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Hurricane Erick hurtles over Mexico’s Pacific coast, set to make landfall within hours

Scientists have warned that Hurricane Erick could become the most intense hurricane along Mexico’s Pacific coast this early in the season.PHOTO: REUTERS MEXICO CITY – Hurricane Erick was advancing rapidly near Mexico’s southern Pacific coast as a Category …

Tourists, fishermen hunker as Hurricane Erick pounds Mexican coast

Hurricane Erick slammed into Mexico's Pacific coast as a powerful category three storm Thursday, prompting tourists and locals to seek shelter amid warnings of widespread flooding and landslides. In the southern state of Oaxaca, residents along the …

Trump addresses tensions with Iran; Hurricane Erick strengthens | Hot off the Wire podcast

On today's episode: President Donald Trump addresses whether the US could join Israel in its fight with Iran; Sen. Josh Hawley wants former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen reviewed; the AP reports the Buss family is selling a controlling …

Hurricane Erick hits Mexico as major Category 3 storm, triggers flooding and landslides

PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico — Hurricane Erick made landfall early Thursday on the Pacific coast of Mexico as a major Category 3 storm, the National Hurricane Center said, and local officials report flooding and landslides in its wake. Erick made landfall in …

Canada issues new warnings ahead of summer travel season

Breadcrumb Trail Links Life News Advisories for popular international destinations coincide with rising domestic travel and new incentives to stay in Canada. Departure drop off at the Ottawa Airport. Photo by Tony Caldwell /Postmedia The 2025 summer …

The woman quietly leading a BRICS bank revolution

Former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is nearing the end of her first term as head of the New Development Bank (NDB), also known as the BRICS Bank, which is set to conclude in July. She has been re-elected for another two-year term, while Brazil will …

Major Hurricane Erick hits Mexico's Pacific coast

The storm made landfall around 5.30am local time on Thursday morning in the town of Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, in the state of Oaxaca, as a category 3 major hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 205 km/h and gusts of 250 km/h, Mexico's …

Hurricane Erick slams into western Mexico as Cat 3 storm packing life-threatening 125 mph winds

Hurricane Erick has made landfall in Oaxaca, Mexico's western state, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. On Thursday, Hurricane Erick's center was located nearly 20 miles east of Punta Maldonado, with sustained winds at 125 mph. …

What I'm hearing about the Winnipeg Jets: Jonathan Toews' impact on Nikolaj Ehlers' future, more

The Winnipeg Jets can sign famous Conn Smythe Trophy-winning unrestricted free-agent players with glittering resumes after all. It helps when his name is attached to a prominent city community centre. Or that he maintains close, positive relationships with …

Hurricane Erick Brings Damage to Mexican Community

Hurricane Erick nears Mexico's Pacific coast as ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 with 140 mph winds

Hurricane Erick, the fifth named storm of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season, is moving dangerously close to the southern coast of Mexico. As of early Thursday morning (ET), the National Hurricane Center (NHC) classified Erick as an 'extremely …

Irish tourists warned as 'destructive' hurricane approaches popular holiday hotspot

Irish tourists have been warned as Hurricane Erick has made itself none across parts of Mexico's coast. The National Hurricane Centre (NHC) has said the category 4 Hurricane has made landfall in the west of Oaxaca state in Mexico and is expected to …

Hurricane Erick makes landfall in Oaxaca as Category 3 storm causing dangerous floods and landslides

Hurricane Erick hits Oaxaca as a Category 3 storm, triggering life-threatening floods, landslides, and storm surges across southern Mexico. Hurricane Erick made landfall on Thursday morning in the western Mexican state of Oaxaca, bringing with it powerful …

Hurricane Erick makes landfall in Mexico's Oaxaca after weakening to Category 3

Hurricane Erick made contact with Mexico's Pacific Coast, making landfall in Oaxaca state after weakening to a Category 3 storm. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that Erick hit the extreme west of Oaxaca state early on Thursday with maximum …

Erick upgraded to ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 hurricane

By LUIS ALBERTO CRUZ and FABIOLA SÁNCHEZ, The Associated Press PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Erick has made landfall in western Oaxaca state in Mexico. Southern Mexico’s Pacific coast had been braced for impact. Hurricane Erick was upgraded to …

Cuba upholds its commitment to human rights

In many places of the world there are traces of Cuban humanism. Photo: Granma Archives Cuban medical personnel are in the front line in the most critical moments of places, from the attention to earthquakes, the fight against Ebola in Africa; the covid in …

Hurricane Erick Intensifies, Tracking Towards Mexico’s Southern Coast

By Staff A hurricane warning has been issued for portions of southern Mexico's Pacific coastline, including Acapulco, as Hurricane Erick intensifies offshore. The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 85 miles per hour, is projected to make landfall …

Hurricane Erick Live Tracker Maps

Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico's southern state of Oaxaca early Thursday, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said, and it was downgraded slightly from a powerful Category 4 to a Category 3—though still a major hurricane. The hurricane' …

