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Published on Apr 1, 2025

Reinsurers willing to deploy additional capacity at Asia April 1 renewals: Aon

Aon, a global risk management and professional services firm, has released its 2025 April Reinsurance Market Dynamics Report, detailing favourable conditions for buyers during the April 1 renewals, a period heavily focused on Asia and particularly Japan. …

Source: Reinsurance News - Neutral
Published on Apr 1, 2025

Half of Kiwis want defence spending to increase - poll

The new survey found 50.3 percent of voters think defence spending should increase, while 31.9 percent think it should not. Photo: New Zealand Defence Force A new RNZ poll reveals about half of voters think New Zealand should increase its defence spending. …

Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster
Published on Apr 1, 2025

Will Madison be spared from skyrocketing global coffee prices?

Coffee drinkers are feeling the pinch as even a simple cup of joe climbs in price. A large part of the growing sticker price comes from increased labor costs and a taste for complex drink orders, but after a series of natural disasters, the beans are also …

Source: WISC Channel 3000 - Wisconsin - Neutral
Published on Apr 1, 2025

Rescue window closing after quake kills over 2,700

By Brad Lendon and Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — Rescuers are desperately searching for survivors more than three days after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, toppling buildings as far away as the Thai capital Bangkok and sending tremors …

Source: Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation - Public Broadcaster
Published on Apr 1, 2025

Anniversary Of When Prehistoric Monsters Invaded Chicago

April 1 will be remembered by historians and Chicagoans as the day the prehistoric monsters invaded Chicago. It is known as Pesce d’aprile Day in Italian. Plus some other related and nonrelated things happen on that day as well. Click on the links to read …

Source: Patheos - Uncategorized
Published on Apr 1, 2025

White Island Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20250401/0120Z CONTINUOUS LOW LEVEL ERUPTION to 6000 ft (1800 m)

Tue, 1 Apr 2025, 08:30 | BY: VN Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Wellington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 6000 ft (1800 m) altitude or flight level 060 and is moving at 10 kts in S direction. …

Source: Volcano Discovery - Neutral
Published on Apr 1, 2025

Carterton Eyes Events Centre Rebrand

Carterton councillors will decide on Wednesday whether to rebrand their town’s events centre to the Wairarapa Events Centre. A name change to “Wairarapa Events Centre, Carterton” was proposed in 2020 but it did not get the green light from councillors. The …

Source: Scoop - Uncategorized
Published on Apr 1, 2025

Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise Prioritises Stability, Cost-saving

Declaring a state of emergency is one thing Kirsten Wise does not want to do if she is elected for a third term as Napier mayor. “I’ve had to do that twice now, it would be nice to have a term without that,” Wise said. The first was the Napier floods in …

Source: Scoop - Uncategorized
Published on Apr 1, 2025

Vanuatu passes long-awaited crypto laws that won’t be ‘light touch’

Vanuatu has passed laws to regulate digital assets and provide a licensing regime for crypto companies wanting to operate in the Pacific island nation, which a government regulatory consultant has called “very stringent.” The local parliament passed the …

Source: Coin Telegraph - Neutral
Published on Apr 1, 2025

FAIR Data

Most of you might not have heard of FAIR and might have no idea of it’s relevance to data. Let’s start by fixing that. When we collect data, and GeoNet does a lot of that, we want people to be able to easily find and use those data. Imagine you’ve heard …

Source: GeoNet - Label Pending
Published on Apr 1, 2025

Media Insider: NZME shareholder Troy Bowker hits back at media company board, says he supports free speech as chair ...

Bowker has been proposed by Auckland businessman Jim Grenon as an alternate director of NZME as part of Grenon’s plans to clean out the media company board. The NZME board yesterday went on the attack over Grenon’s plan, defending the company’s performance …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on Apr 1, 2025

Horizon - ESG Regulatory News and Trends, March 2025

[co-author: Semhal Gebrekirstos] Trump Administration actions SEC withdraws defense of US climate disclosure rules; Uyeda speaks on ESG and materiality. On March 27, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) notified the US Court of Appeals for …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Apr 1, 2025

A man living in a crane? Imported sand? We test the UAE's urban legends

Did you hear the one about the UAE importing sand? Or that the Abu Dhabi Police’s fleet of response vehicles includes a custom bike made by Orange County Choppers? It’s no surprise that the UAE, with its broad vision and big budgets, has become something …

Source: The National News - Pro-Government
Published on Mar 31, 2025

‘Copped it’: More rain to drench flooded western and central Queensland

Flooded outback towns are bracing for more rain Tuesday as overwhelmed rivers and catchments kill tens of thousands of farm animals. The 200 residents of Thargomindah slept in their cars at the town’s airstrip on Monday night. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne …

Source: The West Australian - Center-right
Published on Mar 31, 2025

Andrew Dickens: Is the new ferry deal really better in the long run?

