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America’s most expensive natural disasters in recent decades Over the last several decades, various types of natural disasters have wreaked havoc around the U.S., but which cataclysms have cost the most? The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) lists hundreds of costly disasters that occurred from 1980 through 2024. “The U.S. has sustained 403 weather and climate disasters since 1980 where overall damages/costs reached or exceeded $1 billion (including CPI adjustment to 2024). The total cost of these 403 events exceeds $2.915 trillion,” the NCEI notes. Hurricanes occupy nine of the top…

Mayorkas extends deportation shield for eye-popping number of immigrants ahead of Trump admin The Biden administration on Friday announced the extension of deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals from a slew of countries, just weeks before the incoming Trump administration is expected to launch a historic deportation operation.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador, Venezuela, Sudan and Ukraine for an additional 18 months beyond their current expirations.TPS grants protection from deportation and work permits for nationals living in the U.S. from countries deemed unsafe for them to…

The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to at least ten, the authorities said, even as new fires continued to spring up. US President Joe Biden pledged extra federal funds and resources to deal with “the most… devastating fire in California’s history.” News of the growing toll, announced late Thursday by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, came as swaths of the United States’ second-largest city lay in ruins. A vast firefighting operation continued into the night, bolstered by water-dropping helicopters thanks to a temporary lull in winds, even as new fires continued to spring up.…

In an exclusive interview with USA Today, US President Joe Biden expressed confidence that he could have defeated Donald Trump in a potential re-election bid. However, the 82-year-old acknowledged uncertainty about whether he would have had the stamina to serve another four-year term.  

Germany and France have issued strong warnings to Donald Trump regarding his remarks about potentially seizing Greenland, Denmark’s autonomous territory, by force.

Residents in the Hollywood Hills have been ordered to evacuate as wildfires continue to tear through Los Angeles, posing an “immediate threat to life,” according to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Officials have declared the area legally closed to the public.

United Airlines passenger that landed at LAX recalls harrowing bird’s-eye view A United Airlines passenger recalled the moment he caught a bird’s-eye view of the raging wildfires engulfing the Los Angeles area, describing the sight as “Mordor from ‘Lord of the Rings’.” Mark Viniello told Fox News Digital that he was aboard his flight from Denver to Burbank on Tuesday night when passengers were informed before takeoff that the plane would be rerouted to Los Angeles International Airport due to high winds. “About 20 minutes before we landed, I opened my window and saw what only can be described as…

Three life-threatening fires are destroying homes as they race across Los Angeles County, the largest of which — in the Pacific Palisades — has left tens of thousands of people under evacuation orders.

California wildfires force thousands to evacuate Los Angeles Around 30,000 Los Angeles residents were issued with evacuation orders on Tuesday after fast-moving wildfires accelerated by fierce winds threatened over 13,000 structures. Firefighters were battling to contain the blazes in the hills and forests close to up-market neighbourhoods such as Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Malibu — home to hundreds of celebrities and prominent people. ‘Many structures destroyed’ by wildfire in LA suburbs No injuries have yet been reported but California Governor Gavin Newsom said that there were “many structures already destroyed.” With the worst of the winds expected between 10…

President-elect Donald Trump has again floated the idea of the U.S. taking over Canada and Greenland, just hours after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned, ending his nine-year tenure.

A powerful winter storm has claimed at least five lives across the United States, bringing widespread school closures, travel disruptions, and significant power outages.

Mental health disorders are on the rise in the military in a shocking revelation by the Department of Defense (DoD) that says Mental health disorders attributed to more service member hospital stays than any other ailment. Which implies the DoD aren’t doing enough for the wellbeing of the US military staff. Since 2019 almost 600,000 military personnel have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder. In 2023, active-duty service members experiencing a mental health disorder populated 54.8% of hospital bed stays, more than every other affliction combined. The biggest killer for the US army, the commander in chief, has killed…

President Joe Biden is planning an $8 billion arms shipment to Israel, the US Department of State told the BBC. The proposed sale, which includes missiles, artillery shells, and other munitions, requires approval from House and Senate committees.

Over 60 million Americans in more than 30 states are facing a massive winter storm, potentially delivering the heaviest snowfall and coldest temperatures seen in over a decade.

