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Economic cost of Harvey, Irma could be $290 bn: forecaster
Sep 11, 2017 (AFP)
"We believe the damage estimate from Irma to be about $100 billion, among the costliest hurricanes of all time," said the firm's CEO and founder Joel Myers. Har...
Florida insurers avoid Hurricane Irma 'nightmare'
Sep 11, 2017 (AFP)
The storm spared cities on Florida's eastern coast, which analysts said reduced the potential losses considerably. "Our nightmare scenario did not materialize,"...
With Irma goodwill gesture, Tesla's remote control raises eyebrows
Sep 11, 2017 (AFP)
The goodwill gesture was a publicity boost for the Silicon Valley firm, but the ability to remotely access to its customers' cars also drew some attention. As m...
St Martin, St Barts contemplate rebuilding in Irma's wake
Sep 10, 2017 (AFP)
The monster storm ripped through the two islands, leaving most of the 80,000 inhabitants homeless and causing crippling shortages of essentials. "Is there still...
Looting, bad weather hamper Caribbean aid efforts
Sep 09, 2017 (AFP)
Two days after Hurricane Irma swept over the eastern Caribbean, killing at least 17 people and devastating thousands of homes, some islands braced for a second ...
Trump signs relief package after Hurricane Harvey, as Irma rampages
Sep 09, 2017 (AFP)
Hours earlier, the House of Representatives voted 316 to 90 to approve the package, the result of an agreement struck between Trump and congressional Democrats ...
Florida insurers could be blown away by Hurricane Irma: expert
Sep 09, 2017 (AFP)
The ferocious storm was expected to slam into Florida overnight Saturday, and had been upgraded to a maximum-strength Category Five storm went it struck Cuba la...
Germany rejects Polish call for more WWII reparations
Sep 08, 2017 (AFP)
"Poland made a binding decision in August 1953... to relinquish demands for further war reparations," government spokesman Steffen Seibert said, adding that in ...
US floods rescue workers sue over chemical plant fire
Sep 08, 2017 (AFP)
The $1 million lawsuit alleges negligence, claiming Arkema did not adequately prepare for potential flooding, forcing it to abandon the plant near Houston as wa...
Sometimes 'sorry' makes things worse
Sep 07, 2017 (UPI)
Social snubs are a part of life. Maybe you can extend only so many invitations for an activity or event. Or maybe you're trying to avoid a confrontation between...
Shelves stripped bare as Irma barrels towards Miami
Sep 06, 2017 (AFP)
While motorists waited for hours to fill up at gas stations before driving northwards, there were similar lines at distribution centers as authorities handed ou...
US House of Representatives approves Harvey emergency relief
Sep 06, 2017 (AFP)
Lawmakers in the lower house of Congress voted 419-3 in favor of releasing the funds, which will mostly go to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Th...
Harvey victims' nerves fray as days drag in Houston shelter
Sep 05, 2017 (AFP)
"Is it a stressful time? Of course it is," the 37-year-old mother and account manager told AFP on Monday after her 15-minute back, neck and shoulder rub by a vo...
'Dreamer' died rescuing Houston flood victims
Sep 05, 2017 (AFP)
Alonso Guillen, 31, was a so-called "Dreamer" protected from deportation under the program known as DACA, according to US Congressman Joaquin Castro of Texas an...
Texas chemical plant area declared safe after controlled blaze
Sep 04, 2017 (AFP)
The remaining chemical containers at the Arkema plant were deliberately ignited on Sunday and burned themselves out, it said. "The Crosby Fire Department and un...
Houston faithful offer hope, help for Harvey amid aid appeal
Sep 04, 2017 (AFP)
Some worshippers sought succor, and others offered compassion and aid, for their devastated communities in displays of solidarity and partnership that highlight...
Without insurance, Harvey's victims turn toward the state
Sep 03, 2017 (AFP)
With flooded houses, totaled cars, downed power grids and damaged infrastructure, rebuilding from Harvey, which struck southeast Texas and part of Louisiana, wi...
Trump visits evacuees at shelter in storm-battered Houston
Sep 03, 2017 (AFP)
The president has called for a "National Day of Prayer" Sunday, one day after his visit to Texas and Louisiana to meet with victims and review the damage left b...
Texas governor appeals for aid for Harvey recovery
Sep 03, 2017 (AFP)
In the nation's fourth-largest city of Houston, which was devastated by record-setting rainfall, many residents whose homes had flooded returned over the weeken...
Flooded Texas plant will deliberately ignite remaining chemicals
Sep 03, 2017 (AFP)
Two massive blazes have already broken out at the Arkema plant in Crosby, northeast of Houston, sending thick plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky as au...
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