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How will the Myanmar earthquake affect the nation's military junta?
Today's Big Question More than 2,700 people have reportedly died from the earthquake
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Myanmar quake deaths rise as survivor search intensifies
speed read The magnitude-7.7 earthquake in central Myanmar has killed a documented 2,000 people so far, and left scores more trapped beneath rubble
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6 volcanoes that could shut down the world
In Depth Italy's Mount Etna could be a preview of more danger on the horizon
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How to travel in the wake of a natural disaster
The Week Recommends Stay safe while being respectful
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'They are the builders, entitled to impose upon us their wildest dreams'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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What to know after a disaster and ahead of tax season
the explainer The IRS honors the victims of natural disasters like fires and earthquakes with extended deadlines and tax relief
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What's the future of FEMA under Trump?
Today's Big Question The president has lambasted the agency and previously floated disbanding it altogether
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5 helpful items to have at the ready when the power goes out
The Week Recommends Be prepared so you can stay plugged in
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Extreme weather events in the last year
In Depth Warming temperatures are fodder for dangerous weather events
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Florida braces for Milton as FEMA tackles Helene, lies
Speed Read A flurry of misinformation has been spread about the federal response to Hurricane Helene
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Biden, Harris visit storm-hit North Carolina, Georgia
Speed Read President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took separate tours of the south to view the catastrophic damage from Hurricane Helene
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Trump politicizes Helene response in Georgia visit
Speed Read The former president made false claims about President Joe Biden's management of the storm's aftermath
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Titan submersible inquiry reveals safety lessons for the future
In the Spotlight The submersible imploded in June 2023, killing all five people aboard
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Recently discovered skeletons reveal new details about Pompeii
Under the Radar Earthquakes — not just a volcanic eruption — may have played a role in the city's destruction
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