An unflinching 71 year old woman fends off violent attack by 4 teen girls. The 71-year-old woman gave a group of would-be teen muggers a taste of their own medicine when they tried to mug the senior on her way to church on New Year’s Day. The gutsy straphanger fought off the four female teens as they punched and stomped on her during the botched robbery on the New York City subway system, the latest in a string of crimes on the Big Apple’s crime-ridden transit network. 71 year old woman fends off violent attack by 4 teen girls The…

We need Trump in power now say Republicans – American lives depend on it! Senate Republicans are urging an expedited confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump’s administration appointments, particularly those for crucial national security posts, in the wake of a New Year’s attack in New Orleans where a terrorist suspect drove a car into a large crowd, killing more than a dozen people.  American people expect clear answers “Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the senseless terror attack in New Orleans,” said incoming Senate Republican Leader John Thune, R-S.D., on X.  “With reports of ISIS inspiration, the American people…

A neighborly dispute led to a Florida man attacking a neighbor with a knife, according to authorities who responded to the scene. The man believed he had every right to tackle the neighbour and was prepared to use firearms had the police not stepped in. Whilst being arrested he shouted that ‘its okay to attack neighbors, Israelis do it all the time’ and he was defending his property. Neighbors’ dispute escalates when Florida man allegedly slashes woman with knife The suspect, identified as 48-year-old Addiel Herrera, is accused of attacking his duplex neighbor after the two got into an argument…

As a change in presidential administrations approaches, President-elect Trump and President Biden both marked the Christmas holiday, with Biden acknowledging that it would be his last time as president to wish the nation a merry Christmas. Trump and Biden offer Christmas greetings as US approaches transfer of power Trump, who will be sworn in on Jan. 20, exclaimed in a post on Truth Social, “MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!” In another post he shared a photo of himself and his wife Melania — the photo bore the message “MERRY CHRISTMAS!” In a post on the @POTUS presidential X account, Biden said:…

The NYPD police have released information about the suspect in the subway case. The NYC subway suspect was a deported immigrant. The migrant from Guatemala who was arrested in connection to the heinous death of a woman set on fire and burned to death on a subway train in Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday was previously deported. The NYC subway suspect was a deported immigrant Ferguson added that Zapeta then re-entered the U.S. illegally “on an unknown date and location.” She added that after Zapeta is charged and details of where he is being held are released, Enforcement and Removal…

Mark Burnett, the power producer who helped reintroduce Donald Trump to a national television audience with “The Apprentice,” is being tapped by the president-elect as special envoy to the United Kingdom in his upcoming administration.”With a distinguished career in television production and business, Mark brings a unique blend of diplomatic acumen and international recognition to this important role,” Trump announced Saturday.Burnett, who was born in London, helped produce hits like “Survivor” and “The Voice,” but is perhaps best known for teaming up with Trump for “The Apprentice,” which first aired on NBC in 2004.Trump had been well-known in real estate…

President-elect Trump dropped his latest round of nominations on Saturday afternoon, naming two picks to help lead the Department of Justice (DOJ) and one to work within the Department of Transportation (DOT). In a Truth Social post, the president-elect announced that he was nominating Aaron Reitz to lead the DOJ’s Office of Legal Policy (OLP). Trump wrote that Reitz would “develop and implement DOJ’s battle plans to advance my Law and Order Agenda, and restore integrity to our Justice System.” “Aaron is currently Senator Ted Cruz’s Chief of Staff, and was previously Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Deputy, where he…

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 2, 2024.Brendan Mcdermid | ReutersThe Dow Jones Industrial Average bounced on Friday to close out a tough week that saw the index plunge 1,100 points in a single day and complete its longest losing streak since the 1970s. Some cooler-than-expected inflation data helped fuel the session’s rebound.The 30-stock Dow gained 498.02 points, or 1.18%, to 42,840.26. The S&P 500 added 1.09% to end at 5,930.85, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.03% and closed at 19,572.60.November’s reading of the personal consumption expenditures price index — the Federal Reserve’s…

On Thursday, a Republican-led spending plan aimed at averting the crisis failed in the House of Representatives, falling short of the required two-thirds majority. The bill saw opposition from 38 Republicans and most Democrats.

Starbucks baristas in the US, represented by Workers United, are set to begin a five-day strike starting Friday, demanding better pay, improved working conditions, and more staff at their stores. The strike, which will start in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, is expected to spread to hundreds of locations across the country by Christmas Eve unless an agreement is reached.

US Diplomats Visit Syria to Meet New Authorities in Damascus US diplomats have arrived in Damascus, Syria, to meet with representatives from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the group now in control of the region. Despite HTS being labelled as a terrorist organization by the US, this meeting marks a significant shift in US diplomacy toward Syria. This visit comes after similar delegations from the United Nations, the UK, France, and Germany have visited Syria in recent days. It’s also the first time in over a decade that US diplomats have made an official appearance in Damascus. The visit signals major…