Memorial Day weekend storms kill at least 21 across six states
A string of powerful storms over the Memorial Day weekend left at least 21 dead across Texas Oklahoma Arkansas and Kentucky. Tornadoes damaged homes and knocked out power as heat and humidity surged northward into the East Coast with watches from North Carolina to Maryland. Authorities noted the deaths included seven in Cooke Texas and eight in Arkansas while Kentucky faced multiple fatalities in Mayes County Oklahoma also reported casualties. President Biden offered condolences and FEMA prepared damage assessments as millions faced outages and unsafe outdoor conditions.
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Homeowners drop insurance rise as wildfire risk bites
Jamie Lafollette watched State Farm drop her Santa Cruz County policy fueling a desperate hunt for coverage. Quotes rose from over 10 000 to 17 000 25 000 yearly, while 12 percent of homeowners lacked insurance in 2022 and higher costs push many to forgo or lose coverage in wildfire prone areas.
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