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What Homeowners Should Check on Their Insurance Before Peak Hurricane Season

Hurricane season has a funny way of turning a perfectly ordinary afternoon into a frantic search for insurance paperwork, flashlights, batteries, and the phone number for an insurance agent. Before the next storm starts dominating the weather forecast, homeowners should take a close look at their insurance details, especially coverage…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 11

‘For this record, I took an edible and said, screw it’: jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner on confronting the trauma of Hurricane Katrina

The New Orleans native is a three-time Grammy winner at the top of his game – and is now using his instinctive style to celebrate the resilience and clarity of Katrina survivors

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

The Home Inventory Details That Matter Most After an Insurance Loss

A home inventory can feel like one of those chores that sits quietly on the “someday” list, right beside organizing the garage and finally figuring out the mystery drawer. However, when a fire, hurricane, theft, or major storm damages a home, that simple list can become one of the most…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 9

In 2011, Mississippi sank a retired NASA hydrogen tank as an artificial reef during post-Katrina restoration efforts

A significant piece of history from the space race, this massive hydrogen tank weighing ninety-eight thousand pounds now lies submerged in the Gulf of Mexico as an artificial reef. Sunk in 2011, it serves to restore marine habitats lost in Hurricane Katrina's aftermath in 2005. Collaborating with marine resource officials,…

The Times of India · Aug 8

NOAA’s new hurricane forecast predicts a quiet season in the Atlantic. The Pacific won’t be as lucky

This year’s El Niño weather pattern is to blame, according to scientists

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Super El Niño 2026 is reshaping hurricane season. Here's what NOAA forecasts

NOAA predicts a below-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2026. A strong El Niño is expected to suppress storm development significantly this year. Forecasters anticipate fewer named storms and hurricanes than usual. However, coastal communities must remain prepared for potential storms. This outlook aligns with other meteorological predictions for the season.

The Economic Times · Aug 6

SRT Solved The Hurricane Engine's Turbo Lag Issue With A New Technology

The eBoost Air e-compressor is just a concept for now, but it could make its way to future production models.

Motor1 · Aug 6

In 2011, three U.S. states sank a 563-foot Navy destroyer in the Atlantic; Hurricane Irene later broke the new artificial reef into three pieces

In 2011, the Arthur W. Radford, a decommissioned U.S. Navy destroyer, was intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef, promoting marine life and offering divers a unique underwater experience. Following Hurricane Irene, the ship was fragmented into three sections on the ocean floor. Despite this disintegration, the wreckage remains a…

The Times of India · Aug 6

Meet South Florida teenager Theo Quenee who turned his rooftop into a mangrove nursery after Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma's devastation prompted Theo Quenee to rescue hundreds of mangrove seedlings. He transformed his home's roof into a nursery, nurturing the young plants. Friends and organizations joined after his efforts, replanting the mangroves in the Florida Keys. This initiative highlighted mangroves' vital role in protecting Florida's coastlines. Individual action…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Meet Theo Quenee, the South Florida teen who turned his rooftop into a greenhouse for 524 hurricane-scattered mangroves

In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Theo Quenee became a beacon of hope, saving numerous mangrove seedlings. He creatively transformed his rooftop into a greenhouse nursery, where the young plants thrived. Collaborating with friends and environmental groups, he successfully replanted these seedlings in designated coastal areas, emphasizing the importance of…

The Times of India · Aug 5