LA wildfires highlight nation's insurance crisis as homeowners try to recover lost homes
The nation’s growing home insurance crisis is in the spotlight as Californians begin the long road…
US economic losses from natural disasters soared in 2024, even as they eased globally
Economic losses from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in the U.S. last year and were…
How to cope when disasters strip away mementoes
They’re the possessions that tell your story: the photos of old friends and relatives. The ring…
Hawaii fireworks blast victims have injuries comparable to those seen on a battlefield, doctor says
HONOLULU — Some wounds suffered by six Hawaii residents flown to Arizona for medical treatment…
6.2 earthquake jolts southwestern Mexico, causing no damage or casualties
MEXICO CITY — A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck a region in southwestern Mexico early Sunday…
Los Angeles tree advocates wait and hope that fire damage won't be too severe
LOS ANGELES — People across Los Angeles have worked for years to increase the number of trees…
How a week of weather extremes upended the lives of millions of Americans
It was a week of fire and ice.
It began with millions of people across the U.S. shivering amid…
The Psychological Toll Of Losing Your Home In A Fire
Ellen Snortland is a journalist who lives in Altadena, one of the communities ravaged by wildfires…
Altadena Fires: A Firsthand Account of Devastation and Resilience
The fires that tore through Los Angeles this week have left the quiet community of Altadena…