Nearly 30 billion-dollar storms rocked the United States last year. Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s disaster tracking database, we know that catastrophes are getting more expensive overall, and we’re seeing more of them crossing the 10-figure threshold. But the era of billion-dollar disasters is over, because the...
As temperatures rise, the US Corn Belt could see insurance claims soar
In the United States, farmers have access to federally subsidized crop insurance — a backstop that affords them some peace of mind in the face of extreme weather. When droughts, floods, or other natural disasters ruin a season’s harvest, farmers can rely on insurance policies that will pay out a certain...
Even your favorite YouTube creators are feeling the effects of federal cuts
The vision “I just see this flattening of imagination. And that to me is the most terrifying thing. A lack of imagination leads to a lack of problem-solving, a lack of critical thinking. And that is what’s at risk here.” — Emily Graslie, creator of The Brain Scoop The spotlight...
Giro d’Italia: Pedersen dominates another sprint finish to win stage five
Danish rider extends overall lead with third stage victory Britain’s Tom Pidcock grabs third spot on 151km ride Mads Pedersen continued his domination of sprint finishes at the Giro d’Italia by narrowly winning stage five on Wednesday, his third victory of this year’s race which extended the Danish rider’s overall...
Horse racing: Whirl win puts O’Brien on course for Oaks and Derby trials sweep
Whirl stayed on strongly to win the Musidora Stakes – she’s now 10-1 for the Oaks but will she make it to Epsom? The runners are at the post for the six-furlong sprint handicap, the latest betting is: 5-1 Two Tribes 7-1 Holkham Bay 9-1 Commanche Falls, We Never Stop...
Stunned Sampdoria relegated to Serie C: how did it come to this?
One of the most beloved Italian clubs of the past 40 years now face a long way back to return to glory days It was not meant to go like this. On a Tuesday evening on the outskirts of Naples, Sampdoria – one of the most beloved Italian clubs of...
‘Boring … horrific’: Erling Haaland on Manchester City’s season of defeats
Striker puts focus on FA Cup final against Crystal Palace ‘We need to finish well and get a trophy,’ he says Erling Haaland has described Manchester City’s season as “horrific” and “boring” owing to the champions losing many games, and said that makes winning Saturday’s FA Cup final against Crystal...
Rory McIlroy warns US PGA rivals: ‘Now I’ve won a career slam, the rest is a bonus’
Masters champion will not set targets after glory DeChambeau fallout: ‘I was trying to win, not be his mate’ Rory McIlroy has warned his rivals that he is playing with the biggest pile of house money imaginable as the Northern Irishman prepares for his first major since completion of the...
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian buys £20m stake in Chelsea Women
‘Hell yes’ investment believed to be for 10% of club’s value Ohanian is married to tennis legend Serena Williams Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of the social media platform Reddit and husband of the tennis legend Serena Williams, says he has invested in the Chelsea women’s team in order to “finally...
FIA backs down in F1 swearing row by cutting drivers’ fines in half
FIA softens hard line on clean-up after Verstappen’s ire Stewards granted more discretion on deciding penalties Formula One’s governing body the FIA has retreated from its hard stance against drivers using bad language that has caused controversy and division since it was pursued by the president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The...