Natural disasters
- U.S. natural gas prices hit $6 for first time since 2022 amid massive winter storm - U.S. natural gas prices surged above $6 for the first time since late 2022 on Monday as a massive winter storm sweeps across the country.
- Winter Storm Fern could cause significant power outages - The electric grid in many parts of the U.S. is already under strain due to rising demand from data centers and the slow construction of new power generation.
- Major winter storm may affect over 170 million Americans — how much it could cost you - Many households can expect to pay more to cover groceries, heating, disrupted travel plans and insured losses due to the winter storm expected to hit the U.S.
- Airlines cancel hundreds of flights as massive winter storm sweeps across U.S. - U.S. airlines canceled flights and waived change fees for travelers as a cold snap and massive winter storm were forecast to sweep across the country.
- First responders' efforts in deadly multi-vehicle pileup on Highway 99 in Fresno - As the intense investigation continues into a deadly, multi-car pileup on Highway 99 in Fresno, we're learning more about the effort extended by first responders.
- Flooding forces hundreds to flee homeless shelter in San Diego - Officials evacuated about 325 men and women from Bridge shelter on New Year’s Day after heavy rains
- Atlanta ranked as one of least safe cities in US. Where is the safest? - A new report from WalletHub found that Atlanta was ranked 171 out or 182 cities for safety. Here's where other cities ranked.
- Trump administration unlawfully canceled disaster prevention program, US judge rules - By Nate Raymond BOSTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - A federal judge ruled on Thursday that U.S.