform at Project Convergence Capstone …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 20:52 GMT

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Arkansas

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Arkansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from March 14–15, 2025. The President’s action makes federal funding …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 20:52 GMT

Understanding Your FEMA Determination Letter

FRANKFORT, Ky. – If you applied for FEMA assistance after the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides, you’ll receive a letter from FEMA in the mail or by email. This is your determination letter. The letter will …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 20:52 GMT

FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program Pays Tennesseans More Than $15 Million

FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program has paid $15.1 million to Tennessee policyholders to repair flood damage from Tropical Storm Helene. More than 83% of these claims came from areas at high risk for flooding. National Flood Insurance Program …

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