Winston’s great rail solution is now revealed: it’s just like KiwiRail’s iReX but cheaper. The boats are still big and they’re rail enabled but the portside infrastructure is more reasonable. And that’s always been the thing. The original boats were a …

Source: Newstalk ZB - Center-right
Published on Mar 31, 2025

Environment the big loser in this year's Federal Election

One likely outcome of the 2025 Federal Election is that environmental issues will continue to be abandoned in the face of public protest, writes Sue Arnold. ON 3 MAY, voters will be given multiple choices. As both major parties battle for a majority vote, …

Source: Independent Australia - Left-wing
Published on Mar 31, 2025

A Deeper Look at the Vacation Destinations in The White Lotus

It seems like everyone is talking about the murder mystery series The White Lotus these days. We understand the obsession as we, too, have been on the edge of our seats every Sunday night when a new episode drops on HBO Max. The third season, set on the …

Source: Travelbinger - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 13, 2025

Meghan Markle’s New Netflix Series Postponed Amid LA Wildfires

Reading Time: 3 minutes As we previously reported, Meghan Markle is set to launch a new Netflix series that will showcase her skills in the kitchen. But in response to the wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles, the show will not be debuting as soon as …

Source: Frontier Media - Alaska - Label Pending
Published on Nov 23, 2024

Labour's 'city-folk' tax changes show they don't care about rural people

To most of us, that doesn’t sound such a big deal – generous in fact, especially when you consider that many of the country’s wealthiest individuals deliberately buy agricultural land in order to avoid paying “death duty” when they die. Yet while the …

Source: The Herald (Scotland) - Center-left

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Published on April 5, 2025 - 07:04 GMT

Myanmar: Landmine awareness saves lives amid conflict and natural disasters

The numbers underline the gravity of the situation. In 2023, for the first time, Myanmar had the highest annual number of civilian casualties caused by landmines, exceeding all other countries for that year, according to the most recent Landmine Monitor …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 21:40 GMT

FEMA Ends Wasteful, Politicized Grant Program, Returning Agency to Core Mission of Helping Americans Recovering from ...

Under Secretary Noem, DHS is eliminating waste, fraud and abuse WASHINGTON -- FEMA is ending the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program and canceling all BRIC applications from Fiscal Years 2020-2023. If grant funds have not been …

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Published on April 5, 2025 - 00:51 GMT

Province takes action to improve wildfire resiliency, enhance forest stewardship

CANADA, April 4 - The Province is taking action to adapt B.C.’s forests to ensure long-term sustainability and good-paying jobs by enlisting BC Timber Sales (BCTS) to play a larger role in reducing wildfire risk and enhancing forest and community …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 23:35 GMT

April Showers Bring High Waters: Prepare for Spring Floods

Now’s the time to prepare for spring storms. Kentucky and West Virginia have already faced floods this year, and much of the Midwest and South are under flood threats this week. Whether you’re dealing with melting snow, thunderstorms or an urban stream, …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 22:59 GMT

Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather, Flash Flood Threat

TEXAS, April 4 - April 4, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 20:43 GMT

Province takes action to improve wildfire resiliency, enhance forest stewardship

CANADA, April 4 - The Province is taking action to adapt B.C.’s forests to ensure long-term sustainability and good-paying jobs by enlisting BC Timber Sales (BCTS) to play a larger role in reducing wildfire risk and enhancing forest and community …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 13:15 GMT

SIX MINING Cloud Mining Platform Donates $10 Million to Earthquake-Stricken Areas in Myanmar and Thailand

London, UK, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After the earthquakes in Thailand and Myanmar, SIX MINING, a world-class cloud mining platform established in the UK, donated $10 million to the disaster areas for disaster relief and food shortages. Such …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 19:50 GMT

Cedar Mountain House Assisted Living Safely Evacuate Residents Amid Western North Carolina Wildfires

Cedar Mountain House evacuates residents to Stonecroft Assisted Living amid wildfires, ensuring their safety and well-being during the emergency BREVARD, NC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the ongoing Western …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 23:35 GMT

April Showers Bring High Waters: Prepare for Spring Floods

Now’s the time to prepare for spring storms. Kentucky and West Virginia have already faced floods this year, and much of the Midwest and South are under flood threats this week. Whether you’re dealing with melting snow, thunderstorms or an urban stream, …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 21:40 GMT

FEMA Ends Wasteful, Politicized Grant Program, Returning Agency to Core Mission of Helping Americans Recovering from ...

