natural disasters

Speed Read The record rainfall is linked to El Niño, which has been exacerbated by climate change

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 9 May 24

The Explainer The country was rocked but not rolled

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 10 April 24

In the Spotlight Fights over insurance have been in the spotlight following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 8 April 24

Speed Read At magnitude 7.4, this was Taiwan's biggest earthquake in 25 years

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 3 April 24

In Depth Extreme weather events are becoming more common thanks to climate change, and are 'affecting every corner of the world'

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 26 December 23

The Explainer Travelers' fascination with the macabre is not new

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 29 November 23

Speed Read The death toll is expected to rise as rescue workers continue digging through rubble

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 4 November 23

Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Harold Maass, The Week US Published 27 October 23

Talking Point Is climate change moving too fast or are city leaders dragging their feet?

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 2 October 23

The Explainer Recent revisions to 9/11, Libyan flood and Covid-19 death tolls raise questions over estimates

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 28 September 23

The Explainer A step-by-step to figure out what insurance will cover and what else you can do beyond filing a claim

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 22 September 23

A dictator broke the country. The U.S. intervened, then walked away. The result? A failed state.

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 15 September 23