Hurricane Erick makes landfall in western Mexico as Category 3 storm

Disaster Recovery Center in Franklin County to Close June 20

The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Franklin County will permanently close this Friday, June 20 at 7 p.m.  The center is located at:  First Baptist Church of Gray Summit 2705 Highway 100 Gray Summit, MO 63039 Open daily 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Help is still …

President Donald J. Trump Increases Federal Cost Share for West Virginia

WASHINGTON -- Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator, David Richardson, announced that President Donald J. Trump made additional disaster assistance available to the state of West Virginia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas …

Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in the City of St. Louis

Disaster Recovery Centers with FEMA Individual Assistance staff are opening in the City of St. Louis to help people affected by the May 16 tornado and storms. The first Disaster Recovery Center opens this Saturday, June 21. At all locations, FEMA and the U …

ENDERBY ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES GLOBAL OCEAN PROTECTION CAMPAIGN 'ENDANGERED WONDERS' IN RESPONSE TO UNOC 2025

An ambitious campaign leveraging the power of film and storytelling to drive transformative action for ocean conservation, polar resilience and blue investment. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Responding to the urgent …

Exploring the Benefits of Bubble Insulation and Prodex Total

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bubble insulation is gaining popularity as an efficient and versatile thermal barrier for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. This innovative material features …

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Utah’s Forsyth Fire

DENVER – This morning, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Forsyth Fire burning in Washington County, Utah near Pine Valley. FEMA Region 8 approved the state’s request …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Tennessee to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from April 2-24, 2025.  The President…

Pacific Proworks Inc. Sets the Standard for Residential Construction and ADU Development in Los Angeles

With more homeowners looking to convert garages or add backyard units to house extended family or generate passive income. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pacific Proworks Inc. a leading construction firm in Southern …

The Front Line Foundation Partners with a Pair of Hastings Business Owners to Raise Money for Local First Responders

2nd annual benefit collects thousands of dollars for Hastings Fire, Police and the Dakota Country Sheriff’s office MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Front Line Foundation (TFLF) announced today the …

Wemhoff Tile and Remodeling Expands Service Area to Include Gretna, Blair, and And Communities Throughout Omaha Region

Wemhoff Tile and Remodeling expands bathroom remodeling and tile services to Gretna, Blair, and surrounding Omaha communities to meet growing demand. OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Experienced contractor extends …

Patriot Select Assumes About 12,000 Policies from Citizens, Places Full Reinsurance Program to Increase Market Presence

ST. PETERSBURG , FL, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Patriot Select Property and Casualty Insurance Company has successfully assumed nearly 12,000 homeowners multi-peril insurance policies from Citizens Property Insurance …

FEMA Assistance May Be Available for Losses Not Covered by Insurance

OKLAHOMA CITY –If you sustained damage from the March 14-21 wildfires and straight-line winds, and initially did not receive FEMA assistance because of insurance coverage, you may now be eligible. For residents in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma …

Severe Storms and Fires Highlight the Urgent Need for Public Adjusters

As tornadoes, hailstorms, and wind-driven fires sweep across the US, homeowners are facing serious property losses—and an uphill battle with insurance companies STOW, OH, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As tornadoes, …

FlexTek Partners with Emergency Sandbag Response to Enhance Nationwide Flood Preparedness

FlexTek and ESR to establish a nationwide network of hundreds of skilled sandbag technicians and drivers, ensuring rapid response during emergencies. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FlexTek LLC, a leader in modern …

Hurricane and Wildland Fire Video Teleconferences Highlight Emergency Management Readiness for 2025

This month, FEMA headquarters and regional leadership teams across the nation coordinated with emergency management experts from federal, state, tribal and territorial partners in seven video teleconferences to test connectivity capabilities and discuss …

Agribusiness Risk Services Appoints Alex Shaw as Technical Claims Director Amid Continued Growth

ARS, a leading provider of specialized claims management for U.S. Farm, Agribusiness, and Commercial Property, promotes Alex Shaw to Technical Claims Director. WINSTON-SALEM, NC, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Agribusiness Risk …

Claims Office Reimbursement Available for Certain Risk-Reduction Projects: November 14, 2025, Deadline for Claimants

SANTA FE, NM — Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire claimants whose structures were left with increased risks of wildfires, flooding or other cascading impacts may be reimbursed for costs to reduce these risks to pre-fire levels, but they must finish the work by …

Disaster Recovery Centers in Hart, Nelson Counties To Close Permanently; Help is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Hart and Nelson counties are scheduled to close permanently June 14 at 7 p.m. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

Disaster Recovery Center in Laurel County Relocates

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Laurel County has relocated to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17. The new location for …

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Alder Springs Fire in Oregon

BOTHELL, Wash. -  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Alder Springs Fire burning in Jefferson County, Oregon.  The state of Oregon’s request for a declaration under FEMA …