1+ hour, 42+ min ago  (295+ words) In America's storm narrative, one familiar villain is quietly being upstaged. The New York Times ' Judson Jones reports that while tornadoes have long dominated the... One Reason for Spiking Insurance Costs: Hailstorms In America's storm narrative, one familiar villain is…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (425+ words) Foreclosures have increased to levels not seen in six years, and rising "extra" housing costs are a big part of the story. Nearly 119,000 US properties received a foreclosure... Soaring Housing Costs Drive Up Foreclosures Foreclosures have increased to levels not…...

11+ mon, 5+ day ago  (367+ words) Florida Power & Light (FPL), the state's largest utility, is seeking approval for a $10 billion hike in electricity rates over the next four years—a move environmental advocates say would mark the largest utility increase ever seen in the US. The…...