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Super El Niño Risk Tally: Wildfires, A ‘Mini-Dust Bowl,’ Flooding

What’s being referred to as a super El Niño is now looking more than likely, and it brings with it increased wildfire risk in the West, drought and a possible “mini-Dust Bowl” in parts of the Great Plains, the potential …

Google’s YouTube Settles Case Over Social Media Harm to Children

Google’s YouTube has settled a lawsuit brought by a minor who claimed the platform damaged his mental health, his lawyers said Tuesday, ahead of a second California trial over social media’s role in the youth mental health crisis. The terms …

Ship Insurers Set for Major Claims From Iran War, Allianz Says

The insurer didn’t give a value of the potential hit, though it estimated that vessels and cargo with a combined value of $125 billion were trapped in the Persian Gulf.

Climate Stress Reshaping US Roofs, New Study Shows

Heat, humidity and extreme rainfall are shortening roof lifespans across the U.S., a new analysis shows. Nearmap, a property intelligence provider, issued a report showing that chronic climate stress is accelerating roof deterioration across the nation The report, How climate …

Supreme Court Ends Suit Alleging Cisco Helped China Pursue Falun Gong

The U.S. Supreme Court further limited the reach of a federal law used to hold corporations liable for human rights abuses committed abroad, as it issued a ruling on Tuesday ending a lawsuit by members of the Falun Gong movement …

UK Tribunal Gives Go Ahead For $4B Lawsuit Against Apple Over iCloud Services

Britain’s competition tribunal has approved a £3 billion ($4 billion) lawsuit against Apple over its iCloud storage service, consumer group Which? said on Tuesday, clearing the way for tens of millions of consumers to join a collective action. The Competition …

Driving an EV in These US States Saves the Most Money

Nearly $1,500 a year. That’s roughly the fuel savings at the moment between a current gas car and the typical electric vehicle charged at a US home. Across the country, that number is fully tilted in favor of driving electric, …

Firefighters in Europe Warn They’re Ill-Prepared for a Bad Wildfire Season

Europe is facing another summer of intense wildfires, but firefighters who will be on the frontline warn that they’re entering the season under-funded, under-equipped and under-staffed. The continent experienced its worst season for wildfires on record last year, with blazes …