FEMA Workers Placed Back on Leave After Whistleblower Petition
Fourteen FEMA employees who warned of disaster response risks have been placed back on administrative leave hours after returning to work, in a move labelled 'appalling' by their lawyer.
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UK visa refusal leaves Jamaican child homeless after hurricane
An 8-year-old girl is sleeping on a floor in Jamaica after the Home Office rejected her visa, highlighting Britain's ongoing legacy of separating Caribbean families. Read the full investigation.
Revisiting Millennium Cultural Predictions
Looking back at turn-of-the-millennium cultural predictions reveals how close yet far forecasts were about film, TV and music's future. Discover what they got right about digital revolution.
MPs Push for Jamaica Aid and Humanitarian Visas
British politicians call for emergency visas and increased support as Jamaica faces devastating hurricane aftermath with 150,000 homes damaged.
Fire destroys Usain Bolt's Jamaican restaurant
A devastating fire has severely damaged Usain Bolt's Tracks & Records restaurant in Montego Bay. No injuries reported as investigation continues into the blaze.
Olympian Describes Jamaica's Hurricane Melissa Devastation
Olympic champion Asafa Powell describes Hurricane Melissa's catastrophic impact on Jamaica as 'like a world war'. Discover the relief efforts and the staggering $8.8bn damage.
OBR needs rule-based framework to stay independent
The Office for Budget Responsibility faces calls to implement transparent forecasting rules as it prepares to cut productivity growth estimates. Learn how this could protect fiscal credibility.
Cuba's flood and virus crisis after Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa's flooding in Cuba has triggered a severe outbreak of mosquito-borne viruses like chikungunya and dengue, leaving thousands without power or medicine.
NYC's Edgemere still waits for flood protection
A decade after Hurricane Sandy devastated their community, residents of Edgemere, Queens say the city has forgotten its promise to protect them from flooding while wealthy areas get defences.
Jamaica's climate survival plea at Cop30 summit
Jamaica leads vulnerable nations demanding climate action at Cop30, citing Hurricane Melissa's $10bn devastation as evidence of 'new phase' of climate crisis.
AI Hurricane Forecasting Saves Lives in 2025 Season
Google's DeepMind AI model outperforms traditional hurricane forecasting methods, providing accurate predictions that helped Jamaica prepare for Category 5 Hurricane Melissa.
Jamaica Hurricane Damage Sparks Climate Reparations Debate
Hurricane Melissa's destruction of historic Jamaican church highlights why climate justice cannot be separated from reparatory justice for colonial legacies. Learn why campaigners demand action.
Hurricane relief plane crash victims identified
Alexander Wurm and daughter Serena died delivering aid after Hurricane Melissa. Read their inspiring story of humanitarian service and sacrifice.
The Crunch: Lego Charts, Gaza Recovery & Europe's Borders
Explore this week's data dive featuring Australian children's TV decline, Gaza's monumental recovery effort, hurricane hunters, and the elusive definition of Western Europe. Sign up for more insights!
Florida Plane Crash Kills 5 on Hurricane Relief Mission
Tragic plane crash in Florida claims five lives during Hurricane Melissa relief mission from Jamaica. Investigation underway into the fatal incident.
Plane carrying Jamaica hurricane aid crashes in lake
A small plane transporting hurricane relief supplies to Jamaica crashed into a Florida lake minutes after takeoff. Emergency services continue search operations.
Hurricane Melissa Ravages Jamaica - Relief Underway
Jamaica confronts devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa with widespread destruction, as international aid agencies race to deliver critical supplies before the Category 4 storm threatens the Cayman Islands.
Hurricane Melissa: Climate Crisis Fuels Record Storm
Scientists confirm Hurricane Melissa's record-breaking intensity directly linked to human-caused climate change, signalling a dangerous new era for Atlantic weather systems.
Hurricane Melissa's Record Fury Stuns Scientists
Meteorologists sound alarm as Hurricane Melissa defies conventions, maintaining Category 4 strength for record-breaking duration while carving destructive path across Caribbean islands. Climate scientists point to concerning new weather patterns.
Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica damage equals 1/3 of GDP
Prime Minister Andrew Holness discloses catastrophic economic impact as Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, with recovery costs threatening to cripple the nation's economy for years to come.
Jamaica's Food Crisis After Hurricane Melissa
Jamaican farmers face catastrophic crop losses and warn of imminent food shortages after Hurricane Melissa's destructive path ripped through agricultural heartlands.
Jamaica hurricane death toll climbs to 28
Jamaica confronts devastating aftermath as Hurricane Melissa claims 28 lives, with emergency teams racing against time to reach isolated communities amid widespread destruction.
UK evacuates Britons from hurricane-hit Jamaica
The first UK government charter flight is evacuating British citizens from Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl's devastation continues. Discover how Britons are being rescued from the Caribbean crisis.
Hurricane Melissa kills 28 in Jamaica devastation
Tragedy strikes Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa claims 28 lives, leaving widespread destruction and communities in mourning. Latest updates on the catastrophic storm.
Hurricane Melissa: Emotional reunions in devastated communities
Exclusive report from the devastated communities facing Hurricane Melissa's destruction, featuring heart-wrenching reunions and the long road to recovery ahead.
Hurricane Melissa's forgotten UK communities
Exclusive investigation reveals how British towns devastated by Hurricane Melissa remain stranded without basic services, feeling abandoned by recovery efforts.
Hurricane Melissa's forgotten victims still stranded
Weeks after Hurricane Melissa devastated coastal regions, isolated communities face desperate conditions with no food, water or power, feeling completely abandoned by relief efforts.
Jamaica's Black River confronts Hurricane Melissa damage
Residents of Jamaica's historic Black River confront devastating aftermath as Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction - but spirit of community remains unbroken.
UK provides £5m additional aid for hurricane recovery
The British government announces significant additional funding to support Caribbean nations devastated by Hurricane Melissa, reinforcing the UK's commitment to international disaster relief.
Hurricane Melissa: Category 4 Storm Threatens Caribbean
Powerful Hurricane Melissa intensifies to Category 4, threatening Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba with life-threatening storm surge and catastrophic flooding as it barrels through the Caribbean.
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