Weather

California 6 days ago

Firefighters struggle to contain fast-moving Malibu wildfire, prompting evacuation orders

Firefighters in Malibu are struggling to gain control the fast-moving Franklin Fire, which is 0% contained as of late Tuesday night after burning more than 3,000 acres in about 24 hours.

Weather December 5

Tsunami warning for Northern California, Oregon canceled

Officials canceled a tsunami warning for parts of California and Oregon following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake Thursday morning.

North Carolina November 28

Americans spending Thanksgiving in tents after Helene as heat, electricity, food still hard to find

North Carolinians who survived Hurricane Helene are still suffering from the aftermath two months later. Some remain without housing, vehicles or heat.

Tampa Bay Rays November 21

Florida city council changes mind on paying to repair Tampa Bay Rays' ballpark after hurricane ripped roof off

The St. Petersburg City Council reversed course Thursday on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the roof of the Tampa Bay Rays’ ballpark.

CMA Awards November 21

CMA Awards honor Hurricane Helene victims during show; Luke Combs, Eric Church pay tribute

Luke Combs and Eric Church raised over $24 million for victims of Hurricane Helene in their home state of North Carolina. Combs and Church honored those affected during the CMA Awards.

Deals November 20

12 winter car essentials that may save your life

Driving in inclement winter weather is full of risks – make sure you are prepared for anything with these winter car essentials.

House of Representatives November 19

FEMA must be 'completely revamped,' House Republican from hurricane-battered district tells agency chief

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., questioned how FEMA could continue to confidently claim no political discrimination within the agency without a complete investigation.

House Of Representatives Politics November 19

House Republicans eye FEMA fund overhaul ahead of high-stakes hearing on Helene recovery

Rep. Gary Palmer is leading new legislation to replenish FEMA disaster relief funding using unspent funds the agency has elsewhere.

House of Representatives November 18

Biden asks Congress for $98 billion in Helene, Milton disaster relief funding

President Biden is asking Congress for nearly $100 billion in disaster relief to deal with storms Milton and Helene.

FEMA November 18

Former FEMA employee slams agency on equity focus after official tells workers to avoid homes with Trump signs

A former FEMA employee said that the guidance to skip over houses with Trump signs and banners is part of a larger DEI emphasis within the agency,