Hochul signs law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for natural disaster cleanup
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed legislation Thursday that requires companies responsible for massive amounts of global warming pollution to contribute to efforts to remediate the damage caused by climate change. Under a new state law, companies responsible for the majority of emissions from 2000 to 2018 will be liable for about $3 billion […]
Indian Ocean tsunami: how survivors found love after Boxing Day disaster | Tsunamis
IMahiddin's mother was the one who urged him to go out on a Sunday morning 20 years ago. Dozens of relatives were visiting a small coastal village in Indonesia for a wedding party when a strong earthquake struck just before 8am. Buildings collapsed in some areas. His mother said he should go to his employer's […]
Kellyanne Conway: This is a disaster for the Democratic Party
‘Kudlow’ panelists Kellyanne Conway and Steve Forbes discuss forward-looking optimism following President-elect Donald … source
Netflix avoids repeat of Jake Paul-Mike Tyson streaming disaster
After a tough start, Netflix has rebounded strongly. The streaming giant is broadcasting the Chiefs-Steelers and Ravens-Texans games on Christmas Day, marking the first live NFL coverage. Streaming issues with Netflix for last month's Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight raised concerns about the company's ability to handle large-scale events, but the first game of […]
Reese Witherspoon tried to make gingerbread house from scratch: ‘Epic disaster’
Reese Witherspoon gets emotional during the holiday season. in a recent interview peoplethe 48-year-old actress reflected on her family's Christmas holiday traditions and some of her favorite memories over the years, including the gifts she received. “I was obsessed with Teddy Luckpin,” she said of her favorite Christmas present she's ever received. “My dad found […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul Sets Herself Up For Political Disaster Hours After New York Subway Murder
Hours after the horrific subway murder in which the victim was burned to death, Democratic New York Governor Kathy Hochul says everything is great, great, okay, “crime is going down” and New Yorkers are just jumping up and down joking. He reassured everyone that he was there. Get on the subway car. On Sunday morning, […]
The holidays: A time for hope and disaster relief
It's been just over two months since Hurricane Helen tore through the Gulf states like a runaway freight train, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. This includes my hometown of Valdosta, Georgia. It is the place I have called home all my life, and the community I have proudly served as […]
Carolina senators threaten to vote against funding deal without disaster money
Sen. Thom Tillis (RN.C.) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (RS.C.) on Thursday announced plans for the government that does not include disaster relief for victims of hurricanes Helen and Milton, which hit their states. He threatened to vote against the financial aid package. Republican lawmakers issued a warning after President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. […]
North Carolina Lawmakers Demand Congress Pass Disaster Aid Before Leaving Town
Two Republican senators are pushing for relief for constituents suffering from the devastating hurricane and are calling on Congress to pass disaster aid before they leave town for the Christmas holidays. North Carolina Republican Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd were devastated by Hurricanes Helen and Milton before lawmakers were scheduled to leave town over […]
12 Killed in Georgian Ski Resort Restaurant Disaster
Indian Embassy in the South Caucasus country of Georgia said On Tuesday, it was announced that 11 of the 12 people found dead at a ski resort in the mountain town of Gudauri were Indian nationals. The 12th victim was a Georgian national. All are believed to have died from exhaust fumes from a malfunctioning […]