Natural disasters caused $313 billion economic loss Natural disasters, many driven by climate change, caused global economic losses of $313 billion in 2022, insurance broker Aon estimated today, of which less than … Business • 25 Jan
Florida, Carolinas look at recovery after Hurricane Ian The remnants of Hurricane Ian drifted through Virginia early today, while storm-ravaged residents in Florida and the Carolinas faced a disaster recovery expected to cost … World • 02 Oct 22
Florida, Carolinas count the cost of Hurricane Ian Florida, North and South Carolina faced a massive clean-up from the destruction wrought by Hurricane Ian, after one of the most powerful storms ever to … US • 01 Oct 22
23 dead in Florida as Hurricane Ian hits South Carolina A resurgent Hurricane Ian has slammed into the South Carolina coast, making another landfall after a deadly march across the Florida peninsula that washed away … US • 01 Oct 22
Hurricane could be 'deadliest' ever in Florida - Biden US President Joe Biden has warned that Hurricane Ian may end up being the "deadliest" storm in Florida history and cited fears there could be … US • 29 Sep 22
Oil prices rise on surprise drop in US crude Oil prices rose today following unexpected drawdowns in US crude and fuel stocks, outweighing downward pressure from the continued strength in the US dollar. Business • 28 Sep 22
'Once in a generation' Hurricane Ian pummels Florida Hurricane Ian walloped Florida, pounding the southern US state's coast with extreme wind and rain, and causing "catastrophic" flooding from destructive storm surges. World • 28 Sep 22