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'So Much Joy': Brazil Holds First Carnival since Covid

Rio de Janeiro's carnival, a glittering, sequin-studded festival of the flesh, exploded back to life Friday with the first famed samba school parades since Covid-19 started devastating Brazil. After two long years, a flood of dancers and drummers reclaimed the iconic beach city's "Sambadrome," its dedicated carnival parade venue, which…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Trump's Oz, Vance endorsements bring cash windfall, backlash

Former President Donald Trump’s late endorsements in hypercompetitive Republican Senate primaries in Ohio and Pennsylvania have unlocked a flood of support for his chosen candidates, including millions in cash

The Independent UK

Anzac Day services in Northern Rivers to proceed despite flood damage

The record floods that laid waste to parts of the region have not been enough to stop locals from going above and beyond to honour Australia's Anzac heroes.

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'Trapped' farmers' fury over damaged roads

NSW farmers are demanding action to fix flood-damaged roads in regional NSW, with some "trapped" property owners saying emergency services can't get to them.

AAP

California hikes costs for flood protections in farm country

California officials say as much as $30 billion is needed to protect the heart of the state's farm country from significant flooding over the next three decades

The Independent UK

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A housing development could turn this 18-hole California public track into a 12-hole course

The project would convert some of the property into 248 senior, single-family residential homes.

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How geology put a South African city at risk of landslides

Some articles have suggested the catastrophes in Durban and the greater eThekwini region of South Africa following recent floods are due to climate change and maladministration. While these factors play a role, the fact that landslides occurred comes as no surprise, considering the geology of the area.

The Conversation

Green policies are in place for South Africa's major port city: but a key piece is missing

The floods of April 2022 in the South African city of Durban (eThekwini municipality) placed the spotlight on the management of urban areas and their vulnerability to natural disasters. That homes had been built close to rivers and on floodplains indicates a shortfall in urban planning.

The Conversation

How to choose the right roof windows to flood your home with natural light, according to three pros

Everything you need to know about roof windows, including all the options, pros, cons and costs

Ideal Home

Best 'Doctor Who' villains ranked — the best monsters of the new Who era

The most memorable monsters to have tormented the Time Lord over the last 20 years.

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How to Protect Your Home from Natural Disasters with the Right Insurance

Not all damage is covered by standard homeowners policies. Make sure you’re prepared for wild fires, floods and other weather events before it's too late.

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How to Save Financial Documents and Information in Case of a Storm or Wild Fire

Here’s what financial documents you'll need safeguarded if a hurricane, flood or other disaster strikes and you need to leave your home in a hurry.

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Why You Need Renters Insurance

If you're asking yourself, "do I need renters insurance?," learn from my experience about why the coverage is worth it.

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Capital life in times of floods

As heavy rains ravage many states in North India, a flood alert was issued earlier this week in parts of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. The Delhi government issued an advisory stating, “People in low-lying areas to vacate their place as the water level neared warning level in the Yamuna river.”

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AoL vs NGT: The Art of Living and Gassing

Most of us know how messy a house gets after a party, or a banquet hall after hosting a wedding. Now imagine the same for a river floodplain, which – unlike a banquet hall – isn’t meant to host grand parties, let alone a World Cultural Festival (WCF) with a…

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How to Buy Homeowners Insurance

If you're purchasing your first home, here's what you need to know about getting the right coverage to protect it.

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