Under Secretary Noem, DHS is eliminating waste, fraud and abuse WASHINGTON -- FEMA is ending the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program and canceling all BRIC applications from Fiscal Years 2020-2023. If grant funds have not been …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 15:10 GMT

Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky Adjusting Operation Hours

FRANKFORT, Ky. –Beginning April 4, Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky will have hours and days of operation. Friday, April 4, all Disaster Recovery Centers are scheduled to operate 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 5, all Disaster Recovery Centers are …

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Published on April 4, 2025 - 15:10 GMT

FEMA Follow-Up Calls Lead to Millions in Disaster Assistance for West Virginians

FEMA Follow-Up Calls Lead to Millions in Disaster Assistance for West Virginians CHARLESTON, W.Va. – FEMA recovery efforts likely conjure images of safety vests and disaster sites. But a significant recovery effort in the past 10 months under FEMA reforms …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 21:52 GMT

Car Donations with Cars2Charities: A Simple Way to Support People in Need and Strengthen Communities

How Car Donations Support People and Communities VALENCIA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Every year, thousands of people choose to donate their unwanted or unused vehicles to charity. Through Cars2Charities, car …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 19:50 GMT

Cedar Mountain House Assisted Living Safely Evacuate Residents Amid Western North Carolina Wildfires

Cedar Mountain House evacuates residents to Stonecroft Assisted Living amid wildfires, ensuring their safety and well-being during the emergency BREVARD, NC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the ongoing Western …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

'Healing Mother Earth' – Help Replant Trees After the Northern MI Ice Storm

A devastating ice storm destroyed thousands of trees in Michigan. Nathan Wright’s “Healing Mother Earth” initiative aims to restore forests and habitats. PETOSKEY, MI, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Northern Michigan is …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 22:47 GMT

FEMA Updates Flood Maps in Cochise County

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for Cochise County, the City of Benson, the City of Bisbee, the City of Sierra Vista, the City of Tombstone, and the Town of Huachuca City, Arizona. These …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 22:47 GMT

President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Tennessee

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement response efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding beginning on April 2 and …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 22:47 GMT

FEMA Urges Residents to Listen to Local Officials About Flooding Risks as Storms Sweep the South and Midwest

WASHINGTON -- Large storms and severe weather systems are moving across the South and Midwest, which are bringing heavy rain and risks of flooding. FEMA is coordinating with its state, local, tribal and territorial partners to ensure people’s safety is …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 16:22 GMT

Mental Health Support is Available as Kentuckians Face Repeated Severe Weather Events

FRANKFORT, Ky. – As Kentuckians brace for another round of severe weather, many residents are still recovering from the devastating storms and flooding that occurred between February 14 and March 7. These repeated incidents can take a serious toll on …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 22:41 GMT

Boxie Launches “Glo For Good” Campaign to Support Pets Displaced by LA Wildfire Damage

Boxie introduces "Glo For Good" to aid pets affected by LA wildfire; campaign supports animal recovery efforts with every purchase SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the aftermath of the recently …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 16:19 GMT

2026 Europe Winter Outlook – Major Climate Watch for 2030

2026 Winter will be Controlled by 5 Natural ClimatePulse Cycles – Climate Shift Watch Issued for 2030 – Major Shift in Climate Change OCALA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Weather Oscillations (GWO) incorporates several …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 03:34 GMT

Kentucky Survivors: Tornado and Flood Safety Information

FRANKFORT, Ky. –When a tornado warning is issued, immediately seek the best available refuge area. Your chance of surviving improves if you follow these guidelines. Where to go during a tornado Best Options Above or below ground tornado storm shelter …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 15:13 GMT

The Role of Building Elevation in Long-Term Disaster Resilience

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Communities across Southeast Louisiana continue to face the threat of recurring floods, subsidence, and storm-related damage. As disaster frequency increases and infrastructure ages, …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 20:53 GMT

Kentuckians Reminded to Beware of Fraud and Scams

FRANKFORT, Ky. – When natural disasters occur, it's possible that some people will try and exploit the situation by pretending to be official disaster aid workers. FEMA urges disaster survivors to stay alert for fraud and scams. Criminals—including …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 20:52 GMT

Kentuckians: Prepare for Severe Weather Now

FRANKFORT, Ky. – With another round of severe weather on the way here in Kentucky, you need to stay prepared. It’s critical to have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts—whether you’re at home, school, work, or out in the community. Stay alert, follow …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 20:52 GMT

FEMA Assistance Now Available to More West Virginians

FEMA Assistance Now Available to More West Virginians CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians in Raleigh County can now apply for FEMA assistance to help with costs from the Feb. 15, 2025, winter flooding. FEMA assistance may be able to help you pay for …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 20:52 GMT

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on or about Oct. 2, 2025, for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 20:52 GMT

Assistance is Still Available for Wildfire Survivors After the Registration Deadline

LOS ANGELES – FEMA is still working in Los Angeles County to help residents recover from the LA wildfires. The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance has passed, but Disaster Recovery Centers remain open and the deadline to submit a Right of …

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