Officials in Texas are under scrutiny for a string of refusals to fund early warning systems for flash floods in an area where sudden, intense rainfall is frequent. Those measures could have included river gauges and warning sirens that could have alerted ...

FIFA has responded after being hit with major backlash as fans tried to apply for access to tickets for the 2026 World Cup and hit a wall.

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Floods that damaged hydropower dams in Nepal and destroyed the main bridge connecting the country to China show the vulnerability of infrastructure and need for smart rebuilding in a region bearing the brunt of a warming planet ...

Storm response teams are highly trained volunteers who work collaboratively across utility organizations to restore power after natural disasters. Preparation for storm season involves extensive planning, including deploying experienced technicians and ...

Sometimes the smallest errors lead to the biggest disasters. Join us as we examine catastrophic blunders that shocked the world and changed history forever! From nuclear meltdowns to oil spills, aviation disasters to chemical leaks,

The World Economic Forum noted that despite the mounting losses due to natural catastrophe events, the insurance protection gap, or the gap in losses not covered by insurance, has fallen to a record low of 38%, compared to the 21st-century average of 69%.

India has joined the US and Sri Lanka in the largest multilateral disaster response exercise in the Indo-Pacific. The drill aims to enhance regional cooperation and readiness for future emergencies.

The Federal Communications Commission has voted to begin a review of its system for collecting data on network outages and restoration during major disasters. The effort paves the way for reforms to its Disaster Information Reporting System that it says ...

Sandro Tonali's last-gasp winner edged Italy to a 5-4 victory over Israel in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Kosovo beat Sweden despite Alexander Isak making his first appearance of the season.

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semifinal between Chelsea and Fluminense was held at MetLife Stadium during a heatwave. The author details difficulties with excessive security, high concession prices and a lack of basic game information displayed within ...