natural disasters
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Why are flash floods in Texas so deadly?
Today's Big Question Over 100 people, including 27 girls at a summer camp, died in recent flooding
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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July 8 editorial cartoons
Cartoons Tuesday's political cartoons include a Trump disappearing act, trade talk uncertainty, and Elon Musk's many injuries
By The Week US Published
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Search for survivors continues after Texas floods
Speed Read A total of 82 people are confirmed dead, including 28 children
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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'It's America that refuses to listen and learn'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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July 7 editorial cartoons
Cartoons Monday's political cartoons include Medicaid cuts, a black eye for Paramount, and FEMA funding
By The Week US Published
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June 15 editorial cartoons
Cartoons Sunday's political cartoons include FEMA folding, a Father's Day card for Elon Musk, and new lyrics to the "Marines' Hymn"
By The Week US Published
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Do you need flood insurance? What to know ahead of hurricane season.
the explainer Some experts recommend getting flood insurance even if you're far from the coasts
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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This Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be above average
Under the radar Prepare for strong storms in the coming months
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Depleted FEMA struggling as hurricane season begins
speed read FEMA has lost a third of its workforce amid DOGE cuts enforced by President Donald Trump
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Hurricane season is here. How will Trump's FEMA respond?
Today's Big Question An internal review says the agency is not ready for big storms
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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A manga predicting a natural disaster is affecting tourism to Japan
Under the Radar The 1999 book originally warned of a disaster that would befall Japan in 2011 — a prophecy that came true
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Natural disasters don't happen only in the movies'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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A zombie volcano is coming back to life, but there is no need to worry just yet
Under the radar Uturuncu's seismic activity is the result of a hydrothermal system
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The lesser-known Elsinore fault is a risk to California
The Explainer A powerful earthquake could be on the horizon
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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